About
Coastal Encounters
Nature Center

Founded in the summer of 1996, Coastal Encounters Nature Center is a private, non-profit educational center dedicated to promoting appreciation and conservation of Southeast Georgia's coastal ecosystem.

OBJECTIVES

• Enhance understanding, appreciation and respect for all living things.
• Enable participants to discover the ecological concepts hidden in nature through guided, hands-on activities.
• Provide an important link in the chain of expansive education.
• Increase understancing on how humans fit into nature, so that knowledge develops into responsibility and environmentally friendly actions.

The center is located at the former Coast Guard station on East Beach, Saint Simons Island. Built in 1937 and currently under the care of the Coastal Landmark Preservation Society, the building is one of the most stunning and historically cherished structures in the area.

Beautiful beaches and saltwater marshes surround the Center, providing excellent opportunities for environmental exploration.

Coastal Encounters nature Center provides programs and tours for individuals and families on a daily basis. Special programs and field trips for specific groups such as school classes, church groups, clubs and senior citizens groups can be scheduled. Outreach programs, birthday parties and overnight accommodations can also be arranged.

Information on these topics as well as additional points of interest in the area including Fort Frederica, the St. Simons Lighthouse, Fort King George and the Jekyll Island Historical District can be obtained by e-mail or by calling the center at (912) 638-0221.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm

FREE ADMISSION
Donations are welcome & appreciated!

e-mail us at:
coastalkids@technonet.com

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