Full Spring 2021 Schedule—Coming Soon!
January 21 (7 pm) – Our 2021 Legislative Priorities
with Alex Muir, OHM Advocacy Coordinator
Georgia’s 2021 legislative session starts this month! Our advocacy team has been strategizing and working hard to get the most from this important time of year at the Capitol. Come and hear from our CEO Megan Desrosiers and Advocacy Coordinator Alex Muir about this year’s legislative priorities, what to expect from this extraordinary year, and how you can be a virtual advocate for our coast. From Savannah to St. Marys, and all the way to the Statehouse in Atlanta, we need your voice!
Fall 2020 Schedule
October 15:
A Little Island Making a Big Difference: Ecological Research on LSSI
November 19:
Shifting Sands: The Geology of Cumberland Island National Seashore
December 3:
Exploring our Seaward Backyard: New Discoveries off the GA and SC Coasts
October 15 – A Little Island Making a Big Difference: Conservation and Ecological Research on LSSI
with Kate Tweedy, LSSI Ecological Coordinator
In addition to operating the eco-lodge, Little St. Simons Island works with partners across our coast to investigate important conservation issues and hosts a variety of research and conservation projects on the island’s 11,000 acres. Current research projects focus on coastal species, including American oystercatchers and lemon sharks. Join Kate Tweedy, LSSI Ecological Coordinator, for an inside look at some of their ongoing research, the implications for coastal conservation, and how you can support their efforts.
November 19 – Shifting Sands: The Geology of Cumberland Island National Seashore
with Robin Barker, Interpretive Ranger
Lately, we’ve all been missing exploring our beautiful barrier islands on Georgia’s coast. But have you ever imagined how these islands were formed, to begin with, and how they benefit the plants and animals that live in on them now? During this virtual program, Cumberland Island National Seashore’s Interpretive Ranger Robin Barker will share more about the role of barrier islands on our coast, explore the forces that frequently change them, and travel back in time to learn how they formed. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the mysterious and powerful forces that shape the coast we love, and explore one of our very favorite islands—even from a distance!
December 3 – Exploring our Seaward Backyard
with Dr. Leslie Sautter, marine geologist
Did you know it was recently discovered that approximately 250 km off the Georgia and South Carolina coasts lies one of the largest, continuous deep-sea coral reefs in the world!? Imagine this: 93 miles long, 1/2 mile deep, with some coral mounds up to 300 feet tall! Can’t imagine? No worries! You can SEE this amazing habitat and other deep-sea coral habitats on Thursday, December 3rd at 7 pm. You’ll learn from Dr. Leslie Sautter, marine geology researcher and professor from the College of Charleston, and watch her footage from her exploration trip with NOAA.
Recent Naturalist 101 webinars
Oct 2020: LSSI
June 2020: Dive into Gray’s Reef
“Participating in our monthly Naturalist 101 programs is a great way to build your encyclopedia of knowledge about Georgia’s coast.”
Please contact Stephanie for more information about any of our upcoming Naturalist 101 programs.