This year, as part of our membership and fundraising campaign for Friends of the Carr Refuge, you have the opportunity to "hatch" one of your friends or family members lawns!  These hatchlings will incubate on the nominee of your choices lawn for  3 days before they emerge and migrate to another friends lawn.  This program is a fantastic way to raise awareness for the 20,000 plus nests that are laid along the Carr Refuge beaches each year.

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These hatchling emergences are meant to raise awareness of the refuge and to raise money to support and ensure continuing conservation, research, and outreach on the Carr Refuge. This year, we plan to fund an education, outreach, and conservation position that will aid both ACNWR staff and the FOCR board. We will also support priorities of the Refuge and partners, including sea turtle monitoring and improving educational materials.

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If you've been hatched in the past or drive by a yard that has, we encourage you to post a photo with the hashtag #youvebeenhatched!

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To nominate a yard, download the nomination form by clicking the button below.  Please fill out the form and either:

Email to (preferred in case of another government shutdown) info@carrrefuge.org 

OR

Mail to: 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963-9446