Georgia Conservancy

We have some exciting news to share—our Atlanta team is moving into a new office space! What better home for a conservation organization than a beautifully restored adaptive reuse space? The amazing team at Abrams Fixtures - Atlanta transformed this old factory into stunning retail, lofts, and office spaces. It’s the perfect blend of history and sustainability. And it's a short walk from the West End Marta Station! We wouldn’t have found this space without Brown Edwards & Associates, Ltd., our commercial broker, who worked tirelessly to get us the perfect location and a great deal on our lease. And a big shoutout to Braden Fellman Group and Abrams Fixtures for helping us customize the space to fit our needs over the last six months. We can't wait to get all moved in! Be sure to update your records with our new Atlanta location in Adair Park: Georgia Conservancy Atlanta, GA 30310 565 Northside Dr SW, Suite B101

Interested in Conservation Policy or the wonkier side of Land Use Planning? The Georgia Conservancy is excited to announce two summer fellowship positions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHFdhKv5

This Spring, the Georgia Conservancy is hosting a series of field days on private properties in middle and south Georgia to highlight prescribed fire for bird habitat. Join us at our Hawkinsville (March 22) or Glennville (May 3) field days to learn more about this long-practiced approach to land management. Whether you are a landowner, property manager, birder, or just interested in prescribed fire, these field days are a do-not-miss! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eUyBGB-Y

What an amazing Saturday on the marsh! Thank you for being among the more than 400 friends who joined us for a beautiful Oyster Roast at Grove Point in Savannah! Your support is critical to our mission to protect and conserve Georgia! Big thanks go out to Erica Davis Lowcountry Catering who kept us well-fed by roasting oysters and clams and providing some amazing dishes for our VIS guests. And what about those oysters and clams?! Thanks Charlie Phillips and SAPELO SEAFARM – they harvest some of the best clams and oysters we've ever enjoyed. Straight from Charlie's dock in Crescent, Georgia on Pelican Point, these bivalves could have landed in some of the finest restaurants on the East Coast - instead, they found your table at our 2025 Oyster Roast! And who can forget Creature Comforts Brewing Co. for supplying the Oyster Roast with some of the best-brewed beers in Georgia, ahem, the country! Thanks to Great Dane and Tim and Heather Filgate for hosting us at Grove Point. A shout out to Rivian for sponsoring our VIS Experience and showing off their newest electric adventure vehicles. Thank you to WM for providing the recycling and thank you to our many Oyster Roast volunteers! We can't host the Oyster Roast without the support of our sponsors! Thank you to sponsors: Great Dane, Rivian, Gulfstream Aerospace, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), Georgia-Pacific LLC, Dulany Industries, Inc., Atlanta Gas Light, Black & Veatch, Georgia Ports Authority, SET Environmental, Inc., LaBarba Environmental Services, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Roberts Properties Inc., Ruby-Collins, Inc. , Zulu Marine Services, Wellspring Nonprofit Resource, Inc., IHG Hotels & Resorts, The Kimpton Brice Hotel, Pond & Company, CenterPoint Properties, Tim & Alison McKinley, Lamar & Edie Smith.

House Bill 562, introduced by Rep. Darlene Taylor (R-173) during the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session, would impose a 5-year moratorium on mining along Trail Ridge, the geologic formation that forms the eastern boundary of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. This measure is a direct response to Twin Pines, LLC's proposed heavy sands mine on Trail Ridge. This measure follows a similar mining moratorium bill led and supported by the Georgia Conservancy during the 2024 legislative session. That measure, an amended Senate Bill 132, overwhelmingly passed the House, but did not come up for a vote in the Senate. The Georgia Conservancy strongly supports the passage of House Bill 562 and opposes Twin Pines efforts to mine along Trail Ridge. We encourage you to contact your state representative and senator to voice your support for House Bill 562. Learn more about this bill and the proposed mining: https://lnkd.in/e7KEqZA

Banff is back! Hosted by REI and in support of the Georgia Conservancy, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Atlanta Screening has long been a fan favorite for those seeking adventure and inspiration. Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 48th Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, coming to The Ferst Center at Georgia Tech, on March 15 at 7 PM. Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes, and be a part of the gripping adventures waiting for you in this year’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Learn more and get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/dGhy5du

What a Saturday! Thanks to everyone who joined us at this year's Oyster Roast! This year was the best one yet, and that's saying something! More photos to come. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Great Dane, Rivian, Gulfstream Aerospace, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), Georgia-Pacific LLC, Dulany Industries, Inc., Atlanta Gas Light, Black & Veatch, Georgia Ports Authority, SET Environmental, Inc., LaBarba Environmental Services, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Roberts Properties Inc., Ruby-Collins, Inc. , Zulu Marine Services, Wellspring Nonprofit Resource, Inc., IHG Hotels & Resorts, The Kimpton Brice Hotel, Pond & Company, CenterPoint Properties, Tim & Alison McKinley, Lamar & Edie Smith. A big shout out to Erica Davis Lowcountry, Creature Comforts Brewing Co., and SAPELO SEAFARM for making the Oyster Roast such a wonderful event!

Just 10 days away! Don't miss out on the event of the year! The Georgia Conservancy's Oyster Roast in Savannah is on February 22 and tickets are moving fast! Tickets and more info: https://lnkd.in/dpswzesZ Our annual Oyster Roast includes: Sapelo Sea Farms oysters and clams prepared by Erica Davis Lowcountry, tasty suds from Athens, Georgia's Creature Comforts Brewing Co., and incredible views courtesy of Grove Point and Great Dane! Thank you to our sponsors: Great Dane, Rivian, Gulfstream Aerospace, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), Georgia-Pacific LLC, Dulany Industries, Inc., Atlanta Gas Light, Black & Veatch, Georgia Ports Authority, SET Environmental, Inc., LaBarba Environmental Services, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Roberts Properties Inc., Ruby-Collins, Inc. Zulu Marine Services, Wellspring Nonprofit Resource, Inc., IHG Hotels & Resorts, The Kimpton Brice Hotel, Pond & Company, CenterPoint Properties, Tim & Alison McKinley, Lamar & Edie Smith.

We have several opportunities available for college students and recent college grads. The Marine Education Fellowship, State Fellowship and summer internship applications are now open! The year-long marine education fellowship, based at the UGA Aquarium, is open to college grads looking for teaching experience in marine science and coastal ecology. Three state fellowship opportunities are available for interested grad students. Work for a year with one of the following agencies:? ? Georgia Conservancy ? Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary ? Manomet ? Nutter and Associates Several summer internships are available at all three of our coastal facilities:?? ? Aquarium Science ? Marine Debris ? Marine Education ? Public Programs ? Shellfish Research Lab ? Stormwater Details about all of these opportunities along with application guidelines can be found here: https://bit.ly/4gNv8h7 Applications are due on March 10.

The Georgia Conservancy is proud to use Citizens Trust Bank as our primary banking partner and we are excited to celebrate with them on this historic day! Georgia Historical Society Frederick L. Daniels, Jr.