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Alice - 2704 Avenue O

Artist Derek Anderson created this turtle sculpture depicting the historic Garten Verein.The turtle was sponsored by the Alice Gray Foundation in honor of Ms. Gray’s commitment to improve the lives of children and animals in Galveston.

Cam - 10015 Stewart Road

Cam is the work of artist Jane Young French who says was inspired by sea turtles’ naturally occurring patterns and playfully catching a ride.The turtle is sponsored by Campeche Cove Animal & Bird Hospital who says it was a fun way to honor the environment we live in and the work that the Turtle Island Restoration Network is doing to support the marine environment and sea turtles.

Coral - 2915 81st Street

Coral was created by Galveston artist Gabriel Prusmark who commented that protecting the ocean is important because it covers most of the world where WE live!The turtle was sponsored by the PTO of Oppel Elementary and Abel Longoria and familly to instill in our children the importance of conservation, preservation and restoration of our coastal environment.

Turtles About Town Tour
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