Kennedy Pond Conservancy

02/26/2026

Come join us! It's going to be fun!

02/07/2026

🌱 Wow—what a turnout! 🌱
Thanks to an amazing group of volunteers who showed up early and ready to work, we’ve already planted over 400 trees this morning at Kennedy Pond Conservancy!

Because of all that hard work, we’ll be wrapping up earlier than planned today. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support conservation and help make this project such a success.

Y’all showed up big, and Bulloch County is better for it 💚🌳

02/05/2026

Come join us this Saturday!

01/29/2026

05/02/2025

We are so thankful for our volunteers!

Members of Georgia Southern University fraternities and sororities volunteered at various places around the Statesboro community, including the Kennedy Pond Conservancy.

04/25/2025

FSL Serve Week = A Huge Win for Nature! 🌿💪🛠️🐦🌎

This past week, Kennedy Pond Conservancy had the honor of partnering with The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Georgia Southern University (FSL) during their Serve Week — and WOW, did these students show up and show out! 🎉✨

Over 80 student volunteers poured their time, energy, and heart into making a difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Just look at what they accomplished:
• Spread 50+ yards of mulch across nearly half a mile of trails — keeping our trails safe and helping the environment stay healthy! 🌱🚶‍♀️🛤️
• Picked up trash and cleaned out the highway ditch — protecting waterways and local wildlife! 🗑️🦆🌧️
• Prepped materials, activities, and goodie bags for upcoming field trips — inspiring the next generation of nature lovers! 🎒🧒📚🌿
• Removed invasive plant species — giving native plants and pollinators a better shot at thriving! ✂️🌼🐝🌸
• Cleared trails damaged by recent storms — making our space safe and beautiful again! 🌳🧹⚡🛠️
• Installed posts and hangers for Purple Martin houses — supporting these mosquito-eating aerial acrobats! 🐦🏡🪰🚫

Each task they tackled is vital to the health of our natural ecosystem and to the way we enjoy and share this special place. From erosion control and pollinator protection to education and accessibility — these efforts ripple out far beyond the trails! 🌍❤️

Without the help of these amazing students and events like FSL Serve Week, much of what we do at Kennedy Pond Conservancy wouldn’t be possible. 🙌💚

It was truly inspiring to watch these students work with such passion and positivity. Your energy was unmatched, your effort was tireless, and your impact is real.

THANK YOU for being champions for nature, community, and conservation! 👏🌎🫶

Come back anytime — the pond is always better with you in it! 🐸🌾🌤️

🌿🛠️🧤🐛🌻

03/01/2025

Volunteer day is canceled today.

02/11/2025

🪹 Spotted a pair of Bald Eagles while Kayaking over weekend. 🦅

02/08/2025

🔥✨ KPC Birdwatching Spotlight! ✨🔥

Meet the vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus)—a tiny bird with BIG style! 🐦💃 Unlike most of its drab-colored relatives in the tyrant flycatcher family, this little guy rocks a fiery red crown, chest, and belly! 🔥🟥 Males are easy to spot with their bold colors, while the females keep it low-key in soft browns—sometimes getting mistaken for a Say’s phoebe.

Not only is this bird a showstopper, but it’s also a great singer! 🎶 Have you ever spotted one? Drop a pic or story in the comments! 📸👇

02/06/2025

🌿🐸 Meet the Ocmulgee Slimy Salamander! 🐸🌿

Hidden beneath the leaf litter and logs of Georgia’s coastal plain and Piedmont, the Ocmulgee Slimy Salamander (Plethodon ocmulgee) is a rare little gem of the amphibian world! 🌎💚

📍 Georgia Exclusive! This slimy superstar is found nowhere else on Earth except in a few counties along the Ocmulgee River drainage system. Talk about a VIP (Very Important Predator)!

😱 A Slippery Survivor! Like its name suggests, this salamander has a super slimy defense mechanism—when threatened, it secretes a sticky, gooey substance that makes it extra tricky for predators to grab! 🦎💦

⚠️ At Risk! With such a small range, this little guy is facing big threats from habitat loss. Protecting our forests and waterways is crucial to keeping this species from slipping away forever! 🌲🚫

Keep an eye out when exploring Georgia’s wild spaces—you might just spot this sneaky, slimy superstar! 🕵️‍♂️🔍