Infographics on Wilderness
View the infographics below to learn more about the Georgia Barrier islands and the benefits of wilderness. The image is clickable to the PDF for reference links.
Film Screening: Last of the Right Whales
Join Wild Cumberland and The Sierra Club – Georgia Chapter for a screening of “Last of the Right Whales” by HitPlay Productions. Location: Plaza Theater1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30306 No cost to attend; donations are welcome! Pre-registration and masks are required. Film Synopsis: North Atlantic right whales are dying faster than they can reproduce. With unprecedented access […]
Commitment to Cumberland 2022
Our second annual fundraiser offers ways for you to bring the island into your home & a special activity to bring our community together! Purchase your ticket in advance, and we’ll send your unique art kit, which was carefully curated by our team and designed for everybody of all ages and skill levels. In your box, you’ll find gently used […]
Bobcats
Wild Cumberland opposes the introduction of additional bobcats to Cumberland Island, citing the original introduction as contrary to ecological and Wilderness management. Initially, 37 bobcats were relocated there from the mainland, with individuals tracked and studied. Despite their current estimated population of 24, the research indicates that isolated populations lose genetic variation, highlighting the problematic nature of such interventions in federally protected areas. An appropriate Wilderness Management Plan is advocated to prevent scientific exploitation.
Feral Horse Suit Filed 4/23
Learn more about the lawsuit filed related to feral horses of Cumberland Island.
Wild Cumberland Featured on the Day Fire Podcast
Check out Wild Cumberland’s own, Jessica on the Day Fire podcast! Listen in as Clint and Dawson talk with Jessica Howell-Edwards, the Program Director for Wild Cumberland. They are dedicated to protecting the wilderness, native species, and the ecology of Cumberland Island. The complex history of Cumberland Island requires public oversight and stewardship; their purpose is to help […]
Carol on Cumberland: A Natural History
Author and scientist Carol Ruckdeschel and Jessica were LIVE from Cumberland Island for a two-part virtual program as part of the 2022 Atlanta Science Festival, with support from Georgia Humanities. Organizers designed “Carol on Cumberland: A Natural History” to foster a deeper awareness and understanding of Cumberland Island, its history, and the forces currently threatening its natural resources and environmental protections. […]
Wetlands Damage on Cumberland Island
You don’t have to be a scientist to see that these wetland areas, which are also located on the fringe of federally-protected Wilderness, do NOT need mowing for firebreak. This damage to developing wetlands occurred under the park’s fire management plan. This plan does not recognize the multitude of ecosystems found on Cumberland Island, and proposes to burn more than […]
Adult Wilderness Reading List
You gave us such great feedback about our Kids’ Reading List that we’ve partnered with Brave + Kind bookshop to make sure grownups are covered, too. Find resources and reference guides to help you discover more about Cumberland Island — jumpstart your holiday shopping!
Bicycles on Cumberland Island
Bicycles on Cumberland Island UPDATE: JULY 2024 NPS E-bike Policy Unfortunately, there have been no public updates on a resolution related to e-bike use on public lands managed by the National Park Service. You may recall that back in 2019, the NPS disbanded an e-bike advisory group that was accused of secret lobbying. Then–Interior Secretary David Bernhardt also instructed national […]