Turtle Talk!

Did you know that most Sea Turtles are nomads and travel about 1,300 miles a day?  How about that Sea Turtles have an excellent sense of smell?

Always wanted to learn more about the fascinating lives of Sea Turtles in our area? Then come to “Turtle Talk.” Members of the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization will give an educational lecture on life cycles and problems facing Sea Turtles in our area.

The turtle talks are held weekly from May 30^th through August 15^th at the Museum of Coastal Carolina on nearby Ocean Isle Beach at 7pm. The turtle talks are free with regular admission to the museum. Regular admission to the museum is $8 for adults, $6 for both students K-12 or with a college ID or senior citizens over age 60, and $3 for children ages 3-5.

Visit www.museumofcc.org or call 910-579-1016 for more information

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Rescued Pelicans Released

With families, including children, looking on two pelicans injured by frostbite and rescued were released on Saturday on the dock at Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant on Ocean Isle Beach.

According to Janie Withers of Paws-Ability, a nonprofit group that provides financial support for assorted animal causes in Brunswick County, this winter has been very harsh for dogs and cats living outside as well as the shore birds with many actually having had frostbite on their feet this year.

The two pelicans were treated and recuperated at the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter on nearby Oak Island, NC.

Sea Biscuit manager Mary Allen Rogers let Paws-Ability be part of the pelicans’ release.

In 2010, Paws-Ability raised and donated funds to help build a roof over a portion of the wildlife shelter for the protection of the birds in its care. Withers described it as an emergency situation that Paws-Ability was able to help with after Sea Biscuit had run out of funds.

Withers said the occasion offered a good science lesson as well as an opportunity to “gently pet” the birds before they are let go.

Those in attendance also had a chance to learn about the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter and what it does for injured birds in our area.

Rogers stated that rescuers like to release birds in the same area where they were found, because they’re social and so they can “flock together.”

If you are interested in donating to Paws-Ability, or just want to learn more  click here: http://www.paws-ability.org

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Safe Boating Courses

As summer approaches safe boating is of great importance. From beginners to experienced boaters who want a refresher course being up to date on safe boating procedures is a must.

The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 10-05 will conduct one-day boating safety courses from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Progress Energy Visitors Center, 8520 River Road SE (N.C. 87) in nearby Southport, NC.
Classes are scheduled for March 19; April 9, 23; May 14, 28; June 18; July 16; and Aug. 6.

Those who successfully complete the USCG Auxiliary ABS course and exam will be awarded U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certificates and cards.
For course registration and information, call Fred Robertie at 754-3629 or e-mail frobertie@yahoo.com.

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Fresh Strawberries!

It’s strawberry time! Holden Brother’s Produce and Indigo Farm’s strawberries are ripe for the picking. From now until early June the strawberry fields are open for pick-your-own groups.  They take groups of any size out to their enormous strawberry fields armed with buckets and let them go to town.

There’s no better way to enjoy juicy strawberries this time of year than by picking your own.  It’s a fun way to get family and friends together for a good old-fashioned time.

Holden Brother’s is located at 5600 Ocean Hwy, Shallotte, NC. (910) 579-4500

Indigo Farms is located at 2000 Highway 57 North, Little River, SC. (843) 399-6902

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