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Earth-Conscious Expo!
Oct
21
1:00 PM13:00

Earth-Conscious Expo!

Life would be impossible without the planet we live on. Join Skidaway Island State Park for a day focused on ways we can protect our environment, whether it be as individuals or groups working together. The event will have tables set up by organizations dedicated to environmental protection and vendors offering eco-conscious products. Be sure to stop by the Ogeechee Audubon table.

All ages are welcome for a fun and educational day focused on a truly worthwhile endeavor.

Parking fee: $5

Event Phone: 912-598-2300

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World Migratory Bird Day @ UGA Aquarium
May
13
10:00 AM10:00

World Migratory Bird Day @ UGA Aquarium

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the UGA Aquarium! Learn about the incredible diversity of birds that visit the Georgia coast each year during their migratory journeys. Bring the family for a fun day of hands-on activities and animal encounters.

Throughout the day, UGA Aquarium educators will be joined by ornithological organizations and birding experts who will have stations set up along the aquarium’s picnic area and Jay Wolf Nature Trail with educational activities for all age groups.

Cost: Aquarium Admission

The World Migratory Bird Day event is included with the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Learn more about admission fees here.

Questions? Contact Katie Higgins at kt.higgins@uga.edu

World Migratory Bird Day is an annual global campaign coordinated by Environment for the Americas that celebrates the migration of birds across countries and continents. This year’s theme will focus on the topic of water and its importance for migratory birds. Learn more at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/

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Youth Education Opportunity:  4-H Marine Science Club 2022-2023
Sep
13
to Sep 16

Youth Education Opportunity: 4-H Marine Science Club 2022-2023

  • Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island is partnering with our local Chatham County 4-H Club to host a monthly “Marine Science Club” for 5th-8th Graders starting on September 20, 2022!

Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding signing up, prices, dates, and program offerings.

This is the last week to sign-up! If you have any questions, please contact the Chatham County 4-H Office at 912-652-7981.

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Skidaway Marine Science Day 2019
Oct
19
11:00 AM11:00

Skidaway Marine Science Day 2019

  • Georgia Skidaway Marine Science Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tours and talks will make a can’t-miss event for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the University of Georgia Skidaway Marine Science Campus, located on the north end of the island (10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Ga. 31411).

The campus-wide open house will be presented by the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

Skidaway Marine Science Day will also feature food trucks.

All admissions and activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free and open to the public. For additional information, call 912-598-2325, or see www.skio.uga.edu.

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Backyard Birding Day at Savannah NWR
Aug
10
12:00 PM12:00

Backyard Birding Day at Savannah NWR

  • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free family fun day for all ages at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

Learn about birds through crafts, games, and a bird walk. You can learn bird identification and how to create your own backyard wildlife habitat. Explore new bird viewing habitat at the Visitor Center.

For more information call: 843-784-2468.

Activity rigor: Easy

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