Have you ever seen a Turtle Run? Well, everyone had a chance to see one last Sunday afternoon, April 25th, when the First Annual Turtle Run, as a wrap-up to Earth Week, got underway at the Bray Hollow Conservancy. This first-ever event was put on by Love A Sea Turtle and A Time for Science with additional Sponsors being Joe Van Gogh Coffee, Oceana, Rum Runners Dive Shop, Nooherooka Natural, and Drs. Davila & Velazques. Also, a special thanks to Domino’s Pizza for some pizza!
Though somewhat threatening, the weather in southern Pitt County cooperated and a wonderful crowd assembled to visit the Nature and Science Center’s new facilities, to tour the Conservancy lands, to learn about local agricultural products and “green” activities. Most importantly, however, was to participate in a 5-K run and/or a Nature Walk – on the nature trails (where the deer run) throughout the Conservancy. The event took place in order to raise money for the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center on Topsail Island.
Pictorial highlights from the day are presented which demonstrate that runners and observers alike had a great time. Thanks to all our volunteers and congratulations to all the winners:
| Top 3 Overall 1. Scott Axtall – 20.55 2. Kay Evans – 21.23 3. Matthew Brown – 24.50 Ages 10 & under Ages 11-17 Ages 11-17 |
Ages 18-59 Ages 18-59 |
Click a photo to start the slideshow, move the mouse cursor off the photo to see without controls.
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