Excursion: Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve
Departs hotel at 6 a.m., returns at 6 p.m. - this will be a long day with approximately 1.5 hour drive to and from Sapelo and a 30-minute ferry ride. Join us on an exciting, full-day adventure to Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve. After touring the visitor center, we will embark on a 30-minute ferry ride across the Sapelo Sound where we will see dolphins, wading birds and more. On the island, we will take a bus tour with the staff from the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, stopping at important sites to learn about the island’s rich history, culture and stewardship efforts. After lunch, we will meet partners in the Hog Hummock Community who work each day to preserve the island’s unique character before assisting the Reserve staff with a stewardship project.