Satellite Beach Recreation Department Upcoming Events by Lynn Gornto

Hightower Beach Park
Located at the north end of Satellite Beach, this environmentally sensitive park has restrooms, a handicapped dune crossover and a nature boardwalk through pristine dunes. http://satellitebeachrecreation.org/Pages/HightowerBeachPark.aspx

Samsons Island Nature Park
Samsons Island is located within the city’s boundaries and is a 52-acre island in the Banana River.  Managed as a passive nature park, daytime activities include bird watching, nature observation & fishing.  The park can be used between dusk to dawn for camping, but a permit must first be obtained from the SB Recreation Dept. The park’s success is largely due to volunteer efforts maintaining trails & campsites. Call 773-6458 for more information. There is a free boat trip & park tour each Sunday leaving the SB Fire dock at 1pm. http://satellitebeachrecreation.org/Pages/SamsonsIsland.aspx   
 
Training Program to Aid  Sea Turtles
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society will be conducting workshops for individuals interested in becoming members and volunteers for the Sea Turtle Preservation Society's Emergency Response Program (STERP). The primary focus of STERP is the rescue & transportation of washback post-hatchling sea turtles.  The workshop is open to volunteers of all ages however, children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.  Workshops for new volunteers will be held in the later part of May and early June. If you are interested send an e-mail to er@seaturtlespacecoast.org    Volunteers are required to become members of Sea Turtle Preservation Society.  Visit http://seaturtlespacecoast.org/