Ogeechee Riverkeeper is hosting a fall foliage paddle at George L. Smith State Park.
This is a chance to see the pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) trees in bright cinnamon and burnt orange. Unlike most conifers, the pond cypress is actually deciduous, which means the light, feathery leaves turn before they are dropped for the season.
The paddle will include a guided tour of the water trails on the mill pond with a chance for up-close viewing of the vibrant trees.
Pre-registration is required.
This is a lower/middle watershed and beginner-friendly paddle on a calm pond. For safety, participants must know how to swim. All paddlers will be required to wear a personal floatation device (PFD). When registering, please indicate if you will be bringing your own vessel, gear, and PFD. ORK will not be providing equipment. Participants without their own gear can rent from George L. Smith State Park for a fee.
This event is only available to members of Ogeechee Riverkeeper. This event is free to members, but donations are optional. A $5 parking fee per car is required. Advanced registration is required.
To become an ORK member, visit our donation page. Memberships are $50 (individual) or $75 (household) and benefits last a full year. Perks include members-only events, discounted merchandise, first chance to register for events, and more.
ORK will host a members-only paddle trip at Hamburg State Park in the upper watershed of the Ogeechee River Basin. The upper watershed paddle trip is fun for most ages but participants should be able to swim. ORK encourages members to experience different parts of the watershed.
Existing and new ORK members are encouraged to attend. This paddle trip is free to members but attendees should bring their own vessels, snacks, and water. A limited number of loaner kayaks can be available with advance notice. Pre-registration is required. Walk-ups will not be able to join the event.
This event is only available to members of Ogeechee Riverkeeper. This event is free to members, but donations are optional. A $5 Georgia State Park parking fee per car is required. Advanced registration is required.
To become an ORK member, visit our donation page. Memberships are $50 (individual) or $75 (household) and benefits last a full year. Perks include members-only events, discounted merchandise, first chance to register for events, and more.
To celebrate membership month, Ogeechee Riverkeeper is partnering with George L. Smith State Park for a paddle. This is a lower/middle watershed and beginner-friendly paddle but participants must know how to swim. Meet at 8:00 a.m. near the pavilion by the main office. Daylight donuts will be provided.
The paddle will include two separate loops in opposite directions, stopping back at the same boat ramp to stretch legs and grab some water. The paddle will end no later than 11 a.m.
Pre-registration is required.
Participants may bring provide their own gear and vessels, or borrow from Aldebaran Outdoors, LLC.
This event is only available to members of Ogeechee Riverkeeper. This event is free to members, but donations are optional. A $5 parking fee per car is required. Advanced registration is required.
To become an ORK member, visit our donation page. Memberships are $50 (individual) or $75 (household) and benefits last a full year. Perks include members-only events, discounted merchandise, first chance to register for events, and more.
June is membership month and ORK is kicking off the celebration with an Early Bird event!
Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Savannah Riverkeeper members can join a guided morning birding walk and curated wildlife tour at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
Co-led by Ogeechee Riverkeeper Damon Mullis, and Oatland Island nature guide Delaney, this 2-hour tour will take members into the heart of the maritime forest nestled just outside Savannah. On the trail, members may identify a variety of bird species, such as the Bald Eagle and handsome Green Heron, along with others. A diverse, 360 view of plants and wildlife will allow ORK members to fully immerse themselves in this subtropical habitat. Cool down with an optional ice cream treat at the end of the walk, available from Birdie Lu’s fun and retro ice cream truck.
Gear/Equipment: Participants should wear shoes and clothing suitable for a two hour walking trip. Bring your own binoculars. Water provided by Riverkeeper.
Please note: this event has limited availability. Ice cream is an additional option to the event and the cost is not covered by Ogeechee Riverkeeper.
This event is only available to members of Ogeechee Riverkeeper or Savannah Riverkeeper. Oatland Island’s Early Bird nature walk is free to members, but donations are optional. Advanced registration is required.
To become an ORK member, visit our donation page. Memberships are $50 (individual) or $75 (household) and benefits last a full year. Perks include members-only events, discounted merchandise, first chance to register for events, and more.
Join Blair Holloway, Lead Meteorologist at National Weather Service (NWS), for happy hour. He will lead an informal presentation and chat about weather and its effects on our environment.
Blair will provide an overview of the National Weather Service hydrology program, including the network of gauges across southeast Georgia. Blair will also cover information regarding how flood stages are set for gauges, how forecasts are generated for select gauge locations, and other resources available.
Enjoy some drinks, snacks, and fellowship with ORK members and Blair!
Blair is a lead forecaster at the National Weather Service office in Charleston, SC. Blair has been a forecaster at the Charleston office since 2011 and has been in the National Weather Service since 2004. Outside of being a lead forecaster, Blair oversees the office hydrology program, managing the network of available water level gauges across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia.
