Founded in 1986, The Sierra Club Turtle Coast Group encompasses 80 miles of Florida's Atlantic Coast from Titusville to Vero Beach. More than 1,500 Sierra Club members live within the Brevard and Indian River County boundaries of the Turtle Coast Group.

Adapting to Rising Sea Level, a Florida Perspective: June 25 talk by Dr. Randall Parkinson in Melbourne Beach 7:00-9:00pm, Town of Melbourne Beach Community Center. Most coastal areas are currently managed under the premise that sea-level rise is not significant and that the shorelines are static or can be fixed in place by engineering structures. Dr. Parkinson will discuss the most recent sea-level rise forecasts, the inadequacy of existing response options, and the rationale for implementing a new style of coastal planning and management to better protect our natural resources and reduce risks to human life. Free and open to the public. Encourage your elected officials to attend. More info at spacecoastclimatechange.com

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No meetings during the summer. Check back in September.

Turtle Coast Group, Sierra Club Outings

TUES, JUNE 23, 9pm - Turtle Watch at the Barrier Island Center. Reserved for Sierra Club members and guests, conducted by the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC). Begins with slideshow on the species that nest on our beaches, followed by a slow walk in soft sand for as much as a mile. Planned to conclude at 11pm; may continue to 1am depending on turtle sightings. Cost is $10 donation to CCC, payable in advance. Call 321-723-3556 to make reservations. Mention Sierra Club and June 23 to join our group. Limited to 20 guests, so call early, and if our event fills, please consider another night for this wondrous special observance. Vince Lamb will be the outings leader, please call him at 321-258-5168 or email vince@turtlecoast.org.

In order to participate in one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms or call 415-977-5630.

Florida Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST37115

Have you seen a Caracara?

Caracara Sighting Info

Contacts in the Turtle Coast Sierra Club

Information for Executive Committee members and aspiring Excom members

SCHOLARSHIPS: Turtle Coast supports an annual service scholarship for young people who would like to conduct a service outing in one of our national parks. Deadline for application is set in the spring. Download most recent application form.