February 11, 2019
Youth Leadership for the Natural World
Hannah Bonvechio, a young leader in marine conservation, enters her 7th year of raising money for marine research and education programs. Hannah developed a passion for marine conservationPosted by: Cohen Carpenter
December 8, 2017
American Holly
American Holly (Ilex opaca) is an evergreen shrub and tree that grows 10-20 meters tall from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas. Holly leaves are a glossy green and range 5-7.5 cm long and 2-4Posted by: Naturalist Team
November 3, 2017
Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
A common mammal species throughout the Eastern and Midwestern US, the Virginia Opossum is the only marsupial to live North of Mexico. They range from southern Canada to northern Costa RicaPosted by: Scott Greene
October 18, 2017
Black-crowned Night Heron
Black-crowned Night Herons can be found year-round at Little St. Simons Island. These mid-sized wading birds received their name because they are most active during the evening hours, but they canPosted by: Scott Greene
August 18, 2017
Grass Shrimp
Grass shrimp have multiple common names, including grass shrimp, popcorn shrimp, glass shrimp, glass pawns, jumpers, and hardbacks. Compared to commercial species of shrimp, grass shrimp arePosted by: Scott Greene
April 17, 2017
The Moon
With little light pollution on Little St. Simons Island, it is a great place to explore the night sky. Although it travels through several phases each month, Earth’s moon is usually the mostPosted by: Scott Greene
