Raleigh News & Observer

Hilton Head Island’s favorite visitors are on their way out. Here’s how their season went

After months of arduous work and endless nurturing, Hilton Head Island’s most beloved visitors are almost on their way out. Sea turtle season — a six-month stretch where some volunteers give up their ...

As temperatures drop, South Carolina’s sea turtles are also feeling the chill

The South Carolina Aquarium just rescued the first sea turtle of 2026, which was cold stunned on Hilton Head. The green sea ...
The Island Packet

First sea turtle nest of the season named after Hilton Head hospitality leader

The first sea turtle nest of the season was named Wednesday in honor of recently deceased Hilton Head hotel manager Jay Wiendl. Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head An expectant mother set her flippers on a ...
Post and Courier

Popular Hilton Head hotel and volunteers 'put the beach to bed' to protect nesting turtles

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Several volunteers gathered near the Tiki Hut Bar on Coligny Beach June 11. They leaned in close to hear Sea Turtle Patrol volunteer Cindy Green over the live music and hordes of ...
WTOC-TV

Mom’s Day 5k and ‘Loggerhead Loop’ Fun Run to kick off turtle nesting season on Hilton Head Island

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island and Hilton Head Running Company are teaming up to host the Mom’s Day 5k and ‘Loggerhead Loop’ Fun Run on May 10 at Coligny Beach Park.