Upcoming Events and News
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The 25th Annual Turtle Krawl 5K will be held on September 12th @ Nance Park, Indialantic
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE – CONTACT: TKSponsors@SeaTurtleSpaceCoast.org
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CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS—IT’S STPS CALENDAR TIME!
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) is looking for turtle-loving photographers to help us create our 2027 Sea Turtle Calendar!
Our annual calendar celebrates the beauty of sea turtles while inspiring conservation all year long. It also highlights important environmental dates like World Sea Turtle Day, World Oceans Day, Earth Day, and more.
Contest Details
Submit your favorite sea turtle photo by September 12, 2026.
• One submission per photographer
• The Top 30 photos will be posted on our Facebook page for community voting
• Voting runs through September 26, 2026
• The 12 photos with the most Facebook “Likes” will be featured in the 2027 STPS Calendar
• Winners will be announced by October 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Please include:
• Photographer’s name
• Brief description of the image
• Location and date the photo was taken
• A completed STPS Photography Permission Form (attached)
Photos must:
• Be submitted by the photographer (or include written permission from the photographer if submitted by someone else)
• Show sea turtles in a natural setting
• Follow all turtle-friendly photography guidelines (no flash photography, no photos of people handling sea turtles, etc.)
• Be high resolution
• Be photographs only (no artwork)
Previously submitted photos that were not selected for a previous calendar are welcome to be entered again.
Email your photo and completed Photography Permission Form to:
2026STPSPhotoContest@gmail.com
(Yes, we know it says “2026.” That’s the correct email address!)
By submitting your photograph, you grant STPS permission to use your image in the 2027 STPS Calendar and related contest promotions.
Thank you for sharing your incredible turtle photography with us. We can’t wait to see your favorite sea turtle moments—and best of luck to everyone who enters!
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The STERP training schedule for June 2026 is out! Click here for more info!
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Beach Cleanups
Beach cleanups are held the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month at Val M. Steele Park in Melbourne Beach and Cherie Down Park and Beach in Cape Canaveral from 9 am to 11 am. All are welcome to come and help clean up the beach. Community service hours are available. Supplies, like trash bags, gloves and pick up tools, are available. Check the CALENDAR for dates.
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Monthly Meetings
Open To The Public!
Location: Satellite Beach City Hall, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month – except for July when there is no meeting.
We have the room from 6 PM for informal discussion, and the official meeting will begin at 7 PM.
We hope to see you in person or online!
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