Family Day at Cannon’s Point Preserve
Join the Land Trust Ambassadors and Staff on October 10 for Family Day at Cannon’s Point Preserve! This FREE event is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the natural world, with a variety of activities designed to engage explorers of all ages. Attendees can look forward to educational booths and presentations, live animal demonstrations, and family-friendly guided walks. There will also be opportunities for crabbing and other hands-on activities, ensuring that everyone finds a way to spark their curiosity and appreciation for the wild spaces of St. Simons Island.
2026 TREE OF THE YEAR
Inspired by the European Tree of the Year, join us in celebrating St. Simons Island’s inaugural Tree of the Year – OLD IRONSIDES.
For more than 300 years, this live oak has been rooted in the lives of the people who have loved it, the generations who have nurtured it, and the community that has passed it daily. It’s been a part of family traditions, childhood adventures, and the island’s landscape—and now it’s protected for generations to come!
WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THEIR PATRONS.
Pennies for Preservation is a voluntary giving program in which the business community helps raise funds to preserve and protect greenspaces, wilderness areas, trails, waterways, wildlife, important habitat, and tree canopy on St. Simons Island.
Protected Properties
Latest News
Frederica Greenway Native Landscaping Update
The St. Simons Land Trust began enhancing John Gilbert Nature Trail and Old Ironsides properties in 2025 with the goals of improving wildlife habitat, creating attractive native landscapes, and reducing long-term maintenance needs. However, we recognize that these properties currently appear more unkempt than intended, and we appreciate the concern shared by many in the community.
SSLT Welcomes Four New Board Members & Announces 2026–2027 Leadership
The St. Simons Land Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2026, along with its 2026–2027 officer leadership. The new board members are Bill Jones III, Will Ris, Christopher Wade, and David Wright.
