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 the Education Outreach Committee of the EIOLT for a presentation on the “Living Shoreline Community Assistance Program” sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and NOAA. Susanna Hopkins, the Resilience Program Manager for The Nature Conservancy will bring her expertise to share information about this new grant for coastal communities. The Living Shorelines Community Assistance Program […]
October, 24th at 12pm to October, 26th at 3pm 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. Check out the items for preview here: https://EdistoAuction25.givesmart.com/
SOLD OUT! ____________ Edisto Island Open Land Trust Annual Oyster Roast Sunday, November 9, 2025 Pre-Party 12:30 - 2 PM Oyster Roast Starts @ 2 PM Sand Creek Farm 3101 Highway 174
Join the Edisto Island Open Land Trust Education Committee on Tuesday, December 2 at 2:00 PM for a presentation on water quality on Edisto. This event will be held at the Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 544 Highway 174, Edisto Island. “What’s In Our Water? Tracking Bacteria and Turbidity to Better Understand Water Quality across […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the open house. We were thrilled by the turnout and encouraged by the support, questions, and thoughtful ideas shared about the future of this property. Hearing possibilities ranging from office and event spaces to community gathering areas and educational outreach reinforced how much potential this site holds. […]
Join us to learn about a recently discovered animal migration spectacle. Half of the estimated population of Hudsonian Whimbrel, a type of curlew, are roosting at night on a small island in coastal South Carolina during the spring. Felicia Sanders will explain the significance of this discovery – the largest known concentration of the species in the world – and current […]
