Land Trust Ambassadors - St. Simons Land Trust

Land Trust Ambassadors

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For those who sometimes worry about the world of tomorrow, they need only to take a look at the St. Simons Land Trust Ambassadors to know that the future is in good hands. Created to help advance the mission of the Land Trust through engagement of the area’s younger community leaders, the SSLT Ambassadors have been an integral part of the organization for nearly a decade.

Comprised of naturalists, artists, graphic designers, photographers, business owners, entrepreneurs, realtors, attorneys, marketers, and other young professionals, many Ambassadors are island natives who after college and graduate school decided to return home to begin their careers and families. Others who are newer to the area share a similar passion for coastal Georgia and want to make sure that SSI is preserved and protected not only for their generation but for all those who will live and work here in the future.

Ambassador Events

Over the years, the Ambassadors have planned and executed well-attended events for families in our island community including movie nights, bike rides across the island, and Family Days at Land Trust properties.

 

The group has also hosted numerous Cocktails for Conservation events at local restaurants. These gatherings are a chance for the Ambassadors to mingle with other young professional after work hours, educate attendees about the Land Trust and its projects, and encourage community members to become involved in the organization’s important work.

In 2020, when many events were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the group focused on developing the Passport to Preservation for children and families who live in and visit St. Simons Island. The passport is still widely used today and loved by locals and visitors.

“Individually and collectively, [the Ambassadors] are the faces of our future.”

–Emily Ellison, Executive Director, St. Simons Land Trust


 

LAND TRUST AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

TYREE SHELTON

Tyree and his wife Amanda moved to St. Simons in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the area’s natural beauty. Three years later, their son Landers, a certified Junior Ambassador, was born. Whether exploring the beach, kayaking in the marsh, biking under the tree canopy, or hiking the John Gilbert Nature Trail, Tyree and his family enjoy spending time together in the great outdoors. 

In his role as a Land Trust Ambassador, Tyree hopes to spread the love he has for the Georgia coast to the next generation. Thank you, Tyree, for your commitment to coastal conservation!

“Whether exploring the beach, kayaking in the marsh, or biking under a canopy of live oaks, we love the natural beauty of St. Simons Island. I joined the SSLT in hopes to spread the love that my family and I have for the Georgia coast. Our favorite SSLT property is the John Gilbert Nature Trail because it can immediately take you from the sounds of a busy road into a peaceful trail ending with a marsh overlook.”

— Tyree Shelton

If you are interested in becoming a Land Trust Ambassador, please fill out the contact form below or email Raleigh Kitchen at rkitchen@sslt.org. Thank you!

 

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