14th anniversary Gala for Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons

When

July 18, 2026

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where

https://www.turtlerescueofthehamptons.org/

Event Type

https://www.turtlerescueofthehamptons.org/

MEDIA INVITE/CALENDAR ITEM
14th anniversary gala
Landcraft Gardens, Mattituck, NY
Saturday, July 18. 4:30 – 7:30 pm

Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons cordially invites you to join us in celebrating our 14th anniversary along with Host and MC Alex Calamia, News12 Meteorologist.
 Landcraft Gardens, 4342 Grand Avenue, Mattituck
 Wildlife conservation speakers include Turtle Rescue President and Founder Karen Testa, Michael Bottini, Wildlife biologist, Dr. Russell Burke, Hofstra University Biology Professor and Tony Monahan, Author and Artist
 Honorary Chairperson: Beth Stern
 Edward Romaine, Suffolk County Executive Presentation of Proclamation
 Honoring Dr. Robert Pisciotta, DVM for his 14 years of generous medical care of the more than 1,500 turtle patients at Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons
 “Art in the Garden” featuring four local artists. Live entertainment by George Barry
 Book Release and Signing of “Bubbles: A Turtle’s Tale” – a children’s book based on the amazing true story of a box turtle who gets a new life at Turtle Rescue.
 Our Turtle Ambassadors: “Sullivan” a 100 lb. Sulcata tortoise and “Bubbles”
 Ticket information- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turtle-splash-tickets-1984892865994?aff=oddtdtcreator

Media contact: Deborah Wetzel. Dwetzel1103@outlook.com, 917.562.7923