Smooth Cordgrass

October 20, 2017

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re briefly talking about the most ecologically and economically important species in Coastal South Carolina: Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina...

Great Blue Heron

October 13, 2017

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re looking at the largest and most widespread of the North American Wading Birds: the Great Blue Heron...

Swamp Sunflower

October 6, 2017

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday we’re examining a roadside flower that’s in full bloom this time of year. You’ve probably seen it all...

American Mink

September 29, 2017

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday we’re talking about: the American Mink (Neovison vison). Minks are members of the Weasel family, Mustelidae. We have...

Duckweed

September 22, 2017

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday we’re taking a look at a group of oddball plants that you can find right here on Edisto:...

Pond Turtles

September 15, 2017

Since I missed a week due to the Hurricane, this week for Flora and Fauna Friday I’ll talk about my favorite group of animals: Pond...

Butterfly Walk with Dr. Forsythe

September 1, 2017

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’ll be showcasing the butterfly walk we hosted yesterday, led by Dr. Dennis Forsythe. Thanks everyone who attended...

Butterfly Families

August 25, 2017

For this week’s Flora and Fauna Friday, in preparation for our morning Butterfly Walk with Dr. Dennis Forsythe next Thursday, August 31st, we’re taking a...

Sicklepod

August 18, 2017

For Flora and Fauna Friday this week, it’s yet another plant. We’re taking a close look at Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia). You may also know Sicklepod...

Cypress Vine

August 11, 2017

For this week’s Flora and Fauna Friday, we’ll be taking a look at another flowering vine: Cypressvine (Ipomoea quamoclit). Cypressvine is not a species native...

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