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Want to do something different with your Girl Scout Troop while in Savannah? Bring them to historic Bryson Hall to meet “Juliet Gordon Low” and have her show them the etiquette of tea and serving it. In Juliet’s day, Savannahians had tea just about every afternoon and there was an art to it. The right cups, the right tea, the right way to serve it, the right way to drink it–these were important if you were to be accepted in local society. Let Tales of the South arrange a tea for your group  which will include the tea and service, tea “sandwiches” for the children and others for the adults, a Juliet Gordon Low character, an interactive discussion about tea and the historic venue.

The Tea can be combined with the Savannah Safari Tour, which is an interactive walk through Savannah. The tour takes about 1 1/2 hours and the Scouts look for historic markers, fill in their souvenir book, and learn about history, Juliet Gordon Low’s town, and what the animal statues represent. This is a good way to combine history and the beauty of Savannah in a fun, interactive way for the students.

For these activities call Tales of the South at 912.660.3555.

On March 12, 2012 Savannah and the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Juliet Gordon Low founded the group in Savannah, Georgia on March 12, 1912 after Sir Baden Powell refused to let her group join the Boy Scouts. He suggested she start a similar group for girls, and she did.

A remarkable woman, Ms. Low could do everything, they say, but Continue Reading »

Come out and enjoy nature while benefiting the Turtles of Tybee Island.

On June 4th, there will be three races and LOTS of ways to participate in the Sea Kayak Races.

The Tybee River Race is 6 1/2 miles on the back river separating Tybee and Little Tybee.
The Little Tybee challenge, about 8 miles, circumnavigates part of Little Tybee, passing through narrow tidal creeks, broad tidal rivers, open coastal areas and two surf zones.

The Race Across the River is for Gold Sponsor representatives who compete for a grand prize for the Gold Sponsor’s business or group.

This year, for the first time, you can participate in the River Race as a casual paddler–not a racer. Paddle 2 miles for the cause. If you don’t have a kayak, add $20 to your registration fee and use one of ours.

Also new this year will be a drawing for a Perception Impulse 10.0 kayak plus paddle donated by Half-Moon Outfitters. There will be three ways to get tickets: 1 ticket will be given per registration; extra tickets will be given to the race winners; and one can purchase tickets in $5, $10 or $20 lots.

WE NEED HELP. We could use volunteers for the race and to help spread the word about it. Go to www.tybeekayakrace.org or contact Debbie at tybeekayakraces@gmail.com or call 912.844.7817.

The Marine Science Center on Tybee Island, Georgia offers unique outdoor learning experiences for students of all ages. Classroom Modules include:

Dock Lab – Students investigate live animals that reside underneath a floating dock using flexible cameras, large-screen televisions and hands-on experiences. Kindergarten and up (1/2 hour).

Squid Dissection – An amazing video clip introduces students to key external features and the locomotion of squid. Students are paired to perform a guided dissection to learn about these complex creatures. Third grade and up (1 hour).

Gyotaku Fish Printing – The Japanese art of fish printing, Gyotaku, is an international art form. In this program, Continue Reading »

Juliet Gordon Low’s Girl Scouts organization will celebrate 100 years in 2012, but already, Savannah and the surrounding areas are gearing up to commemorate this wonderful occasion.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center will offer a two-hour Coastal Georgia Badge Program for Brownie to Ambassador Girl Scouts. Groups can select from two programs: The Beach Program or the Marsh Program, and then select from a Sand Sifting or Seining activity, PLUS a Coastal Gallery Tour.

The B each Program consists of a guided beach ecology walk to explore the dynamics of Georgia’s barrier islands including tides, seashells, and sand dunes; and Continue Reading »