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
June 1, 2015
The Start of Sea Turtle Nesting
The 2015 sea turtle nesting season is off to a busy start on Little St. Simons Island and along the coast of Georgia. As of June 4 we have already found 35 sea turtle nests on LSSI and 545 nestsPosted by: Ecological Management
April 18, 2015
Norm’s Pond Rookery Update
Spring has arrived on Little St. Simons Island, and with the warmer weather comes wading bird activity at Norm’s Pond. Great egrets, snowy egrets, and anhingas are strutting their breedingPosted by: Scott Greene
