Ossabaw Island Loggerhead Turtle Overnight Trip Set for August 7th-9th
Staff Report From Savannah CEO
Tuesday, July 21st, 2015
A Beachside Turtle-Hatching Experience: Ossabaw Island Loggerhead Turtle Overnight Trip is August 7-9, 2015
Spend two nights on Ossabaw Island on the Georgia coast; look for adult nesting turtles at night, and at daybreak witness baby loggerhead turtles emerge from their beachside nests and make their way to the ocean.
Itinerary: Depart Friday, August 7, 4:30pm from Delegal Creek Marina on Skidaway Island, just outside of Savannah. After a 30-minute boat ride across Ossabaw Sound, arrive on Ossabaw Island in time for social hour, followed by supper and an evening program that includes an island overview, Stay up late or take a short nap, then venture out on the back of a pickup truck for a late night truck ride to Ossabaw Island's beach, escorted by naturalist guide John "Crawfish" Crawford to look for any late season nesting turtles. The next morning watch and assist the turtle biologists in their monitoring work, and learn about the life cycle of the turtles from a nest-side vantage point. With luck and good timing, observe some hatchlings emerge and make their way to the water.
Saturday, spend a relaxing day on Ossabaw Island, hiking or touring with the naturalists, or napping. That night, the group makes another pass at the beach in hopes of seeing turtles. No guarantees to see turtles, but a guarantee of a rewarding island experience. Sleep in on Sunday, then return to the mainland late morning.
Your choice of accommodations: shared lodging in the Boarding House or Club House, or tent camping at the North End with full restroom/shower access in the Club House.
Date/Time: Friday, August 7, 4:30pm through Sunday, August 9, 11am (approximately)
Location: Depart and return via Delegal Creek Marina, Skidaway Island, Georgia
Who should attend: All are welcome. Reservations and prepayment required. Minors must be accompanied by supervising adult.
Other: Trip occurs rain or shine, unless canceled by the boat captain due to weather advisory. Departure details will be emailed to all registered during the week of August 3.
Fee:
Boarding House accommodations: $450 per person for general public (includes “Friends of Ossabaw” membership) $400 per person for Friends of Ossabaw. Fee includes transportation by boat to and from Ossabaw Island, five meals including coffee/tea/water/lemonade; two nights in semi-private room with shared bathrooms, and all programming.
Club House accommodations: $350 per person for general public (includes “Friends of Ossabaw” membership.) $300 per person for Friends of Ossabaw. Fee includes transportation by boat to and from Ossabaw Island, five meals including coffee/tea/water/lemonade; two nights in dormitory-style room with shared bathrooms, and all programming.
Camping accommodations (bring your own tent): $250 per person for general public (includes “Friends of Ossabaw” membership.) $200 per person for Friends of Ossabaw. Fee includes transportation by boat to and from Ossabaw Island, five meals including coffee/tea/water/lemonade; camping fee for two nights with shower/restroom access, and all programming. Bring your own tent!
Reservations and prepayment required. No onsite registrations. Online registration preferred via www.ossabawisland.net.
Sponsored by: The Ossabaw Island Foundation
Contact: Robin Gunn, [email protected]; 912-233-5104.
Website: ossabawisland.org
Registration website: ossabawisland.net
