Are you interested in learning more about the history of Sapelo Island and the Reynolds Mansion? If the answer is yes then join fellow Friends of Sapelo members for Docent Training on November 10, 2015 on Sapelo Island. The Friends of Sapelo Docents, lead by member Jeanne Leonard will have the opportunity to listen to Buddy Sullivan, renowned historian share … Read More
So Much to Do!
Thumb Smashers Construction Crew Throughout the year Friends of Sapelo take on various construction and painting projects such as: Building and placing Wood Duck boxes to provide homes for ducks Painting and repairing buildings at Chocolate Building picnic tables at Nanygoat beach, the lighthouse and other public areas around the island Constructing and painting guardrails around the culverts Framing signage … Read More
Lecture Series
SINERR offers lectures throughout the year, both on Sapelo Island and at the Visitor’s Center. Past topics have included Bats, Dolphins Moths Our Changing Climate In addition to lectures, Friends of Sapelo members provide support for other learning events like “Crab and Shrimp Day” on the island, the “National Estuary Week” and “Coast Fest”. These events are open to the public. … Read More
Boy was it hot! — FOS Summer Meeting
Thank you FOS Board for deciding to changing the FOS summer meeting from a work day on the island to meet and eat day at the Visitor’s Center. It was a hot but members arrived early and did clean up around the center before getting down to business and eating. Check back to this web site and Facebook for details of … Read More
It is Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Georgia
Kids from Prospect Baptist Church, Cresent GA, along with local residents of Darien and surrounding counties came to the Sapelo Visitor’s Center on June 12, to hear that things are looking up for Sea Turtles in Georgia. Adam MacKinnon, Education Director of SINERR, told the crowd that 2015 is off to a great start with an increase in the number … Read More