Broward schedules sea turtle programs

Turtle nesting season has begun on South Florida beaches, giving latenight beachgoers a chance to see the circle of life in motion.

Broward County has several programs designed to educate participants about sea turtles and help them witness turtle nesting firsthand. Spaces fill quickly, so make reservations as soon as possible.

Turtle Treks of Terramar, hosted by Sea Turtle Oversight Protection, meet at 3104 NE Ninth St., near Sunrise Boulevard and A1A in Fort Lauderdale, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights June 16 through Aug. 27. Ages 6 and older are welcome for $25 per person. The programs begin with a presentation, then continue on the beach. Turtle Trek proceeds help fund turtle rescue operations. seaturtleop.com/index.php/ turtle-walk.

Museum of Discovery and Science Turtle

Walks run June 12 through July 17, starting at the museum at 401 SW Second St. in Fort Lauderdale, and moving to nesting grounds on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Guests (9 and older only) should be prepared to walk 1-2 miles and must provide their own transportation and snacks. Walks are $21 and begin at 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. RSVP at 954-713-0930. Sea Turtles and Their

Babies is a program of the Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. It runs Wednesdays and Fridays, July 6 through Sept. 5, starting at 8 p.m. Preregistration and prepayment ($10 per person) is required at 954-357-5161, ext. 0. The program includes a one-hour video presentation and lecture, and a trip to the beach to watch hatchlings make their way into the surf. Participants will learn about each of the species of sea turtles found in South Florida.