Sea Turtle Volunteer Opportunities in Todos Santos
Volunteer for Conservation Proyecto Todos Tortugueros  is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2010-11 nesting season.  Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience to ride along with the experts in search of nesting sea turtles. You'll have the opportunity to observe sea turtles nesting, assist in measuring and identifying turtles, plus, the rescue and transfer of eggs to a protected incubation area. Other volunteer activities include incubation supervision, beach clean-ups, kayaking, waterfall hikes, Please contact us for availibility. October - April: Leatherback nesting    Dec- June:  Leatherback hatchling releases Did you know....Leatherbacks nest at ten day intervals, leaving six to seven nests per season. They return to the beaches where they hatched to lay their eggs, every two to three years.	Check out this you tube video taken in February 2009  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiR0RAGdvPQ     Sea Turtle Volunteer Opportunities	Support Conservation... through the purchase of Tomas and the Turtles, a photo story of a young boy's efforts to save endangered sea turtles. Tomas and the Turtles is available as an Environmentally friendly ebook!
Sea Turtle Rescue Patrols  Volunteers working on the project have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:  Learn to identify Sea Turtle nests, and help relocate Sea Turtle eggs to incubation area  Participate in Egg Rescue Patrol on ATV's where you will have a chance to observe female sea turtles nesting Help scan,  measure and identify nesting females  Participate in the release of critically endangered Leatherback hatchlings (after dec 30) Supervision of Incubation Area Beach clean-ups with local children Sign painting and installation Kayak with sea lions (conditions permitting) Desert waterfall hikes Volunteer accomodations are located close to centro so free time can be spent shopping, dining, and visiting Art Galeries.   For availability email: Francesca Dvorak Leatherback track and nest in Las Playitas, Todos Santos	Volunteer Accomodations Casitas are furnished with queen size beds, quality linens, tv/vcr, wireless internet connection, and have access to fully equipped kitchen. The Casitas are walking distance to markets (one block) and downtown (3-4 blocks).  Weekly contribution: $495/per person, single occupancy   $295 /per person, double occupancy 2 weeks contribution: $750/per person, single occupancy   $450/per person, double occupancy 3 weeks contribution: $995/per person, single occupancy   $595/per person, double occupancy 1 month contribution $1195/per person, single occupancy $695/per person, double occupancy Volunteers have the opportunity to kayak with sea lions, hike up a desert waterfall, and have access to ATV's for nightly patrols.  Pricing does not include meals. We request a deposit of $200 to hold accomodations, and the remainder in cash upon arrival. If you prefer not to travel with cash, full payment can be made through paypal with your credit card before arrival.  We request a 5% service charge for all payments over $200.  Full refunds are given if reservations are cancelled 30 days or more prior to reservation otherwise, full credit is given.  No refunds are given for early departure. Reservations accepted through Paypal below: Month / year	Leatherback hatchlings safely reach the ocean!   Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Leatherback Sea Turtles are critically endangered Leatherbacks nesting season is October - April Leatherback eggs incubate for 70 - 90 days Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtle measuring up to 3 meters Leatherbacks eat plastic bags thinking they are jellyfish Todos Santos is the northern most nesting area of Leatherbacks Without the Incubation house, Leatherback nests in this region wouldn't incubate due to low temperatures. This project is run by Tortugueros Las Playitas A.C.  Please help us by not driving on the beaches of Todos Santos, protecting the fragile dunes, and spreading the word to residents and visitors. last updated august 2010 If you are interested in sponsoring our project, please contact us  We are currently raising funds for the 20010-2011 season.   Catching the eggs of a giant Leatherback
Volunteers finish Incubation Invernadero in Las Playitas	Biologist Elizabeth Gonzalez with Leatherback 'Roberta'	Francisco Cota with Leatherback 'Ellie'
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