Former President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter will be honored guests for the weekend. Georgia's First Lady, Mrs. Marie Barnes, will be the honorary chairperson. The weekend begins with a Friday evening cocktail reception and silent auction of art, jewelry, trips and memorabilia. Saturday evening includes a Cloister banquet. A selection of excursions provide opportunities for interacting with wildlife in the field along with tours of local supporting agencies.
Advanced registration is required.
On Saturday, February 12 there are 17 different exclusive safari outings to choose from. There is a comprehensive Jekyll Island heritage tour combined with a visit to the Coastal Encounters Nature Center. One can participate on a research trawl aboard the 60 foot vessel Anna or take a boat trip for birding up the Altamaha River. The military minded can explore Fort Stewart, the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River or tour the Naval Submarine Base at Kings Bay. The internationally renowned Okefenokee Swamp is listed as another tour.