Network for Endangered Sea Turtles

N.E.S.T. Training

2011 Fall Training Schedule

     Fall is here which means N.E.S.T. is getting ready for the 2011 Cold Stun Stranding Season. These fall training classes are specifically for volunteers (ages 14+) who live on the Outer Banks and are interested in participating in sea turtle monitoring efforts. 

     To register for the trainings click here: 2011 Fall Training and login. Click on the calendar link, navigate to the date of the class, and click on the class you wish to register for. For detailed directions on how to register please Click Here or call 252.453.0221 x 3.

Cold Stun Stranding and Live Turtle Transport Training (1 hr)

Who should attend?
Any volunteer interested in helping out with live and dead stranding response and/or assisting with transport of live cold stun turtles.

When?
Oct. 22nd at 10 AM at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Directions to the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island (374 Airport Road)

●  Take 64/264 north through the town of Manteo
●  Turn left onto Airport Rd.
●  Follow the road all the way near the end to the NC Aquarium
●  Park in the main lot and ask admissions for directions to the location of the training.

     Also, it’s the time of year to get ready for marine mammal strandings and hauled out seals. The Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OBX MMSN) is a partnership with the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, and the National Park Service. If you are interested in getting involved or finding out more about our efforts, please take a look at the volunteer trainings listed below. All volunteers should attend one of the Orientation sessions and then pick from the remaining team sessions based on your interests.

Marine Mammal Stranding Network Orientation (1 hr)

Who should attend?
Those interested in finding out about the local marine mammal stranding network on the Outer Banks

When?
Nov. 19th at 10 AM at Corolla at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Dec. 3rd at 10 AM at Kill Devil Hills in the resource room behind the KDH library
Dec. 10th at 10 AM at Corolla at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Dec. 17th at 10 AM at Kill Devil Hills in the resource room behind the KDH library

Live Cetacean Response (1 ½ hrs)

Who should attend?
Those interested in volunteering with the OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network to respond to live dolphin, porpoise, and whale strandings.

When?
Nov. 19th at 11 AM at Corolla at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Dec. 3rd at 11 AM at Kill Devil Hills in the resource room behind the KDH library

Seal Monitoring (1 ½ hrs)

Who should attend?
Those interested in assisting with health assessments and monitoring of hauled out seals.

When?
Dec. 10th at 11 AM at Corolla at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Dec. 17th at 11 AM at Kill Devil Hills in the resource room behind the KDH library

Directions to the Wildlife Education Center in Corolla (1160 Village Lane)

●  Take NC 12 north through Duck and Corolla
●  Turn LEFT into Currituck Heritage park (approximately 3.5 miles after the Food Lion stop light in Corolla)
●  Turn RIGHT at the guard house
●  Follow Village Lane through the park to the last parking lot at the end
●  The Wildlife Center is the building with the green roof. The receptionist will direct you to the class


Directions to the Library in Kill Devil Hills

●  Turn WEST onto Collington Road
●  Take first LEFT onto Mustian St
●  The library will be on your right (#400) between Meadowlark. and St. Clair Streets
●  The room where the trainings will take place is located on the back side of the library. Follow the sidewalk around to the back and knock on the door if it is not open.