Name: State of the Georgia Coast
Start: 2026-09-22T12:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-24T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Richmond Hill City Center

August 2026
Friday Feedings

Friday, August 21 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am Friday Feedings

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

On Fridays in June, July and August, guests can watch mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about the animals' diets, behaviors, and feeding techniques while observing marine life enjoying their meals. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration...

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Friday Feedings

Friday, August 28 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am Friday Feedings

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

On Fridays in June, July and August, guests can watch mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about the animals' diets, behaviors, and feeding techniques while observing marine life enjoying their meals. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration...

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September 2026
Friday Feedings

Friday, September 4 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Friday Feedings

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Every Friday, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the cost of...

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Dock Discovery

Friday, September 4 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Ever wondered what’s living just beneath your feet along Georgia’s docks? Explore a hidden world by stepping into the role of a marine scientist and investigating the invertebrate community living beneath floating docks along the Georgia coast. Participants will collect dock fouling organisms from the Skidaway River then use microscopes to examine the marine animals from our tidal waters. Sign up today...

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$15
Aquarium Closed

Featured Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7

The UGA Aquarium will be closed Sat., September 5 - Mon., September 7 for Labor Day weekend.
Saltwater Science Series: Coastal Crayfish

Friday, September 11 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Join researchers from Georgia Southern’s Freshwater Ecology Lab for an exploration of the rich diversity of crayfish fauna found near Georgia’s coast and barrier islands. Learn about their life history, the ecological roles they play, and examine live and preserved specimens. This session begins at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island. Graduate researcher Evan Wahmhoff...

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$15
Friday Feedings

Friday, September 11 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Friday Feedings

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Every Friday, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the cost of...

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Hands-on First Aid and CPR Training

Friday, September 18 | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

UGA Marine Extension Brunswick 715 Bay Street, Brunswick, GA, United States

This CPR and First Aid Course is tailored to provide commercial fishermen with the life-saving skills to assess and treat injured and sick crew members onboard fishing vessels before emergency personnel arrive. Lunch will be provided. Practical skills you will learn: Commercial fishermen who complete this training will earn certification in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED and...

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Living on the Coast: Hazards, Risks and How to Prepare (Webinar)

Friday, September 18 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Coastal Resilience Specialist Meagan Jones for an informative webinar on coastal hazards and how to prepare for them. This session will cover common, everyday risks associated with coastal living, as well as hazards linked to severe weather events. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce risks to themselves and their property, along with steps to prepare for and recover from storms and...

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Friday Feedings

Friday, September 18 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Friday Feedings

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Every Friday, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the cost of...

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Snake Sense: Separating Myth from Fact (Skidaway)

Friday, September 18 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Georgia is home to over 40 species of native snakes, and only six are venomous! These fascinating reptiles are vital to healthy, diverse ecosystems and are an important part of our natural heritage. Join our Coastal Ecology Specialist Kimberly Andrews for an engaging program at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium that will help you confidently distinguish...

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$15
State of the Georgia Coast

Tuesday, September 22 | 12:30 pm - Thursday, September 24 | 12:30 pm

Richmond Hill City Center 520 Cedar St, Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States

The State of the Georgia Coast is a conference dedicated to the future of our coast. Hosted by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and partners, this three-day event will take place September 22 – 24, 2026 at the Richmond Hill City Center. The conference brings together coastal residents, community leaders, and industry professionals with leading...

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August 2026

September 2026