Coastal Stewards Workshop Introduction to the Georgia Coast
Date and time: October 12, 2019 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: Adults
Price: $76
Location: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium – Skidaway Island, GA
Register online here and pay with credit card by October 4.
Contact: Kayla Clark at 912-598-3345 or kayla270@uga.edu
Description: This Coastal Stewards workshop will provide an overview of the geology and ecology of the Georgia coast. Participants will practice using scientific equipment in the field and explore a variety of coastal habitats alongside environmental educators. Activities will include trawling aboard the R/V Sea Dawg, a maritime forest hike, and a plankton/invertebrate lab. Lodging in the UGA Aquarium dorms is available for an additional $30 per person per night.
The Coastal Stewards program is a series of environmental education workshops targeted to adults living on or visiting the Georgia coast. The goal of the program is to engage adults in activities designed to improve their knowledge of coastal ecosystems, enhance understanding of current issues impacting coastal communities, and inspire stewardship of natural resources. Each workshop contains a mixture of lecture, lab and field activities using scientific and recreational equipment.
Additional registration links can be found at Camden County Extension or UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant.