Get Creative  on Ossabaw: Day Trip to Ossabaw Island

The Ossabaw Island Foundation (TOIF) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3.  Through a partnership with the State of Georgia, TOIF inspires, promotes, and manages exceptional educational, cultural, and scientific programs that are designed to maximize the experience of Ossabaw Island, while minimizing the impact on the island's resources.ABOUT OSSABAW ISLAND: Ossabaw Island is a 26,000-acre undeveloped barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean, owned by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County. Georgia's first Heritage Preserve, accessible only by boat, is undeveloped and set aside by an Executive Order for natural, scientific and cultural study, research and education; and for environmentally sound preservation, conservation and management of the island's ecosystem.

Ossabaw Island Foundation

Paint, sketch, write, or take photos on Ossabaw Island. Let the island be your muse.

Ossabaw Island, North End

Ossabaw Public Use and Education Trips  2026-2027

All of the Ossabaw Island Foundation's open-to-the- public trips to Ossabaw, in one easy to browse collection. Check back throughout the year in case we've added more dates.  Information: robin@ossabawisland.org or 912-344-3900.

A week prior to the trip we will email you the departure information

Be creative on Ossabaw Island. Paint, draw, make photographs, write, play your musical instruments, or experience free range creativity on Ossabaw’s North End. Bring your own creative supplies that you can transport without assistance. This is a “no agenda” walking day on Ossabaw Island’s North End. Due to the rehabilitation project the Torrey-West house is not a part of this trip. What to bring:• Lunches and beverage.• Filled and refillable water bottles.• All of your own creative materials. (You must be able to carry all your gear without assistance.)About the day: Travel through the Moon River District by boat and across Ossabaw Sound to the North End of Ossabaw Island.An Ossabaw Island visit includes excellent art-making inspiration: lush maritime forests and marsh wetlands, 19th- and 20th-century historic buildings, and possible sightings of a variety of wildlife including wading birds and feral hogs, as well as free-roaming domesticated donkeys, and perhaps an alligator. Take short hikes on forest and marsh-side trails.All Ossabaw Island trips will be conducted in accordance with health and safety regulations in effect in Georgia and Chatham County at the time of the trip.About a week before the trip, all registered will receive an email with specific information about the day, including a virtual release/hold harmless form required to be completed by each person who is attending.For more information contact robin@ossabawisland.org or 912-344-3900.

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