March 15, 2016
The Scarlet Snake
The Scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea) is an elusive snake, rarely found by humans. This species is quite slender and reaches a maximum length of about thirty inches. These snakes always have widePosted by: Scott Greene
March 1, 2016
Prescribed Burning
Fire is an important ecological management tool for a variety of habitats, returning nutrients to the soil and reducing woody vegetation and shrubs. Last week, we conducted a prescribed burn in thePosted by: Ecological Management
December 22, 2015
Living Shoreline
LSSI has been working on a project to replace our old bulkhead with a more ecologically friendly form of bank stabilization – a living shoreline. The project is the third in a series of pilotPosted by: Scott Greene
September 5, 2015
Growing Good Seed: A Visit to the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
You often hear growers preaching the importance of the soil, but equally important is the quality of the seed you put in the ground. Growing varieties well-adapted to your region, its climatePosted by: Naturalist Team
August 3, 2015
Seed to Pickle
It’s the height of summer and our cucumber and bean production is just wrapping up. These long, warm days are perfect for indoor food-preservation projects, and nothing gets fasterPosted by: Naturalist Team
June 3, 2015
Conservation Easement
Guests have been visiting Little St. Simons Island to experience its natural beauty, sweeping coastal landscapes, and abundant wildlife since the island opened to the public in 1979. AlthoughPosted by: Ecological Management
