Experiences
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Guided Activities

Birding

Located on the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, our Island is a prized paradise for avid and casual birders. Witness clouds of shorebirds embarking on epic journeys in the spring, or hear the low coo of Least Bitterns hiding in the marsh. Join naturalists for morning or afternoon ventures in search of avian diversity at our forests, freshwater ponds, remote marshes, or pristine beaches.

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INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES

Explore 11,000 acres of wilderness independently by hiking, biking, or creek fishing between or in place of naturalist-led excursions. With a fully-equipped beach pavilion, our fleet of beach cruiser bicycles, and our tackle shack ready with fishing supplies, all you need to do is choose the activity and the naturalists will gear you up for adventure.

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Events & Packages

Are you a passionate birder, an aspiring Flyfisher, or looking for a more intimate group setting? Our specialty programs vary based on season and interest, each offering inspiring experiences tailored to specific interests on the Island.

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Meet Our Naturalists

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Nate Ramey

Manager

Originally from Southern Ohio, Nate spent much of his time there exploring the forests and creeks of the Appalachian foothills. Nate then went on to obtain his B.S. in Natural Sciences from Shawnee State University. 

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Kate Ferguson

Supervisor

Kate was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, where she started camping before she could walk. She developed her love of nature through playing in the woods and spending summers on road trips and backpacking trips throughout the country, where she was immersed in various environments and ecosystems. 

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Adam Weber

Naturalist

Adam was born and raised in lower Michigan just outside of Grand Rapids and spent much of his youth exploring its forests, streams, and meadows captivated by the plants and animals that resided there.

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Eva Ramey

Naturalist

Eva was born on a barrier island and spent her formative years among the swamps and scrub oaks of central Florida, from which her love for the natural world was born.

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Kevin Reifenberg

Naturalist

Kevin grew up in the Piedmont of Virginia, residing in a small house in the country near Fredericksburg. Growing up with a science teacher for a mom and a natural resource manager for a dad, Kevin’s passion for biology was inevitable. He completed a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at James Madison University in 2019. 

 

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