☕ Coffee & Conservation: Sea Turtle Talk with the “Two Turtle Ladies” 🐢
Schedule
Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
Englewood Chamber | Englewood, FL
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Join us for a special Coffee & Conservation event featuring Englewood’s own sea turtle experts from the Coastal Wildlife Club 🐢 Known locally as the “Two Turtle Ladies,” Carol Leonard and Carol McCoy will take us inside the world of sea turtles right here on our local beaches, from nesting activity to conservation efforts happening across Manasota Key, Don Pedro Island, and beyond.Did you know our area is one of the most active sea turtle nesting regions on Florida’s Gulf Coast?
This talk will cover:
• Sea turtle species found in Florida
• Nesting activity on local beaches
• How volunteers monitor and protect nests
• What YOU can do to help protect sea turtles
• Insights from the global conservation community
Whether you’re a local, visitor, or nature lover. This is one you don’t want to miss.
📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Englewood Chamber of Commerce
🎟️ Free to attend (Suggested donation: $10–$20 benefiting Coastal Wildlife Club)
☕ Complimentary coffee & pastries provided by The Dearborn Coffeehouse & Bakery
🐢 About the Speakers:
Carol McCoy and Carol Leonard are longtime conservation leaders and volunteers with the Coastal Wildlife Club, monitoring nearly 20 miles of coastline across Charlotte and Sarasota Counties.
From responding to stranded turtles to leading nesting programs and education initiatives, their work plays a direct role in protecting threatened sea turtle populations right here in our community.
🌿 About Coffee & Conservation:
Hosted by SUP Englewood, this monthly series connects our community with experts working to protect our waterways, wildlife, and coastal habitats.
⚠️ Space is limited, RSVP required: https://supenglewood.com/coffee-conservation/
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Where is it happening?
Englewood Chamber, 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223-3705, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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