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

South Padre Island, TX (December 26, 2024) – 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, 2024 (the day after 
Christmas), through Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Drop off your tree in the grassy area 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.

"Recycled natural Christmas trees play a crucial role in restoring and stabilizing sand dunes, 
which act as a natural barrier to protect 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. The organization works toward securing a world with thriving sea turtle 
populations through a four-tiered mission that includes conservation, education programs, medical 
care, and applied research. Sea Turtle Inc. treats hundreds of sick or injured sea turtles annually 
while also maintaining a strong focus on public awareness, receiving thousands of 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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