Outreach Programs
Conservation education is a foundation of our organization. Participating in both local community events, to providing in classroom lessons for students of all ages. Inspiring the public to help in the protection of this unique species.
What to expect:
Arriving in The Turtle Hospital ambulance, educators will teach your students a tailored lesson plan unique to each age group. Featuring hands on projects, a short presentation, and information for continued learning both in the classroom and at home. Outreach programs run 30 – 45 minutes, based on age of students to maintain engagement.
Topics covered will include:
- Sea Turtle Identification
- Species life cycle, diet, habitat, predators, and both environmental and human dangers.
- Ways to help in conservation and environmental protections.
Contact:
To request an in-person outreach program for your class or school please email our team with the following information to help in scheduling.
- Teacher(s) name as point of contact for communication & scheduling.
- Phone number
- Name of School & Address
- Age of students
- 3 different days as options for scheduling.
Outreach Program Email : theturtlehospitaloutreachteam@gmail.com
In-person outreach programs service only within the Florida Keys.
These sessions come at no charge, but we do have limited availability.
Virtual Classroom
Dive into the world of sea turtle rehabilitation with a virtual program. Our educators will bring our hospital and patients to your students without ever leaving your classroom.
What to expect:
With the use of Zoom or Google Meet, a virtual educator will provide a tailored program unique to your students age group. Featuring a short presentation, followed by a walk through of our current patients and resident sea turtles. Students will also have the chance to ask real time questions with our educators. Virtual programs run 30 – 45 minutes. For students younger in age we recommend the 30 minute program to maintain engagement.
Topics covered will include:
- Sea turtle identification
- Species diet, habitat, and fun facts.
- Common injuries and problems sea turtles present for at The Turtle Hospital.
- Information on how students like yours can help in everyday ways to protect marine life.
Contact:
To request a virtual visit, please email our virtual team with the following information to help in scheduling.
- Teacher(s) name for communication
- Phone number(s)
- Name of school, address, and time zone
- 3 different time and day options for virtual program (incase your preferred time is not available)
- Grade and age of students
- Which platform you will be using: Zoom or Google Meet
- *The virtual team does not facilitate the session link. Please send the meeting link to our team 24 hours before your scheduled virtual program*
Virtual Program Email : turtlehospitalvirtual@gmail.com
These sessions come at no charge, but we do have limited availability.
