Friday, March 7
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 8
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 9
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