The Georgia coast is approximately 100 miles long and comprises 14 barrier islands, 5 major river systems and nearly half a million acres of marshlands. It is a nursery for fish and shell fish, part of the only known calving ground for the endangered Western North Atlantic Right Whale, (also Georgia's state marine mammal), a staging and nesting area for resident and migratory water birds, and home
to our threatened loggerhead sea turtle. GeorgiaBeachwalk Nature Programs offers fun, hands-on educational excursions along St. Simons and Jekyll Islands' marshes an beaches. Additionally, lectures are offered periodically on a variety of topics including Georgia's barrier islands, sea turtles, shorebirds, shells, etc. Take a Walk With a Naturalist....
On the Beach.. Explore the beach from the edge of the dunes to the low tide. Learn about sea shells and critters living above and below the sand, native plants and their adaptations for life near the ocean, and our beautiful shorebirds, that make a winter home along the Georgia Coast. When the weather allows, we can toss a cast net or pull a small seine net through the shallows to see who swims around your ankles! In the Salt Marsh...
Step into the marsh and get to know fiddler crabs, periwinkle snails, and native plants along with their incredible adaptations for survival in this harsh yet fragile habitat. Our access point is an easily accessible, hard packed area of the marsh. For a Naturalist's View of St. Simons Island's History....
Learn about what life was like on this barrier island hundreds of years ago, from the days of Native Americans to the timber days and nature's influence on the local culture. We'll look at live oaks, Spanish Moss, tabby construction, and more. So, join an award winning marine educator for a fun and informative adventure in the sand, the mud, or among the trees! at $20 per person; $15 12yrs and under. For Times and Reservations please contact:
georgiabeachwalk at 912-266-2473
