Fall Festival & Turtle Pride Art Auction

Saturday, October 15, 11:00 AM -  4:00 PM Live music starts at 11:00 AM and the Turtle Auction starts at 2:30 PM In front of Palmetto Plaza on Jungle Road, Edisto Beach Click here for more details on this Free Event Click here to view the Turtle Pride Auction flyer

Free

Annual Oyster Roast

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2 PM SOLD OUT! We do not have a waiting list for this event, but we hope you will be able to join us next year, if you were not able to get tickets for the 2022 event!   We look forward to our Oyster Roast every year, getting to see all […]

Kings’ Daughters Bazaar Including EIOLT

Join us at the annual Kings' Daughters Bazaar on May 6, 2023, from 9 AM - 1 PM. We will be present and spreading the word about who we are as an organization. There will also be some EIOLT goodies for sale, so swing by and see what we've got!

Horseshoe crabs and Red Knots with Dr. Al Segars

Edisto Environmental Learning Center Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, United States

On the evening of May 6, 2023, we have Dr. Al Segars, retired DNR biologist, leading a learning experience you don't want to miss!   Dr. Segars will speak on the relationship between horseshoe crabs and red knots on our beaches, as well as what we can do to protect their environment. Space is limited […]

Legacy Live Oak Memorial Dedications

Indigo Farm 2944 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, United States

        Please join us under the oaks at Indigo Farm for a brief ceremony celebrating the Legacy Live Oak Park memorials and honorees from the past year.                               Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2pm  Indigo Farm, 2944 Highway […]

Edisto Island Open Land Trust presents…

Edisto Beach Civic Center 42, Station Court, Edisto Island, SC, United States

Purple Haze Screening EIOLT is partnering with United States Coast Guard Captain, Zach Steinhauser, for a screening of his documentary film Purple Haze.  Captain Zach, a South Carolina native, has always had a passion for educating his community on the importance of environmental preservation. This University of Florida graduate spent five years researching and following […]

Online Auction Preview is live!

The moment you all have been waiting for... Our Online Auction Items are now available for preview only! The Online Auction will open for bidding next Friday, October 27th at 10 AM sharp, and will close on Saturday, October 28th at 8 PM sharp. We will be adding more preview items over the next week so check back for updates as […]

Annual Auction and Oyster Roast

WE ARE SOLD OUT! This has been another sellout year for our annual Auction & Oyster Roast! We would like to express our gratitude for your continued support to the Edisto Island Open Land Trust. We cannot serve our community without you! Let's prepare to have a wonderful evening on the creek with some delicious […]

Edisto Island Septic Improvement and Assistance Workshop

Jane Edwards Elementary School 1960 Jane Edwards Road, Edisto Island, SC, United States

The Edisto Island Open Land Trust is proud to announce that our Septic Improvement Program has relaunched and is now accepting applications. As water quality concerns begin to rise, we realize that failing septic systems can be a contributing factor. Bacterial pollution can play a major role in the closure of local shellfish beds, as […]

Legacy Live Oak Ceremony and Reception

Indigo Farms 2944 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, United States

  Please join us under the oaks at Indigo Farm for a brief ceremony celebrating the Legacy Live Oak Park memorials and honorees from the past year. A reception with light refreshments will follow. This event is free and we welcome everyone to celebrate the connection between our lives and nature. Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM […]

Shifting Sands of the Carolinas: Coastal Geomorphology

Edisto Environmental Learning Center Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, United States

Hello all! You likely know that our coastlines are constantly being changed by the impacts of the tides, winds, and waves? But, do you know why, and how these changes are impacting our barrier and sea islands? Join us at the Environmental Learning Center on Thursday, May 9th at 10:30 A.M. for a lecture on Coastal […]

EIOLT at TurtleFest!

Edisto Beach Civic Center 42, Station Court, Edisto Island, SC, United States

Artist Louise Britton working on a sponsored Turtle for The Edisto Island Open Land Trust in 2022 The Edisto Island Open Land Trust will be tabling at the 3rd Annual TurtleFest & Turtle Tide Art Reveal! This amazing event, hosted by the Edisto Chamber of Commerce, is wonderful for families to bring in turtle season […]

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