By Megan Maynard Patty Cooper’s 35-year law career perhaps foreshadowed her volunteer work with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society since she practiced environmental law for 10 years. Born in Pennsylvania, she grew up in...
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society would like to congratulate Dori Hughes, a longtime volunteer and board member, for being named a finalist in the 2019 national Cox Conserves Heroes program. Dori was recognized as...
Our survey volunteers are keeping extra busy this season, and nesting activity continues at a record pace. As of July 31, teams had documented 513 loggerhead nests, five green nests and three leatherback nests...
Our STPS nesting survey teams continue to be on the beach each day as the sun rises. More loggerhead sea turtle nests and false crawls are being seen by the volunteers. To date, the...
This month’s volunteer spotlight article showcases Heather Pepe! Heather has been long dedicated to the aid of wildlife. In her formative years, she was a firefighter and EMT, having worked in sea turtle conservation...
Becky and her fiancé Paul come to Florida from northern Virginia (just outside of DC), having moved in 2017. She has a background in parks and recreation and the hospitality industries, at one time...
Craig, who has been a lifetime STPS member since 2007, has not always been a resident of Florida. Like many, he eventually found his way to Florida, having been born and raised in Joliet,...
