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.   

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.

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.

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.

Shark Days

June 2027

Calling all ocean enthusiasts! Little St. Simons Island is excited to host Shark Days, a program dedicated to learning about and helping biologists study the unique shark species that call the waters of Coastal Georgia home! 

Sea Turtle Workshop

July 2027

Join us in the height of Sea Turtle nesting season to get an immersive, behind the scenes experience of Sea Turtle conservation on the Georgia Coast. Our Turtle Workshop aims to provide an opportunity for interested guests to engage with conservation beyond the daily Naturalist led activities, including dawn beach patrols, late night beach walks searching for nesting mothers, and guest researcher led talks.

Fall Shorebird Event

September 2027

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.