Our Mission

The mission of Coastal WildScapes is to actively preserve and restore the highly significant biodiversity of Southeastern coastal ecosystems by protecting existing native habitats, rebuilding the connectivity of impaired habitats and minimizing the future fragmentation of the coastal landscape. We have three overarching strategies to accomplish our mission:

Educational Outreach

Provide and facilitate presentations to professional organizations, civic groups, garden clubs, schools, non-profits and commercial entities. Topics including but not limited to:

  • Coastal Habitats, Ecosystems and Biodiversity
  • Threats to Coastal Habitats
  • Sustainable Conservation Landscaping
  • Importance of Native Plants
  • Gardening for Biodiversity
  • Landscaping for Wildlife
  • Invasive and Alien Plants
  • Vermicomposting and Black Gold
  • Rain Gardens
  • Butterfly Gardens and Identification
  • Pollinator Gardens

Conservation Initiatives

Provide volunteers in partnership with other organizations to protect and rebuild habitats.

  • Invasive plant removal and control on the Altamaha River
  • Living Shoreline restoration on Sapelo Island
  • Demonstration garden on Little St. Simons Island
  • Native plant implementation plan for planters at Georgia Aquarium
  • Native plants featured at Frederica Park
  • Conservation landscape plan at the Old Jail Art Center

Grassroots Activities

Stimulate opportunities to expand involvement and awareness of critical coastal issues.

  • Conduct demonstrations and field trips
  • Provide workshops
  • Support demonstration gardens
  • Engage the community in the public decision process
  • Certify Coastal WildScapes habitats in gardens and landscapes