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• Friends Monthly Meeting

  • Start
    Thursday, July 20, 2017
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    Thursday, November 16, 2017
  •  
    8:30 PM
  • Location
    Savannah NWR Visitor Center

  All Friends members are invited to attend our monthly meeting of the Board of Directors.  Come see how we conduct the group's business, and add your ideas and opinions to the mix.
  

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• Pinckney Island NWR Shuttle Nature Tour - July 25, 2017

  • When
    Tuesday, July 25, 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Pinckney Island NWR
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Register

  Topic                Pinckney Island NWR Nature Tour

  Type                 Electric Shuttle
  Accessibility     See "Accessibility Considerations"  Bathrooms        No

  Registration

  • Register only one person for each entry. 
  • Include an Email address (even if the same one) for each person.

  Event Cancellation  

  Check this event entry or your Email before you go to the event.  Cancellation causes may include high temperatures, rain, thunder, high wind, etc.

  Tour Termination

  The tour may be terminated at anytime based solely on the discretion of the docent or driver. 

  
  

  Accessibility Considerations

  • There is no room for wheelchairs, carriages, coolers or any other large objects on the shuttle. Please be considerate of other passengers.
  • Two small steps on the passenger side to get into a seat.
  • The shuttle tour may stop with walking involved.  Visitors may opt to stay on the shuttle.  
  • Upon request, the Shuttle will pick up people at their auto.     

  General Guidelines

  • Turn off or turn down (very low) any electronic devices.
  • Shuttle and Bike Tours require visitors to sign a liability waiver.   

    Children

  • All children must be registered and they must always be seated. Note: there are no seat belts on the shuttle.
  • Children must be under constant adult supervision.
  • It is recommended to not bring infants or very young children. 

    Visitor Recommendations

  • During the warmer months at the Refuge, come prepared with insect repellent for mosquitoes and other biting insects which can be very bothersome.
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes to ensure your safety while enjoying the Refuge.
  • Binoculars, bird and plant guides can be helpful in identifying a variety of birds and plants on the Refuge.
  • It is always a good idea to bring drinking water.
  • If you plan on walking in the Refuge, long pants and closed walking shoes are recommended

    Warnings

  • Red Ants – Be careful your party does not step on red ant hills.  Please pay attention to where you walk.  As you know, red ants have an unpleasant bite and may create an allergic reaction.
  • Alligators – Do not approach alligators under any circumstances.  This includes small alligators as well as large alligators. 
  • Poison Ivy - Can be found on the Refuge, stay on established trails.

  Do Not Disturb The Environment

  To protect wildlife and their habitat and to provide for greater opportunities for observation and photography, do not disturb flowers, trees, grasses, bushes or wildlife. You will be escorted off the refuge if there is any violation.  

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• Pinckney Island NWR Shuttle Nature Tour - August 1, 2017

  • When
    Tuesday, August 01, 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Pinckney Island NWR
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Topic                Pinckney Island NWR Nature Tour

  Type                 Electric Shuttle
  Accessibility     See "Accessibility Considerations"  Bathrooms        No

  Registration

  • Register only one person for each entry. 
  • Include an Email address (even if the same one) for each person.

  Event Cancellation  

  Check this event entry or your Email before you go to the event.  Cancellation causes may include high temperatures, rain, thunder, high wind, etc.

  Tour Termination

  The tour may be terminated at anytime based solely on the discretion of the docent or driver. 

  
  

  Accessibility Considerations

  • There is no room for wheelchairs, carriages, coolers or any other large objects on the shuttle. Please be considerate of other passengers.
  • Two small steps on the passenger side to get into a seat.
  • The shuttle tour may stop with walking involved.  Visitors may opt to stay on the shuttle.  
  • Upon request, the Shuttle will pick up people at their auto.     

  General Guidelines

  • Turn off or turn down (very low) any electronic devices.
  • Shuttle and Bike Tours require visitors to sign a liability waiver.   

    Children

  • All children must be registered and they must always be seated. Note: there are no seat belts on the shuttle.
  • Children must be under constant adult supervision.
  • It is recommended to not bring infants or very young children. 

    Visitor Recommendations

  • During the warmer months at the Refuge, come prepared with insect repellent for mosquitoes and other biting insects which can be very bothersome.
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes to ensure your safety while enjoying the Refuge.
  • Binoculars, bird and plant guides can be helpful in identifying a variety of birds and plants on the Refuge.
  • It is always a good idea to bring drinking water.
  • If you plan on walking in the Refuge, long pants and closed walking shoes are recommended

    Warnings

  • Red Ants – Be careful your party does not step on red ant hills.  Please pay attention to where you walk.  As you know, red ants have an unpleasant bite and may create an allergic reaction.
  • Alligators – Do not approach alligators under any circumstances.  This includes small alligators as well as large alligators. 
  • Poison Ivy - Can be found on the Refuge, stay on established trails.

  Do Not Disturb The Environment

  To protect wildlife and their habitat and to provide for greater opportunities for observation and photography, do not disturb flowers, trees, grasses, bushes or wildlife. You will be escorted off the refuge if there is any violation.  

  Show details
• Pinckney Island NWR Shuttle Nature Tour - August 8, 2017

  • When
    Tuesday, August 08, 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Pinckney Island NWR
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Topic                Pinckney Island NWR Nature Tour

  Type                 Electric Shuttle
  Accessibility     See "Accessibility Considerations"  Bathrooms        No

  Registration

  • Register only one person for each entry. 
  • Include an Email address (even if the same one) for each person.

  Event Cancellation  

  Check this event entry or your Email before you go to the event.  Cancellation causes may include high temperatures, rain, thunder, high wind, etc.

  Tour Termination

  The tour may be terminated at anytime based solely on the discretion of the docent or driver. 

  
  

  Accessibility Considerations

  • There is no room for wheelchairs, carriages, coolers or any other large objects on the shuttle. Please be considerate of other passengers.
  • Two small steps on the passenger side to get into a seat.
  • The shuttle tour may stop with walking involved.  Visitors may opt to stay on the shuttle.  
  • Upon request, the Shuttle will pick up people at their auto.     

  General Guidelines

  • Turn off or turn down (very low) any electronic devices.
  • Shuttle and Bike Tours require visitors to sign a liability waiver.   

    Children

  • All children must be registered and they must always be seated. Note: there are no seat belts on the shuttle.
  • Children must be under constant adult supervision.
  • It is recommended to not bring infants or very young children. 

    Visitor Recommendations

  • During the warmer months at the Refuge, come prepared with insect repellent for mosquitoes and other biting insects which can be very bothersome.
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes to ensure your safety while enjoying the Refuge.
  • Binoculars, bird and plant guides can be helpful in identifying a variety of birds and plants on the Refuge.
  • It is always a good idea to bring drinking water.
  • If you plan on walking in the Refuge, long pants and closed walking shoes are recommended

    Warnings

  • Red Ants – Be careful your party does not step on red ant hills.  Please pay attention to where you walk.  As you know, red ants have an unpleasant bite and may create an allergic reaction.
  • Alligators – Do not approach alligators under any circumstances.  This includes small alligators as well as large alligators. 
  • Poison Ivy - Can be found on the Refuge, stay on established trails.

  Do Not Disturb The Environment

  To protect wildlife and their habitat and to provide for greater opportunities for observation and photography, do not disturb flowers, trees, grasses, bushes or wildlife. You will be escorted off the refuge if there is any violation.  

  Show details
• Pinckney Island NWR Shuttle Nature Tour - August 15, 2017

  • When
    Tuesday, August 15, 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Pinckney Island NWR
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    Nobody

  Register

  Topic                Pinckney Island NWR Nature Tour

  Type                 Electric Shuttle
  Accessibility     See "Accessibility Considerations"  Bathrooms        No

  Registration

  • Register only one person for each entry. 
  • Include an Email address (even if the same one) for each person.

  Event Cancellation  

  Check this event entry or your Email before you go to the event.  Cancellation causes may include high temperatures, rain, thunder, high wind, etc.

  Tour Termination

  The tour may be terminated at anytime based solely on the discretion of the docent or driver. 

  
  

  Accessibility Considerations

  • There is no room for wheelchairs, carriages, coolers or any other large objects on the shuttle. Please be considerate of other passengers.
  • Two small steps on the passenger side to get into a seat.
  • The shuttle tour may stop with walking involved.  Visitors may opt to stay on the shuttle.  
  • Upon request, the Shuttle will pick up people at their auto.     

  General Guidelines

  • Turn off or turn down (very low) any electronic devices.
  • Shuttle and Bike Tours require visitors to sign a liability waiver.   

    Children

  • All children must be registered and they must always be seated. Note: there are no seat belts on the shuttle.
  • Children must be under constant adult supervision.
  • It is recommended to not bring infants or very young children. 

    Visitor Recommendations

  • During the warmer months at the Refuge, come prepared with insect repellent for mosquitoes and other biting insects which can be very bothersome.
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes to ensure your safety while enjoying the Refuge.
  • Binoculars, bird and plant guides can be helpful in identifying a variety of birds and plants on the Refuge.
  • It is always a good idea to bring drinking water.
  • If you plan on walking in the Refuge, long pants and closed walking shoes are recommended

    Warnings

  • Red Ants – Be careful your party does not step on red ant hills.  Please pay attention to where you walk.  As you know, red ants have an unpleasant bite and may create an allergic reaction.
  • Alligators – Do not approach alligators under any circumstances.  This includes small alligators as well as large alligators. 
  • Poison Ivy - Can be found on the Refuge, stay on established trails.

  Do Not Disturb The Environment

  To protect wildlife and their habitat and to provide for greater opportunities for observation and photography, do not disturb flowers, trees, grasses, bushes or wildlife. You will be escorted off the refuge if there is any violation.  

  Show details
• Pinckney Island NWR Shuttle Nature Tour - August 22, 2017

  • When
    Tuesday, August 22, 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Pinckney Island NWR
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Topic                Pinckney Island NWR Nature Tour

  Type                 Electric Shuttle
  Accessibility     See "Accessibility Considerations"  Bathrooms        No

  Registration

  • Register only one person for each entry. 
  • Include an Email address (even if the same one) for each person.

  Event Cancellation  

  Check this event entry or your Email before you go to the event.  Cancellation causes may include high temperatures, rain, thunder, high wind, etc.

  Tour Termination

  The tour may be terminated at anytime based solely on the discretion of the docent or driver. 

  
  

  Accessibility Considerations

  • There is no room for wheelchairs, carriages, coolers or any other large objects on the shuttle. Please be considerate of other passengers.
  • Two small steps on the passenger side to get into a seat.
  • The shuttle tour may stop with walking involved.  Visitors may opt to stay on the shuttle.  
  • Upon request, the Shuttle will pick up people at their auto.     

  General Guidelines

  • Turn off or turn down (very low) any electronic devices.
  • Shuttle and Bike Tours require visitors to sign a liability waiver.   

  Children

  • All children must be registered and they must always be seated. Note: there are no seat belts on the shuttle.
  • Children must be under constant adult supervision.
  • It is recommended to not bring infants or very young children. 

  Visitor Recommendations

  • During the warmer months at the Refuge, come prepared with insect repellent for mosquitoes and other biting insects which can be very bothersome.
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes to ensure your safety while enjoying the Refuge.
  • Binoculars, bird and plant guides can be helpful in identifying a variety of birds and plants on the Refuge.
  • It is always a good idea to bring drinking water.
  • If you plan on walking in the Refuge, long pants and closed walking shoes are recommended

  Warnings

  • Red Ants – Be careful your party does not step on red ant hills.  Please pay attention to where you walk.  As you know, red ants have an unpleasant bite and may create an allergic reaction.
  • Alligators – Do not approach alligators under any circumstances.  This includes small alligators as well as large alligators. 
  • Poison Ivy - Can be found on the Refuge, stay on established trails.

  Do Not Disturb The Environment

  To protect wildlife and their habitat and to provide for greater opportunities for observation and photography, do not disturb flowers, trees, grasses, bushes or wildlife. You will be escorted off the refuge if there is any violation.  

  Show details
• Pinckney Island NWR Shuttle Nature Tour - August 29, 2017

  • When
    Tuesday, August 29, 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Pinckney Island NWR
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    Nobody

  Register

  Topic                Pinckney Island NWR Nature Tour

  Type                 Electric Shuttle
  Accessibility     See "Accessibility Considerations"  Bathrooms        No

  Registration

  • Register only one person for each entry. 
  • Include an Email address (even if the same one) for each person.

  Event Cancellation  

  Check this event entry or your Email before you go to the event.  Cancellation causes may include high temperatures, rain, thunder, high wind, etc.

  Tour Termination

  The tour may be terminated at anytime based solely on the discretion of the docent or driver. 

  
  

  Accessibility Considerations

  • There is no room for wheelchairs, carriages, coolers or any other large objects on the shuttle. Please be considerate of other passengers.
  • Two small steps on the passenger side to get into a seat.
  • The shuttle tour may stop with walking involved.  Visitors may opt to stay on the shuttle.  
  • Upon request, the Shuttle will pick up people at their auto.     

  General Guidelines

  • Turn off or turn down (very low) any electronic devices.
  • Shuttle and Bike Tours require visitors to sign a liability waiver.   

  Children

  • All children must be registered and they must always be seated. Note: there are no seat belts on the shuttle.
  • Children must be under constant adult supervision.
  • It is recommended to not bring infants or very young children. 

  Visitor Recommendations

  • During the warmer months at the Refuge, come prepared with insect repellent for mosquitoes and other biting insects which can be very bothersome.
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as well as comfortable walking shoes to ensure your safety while enjoying the Refuge.
  • Binoculars, bird and plant guides can be helpful in identifying a variety of birds and plants on the Refuge.
  • It is always a good idea to bring drinking water.
  • If you plan on walking in the Refuge, long pants and closed walking shoes are recommended

  Warnings

  • Red Ants – Be careful your party does not step on red ant hills.  Please pay attention to where you walk.  As you know, red ants have an unpleasant bite and may create an allergic reaction.
  • Alligators – Do not approach alligators under any circumstances.  This includes small alligators as well as large alligators. 
  • Poison Ivy - Can be found on the Refuge, stay on established trails.

  Do Not Disturb The Environment

  To protect wildlife and their habitat and to provide for greater opportunities for observation and photography, do not disturb flowers, trees, grasses, bushes or wildlife. You will be escorted off the refuge if there is any violation.  

  Show details
• Reptile Awareness Day

  • When
    Sunday, October 22, 2017
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Savannah Harbor

  We are fortunate in the Coastal Empire to have a very interesting variety of native reptiles: snakes, lizards, turtles, and, of course, the American alligator.

  These amazing creatures are often maligned and misunderstood.  With this event we hope to get the word out about how fascinating and important these creatures are.  

  This event will feature presentation, exhibits, and field trips (weather permitting).

  Also participating in the event will be the Georgia Reptile Society, the Edisto Island Serpentarium, the UGA Marine Extension Service, the Orianne Society, and the Caretta Project.  The exhibits will be free, some of the talks and the field trips will be ticketed.

  Many thanks to the Westin Savannah Harbor for providing the facilities.

  Watch this site for more details.

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