We’re excited for this summer’s lineup of programs. Here is the current schedule for June 2018 Programs. This doesn’t include the pickleball schedule, which is on Wednesdays and Sundays, time depending. There is usually info on the calendar and the website about Pickleball. These should all also be in the Dewees Island App, (click here for IOS and here for android) with links to register as well. It’s a little quirky~ click “buy ticket” if you want to reserve a spot. If there’s no buy ticket button, just show up!
Mondays will provide crabbing lessons at the crab dock with the hospitality interns, and a rotating naturalist choice activity. Tuesdays will have Family Activity/adventures: each with a different theme. Fun for all ages! Wednesdays is Ladies coffee and pickle ball, Fridays are turtle meetings and a nature activity. Come join in on the fun!
If you want a list you could print, click here for a google doc.
Tuesday June 5: Family Activity
Tie-dying in shades of blue
Meet under the Huyler House to make tie-dyed shirts in various shades of blue for World Ocean day on Saturday. Here on Dewees, we’ll do our own March for the Ocean on Saturday. Sign up here.
Wednesday, June 6
Ladies Roundtable Coffee
Huyler House 9:30
Wednesday June 6
Pickleball
3:00
All welcome
Thursday, June 7
Book Club
Every Note Played, by Lisa Genova
6:30 Huyler House
BYOB and a nibble to share
Friday, June 8
Turtle Friday Meeting 8:30
Ancient Dunes Gazebo
All Welcome: we will review current nests and any tasks and make plans for the upcoming week. If you want to learn about our turtle program, this is for you. To follow the Turtle team on Facebook, click here.
Saturday June 9
March for the Ocean
Wear blue and come down to the beach at 9:00 for a photo op as part of the worldwide March for the Ocean. We’ll gather for a few pics (maybe with a drone) as we take a stand on plastic pollution, offshore drilling etc.
Monday June 11
Crabbing at the Crab Dock
9:30 am: crabbing dock
Learn how to ID & catch a blue crab and alligator safety during this catch a release program.
Monday June 11
Wetland Wildlife Walk: Naturalist choice
Learn about what animals live in the Impoundment & Huyler House pond. We will search for animals along the edge of these wetlands using binoculars and spotting scopes. Meet at the Landings Building. Sign Up here.
Tuesday June 12
Terrific Tuesdays: Horseshoe Crabs
9:30 am Huyler House Picnic area
Horseshoe crabs are found on the front beach as well as the island’s brackish water marshes and Impoundments. They gather to spawn in the full moon and are a valuable source of food for migrating shorebirds. During this program we will treasure hunt for clues to these interesting animals and make a craft to take home. Sign up here.
Wednesday June 13
Ladies Roundtable coffee
9:30 Huyler House
Friday June 15
Turtle Team Friday Meeting
8:30 am: Ancient Dunes Gazebo
All Welcome: we will review current nests and any tasks and make plans for the upcoming week. If you want to learn about our turtle program, this is for you. To follow the Turtle team on Facebook, click here.
Friday June 15
Seining
9:00 am Ancient Dunes Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Sign up here.
Friday June 15
Paddle with the Naturalist Interns
2:00 pm Canoe Dock
Explore one of the richest wildlife habitats of Dewees Island. This interpretative paddle offers a unique look into the ecology of impounded wetlands. Participants must be able to maneuver a short portage. 10 years minimum age. Under 16 must be with an adult. Space is limited to 6 participants: RSVP in advance – text 843-568-3994
Friday, June 15
Happy Hour
5:30 Huyler House
BYOB and a Nibble
Monday June 18
Crabbing at the Crab Dock
9:30 am
Learn how to ID & catch a blue crab and alligator safety during this catch a release program.
Monday June 18
Night Walk: Naturalists Choice
8:00 pm
Ancient Dunes Gazebo
Join us for an evening exploration of sunset on the beach. Sign up here
Tuesday, June 19
Terrific Tuesdays: Family Nature exploration: Pollinators
9:30am – 11:00am
It’s time to celebrate Pollinators and learn what you can do to protect them. Through hands on activities and crafts we will learn about how to help local bees, butterflies and birds. Sign up here.
Wednesday, June 20
Ladies Roundtable coffee
9:30 Huyler House
Friday June 22
Turtle Team Friday Meeting
8:30 am Ancient Dunes Gazebo
All Welcome: we will review current nests and any tasks and make plans for the upcoming week. If you want to learn about our turtle program, this is for you. To follow the Turtle team on Facebook, click here.
Friday June 22
Seining
9:00 am Ancient Dunes Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Sign up here.
Friday June 22
Paddle with the Naturalist Interns
2:00 pm: Canoe Dock
Explore one of the richest wildlife habitats of Dewees Island. This interpretative paddle offers a unique look into the ecology of impounded wetlands. Participants must be able to maneuver a short portage. 10 years minimum age. Under 16 must be with an adult. Space is limited to 6 participants: RSVP in advance – text 845-568-3994
Friday June 22
Summer Solstice Party
Chez Jane and Carroll Savage
Bar opens 6pm (wine/soft drinks/Bellinis provided)
Bring a tasty dish to share
Performances begin at 7pm – Bring your talent to entertain with songs, music, poetry, stories, dances – or come to cheer for the performers
Dress in costumes to fit your theme or to celebrate the rites of mid-summer’s eve
Saturday June 23
Beach Games
3:00 Ancient Dunes
Come try your hand at Molkke, bocce, can jam and more. Bring chairs, snacks, beach toys and a picnic supper if you want. All welcome, no RSVP necessary.
Monday, June 25th
Tracking
8:30 AM, Landings Building
Become a wildlife detective! Learn how to identify wildlife by what they leave behind: tracks, scat and much more. Make and take a wildlife track. Sign up here.
Monday June 25
Crabbing at the Crab Dock
9:30 am
Learn how to ID & catch a blue crab and alligator safety during this catch a release program.
Tuesday June 26
Terrific Tuesdays Family Program: Reptiles
9:30
Learn about local reptiles through hands on activities and crafts.
Wednesday June 27
Ladies Roundtable coffee
9:30 Huyler House
Friday June 29
Turtle Team Friday Meeting
8:30 am Ancient Dunes Gazebo
All Welcome: we will review current nests and any tasks and make plans for the upcoming week. If you want to learn about our turtle program, this is for you. To follow the Turtle team on Facebook, click here.
Friday June 29
Seining
9:00 am Ancient Dunes Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Sign up here.
Friday June 29
Paddle with the Naturalist Interns
2:00 pm Canoe Dock
Explore one of the richest wildlife habitats of Dewees Island. This interpretative paddle offers a unique look into the ecology of impounded wetlands. Participants must be able to maneuver a short portage. 10 years minimum age. Under 16 must be with an adult. Space is limited to 6 participants: RSVP in advance – text 845-568-3994
Friday June 29
Art Opening
6:30 pm
Huyler House
Art Exhibit featuring Savannah artist Daryl R. Nicholson, watercolor portraits, still life, and local subjects. All welcome.
