Ogeechee Riverkeeper

Last chance to sponsor our oyster roast on Wednesday! Contact hesper(at)ogeecheeriverkeeper(dot)org today.

We had a great time in Louisville this weekend! Thanks to all our sponsors of the Fall Festival. Enjoy these photos from the event: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8rRN 🍁

Spend three nights perched in this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath mountain chalet directly above the cascading waters of Ledford Branch Falls near Asheville, North Carolina. 🏔️🏠 All proceeds benefit ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26 #Asheville #Mountains #Cabin

Take in the sites in one of Atlanta's most dynamic and colorful neighborhoods--the epicenter of downtown, Midtown, and the historical Old Fourth Ward district--as you spend two nights at the (in)famous Hotel Clermont. All proceeds support the work of ORK: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Win two tickets to the matinee performance on Saturday, December 6, as Savannah Philharmonic performs an all-new edition holiday pops concert. Enjoy carols, classics, and more led by guest conductor Wojciech Milewski. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit ORK. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Bid on two passes for the 3-day Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah in January 2027, two Mountainfilm trucker style hats, and two long-sleeve tees. 🗻🎥 All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

This hand-forged fire poker was made from a piece of reclaimed fencing. Toole Sculpture Works creates contemporary artwork, custom furniture, lighting, and other unique objects for a variety of home and garden applications. All proceeds benefit ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

🌲 Spend two nights enjoying the crisp mountain air in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom recenlty renovated cabin in the North Georgia mountains. 🏠 https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Experience 11,000 acres of untamed wilderness, naturalist-led adventures, and gracious hospitality at the The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island. Bid now: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26 All proceeds support the work of ORK.

ORK calls on residents to contact commissioners and county leaders, attend the meeting, make public comments, and speak to neighbors.

🦪 Throwback to last year's oyster roast with a bonfire, lots of friends, and the amazing Damon and the Sh*tkickers! This year's feast is less than a week away, so get your tickets now! 🦪 🎟️ : https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/oyster-roast/ #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Party #OgeecheeRiverkeeper

A classic with a twist, this pendant necklace's pentagon-shaped stone adds geometric flair to an otherwise simple accessory. Donated by Kendra Scott. 🩷 All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Bidding is open online! Take a look at what's been donated to support our work for #CleanWater. All proceeds benefit ORK! Bid online💰: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26 #OgeecheeRiverkeeper #OysterRoast #SilentAuction #Nonprofit #Conservation #GeorgiaEvents #SupportLocal #WaterQuality #Fundraiser

Relax and recenter with a 60-minute massage by Emily Polonus at Strong Gym. Emily has 20 years of experience in massage therapy, along with yoga, meditation, and essential oils. All proceeds from the silent auction support the work of ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Hit your fitness goals with three (3) personal training sessions at Strong Gym which offers personal, group, and neuro-rehabilitation training by educated, experienced professionals in downtown Savannah. All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Bid on a weekend stay at “Little Mamas House” on Tybee Island. This professionally renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath vacation rental offers pristine living and sleeping quarters with a chic design. 🌴 All proceeds benefit ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26 #OysterRoast #SilentAuction #TybeeIsland #Beach

🌴 This package has all you need to have a great time on Tybee Island. 😎 4 admission tickets to Tybee Island Marine Science Center and tons of TIMSC swag $35 to rent bikes from TIMS $40 to Sea Wolf Tybee All proceeds from the silent auction support the work of ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

🥬 🌶️ Support local farmers with a fresh, seasonal bag includes your choice of carb, seasonal veg/herbs from the farm, and one hyper-local protein from Billy's Botanicals, plus swag from Forsyth Farmers' Market. All proceeds from the silent auction support the work of ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Get ready to make a delicious dinner! The 'Farm Basket Package' features an assortment of ground beef, pork, and chicken from Hunter Cattle Company, a three-generation family farm focused on sustainability and animal welfare. All proceeds benefit ORK: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

🌳 Support three local organizations that work to protect the trees, rivers, and critters. Win this package and you'll receive a one-year memberships to Oatland Island, Georgia Tree Council, and ORK. 🐺 All proceeds from the silent auction support the work of ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Enjoy a exciting afternoon in Statesboro! Bid on a package for Boro The Hatchet Axe Throwing, Dish and Lily, and Bull and Barrel Steakhouse. All proceeds from the silent auction support the work of ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Explore your outdoorsy side with an adventure with John Crawford, or upgrade your gear with a handmade wooden paddle. Both are available in our online silent auction. Register to bid and preview all the items today. All proceeds benefit ORK! https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Swag from Service Brewing, Savannah's veteran-owned craft brewery and proud beer provider for the Oysters for Ogeechee event. Includes a t-shirt, hat, stickers, pint glass, koozie, and a $20 gift card. 🍻 All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

If you are the winning bidder for this package, you and up to 20 guests will enjoy a private guided tour of Fort McAllister State Historic Park led by a park ranger followed by a live cannon firing demonstration. All proceeds benefit ORK. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

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🎵 Bid on a tour of Benedetto Guitars and wine to sip along the way by Miner Family Winery from Napa Valley. The tour will be capped off with a demonstration by jazz guitarists. All proceeds support the work of ORK: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Enjoy an upstream view of the Ogeechee River from the Midville bridge, painted by one of the original 'Friends of the Ogeechee' members, Vicky Bernard. All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Spill the tea and spread the jam with Savannah Sideways writer Jessica Leigh Lebos! Take home signed copies of her books, along with exclusive swag from the Savannah Sideways Podcast. All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Throwback to 2018 and an empty mill pond at George L. Smith State Park. Join ORK for a fall foliage paddle on November 21 -- with plenty of water! 📸 : Image by Dylan Taylor 🔗 : Sign up for paddle: https://ow.ly/iSKi50ZWTch #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Throwback #History #Georgia #CleanWater #Paddle

Beautiful and functional, this 12-inch serving platter by Wade Franklin will elevate your next dining experience. Platter is lead-free, and microwave and dishwasher safe. 🐟 All proceeds benefit ORK and its work to protect #CleanWater. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

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Bid on a stunning 13" x 19" signed print of 'Altamaha River' by J. Henry Fair, a photographer whose work has been featured in The New York Times and National Geographic, Vanity Fair, TIME, and New York magazines. All proceeds benefit ORK: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Spend a halfday fishing and exploring the Ogeechee River with Damon Mullis, Riverkeeper and Executive Director. He'll share his favorite spots and stories about his years protecting this 294-mile blackwater river. All proceeds benefit ORK. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

Win a Fife Plantation Pheasant Tower Shoot (English Style) in January or February 2026. One stand for 2 people, includes a cocktail buffet and full bar post shoot. All proceeds benefit ORK's work to protect the watershed. https://bit.ly/ORKauction26 Donated by Southeastern Fine Properties

You can now preview our Oyster Roast silent auction items online. There are trips to Little St. Simons, cabin stays, exclusive tours, symphony tickets, artisan wares and more. Online bidding starts October 21! Watch: https://youtu.be/SczlLTTEeq0?si=RS0mype55StXp66S Bid: https://bit.ly/ORKauction26

🏹 🦌 Archery season for deer hunting has started. Find more info about responsible hunting and fishing in our basin and how to advocate for #CleanWater while enjoying the outdoors: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/responsible-hunting-and-fishing/

🐦‍⬛ Kicking off #SpookySeason with this eerie photo of a pecan tree from 1960. This is part of a series of agricultural research images taken in Washington County. 📸 : Digital Library of Georgia 🔗 : https://ow.ly/ph7N50ZTZvM #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Throwback #History #Archive #Georgia #CleanWater

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ORK is encouraging families and households to adopt a spot on the river and commit to checking it for litter regularly. Interested? Email lauren(at)ogeecheeriverkeeper(dot)org. More: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/adopt-a-landing/ #Litter #Volunteer #Cleanup #CleanWater #River #RiverLanding

Thanks to everyone who joined or sponsored us for the inaugural Clays for the #Canoochee! Congrats to the top shooters and thanks to 17 South for hosting. Enjoy photos from the event at [https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6FmD] #CleanWater #Ogeechee #Georgia #ExploreGeorgia #GetOutdoors

Join us for fantastic food and live music on the banks of the Ogeechee River as we celebrate all that Ogeechee Riverkeeper has accomplished in 2026. 🦪 All the details: [ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/oyster-roast] 🎟️ Art: Caroline Rose

Throwback to May 1940 and this issue of Outdoor Georgia, published by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. 📸 : Digital Library of Georgia 🔗 : https://ow.ly/m80u50X6qfE #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Throwback #History #Archive #Georgia #CleanWater #ProtectRivers #Fishing #Outdoors

Throwback to at least the early 1900s and this saddlebag home in Canoochee, Emanuel Co., Georgia. 📸 : Vanishing Georgia, Brian Brown 🔗 : vanishinggeorgia.com/2016/11/29/saddlebag-farmhouse-canoochee #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Throwback #History #Archive #Georgia #CleanWater

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📸 Our annual photo contest is open and it's free to enter! The overall winner will receive a two-night stay in the adorable Octopus Lair located on the south end of Tybee Island. 🌴😎 This prize is donated by Cathy Sakas. Details: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/annual-photography-contest/

It's the #firstdayoffall! 🍂 It's also Georgia, so it may not feel like sweater weather yet.🧣 But, we are headed for longer nights, shorter days, foggy mornings on the river, apple cider, quiet fishing, and fall hunting. 🦌 🐟 : https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/responsible-hunting-and-fishing/

One Quiet Minute, over the Ogeechee River near Kings Ferry. 🔗 : https://youtu.be/bBRt0M9P3GE 🎨 : Ogeechee Riverkeeper / John McKinnon / Burroughs Digital Library This digital library is made possible thanks to a grant from the Burroughs Fund of The Savannah Community Foundation

Throwback to 1981 and the interior of a blacksmith shop in Millen. The J. R. Taylor family operated it. 📸 : Digital Library of GA 🔗 : https://ow.ly/Jpgk50ZMKga #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Throwback #History #Archive #Georgia #CleanWater #OgeecheeRiverkeeper #Preservation #Heritage #ExploreGeorgia

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Corporate sponsors are some of our most generous donors, enabling us to think big about what’s next while also demonstrating their commitment to our mission, values, and community. Email hesper(at)ogeeecheeriverkeeper(dot)org