What is Georgia’s State Shell?
Georgia's State Shell, the Knobbed Whelk (Busycon carica)! Christened the state shell in 1987, the knobbed whelk is a whorled shell. It grows to ... Keep Reading
Georgia's State Shell, the Knobbed Whelk (Busycon carica)! Christened the state shell in 1987, the knobbed whelk is a whorled shell. It grows to ... Keep Reading
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conserving and restoring habitats, to prevent extinction of indigenous plants and ... Keep Reading
The best time to see St. Simons Island's azaleas in all of their glory is March and April. The exact time depends upon the weather in the state. ... Keep Reading
Calling all Georgia residents who love nature! Funds from Georgia’s new Marine Habitat license plate are used in combination with Federal Aid in ... Keep Reading
Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with your furry, four-legged friends? Kayaking and paddle boarding with dogs can be great fun for humans ... Keep Reading
One would assume that nothing would surprise me after thousands of hours of fishing. I’ve not found this to be true with the ocean. Part of why I ... Keep Reading
On the Georgia coast, sharks happen. One of the most common shark species caught in the area is the sharpnose shark. They are a year-round ... Keep Reading
The flounder is one of the most highly prized catches in our local estuaries. Armed with an impressive set of teeth and blinding speed, it can often ... Keep Reading
Spartina serves as a keystone element in our saltmarsh environment. A coppery brown during the winter, this perennial grass sprouts vivid green ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island is home to a number of varietal species of rays. One of the most visually interesting is the cownose ray. During the spring ... Keep Reading
Living in a coastal town like St. Simons Island offers the opportunity to access the beach and the ocean on a regular basis. The interaction with ... Keep Reading
If you’re looking to create a genuinely romantic experience that is truly unique, you need only look as far as the great outdoors. Think about ... Keep Reading
Throughout most of the year on St. Simons Island, butterflies can be seen flying along gathering nectar. The fall in particular is a great time to ... Keep Reading
One of the favorite pastimes of St. Simons Island residents and visitors is watching dolphins. We love to see them as they play, fish or simply ... Keep Reading
Surrounded by a mostly evergreen maritime forest, the salt marsh reveals the arrival of spring in very subtle ways. As each day gets longer and ... Keep Reading
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