Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) is hosting and participating in a number of events in the coming months. For additional information or images, please contact Meaghan at [email protected].
Details and registrations at ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/events
Don’t Litter Lotts Cleanups
Jump into the creek with KSBB and ORK by participating in our monthly creek cleanup near the Honey Bowen Building, Statesboro.
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August 27, 9 a.m.
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Sept 13, 9 a.m., with Rivers Alive
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Sept 24, 9 a.m.
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October 29, 9 a.m.
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November 26, 9 a.m.
Upper Watershed Members Only Paddle Trip
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September 13, 9 a.m., Hamburg State Park
ORK will host a members-only paddle trip at Hamburg State Park in the upper watershed of the Ogeechee River Basin. This paddle trip is free to members but attendees should bring their own vessels, snacks, and water. A limited number of loaner kayaks can be available with advance notice. Pre-registration is required.
Register here
Fall Festival
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October 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Louisville Crossing Park
Join ORK for an upper watershed community day at Ogeechee Crossing Park in Louisville. This fall gathering is open to all. Education booths, merchandise, yard games, kids arts and crafts, face painting, and so much more will be on hand! Sign up for a guided nature walk or stay for lunch and enjoy a burger. No RSVP needed.
More info
Farmers Markets and Fairs
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September 27 - Statesboro Farmers Market
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October 4 - Millen Fair in the Square
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October 13 - Statesboro Kiwanis Fair
About Ogeechee Riverkeeper
Ogeechee Riverkeeper 501(c)(3) works to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Catherine’s Sound. The Canoochee River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245 miles long.
The Ogeechee River system drains more than 5,500 square miles across 20 counties in Georgia. Learn more at ogeecheeriverkeeper.org
