Welcome to Coastal Wildscapes

Open the Garden Gate

Coastal WildScapes and The Sapelo Island Estuarine Research Reserve proudly present Open the Garden Gate, a two day gathering of experts to discuss our role as stewards of our coastal ecosystem and native habitats. Learn more here about our distinguished speakers and these contemporary issues.

Saturday, September 25th

and

Tuesday, September 28th

Presentations, Panel Discussions and Native Plant Sale

Featuring

Dr. Doug Tallamy

Author of

Bringing Nature Home:

How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants

The mission of Coastal WildScapes is to preserve and restore the highly significant biodiversity of Southeastern coastal ecosystems by protecting existing native habitats, rebuilding the connectivity of impaired habitats and minimizing the future fragmentation of the coastal landscape. We provide educational programs on sustainable conservation landscaping, native coastal fauna and flora, and threats to coastal environments; provide onsite consultation on native plant identification and selection, alternatives to invasive plants and conservation gardening and landscaping; and administer hands on programs, such as the WildScapes Certification Program, that actively engage local communities in protecting the biodiversity and coastal habitats of the Southeastern United States. Photos by Christa F. Hayes.