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
“Crab & Shrimp Day” – A perfect day for a great event!
On May 28, 30 individuals of all ages from far and near joined Adam MacKinnon, SINERR staff and Friends of Sapelo Volunteers on Sapelo Island for Crab and Shrimp Day. Each year SINERR sponsors a day for the community to come and learn about the island’s history, the coastal estuary and eat fresh crabs and shrimp. Special thanks to FOS … Read More
FOS celebrates 20 years
The Friends of Sapelo (FOS), celebrated 20 years of volunteer service on April 25th with a reception at the Belvedere Clubhouse in Townsend GA. Attendees included Friends old and new from far and near. Fred Hay, Sapelo Island Manger and Buddy Sullivan, former Director of SINERR reminisced about how they started the service organization in 1995. A plaque recognizing Friends of … Read More
Long Tabby Mule Walk Sees Improvements Thanks To FOS
On January 30, 12 Friends of Sapelo put on their work clothes and set out to Sapelo Island for a half day clean up. The goal was to clean up the area around Long Tabby, the Post Office and the Sugar Mill. The weather was cooperative and group was successful in getting the area ready for the spring blooming season. … Read More
CoGA CISMA on SAPELO
The Coastal Georgia Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CoGA CISMA) is an alliance that was established in March 2012 to work across Federal, State, Local, and private lands for invasive species management. This group includes an eleven county task force working to prevent and control invasive species in Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, Liberty, Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Long, Wayne, Brantley & Charlton counties. … Read More
10/17 Film: Will to Survive hosted by Hog Hammock Public Library
Film: Will to Survive Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 8 pm-9 pm This beautiful documentary features many familiar faces — George Walker, Cornelia Bailey, Yvonne Grovner, and more — and tells the story of the Gullah-Geechee people. For more information please contact: Michele Nicole Johnson Librarian / Hog Hammock Public Library Hog Hammock Public Library P.O. Box 69 / Sapelo Island, … Read More