Coastal WildScapes

What Coastal WildScapes does

Coastal WildScapes Inc. is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization headquartered in Darien, Georgia, with a six-person team and an operational footprint extending across coastal Georgia into the South Carolina Lowcountry. Its mission is to protect, restore, and preserve native coastal landscapes of the Southeast United States through habitat restoration, native plant education, citizen science, and community programming. The organization serves four primary audiences: individual homeowners seeking wildlife-friendly landscaping guidance, K-12 educators building outdoor learning spaces, municipal and government partners undertaking conservation projects, and nature enthusiasts participating in butterfly counts and amphibian monitoring.

The organization's core offerings combine physical restoration assets with educational content. Physical assets include the Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center and boardwalk in Midway, GA (developed in partnership with the City of Midway) and engineered projects such as the Skidaway Island Living Shoreline. Educational resources are extensive for an organization of its size and include comprehensive native plant lists, butterfly and host plant galleries, downloadable PowerPoint presentations, interpretive signage, teacher tools, a Habitat Certification Program, and curated wildlife identification guides. Citizen science programming operates through Spring and Fall Butterfly BioBlitz events hosted on iNaturalist and a FrogWatch Coastal Georgia Chapter, with a recurring Fall Coastal Georgia Butterfly Count project. Distribution is event-driven and regional: seasonal Spring and Fall native plant sales held at the Ashantilly Center in Darien, GA; field trips to natural areas including Little St. Simons Island; and the publicly accessible Cay Creek boardwalk.

The business model is diversified across five modest revenue streams typical of a small environmental nonprofit: recurring membership dues, tax-deductible donations (including the Paul Griffin Scholarship Fund for youth nature camps), tiered annual symposium sponsorships (Program Ad $50 through Passionflower Sponsor $1,500), seasonal plant sales featuring regional native plant vendors (Florabundance Gardens, Georgia Native Plant Society chapters, All the Buzz LLC, NatureScapes of Beaufort), and merchandise (signature logo t-shirts at $25 each, with 10% of partner product proceeds to the organization). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization operates without observed institutional investment or large grant funding in the available data. The go-to-market motion is community-driven: customer acquisition runs through field trips, plant sales, butterfly counts, Lunch & Learn educational presentations, and digital channels including a content website (coastalwildscapes.org), email newsletter, and the FrogWatch Facebook group.

Name

Coastal WildScapes

Legal name

Coastal WildScapes Inc.

Website

https://coastalwildscapes.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coastal WildScapes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization in coastal Georgia that restores native habitats, delivers educational programming, and runs citizen science initiatives serving homeowners, educators, municipalities, and nature enthusiasts across the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Conservation & Citizen-Science Experiences (reef monitoring, turtle walks) (THAAAIAH)

Keywords

• Habitat restoration
• Native plant sales
• Wetland conservation
• Citizen science programs
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Darien

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership subscriptions that provide access to events, resources, and community involvement in conservation activities.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting programming beyond membership dues, including general fund contributions and the Paul Griffin Scholarship Fund for youth nature camps.
3. Symposium Sponsorship: Corporate and individual sponsorship of annual symposium with tiered levels: Passionflower ($1,500), Painted Bunting ($1,000), Zebra Swallowtail ($500), Pink Muhly Grass ($250), Little Brown Bat ($150), and Program Ad ($50).
4. Plant Sales: Seasonal native plant sales (Spring and Fall) featuring vendors from the region, generating revenue while promoting native plant landscaping.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including signature logo t-shirts at $25 each, with 10% of partner product proceeds going to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coastal WildScapes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that protects, restores, and preserves the native coastal landscape of coastal Georgia and the Southeast United States. It delivers habitat restoration projects (wetlands, living shorelines), seasonal native plant sales, citizen science programs (Butterfly BioBlitz, FrogWatch, iNaturalist counts), field trips, symposia, and educational resources for community members and partners.

Product overview

Coastal WildScapes is a non-profit conservation organization offering a portfolio of educational programs, citizen science initiatives, and restoration projects focused on coastal Georgia ecosystems. The core offerings include the Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center, native plant sales and educational resources (Plant Sale Profiles, Native Plant Lists), butterfly conservation programs (Butterfly & Host Plant Gallery, Butterflies and Nectaring Plants Gallery, Butterfly BioBlitz Events), PowerPoint presentations for education, and a Habitat Certification Program. These products and services work together to advance the organization's mission of protecting, restoring, and preserving native coastal landscapes through education, community engagement, and habitat restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center A wetland boardwalk and interpretive center located in Midway, GA, offering wetland restoration and educational signage for visitors and students.
• Native Plant Sales Seasonal native plant sales featuring regional vendors selling native trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses suitable for coastal Georgia habitats.
• Butterfly BioBlitz Events Seasonal citizen science events for counting and documenting butterfly species in coastal Georgia, including participation in the iNaturalist Fall Coastal Georgia Butterfly Count.
• Habitat Certification Program A program to certify private and public lands as wildlife habitat based on native plant presence and biodiversity criteria, providing recognition for qualifying landowners.
• Annual Conservation Symposium Annual symposium with educational presentations and tiered sponsorship opportunities (Passionflower $1,500 down to Program Ad $50) for corporate and individual supporters.
• Annual Membership Annual membership subscriptions providing access to events, educational resources, and community involvement in conservation activities for members.
• Field Trips and Nature Tours Organized field trips and nature tours to natural areas including Little St. Simons Island and local wetlands, available to members and the general public.
• Living Shoreline Projects Living shoreline installations such as the Skidaway Island Living Shoreline project for coastal erosion control and habitat restoration.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise sold at events, including signature logo short-sleeve t-shirts priced at $25 each, with 10% of partner product proceeds supporting the organization.
• Educational Presentations and Lunch & Learns Lunch & Learn sessions, evening lectures, and downloadable PowerPoint presentations covering native plants, wildlife habitat creation, and coastal conservation topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple wetland restoration projects completed including Cay Creek Wetlands interpretive center
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of MidwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with the City of Midway to develop and implement a master plan for Cay Creek Wetlands, including installation of interpretive signage, wetland restoration, and management of the interpretive center boardwalk.
• Florabundance GardensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal native plant nursery vendor participating in Coastal WildScapes plant sales. Vendor offers inventory and pre-sales through their website and provides plants for the organization's plant sale events.
• Georgia Native Plant Society (Coastal Plain Chapter)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner nursery society participating in plant sales with pre-sales available. Joint mission of promoting native plant use in coastal Georgia landscapes.
• All the Buzz, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNative plant nursery vendor from Richmond Hill, GA participating in Coastal WildScapes plant sales with inventory and pre-sales available online.
• NatureScapes of BeaufortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNative plant nursery from Beaufort, SC participating in Coastal WildScapes plant sales. Offers inventory and pre-sales through their website.
• Georgia Native Plant Society (Maritime Chapter)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner nursery society with pre-sales available for plant sale events, supporting native plant education and conservation efforts.
• Georgia Native Plant InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide initiative at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia providing recommended native plant nursery lists and supporting conservation through native plant propagation.
• iNaturalistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen science platform hosting the Fall Coastal Georgia Butterfly Count project, enabling data collection on butterfly populations in the region.
• Facebook (FrogWatch USA Chapter)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrogWatch Coastal Georgia Chapter Facebook group connecting volunteers for amphibian monitoring and citizen science participation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Larger national nonprofit focused on invertebrates and pollinators with overlapping education, citizen science, and habitat resources; complements rather than directly competes with Coastal WildScapes.
• The Nature Conservancy - Georgia: Major global conservation organization with active coastal Georgia land and water programs. Operates at a much larger scale but addresses overlapping habitat and coastal ecosystem priorities.

Direct peers

• Pollinator Partnership: National nonprofit dedicated to pollinator health whose butterfly and host-plant education work closely parallels Coastal WildScapes' BioBlitz and host plant gallery resources.
• Georgia Native Plant Society: Statewide native plant advocacy and education nonprofit with coastal plain and maritime chapters that already partner with Coastal WildScapes on plant sales. Highly comparable mission around promoting native plants in Georgia landscapes.
• Orianne Society: Southeast-focused reptile and amphibian conservation nonprofit that overlaps with Coastal WildScapes' wetland and FrogWatch programming in the same regional geography and audience.
• One Hundred Miles: Georgia coastal advocacy nonprofit that educates and engages residents on coastal natural resources. Strong overlap with Coastal WildScapes in audience, geography, and educational programming.
• Coastal Georgia Audubon Society: Local Audubon chapter serving the same coastal Georgia geography with bird-focused habitat and education programs. Comparable nonprofit model centered on community events, citizen science, and habitat advocacy.

Regional players

• Native Plant Trust (New England Wild Flower Society): Regional native plant conservation nonprofit whose plant databases and habitat certification approach are conceptually similar to Coastal WildScapes' native plant lists and Habitat Certification Program.
• Altamaha Riverkeeper: Georgia-based watershed advocacy nonprofit focused on the Altamaha coastal river system, sharing geography and coastal habitat priorities with Coastal WildScapes.

Others

• FrogWatch USA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums): National citizen science amphibian monitoring program under which Coastal WildScapes operates its FrogWatch Coastal Georgia Chapter, providing the upstream platform and data infrastructure the organization leverages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1099706860784713
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coastal-wildscapes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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