Family Day at Cannon’s Point Preserve
Due to the possibility of severe weather this weekend, the Land Trust has made the difficult decision to CANCEL Family Day at Cannon’s Point Preserve, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 10. At this time, there is no plan to reschedule this event in 2026. We hope to see you at CONES for Conservation on October 21st!
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
Living Lands and Waters Make an Impact at John Gilbert Nature Trail
Nearly 40 volunteers with Living Lands and Waters recently rolled up their sleeves at John Gilbert Nature Trail to help complete an exciting enhancement to the property’s entry area.
Land Protection Revealed: A New Behind-the-Scenes Series from the St. Simons Land Trust
What does it really take to protect a piece of land — and prepare it for the community to experience? For the first time, the St. Simons Land Trust is taking you behind the scenes. Land Protection Revealed is a new four-part video series following the transformation of Spears Preserve at Harrington, the Land Trust’s… Read more »
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.
