Recycle Your Christmas Tree! Help Build Dunes and Protect Our Sea Turtle Corral 2025

South Padre Island, TX (December 26, 2025) – This holiday season, make an environmentally friendly 
choice by recycling your natural Christmas tree with Sea Turtle Inc. Located at 6617 Padre Blvd, 
South Padre Island, TX, we are accepting natural trees only from December 26, 2025 (the day after 
Christmas), through Sunday, January 4, 2026.

To drop off your tree, head to the Education building behind the hospital. You'll find the drop-off 
spot in the grassy area right next to the main gate, where clear signage will guide participants. 
Trees can be dropped off daily between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Please ensure all ornaments, lights, 
tinsel, and other decorations have been completely removed before drop-off. Artificial trees cannot 
be accepted.

"By recycling natural Christmas trees, we are building up the sand dunes that serve as a vital line 
of defense for our hatchling corral,” said Wendy Knight, CEO of Sea Turtle Inc. The trees help trap 
and hold sand, contributing to the strengthening of our dunes and enhancing the protection of our 
vulnerable hatchlings.

Join us in this eco-friendly effort to protect our dunes and preserve the marine environment.

About Sea Turtle Inc
Sea Turtle Inc., founded in 1977 is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to protecting sea 
turtles on a global scale. After opening the world's largest full enclosed sea turtle hospital in 
the world, the organization works towards securing a world with thriving sea turtle populations 
through a four-tiered mission that includes conservation, medical care, applied research, and 
education programs. Sea Turtle Inc. treats hundreds of sick or injured sea turtles while also 
maintaining a strong focus on public awareness, receiving a quarter of a million visitors each 
year. With its impactful blend of hands-on conservation and education, Sea Turtle Inc. continues to 
inspire local communities and global audiences to join in protecting sea turtles for generations to 
come.

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