Adopt a Nest
posted: June 27, 2026, 6:45 AM
Our Adopt a Nest program is new this year. We started with just a limited number of nests---not knowing what the season would bring. This program is extremely popular and we are very grateful to everyone who adopted a nest this year. Sending thanks to these adoptees for the first 34 nests this season.
Nest #1 In Memory of Dr. Nancy M. Wilson
Nest #2 Paul and Robin Turpin, Sherrills Ford NC
Nest #3 Jeff and Kathy Hutchinson, Greensboro NC in Memory of "Sue" Hutchinson and Mary Ann Brigman
Nest #4 The Merz Family, Clemmons NC
Nest #5 Rhona and Addy Houser, Concord NC in memory of Greg Houser 2/20/2025
Nest #6 Michelle "Mick" Saunders of Dunbar WV
Nest #7 The Proffitt Family, Providence Forge VA in memory of Chancellor Hamilton
Nest #8 Mark and Kim Hartis, Mint Hill NC in memory of William A. McWhirter Jr.
Nest #9 In Celebration of the Shawe, Fallica and McGown Family (working with the turtles since 1970) from Owings MD
Nest #10 The Branick Family, Holden Beach NC
Nest #11 The Lutes Family, Richmond VA
Nest #12 Tom and Diane Rutter, Ephrata PA
Nest #13 The Estel Family, Glen Easton WV in Memory of Perry and Jessie Estel
Nest #14 Steve Miller, Dexter MI
Nest #15 Mandeville Nest, Charlotte NC
Nest #16 The Patrick Family, Carlsbad CA
Nest #17 The Tandy Family, Knoxville TN
Nest #18 The Freisen Family from Hershey PA in memory of Theresa Freisen
Nest #19 Lisa and Lou Duffield from Supply NC in memory of Agnes May
Nest #20 Maureen "GaGa" Socha, Willow Spring NC
Nest #21 Intracoastal Pilates and the Paris Family, Bolivia NC
Nest #22 Reggie Vicere, State College PA
Nest #23 Lori Hanson and Mike Kramer, Urbana IL
Nest #24 Susan Gray, Little River SC
Nest #25 Tracy Gill and Alisa Kyle, Knoxville TN
Nest #26 Sandy Bottoms 330 OBW
Nest #27 Aunt Irene's Sweets-n-Treats, LLC in memory of Deborah Jewell
Nest #28 The Lawrence Family, Supply NC in memory of Evelyn Lawrence
Nest #29 All Languages Specialist, Inc. (wespeakit.com) Harrisonburg, NC
Nest #30 Brazilian Dominion Jiu-Jitsu, Old Town Manassas VA
Nest #31 Ami Phillips, Supply NC in Celebration of Leah, Anah and Dannah Phillips
Nest #32 Berich Family, Groton NY in Celebration of Rebecca & Thomas's Engagement/Wedding
Nest #33 Margie and Charles Case, Raleigh NC in Memory of Pat and David Sandifer
Nest #34 The Sealey Family, Stanley NC
We appreciate your support and love that you love our turtles. Photos of all the other signs and their nests can be seen on our Facebook page.
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