The Latest Trend: Ecotherapy
De-Stress Via Nature
Need a break from the news headlines? Or is work stressing you out? Get some stress relief by getting back to nature. It’s called ecotherapy and it’s a great way to brighten your day.
Got a Minute?
Take a quick break and watch these fun sea turtle videos. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy!
A Green & Loggerhead Sea Turtle Meet in the
Beautiful Clear Atlantic Ocean in Melbourne Beach
How to Help Sea Turtles This Nesting Season
Group Of Children on a Sea Turtle Preservation Society Night Walk
A Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchling Emergence –
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity!
See more videos on STPS Facebook and the STPS YouTube Channel.
Get Out There!
Spend your Saturday morning at the beach! Join us for our free monthly beach cleanups which are open to the public. All the materials are provided, including trash bags, gloves, sunscreen, and tools. See details below:
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
North Cleanup: Cherie Down Park
8330 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL
South Cleanup: Val M. Steele Park
3535 Florida A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL
For more STPS events, please see the STPS Event Calendar.
Want To Do More?
Become an STPS volunteer and you’ll have lots of opportunities to get outside and connect with nature. We have many programs including Nesting Surveys, Turtle Night Walks, Stranding & Salvage, Transport, Community Events, and more. For additional information about volunteering for STPS, please email our Volunteer Coordinators at volunteer@seaturtlespacecoast.org.
References:
- AP News – “People ‘Bathe’ in Nature to Get Respite from Chaotic News Cycle” (March 23, 2026)
- American Heart Association – “Spend Time in Nature to Reduce Stress and Anxiety” (March 21, 2024)
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