Dear Foundation Friends,
When you visit Jekyll Island, it’s almost impossible NOT to take great pictures. You probably have a few on your smart phone of yourself with Jekyll’s pristine beauty or historic buildings in the background. If this is indeed the case, why not share? Post them to Facebook and Instagram using #JekyllIslandFoundation. Chances are you’ll see them here, and help us make even more friends!
Thanks,
Dion Davis
Executive Director
Together we can make a lasting impact.
By becoming a member or renewing your membership, you are directly supporting the conservation, preservation, and education efforts that help make Jekyll Island unique.
Join or renew today at the link in our bio.
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The alligators of Jekyll Island are a vital part of a rich ecosystem. These magnificent creatures have been around for years, serving as both predators and keystone species in the marshes.
📸 Spotting the Gators
Check out freshwater ponds, like Horton Pond, and marshes around the island. Remember, safety first! Always maintain a respectful distance. These are wild animals, so no feeding or disturbing them. Let`s keep their habitat safe and natural.
🌱 Conservation Efforts
We`re committed to preserving the natural habitats of Jekyll Island`s alligators. Ongoing studies help the Jekyll Island Authority Conservation Team understand and protect these incredible creatures. Participate in educational tours, like Gatorology, and Ranger Walks to learn more about the importance of alligators in our ecosystem.
👨👩👧👦 Support Conservation
Your donations help us support the Jekyll Island Authority Conservation Team`s work of protecting these magnificent creatures and their habitats.
👉 Discover more about Jekyll Island wildlife and conservation efforts at the link in our bio.
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Since its founding in 2007, @georgiaseaturtlecenter has been committed to supporting STEAM education through the lens of sea turtle conservation. While the center primarily serves youth in Georgia and North Florida, it also has a global following—as these latest statistics reveal.
- 35,000+ general admission presentations
- 89 weeks of sea turtle camp reaching 1,505 campers ages 6-12
- 1,377 field trips led reaching over 62,000 participants
- 9,000 reached across the U.S. and internationally through virtual field trips
Your generous donation to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center supports vital rehabilitation efforts, educational programs, and research initiatives. Together, we can help ensure sea turtles continue to thrive on our shores for generations to come.
Donate today at the link in our bio.
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Built in 1884, the Dubignon Cottage is one of the older buildings in the Jekyll Island Historic District. It was the home of wealthy entrepreneur John Eugene Dubignon, who owned the island prior to the Jekyll Island Club Corporation.
This home was originally located on the site of Sans Souci, but was moved to its present location in 1896 in preparation for the construction of Sans Souci. Mules pulled the house with the help of skids and logs. The structure was lowered onto brick piers, lattice was added under the porch and the exterior color scheme was altered to make the porch posts and window trim considerably darker. Decorative brackets and gutters were also added. It is likely that the Club added numerous enhancements, including the addition of faux marble to the fireplaces and decorative scoring on the hallway and parlor floors.
Today ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
© Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum
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Join us in saying a huge thank you to our corporate sponsor, the @jekyllclub! Your support furthers dozens of education, conservation, and preservation projects on Jekyll Island. Learn more about the Jekyll Island Club Resort at the Meet Our Corporate Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more at the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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Honor your friends and loved ones with a bench in one of Jekyll Island`s most scenic areas.
Adopt-A-Bench at the link in our bio.
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Discover Horton Pond on Jekyll Island, a serene escape where nature meets nurture. Following the installation of a wheelchair-accessible observation deck in 2015, visitors have enjoyed unparalleled views of local wildlife in their natural habitats. This project, part of the Jekyll Island Foundation`s commitment to environmental stewardship, ensures everyone can experience the island`s beauty up close.
The Jekyll Island Authority Conservation Department diligently manages Horton Pond, employing eco-friendly practices such as a solar-powered aeration system to maintain a healthy ecosystem without harsh chemicals. From April through September, the Gatorology program provides insights into the fascinating world of alligators.
Donate to the Jekyll Island Foundation to support ongoing efforts to preserve and educate by visiting the link in our bio! Your contributions help sustain these vital programs!
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2024 Nesting Season Numbers 🐢:
- 5,312 Emerged Hatchlings
- 72 Incubating
- 77 Hatched and Inventoried
Established in 2007 on Jekyll Island and operated by the Jekyll Island Authority, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center was developed as an institution devoted to the rehabilitation of injured sea turtles and preservation of the delicate balance of the oceanic ecosystem.
The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are available for guests of all ages.
Your generous donation to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center supports vital rehabilitation efforts, educational programs, and research initiatives. Together, we can help ensure sea turtles continue to thrive on our shores for generations to come.
Donate today at the link in our bio.
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Long ago, Jekyll Island was only accessible via boat—usually a yacht owned by one of the wealthy Club Era patrons.
Here anchored the most luxurious pleasure craft in the world during the existence of the Jekyll Island Club, 1886-1942.
Other members entrained to Brunswick on their plush private railroad cars. There they were met at the train by the Club’s private launch, the Jekyll Island, under the command of James Agnew Clark. It ferried them across the wetlands to the Jekyll Island Club Wharf.
#DidYouKnow you can still visit and enjoy the historic Jekyll Island Wharf? Today, it features The Wharf, the island’s only waterfront restaurant located on the historic pier.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Our partnership with the @courtyardjekyllisland, Jekyll Island’s newest beachfront hotel property, allows us to raise funding for projects supporting education, conservation and preservation on Jekyll Island.
Learn more about the Courtyard & Residence Inn Jekyll Island at the Meet Our Corporate Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more at the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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Discover the stories of Jekyll Island’s rich past at the @mosaicmuseum, where every visit directly supports ongoing historic preservation efforts in the island’s Historic District. Your exploration of this captivating history helps maintain the beauty and integrity of these beloved landmarks for future generations to enjoy.
Plan your visit today!
Can`t visit this year? Support preservation efforts through a donation to the Jekyll Island Foundation at the link in our bio.
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As we celebrate 25 years, we`re thrilled to highlight the incredible contributions that help preserve and conserve our beloved island.
A special thank you to @textron Specialized Vehicles for donating a Tracker 800SX Crew side-by-side to the @georgiaseaturtlecenter on behalf of the Jekyll Island Foundation in 2023.
The team has been able to utilize the Tracker 800SX Crew side-by-side in its work to identify, monitor, and protect turtle nests on Jekyll Island.
Donations like these have been instrumental in preserving the natural beauty and wildlife of Jekyll Island, especially in protecting our turtles.
Explore more about these projects and our ongoing initiatives to protect Jekyll Island’s unique environment and its turtle population at the link in our bio.
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There`s less than 2 weeks left of the 2024 Gatorology season! Get your tickets today at the link in our bio.
Jekyll Island is home to more than a thousand acres of maritime forest, 10 miles of shoreline, and marshes filled with many wonders. Learn more about the island’s natural resources from Jekyll’s own park rangers during these unique eco-experiences.
During this hands-on experience, you will learn about the American Alligator’s history, biology and conservation, while we help to demystify common misconceptions about these amazing and powerful reptiles. You will also learn about the alligator monitoring happening on Jekyll as well as initiatives in place that will allow you to safely help us conserve these incredible animals.
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Established in 2007 on Jekyll Island and operated by the Jekyll Island Authority, the @georgiaseaturtlecenter was developed as an institution devoted to the rehabilitation of injured sea turtles and preservation of the delicate balance of the oceanic ecosystem.
The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are available for guests of all ages.
Dive into the heart of sea turtle rehabilitation at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, where healing begins with one essential element—water quality. Discover how advanced pumping and filtration systems, powered by generous donor support, provide the best care for these majestic creatures.
Read our latest article at the For the Record link in our bio to see how every drop plays a vital role in the journey toward sea turtle recovery.
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Moss Cottage was built in 1896. Typical of the early club cottages, its rustic appearance is a reflection of the casual lifestyle of the original club members, who sought to escape from the pressures of the city to hunt, fish, and enjoy the natural beauty of the coastal environment.
Downstairs are an entrance hall, a game room with wood shingle walls, a parlor, a dining room and servant’s area with a butler’s pantry and kitchen. Upstairs are five family bedrooms, two full baths, one-half bath, and a servant’s room. The attic floor contains seven rooms, probably used as servants’ quarters, storage, and one bathroom. The cottage, like many built during the Club Era, also has a basement. Originally, a solarium was located on the south side of the cottage.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Join us in saying a huge thank you to our corporate sponsor, the @jekyllclub! Your support furthers dozens of education, conservation, and preservation projects on Jekyll Island. Learn more about the Jekyll Island Club Resort at the link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more at the link in our bio.
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Members are an integral part of the work of the Jekyll Island Foundation, and we are always excited to welcome more individuals to this special group!
Foundation membership is a very simple process and allows you a number of wonderful privileges as you visit Jekyll Island. Membership privileges expand with the amount of your gift and include annual island parking passes, guest amenity passes, gift shop discounts, and more.
Learn more about our membership benefits at the Become a Member link in our bio.
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Jekyll Island is often described as one of Georgia`s "truly premier birding destinations" and not to be missed when birding the coast of Georgia.
Birds like the Great Blue Heron pictured—the largest heron in North America—migrates toward warmer temperate regions, so you are likely to find many on the island.
Help advance bird conversation efforts and keep Jekyll Island a haven for birds by donating today at the link in our bio.
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Exciting progress is underway in the campaign to restore Jekyll Island’s muhly grass meadows. In 2022, Birds Georgia began planting muhly grass between Tortuga Jacks and the Holiday Inn Resort.
By the end of 2024, additional areas will be transformed, expanding these habitats that benefit a wide variety of wildlife species. Read more to discover how your support can help ensure the future of Jekyll Island’s muhly grass meadows.
See a map showing incredible progress on grass replanting:
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Villa Marianna was constructed in 1928 for Club member Frank Miller Gould, a second-generation member. Architect Mogens Tvede used a blend of Spanish Eclectic and Italian Renaissance in the style of this cottage.
Another mansion-turned-rental venue is Villa Marianna. It was built in 1928 for Frank Miller Gould, who was lucky enough to be a second-generation member of the esteemed Jekyll Island Club. The mansion was designed for Gould by Mogens Tvede, whose use of Spanish Eclectic and Italian Renaissance elements gave the cottage an exotic flair. Gould named it for his daughter, Marianne. One of the first buildings renovated, it once housed the offices of the Jekyll Island Authority.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Join us in saying a HUGE thank you to the @jekyll_island Authority, stewards of Jekyll Island’s past, present and future!
We`re proud to partner together to raise funding for Authority-driven projects supporting education, conservation, and preservation on Jekyll Island.
Learn more about the work of the Jekyll Island Authority at the Meet Our Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more at the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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Honor your friends and loved ones by adopting a palm tree in one of Jekyll Island`s most scenic areas. 🌴
Existing tree adoptions help to fund conservation and preservation efforts on Jekyll Island. Learn how to adopt a palm tree on Jekyll Island at the link in our bio.
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We`ve accomplished so much together in the last 25 years, so we`re looking back at some wonderful achievements!
Thanks to your generosity, in 2023, the Jekyll Island Authority completed a bioswale project to enhance water quality, a vibrant causeway wildflower pollinator project, and two crucial phases of preservation at the historic Chichota Cottage.
Your support has been instrumental in preserving the natural beauty and rich history of Jekyll Island. Here`s to many more years of conservation and community!
Explore more about these projects and our ongoing efforts by visiting the link in our bio.
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You never know what you might encounter while walking the beaches on Jekyll Island! Please remember to be respectful of all wildlife as you observe the wonders of the Golden Isles.
Ongoing wildlife conservation efforts on Jekyll Island are made possible through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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#DidYouKnow—Henry Kirk Porter, a locomotive manufacturer and United States Senator, built Mistletoe Cottage in 1900. It was designed by Charles Alling Gifford as a Dutch Colonial Revival, with elements of both shingle style and classical style.
John Chaffin leased the home from Porter`s estate in 1924 and two years later bought it. At his death was the last living character member of the Club.
In more recent years, preservation staff consulted with specialists from the Northeast Document and Conservation Center to rehabilitate the cottage’s sunroom to its Jekyll Island Club-Era appearance. Efforts included:
—conducting a historic paint analysis to return the walls of the sunroom to their original blue paint color
—reproducing the hand-painted ceiling treatment featuring images of birds and leaves in brilliant colors
—framing the original Chinese silk wallpaper for display in the cottage
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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P.O. Box 13002, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone: (912) 635-4100
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