Wild Cumberland extends its sincere condolences to all affected by the loss of life that occurred on January 8, 2026, during a youth modern weapons managed hunt in the Cumberland Island Wilderness. We have requested the cancellation of all managed hunts in the Cumberland Island Wilderness until a full investigation is completed and agencies can ensure that hunts can be […]
Wild Cumberland believes it’s important to remember that surprise can (and SHOULD) deliver delight, joy, and amazement! That’s exactly why we’re auctioning FOUR MYSTERY BOXES — and only four mystery boxes — for our end-of-year fundraiser. Each Mystery Box has been lovingly curated by our volunteers, and thanks to support from our *amazing* partners and collaborators. Each box and its contents are worth […]
By Dani Purvis & Sierra Abbasi. Anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting Cumberland Island can attest that its remote, largely undeveloped state supports a striking amount of biodiversity teeming with wildlife. Clean and uncontaminated freshwater, brackish, and saltwater sources across and around the island are critical to the abundant life that draws tens of thousands of visitors to […]
It appears that the welcome mat to Cumberland Island National Seashore (CUIS) has been deforested, with the removal of over a dozen mature live oaks from the mainland visitor parking lot in downtown St Mary’s, Georgia. The parking lot, located directly between the city’s riverfront park and a residential street, has served Seashore visitors for decades. The Trees Should Have […]
As we gear up for the upcoming sea turtle nesting season, which typically occurs annually in Georgia from late May to mid-August, I’m reflecting on the 2024 sea turtle nesting season and want to share what I’m excited about for 2025! Hopefully you, dear reader, will get excited about the sea turtles coming soon to a coastline near you and […]
Cumberland Island’s feral horses are some of the most iconic animals people think of when they imagine Georgia’s largest barrier island. Boat loads of visitors hope to spot them near dunes, in the marsh, or by the ruins of old estates. But pull back the romantic lens and you find serious ecological harm, legal confusion, and a management void that […]
By Dani Purvis TrashBlitz‘s are perfect If you’re like me, and you collect trash whenever you visit national parks like Cumberland Island National Seashore. You can join the ranks of citizen scientists and maximize your impact – participate in a ! Wild Cumberland’s TrashBlitz In October during our annual on-site gathering, Wild Cumberland members collected four full lawn-sized trash bags […]
Wild Cumberland opposes what the National Park Service has most recently proposed for the Cumberland Island Land Exchange. The agency has been negotiating deals with select private property owners at Cumberland Island — costing millions of dollars — without any public input or involvement for at least the last five years: Previous landowners (many of whom had limited resources) transferred their lands to […]
Nature Sounds Are Necessary Nature sounds affect the integrity and functions of entire ecosystems – in ways that we are just beginning to understand. Excessive and/or inappropriate noise can be detrimental to wildlife (not to mention wilderness character), affecting everything from communication and foraging to navigation and mating. Read more here. Animals detect sound even when they are asleep — […]
Know the Facts About Coyotes on CINS Coyotes (Canis latrans) have expanded their range as we have extirpated large predators (wolves, cougars, and bears) and cleared swaths of land. They now inhabit most, if not all, barrier islands in Georgia – including Cumberland. Their survival is attributed to their adaptability, intelligence, and resilience. Research is currently being conducted on other […]