On December 8th, CCA Skidaway will host Captain Rene Heidt a watercolorist, USCG Captain, Master Naturalist and founder of Sundial Charters as guest speaker for our monthly seminar. This event promises to be an engaging exploration of the natural wonders that surround our barrier islands.
Heidt is an award winning artist with a Master of Architecture from SCAD at age 20, she completed her architecture internship in Idaho. A master naturalist in coastal Georgia and a USCG captain she founded Sundial Charters in 1996 - an ecotourism company. The company is renowned for creating custom adventure experiences that are tailored to the schedules, tides, and weather conditions of the area, armed with the founder’s extensive local knowledge.
Having grown up on Tybee and Little Tybee Islands, she possesses an intimate understanding of the area’s unique ecosystems and cultural history. Her mission is to provide visitors a naturalist perspective of the region. For 25 years Rene has done wildlife interpretation for tiny groups by boat from all over the world. Living on the edge of the largest contiguous stretch of salt marsh in the world allows her countless hours to closely study its wildlife through direct observation, photos, sketches and notes.
The seminar is on December 8th at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church from 7-9 PM will be an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about the natural beauty and ecological significance of the Tybee Island region. Through Rene Heidt's insights, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment and the importance of preserving these cherished natural spaces.
The raffle prize this month is a 3 hour “Little Tybee Unplug” tour for two, valued at $360.00* Explore the tidal creeks, observe dolphin pods in the wild as you arrive by private boat and land on pristine wide beaches littered with sand dollars, whelks, olive snails, sponges from offshore, coral, tracks, and burrows. The birding is spectacular with bald eagle nests, white and brown pelicans and large flocks of shorebirds. (*additional guests: $20/adult; $10/child). Please note gratuities are not included.
To kickstart the holiday season we will be serving refreshments and nibbles from Rocky’s Deli located in Sandfly.
(As a reminder, the CCA Skidaway Annual Oyster Roast and Pig Pickin' is right around the corner, if you haven't made arrangements to attend, now is the time!!)
CCA is a non-profit organization with chapters on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. For more information about CCA of Skidaway contact Richard Tallon, 417-294-2002. For more information about CCA’s Georgia District, contact Tom Rood, 598-9753. For information about this month’s meeting and seminar, contact Richard Batten, 203-858-9364. Area residents are invited to attend the CCA of Skidaway meetings and seminars held on the second Monday of the month at St. Peter’s Church.