Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Giving Sea Turtles a Chance – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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With school starting and summer coming to a close, we’re also approaching the end of turtle nesting season. So far, 154 nests have been reported on Jekyll Island so the staff at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is keeping very busy this summer! Support the Georgia Sea Turtle Center by visiting and maybe participating in Arribada Adventures, an educational program for the whole family. These two hour programs will introduce you and your hatchlings to Georgia’s turtles! Become an expert Turtler through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

Come learn what the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is doing to help sea turtles. Participate in a mock sea turtle rescue and learn how we rehabilitate a turtle!

For more information, contact The Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 912-635-4444
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

Starry Nights in St Marys, Georgia

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Mike Roddy Praise Band is performing downtown historic St Marys on Saturday at the Starry Nights event. The band specializes in contemporary worship music and consists of twelve talented vocalists and instrumentalists. for more information, please call 912-882-1400 or visit www.stmaryswelcome.com

Herpetology 101: Reptiles & Amphibians – Jekyll Island, GA

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Nature Detectives is our fun-tastic summer program for 4 to 9 year olds and adults at Tideland Nature Center on Jekyll Island. Children are introduced to basic science concepts with animals, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, songs and nature walks. Children are encouraged to become nature detectives – to observe, smell, feel, and listen to the natural environment in an effort to understand it. More importantly, they learn why they should respect nature and the simple steps they can take to preserve it. Classes meet for 1 hour each week.

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2008 Georgia State H.O.G. Rally – Tybee Island, Georgia

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Tybee Island welcomes the 2008 Georgia State H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) Rally on September 11th through 13th. The event includes self guided tours, seminars, bike show and picnic, bike/team/and individual games, and more. Enjoy three days of riding and beautiful beaches on the scenic Georgia coast.
September 11th to 13th, 2008
Admission: $25
www.gastatehogrally.com or call 1-888-GA-HOGSS for more information.

Art Materials Trade Show – Savannah, Georgia

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The Art Materials Trade Show, sponsored annually by the SCAD foundation studies department, brings materials vendors, industry professionals, speakers, visiting artists and many others to Savannah for a weekend. The show offers visitors a chance to test and purchase quality art materials at significantly reduced prices, attend workshops taught by SCAD faculty, and receive information about art materials directly from experts through lectures and demonstrations. [Read more…]