The Division of Fish and Wildlife will offer a free training workshop for volunteers interested in conducting daytime beach monitoring for turtle nesting activity, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
Topics to be covered include: types of turtles and their biology, legal protection, and monitoring methods and data collection. The workshop will take place 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, at the Twisted Taco Restaurant at the Pavilions and Pools Hotel on St. Thomas. Space is limited and registration in advance is required.
For more information and to register, call Dr. Renata Platenberg at the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 775-6762.