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Nest Sitters
Training Materials

Nest Sitters are guardian angels for vulnerable nesting momma turtles! Below we have provided some fun training resources that will allow you to contribute to our research and turtle conservation efforts!

PLEASE NOTE: If you were unable to complete a live training session please click here to complete our SELF-GUIDED TRAINING

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Self Guided Training

Self Guided Nest Sitters Training

This self guided training session is mandatory for volunteers that were unable to attend a live session, but is open for anyone who is interested in watching a recording of the live training! NOTE: If you would like to enlarge the videos click play and then click the square in the bottom right.

If you have not completed the live training session, after you have finished watching the video please complete our fun quiz!

Nest Sitters Training Video

How to Build a Turtle Nest Protector Video

Turtle ID Training Video

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Nest Sitters Quiz
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