The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island:
Chautauqua Retreat Itinerary

Friday, March 13
1:30pm
Ferry from Hampton River Marina to Little St. Simons Island
2:00pm
Arrival on Little St. Simons Island
2:45 – 5:15pm
Marsh Exploration
Meet in Barn for a welcome and orientation. Guests will explore the marsh by boat.
5:30pm
Oyster Roast and Introductions
6:30pm
Dinner
7:45pm
After Dinner Remarks
Saturday, March 14
7:00am
Continental Breakfast
7:15am
Morning Birding (optional)
Led by a regional shorebird biologist
9:00am
Breakfast
9:45am – 12:30pm
Georgia’s Coastal Treasures and Threats
A discussion with regional conservation professionals. Guests will travel to the beach by way of LSSI trucks.
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Low Country Boil
1:30pm – 2:45pm
Small Group Discussions:
Advocacy, Environmental Education, Land Protection, Wildlife Conservation
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Naturalist-Guided Island Exploration (optional)
LSSI Naturalists will lead 2–3 groups on specific island excursions. Options include kayaking, fishing, birding, reptile safari, or a beach walk.
5:30pm
Social Hour
6:30pm
Dinner
8:15pm
After Dinner Presentation
Sunday, March 15
7:00am
Continental Breakfast
7:15am
Morning Birding (optional)
Led by a regional shorebird biologist
8:30am
Breakfast
8:45am – 10:15am
Debrief and Closing Reflections
10:45am
Departure from Little St. Simons Island
11:15am
Arrival at Hampton River Marina, St. Simons Island
RSVP for Chautauqua
Please contact Burch Barger at (205) 643-8121 or send an email.