Name: Day Trip and Tour of Ossabaw Island's North End
Start: 2023-11-11T09:00-4:00
End: 2023-11-11T16:00-4:00

Ossabaw Island

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Explore Ossabaw Island — Georgia’s third largest barrier island and first Heritage Preserve. The day begins with a one hour boat ride through the Moon River District’s rivers and creeks, across Ossabaw Sound to Ossabaw Island’s North End.

This is an all-walking day trip. Expect to walk about three (3) miles in total throughout the day.

Tour includes the history of the Native American era, colonial-era indigo cultivation, the lives of enslaved and free African Americans, & Sandy West’s 1970s era creative program. Learn about Sandy West’s involvement in protecting the Georgia marshes and coast in the 1960s.

The Torrey West Estate grounds and the first floor of the Torrey West Main House will be part of this trip.

A visit to Ossabaw Island offers possible sightings of a variety of wildlife including migratory birds, wading birds, and feral hogs, as well as free-roaming domesticated donkeys, and perhaps an alligator.

Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy on tables under the trees or on the porch of the 1890s-era Club House. There will be time to wander the North End on your own before returning to the mainland.

About one week before the trip, an email will be sent to all who registered, with specific information on where to meet the boat to Ossabaw, what to bring, and more.

Information: robin@ossabawisland.org OR 912-344-3900

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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Ossabaw Island

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Ossabaw Island Foundation

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31dec3:00 pmWild Night on Ossabaw: New Year's Eve Overnight Trip

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Ring in the New Year with a “Wild Night on Ossabaw.”

Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 3:00pm – Monday, January 1, 2023 at 11:00pm.

Experience an on-island overnight educational journey. Arrive on Ossabaw Island on New Year’s Eve afternoon. After checking into your quarters , island host/guide Elizabeth DuBose (Ossabaw Island Foundation Executive Director) will lead an optional 45-minute interpretive walking tour on the island’s North End. For those who prefer, the afternoon may be spent relaxing at the Club House or exploring the island’s North End on their own.

Enjoy an Ossabaw New Year’s Eve Dinner featuring a full array of Southern side dishes. Following dinner, enjoy music, s’mores and stories of Ossabaw Island around a nighttime campfire, plus a champagne toast to ring in the New Year. After a hearty breakfast, you’ll return to the mainland late morning on New Year’s Day.

Fees include round trip transportation from Delegal Marina on Skidaway Island to Ossabaw Island’s North End; meals, and champagne toast at midnight (or before), shared accommodations on Ossabaw Island, plus programming. Pillow, sheets & towels, and blanket provided. Campers: Bring your own tent/sleeping bag/pillow/towels etc.

This trip is designed for adults and for children age 12 and over. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult.

Please include your best email address. One week before the trip, participants will receive an email outlining the details of the trip, including driving directions, recommendations on what to bring, and more.

Time

(Sunday) 3:00 pm

Location

Ossabaw Island

Organizer

Ossabaw Island Foundation

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