4-H Tidelands Nature Center

ANNOUNCEMENT

Georgia 4-H has no higher priority than the health and safety of guests and staff members. To learn more about how we are pledging our head, heart, and hands to promote healthy 4-H facilities, please read “Georgia 4-H Facilities: COVID-19 Response – Updated August 2021.”
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COVID-19 UPDATE: The nature center is open! To do our best to keep guests, staff, and our animals safe we have shortened our hours to allow for extra cleaning and sanitizing. Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged inside our facility at this time, especially for anyone not vaccinated. Please keep in mind, we have plenty of animals to view inside, but touch tanks are currently closed. Guided kayak tours and canoe rentals are available! Please call 912-635-5032 for reservations. We are excited to welcome guests and share what we know about Georgia’s coastal ecology and its inhabitants!

Nestled on the southwest side of Jekyll Island, next to the salt marsh on the pristine ’Tidelands’ pond, is one of Jekyll’s hidden treasures. 4-H Tidelands Nature Center offers hands-on coastal ecology programs for the general public and school groups, guided kayak tours, canoe rentals, and a live coastal species exhibit gallery. In keeping with Georgia 4-H Environmental Education program objectives, Tidelands strives to develop an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation for the environment, as we connect participants with Georgia’s coastal ecosystems. Check out all that we have to offer!