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 […]
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 […]
October, 18th at 5pm to October, 20th at 5pm Amazing experiences and one-of-a-kind items! Please register on GiveSmart if you have not already and please peruse the preview of this years items.
Edisto Island Open Land Trust Annual Oyster Roast Sunday, November 10, 2024 Pre-Party 12:30 - 2 PM Oyster Roast Starts @ 2 PM Sand Creek Farm 3101 Highway 174 TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! Title Sponsor: Pre-Party Sponsor:
Join Tom Austin, Director of Land Conservation with EIOLT, as he discusses his newly released book, The Flora & Fauna of Edisto Island and the Lowcountry Sea Islands! We'll explore some of the most fascinating and overlooked plants and animals of the Sea Islands of South Carolina.
Water plays a huge role in all of our lives on Edisto Island. But, did you know, 70% of Edisto Island’s creeks are contaminated with fecal bacteria pollution? That's not good! The Edisto Island Watershed Plan identified failing septic systems as a likely major cause of bacteria pollution and excessive erosion as another widespread issue. But the Plan also […]
Grow your own “field of dreams.” Have you ever dreamed of a flutter perfect pollinator garden in your own yard? Some say “Plant it and they will come.” Yet, you feel stymied by questions of what to plant, where to place your garden and how to maintain it? Dave Manger, owner of Roots and Shoots […]
Keep Edisto Beautiful is hosting a volunteer roadside clean up event, and we need you! Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. An RSVP is required to help ensure we have enough lunches and equipment, if you would like to attend please contact Kimberly at kim@edisto.org
EIOLT is celebrating 30 years, and we are having a party! Join us April 5th at Bay Creek Park on Edisto Beach. There will be food, drinks, music, and more! Spend the afternoon celebrating with us, and learning more ways we can work together to preserve the future of Edisto Island. This event is open […]
Invasive weeds are the second-greatest threat to biodiversity and ecosystems after human-caused habitat destruction. -SC Native Plant Society Lurking in many of our landscapes are presumably “lovely” plants that have escaped and are wreaking havoc on our ecosystem. Just who these bad players are and how to help contain them will be presented by our […]
Join us for an author talk with Tom Austin. Writer of The Flora and Fauna of Edisto Island will be at the Colleton Museum to sign and discuss his new book.
Join us with Susanna Hopkins on August 26th at 10am at the Environmental Learning Center, Where we will go in depth about the Living Shorelines Grants and how Living Shorelines will impact Edisto. Space is Limited Please RSVP by following Link. As a friendly reminder if you book a spot and something comes up please […]
