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Approximately 7,000 years old, the Okefenokee Swamp is a vast, peat-filled bog inside a huge, saucer-shaped depression that was once part of the ocean floor. It’s home to hundreds of animal and plant species, including endangered animals such as the American bald eagle and wood stork. Come learn more about this incredible eco-system during Thoughtful Thursday at 4 pm February 24 via Zoom Webinar. Our speaker will be Katie Antzack, Environmental Science Education Coordinator at the Okefenokee Swamp Park and the Science Specialist at the Okefenokee Regional Education Service Agency. She’ll discuss the history of the swamp as well as… Read More »

Breakfast at The Oaks, our new morning get-together on the fourth Saturday of every month, will be 8-11 am  this Saturday, February 26. The Cafe BonBien food truck, which garnered raves from our members last month, will return. This food truck serves Southern comfort food with a slight French twist. Come hungry because Cafe BonBien features a hearty “brunchy” menu including chicken and waffles, French toast souffle, maple butter chicken biscuit, Cafe Cristo and more. View menu [insert menu jpg] Already know what you want? You may place and pay for your order in advance through Friday, February 25. You… Read More »