Kathleen has been an Adopt-A-Landing volunteer for more than five years. She and her grandson Solomon pick up litter at the Morgan’s Bridge landing at the Chatham/Bryan County line.
I decided to be an Ogeechee Riverkeeper volunteer because I like exploring wild places. Seeing the river and its beautiful surroundings, through every season, is the best part of going to Morgan Bridge.
During cleanups, I’ve seen families gather on the beach and swim, folks fishing from shore, and trucks and boat trailers coming to the boat ramp to put in and spend time on the river. There have been canoes, kayaks, and jet skis, too.
In talking with visitors, I’ve learned the history of the bridge. Several people who bring their grandchildren here tell me of coming to the Ogeechee River at a young age, back when Morgan’s Bridge was a steel bridge upriver, before they built the current bridge. The keystone over the current bridge shows it was built in 1975.
In recent years, my 6-year old grandson, Solomon, has joined me at the Ogeechee River. He loves working hard, picking up litter and keeping it out of the river where it can harm fish and other creatures that live in the river basin. Allowing young kids an opportunity to create a bond with nature at a cherished place inspires them to find ways to protect the water and land.
Solomon enjoys the sunshine and playing at the water’s edge, seeing what’s floating on the water. It’s a place to be curious and explore the outdoors. There’s a tire swing someone hung from underneath the bridge this year – a great way to relax after our cleanup.
I treasure time at Morgan Bridge each month with my grandson and come away feeling grateful for making good memories, the chance to connect with nature, and being good stewards of the Ogeechee River.
– Written by Kathleen K.