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June 1 GEC 1st Friday Lunch Glynn Environmental Coalition Friday 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunrise Diner, 5031 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick, Ga. Join us in meeting the St. Marys Riverkeeper staff and learning about their work to promote wwimmable, fishable, and drinkable water on the scenic St. Marys River. Rachael Thompson (912) 466-0943 rachael@glynnenvironmental.org 2 Music on the Green Jekyll Island Authority Saturday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Beach Village, Jekyll Island, Ga. Bring your blanket and chairs and enjoy live music on the Village Green, featuring the Golden Isles Strummers. www.jekyllisland.com/event/beach=village-music-series/all/ 2 28th Annual Golden Isles Family Fishing Event GADNR Coastal Resources Division Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sydney Lanier Park Fishing Pier, Brunswick, Ga. Tournament open to first 125 kids to register - ages 5-12. Must register by May 25. Entry is free, free rod and tackle box provided for each child! (912) 64-7218 coastalgadnr.org/eventsCRD 9 Kid's Fishing Day Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge & GADNR Coastal Resources Division Saturday 2 - 6:30 p.m. Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Townsend, Ga. Tournament open to first 80 kids to register - ages 5-12. Must register to participate. Entry is free, free rod and tackle box provided for each child! (843) 784-2469 www.fws.gov/refuge.harris_neck 10 SRK Quarterly Paddle - Clark Hills Lake Savannah Riverkeeper Sunday 12:30 p.m. West Dam Recreation Area, Sparrow Lane, Appling, Ga. A fun paddle with interpretaion on Clark Hills Lake, followed by local craft beer! Jacob Oblander (912) 454-8048 jacob@savannahriverkeeper.org 12 Sapelo Island History and Wildlife Field Trip Coastal Wildscapes Tuesday 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sapelo Island Visitors Center, 1766 Landing Road, Darien, Ga. Join us for a day on Sapelo as we explore the rich history of the island. Boxed lunch provided.. info@coastalwildscapes.org www.coastalwildscapes.org 16 Lunch and Learn - Birds of Prey Coastal Wildscapes Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Ga., 1710 Gloucester Stree, Brunswick, Ga. Join us for an engaging lunch lecture with live birds of prey from the Center for Birds of Prey in South Carolina. info@coastalwildscapes.org www.coastalwildscapes.org 17 SRK Quarterly Paddle - Augustine Creek Savannah Riverkeeper Sunday 12 p.m. Houlihan Boat Ramp, Hwy 25, Port Wentworth, Ga. A fun paddle with interpretaion on Augustine Creek, a part of the historic Mulberry Grove Plantation, followed by local craft beer! Jacob Oblander (912) 454-8048 jacob@savannahriverkeeper.org
May 15 Evening at Skidaway - Open Lab Night UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Tuesday 6:15 p.m. UGA SkIO, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Ga. Enjoy refreshments and learn about marine research by visiting Skidaway Institute researchers in their labs. Free. Michael Sullivan (912) 598-2325 mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu 16 Horseshoe Crab Encounters UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Ga. Travel to a barrier island and witness horseshoe crabs coming inshore to spawn! Work with educators taking measurements of horseshoe crabs and more! Kayla Clark (912) 598-3345 kayla270@uga.edu 18 Making Waves: Collective Perception on Pollution of our Waterways Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Friday 6 - 8 p.m. reception, show ongoing through August 26 41 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Savannah, Ga. In an attempt to address the devastating effects of water pollution, Ships of the Sea and twelve Savannah artists have joined together to create this exhibit. (912) 232-1511 www.shipsofthesea.org 18/19 Coastal Stewards Workshop - Landscaping for Stormwater UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant Friday 5 - 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 715 Bay Street, Brunswick, Ga. Discover how stormwater runoff impacts Georgia’s waterways. Participants will learn how to design a rain garden for their property! Kayla Clark (912) 598-3345 kayla270@uga.edu 18/19 Savannah River Classic Fishing Tournament Lower Savannah River Alliance and Savannah Riverkeeper Captain's dinner Friday, tournament begins at first light Saturday LSRA Center, 12049 Burtons Ferry Way, Allendale, S.C. Youth, Ladies, Men's, and Bank Fishing divisions. Weigh in 3:00 p.m. Saturday, winners announced at 5:00 p.m. Cash prizes! Jacob Oblander (912) 454-8048 jacob@savannahriverkeeper.org 24 Lunch and Learn - Resilient Coastal Native Plants Coastal Wildscapes Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ashantilly Center 155591 Hwy 99, Darien, Ga. Join us for a catered lunch and lecture with GA DNR Nongame Plant Biologist Eamonn Leonard. info@coastalwildscapes.org www.coastalwildscapes.org 26 Saturday on the Sound - Pollinators Port Royal Sound Foundation Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, S.C. Come out for a free family fun day and learn all about our lowcountry pollinators! Sarah Walbert (843) 645-7774 swalbert@portroyalsoundfoundation.org
ONGOING Wilmington Island Farmer's Market Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Islands High School, Wilmington Island, Ga. Shop fresh local produce, delicious food & handcrafted artisan creations while enjoying family-friendly activities, including animal encounters, and more! wifarmersmarket@aol.com or www.wifarmersmarket.org Port Royal Sound Foundation Eco-boat Cruise Last Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, S.C. Cruise along the Chechessee river with Captain Amber aboard Spartina. Be on the lookout for wildlife as you learn about the unique ecosystem they call home. Sarah Walbert (843) 645-7774 swalbert@portroyalsoundfoundation.org Boater Safety Course GADNR Resource Rangers and Chatham County Marine Patrol Every third Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Savannah Mall Community Meeting Room, Savannah, Ga. Anyone born after 01-01-1998 must have a Boater Safety ID Card to operate a vessel of any kind in Georgia waters. Register at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com (912) 264-7237
May 2018
Southern Tides Magazine
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