Events & Programs
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Explore Programs

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Fall Shorebird Event

September 14 - September 17, 2026

Join us this fall for a deep dive into the world of shorebirds. Little St Simons Island’s seven miles of beach host thousands of migrating shorebirds each year like the Whimbrel, Red Knot, and Piping Plover, and we’re excited to offer this three-day program for those interested in learning more about shorebird conservation and research.  

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Beginner's Fly Fishing Workshop

December 15 - December 18, 2026

If you've ever been curious about saltwater flyfishing in the low country but felt unsure where to start, this workshop is just for you. Tailored specifically for beginners, the land-based program takes place amidst the beautiful coastal salt marshes of Little Saint Simons Island. You'll get hands-on experience learning essential skills such as basic casting, knot tying, selecting the right flies, and understanding shallow-water habitats—all from the shoreline.

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America 250 ~ Celebrating Georgia's Colonial Naturalists

December 7 - 10, 2026

As our nation closes out a year of celebrating our 250th anniversary, join us in December on Little St. Simons Island as we celebrate 250 years of naturalists on the Georgia coast.   

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Marine Clean-Up

January 28 - 31, 2027

Marine debris clean-up days at LSSI are a wonderful opportunity to participate in marine conservation. Our January event will be a clean-up of Little Saint Simons Island's 5-mile main beach.

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Spring Birding Days

April 18 - 25, 2027

Celebrate the migration on Little St. Simons Island! Guest ornithologists join our staff naturalists on excursions highlighting the abundance of species that flock here during this special time.

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