Party On Your Porch! 2021 Virtual Auction
2021-06-11 08:00 - 2021-06-12 21:00 (Asia/Karachi) | SC
2021 Party On Your Porch: http://edisto.givesmart.com/
We are planning another great auction party to help keep Edisto. . . Edisto! This year’s event will be entirely online again, and you will get to see in advance the amazing items we have available for you to bid on. The auction will take place over two days, June 11 & 12, with plenty of ways for you to interact and win fantastic items and raffle prizes! Click here to go to the auction site.

A Gullah/Geechee Evening pun Edisto.
2021-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hutchinson House, 7666 Point of Pines Rd, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
Enjoy a Gullah/Geechee histo-musical presentation by Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Talk with Greg Estevez, author of the book, “Edisto Island: The African-American Journey”. Tour the grounds of the historic Hutchinson house, purchase Gullah/Geechee books, art, and items while enjoying the evening with some of Edisto Island’s experts in the Gullah/Geechee culture.
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Edisto Island Gullah/Geechee speakers and vendors:

Mrs. Theresa Hilliard, Gullah Storyteller
Mrs. Andrea Hazel, Gullah Artist
Mrs. Elaine Jackson Ford, Gullah Historian
Ms. Keya Meggett, Gullah Land Conservationist
Mrs. “MP” Meggett & Family, Gullah Chef

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Click here to register for this event!
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Online Shellabration Continues!
2021-10-20 - 2021-10-30 | SC
Our online fundraiser, the Shellabration, is going through October 30 and we need your help in meeting our goal of $15,000. Buy tickets for three different raffle packages or donate directly to the Land Trust. It all goes to help us continue our work of protecting Edisto for generations to come. Every donor will be entered into a drawing for an Edisto Island Open Land Trust merchandise prize package.

Thanks to our Title Sponsor, The Huffines Company, as well as our supporting sponsors from Toadfish, Sea Cow Eatery, Fontaine Charters, Edisto Shrimp Boat Charters, Green Boat Discount Liquor, Revel, Edisto Water Sports, Jenkins Family Care.

On Saturday, October 30 at 5 PM, the event will close and the drawing for all the great raffle packages will take place and be announced.

Donate and buy your raffle tickets at shellabration21.givesmart.com.

Walking Tour – The Hutchinson House, Edisto Island
2021-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Hutchinson House, 7666 Point of Pines Rd, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
Tour the Hutchinson House! Join us on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Hutchinson House on Edisto Island, SC for a walk and tour with John Girault, Executive Director of Edisto Island Open Land Trust (the non-profit steward organization of the Hutchinson House).

The Hutchinson House is a rare, intact freedman’s house on Edisto Island. Once it is opened to the public, it will serve as a museum and community gathering place. In 2020, EIOLT embarked on the stabilization of the house; join us in person at the house on November 13th to see that work complete! Get an inside look at the restoration and learn about EIOLT’s plans for the future of the site.

This event is hosted by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust and Edisto Island Open Land Trust. Proceeds from this event are shared between both 501C3 organizations.

Register for event HERE.

Celebrating the Holidays at the Hutchinson House
2021-12-11 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Hutchinson House, 7666 Point of Pines Rd, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States

Emily Meggett Cookbook Launch
2022-04-23 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | SC

Legacy Live Oak Dedication
2022-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | SC
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2 PM
Indigo Farm, 2944 Highway 174
We will be recognizing the Legacy Live Oak Park memorial donations we have received over the past year.
Please join us for a reception following the program.
Call 843.869.9004 for information

Online Auction
2022-06-17 10:00 - 2022-06-18 19:00 UTC | SC
Our Annual Auction is back!! We will have 2 days of online bidding beginning June 17 at 10am and running through June 18 and 7pm. We have something for everyone – travel, experiences, art, fishing, specialty bourbons and more. Preview now and get ready to bid beginning on June 17!
Preview auction items now!

I Love Edisto Party at Bay Creek Park
2022-06-18 17:00 UTC | SC
IN PERSON EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!
Our Annual Auction is back! And this year, you can come celebrate in person with delicious food by Ella & Ollie’s, a full bar and breathtaking views of Big Bay Creek! This party is going to offer all kinds of awesome extras only for attendees, which include several live auction items, our first ever wine pull, and live music by Sam Plexico!

While you are getting your tickets, be sure to preview our fabulous auction items. We have something for everyone – travel, experiences, art, fishing, specialty bourbons and more. There are more items being added each week, so check back often!

We are super excited to bring this new party to Bay Creek Park, where we can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the ACE Basin, our backyard paradise!

Preview the auction items and Party Tickets Now on sale!

History of the Hutchinson House
2022-09-01 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | SC
Join us for a presentation at the Edisto Island Public Library as we kick off the traveling exhibit of the Hutchinson House. The traveling exhibit will begin at the Edisto branch of the Charleston County Public Library and remain there for the month of September.

Fall Festival & Turtle Pride Art Auction
2022-10-15 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | SC
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

Annual Oyster Roast
2022-11-06 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | SC
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 of you, your families, and friends, while listening to our own island band Edisto Gumbo and eating the best oysters around, thanks to Jamie Westendorff. We expect another sell out event with over 600 of our wonderful supporters! Funds from this annual fundraiser enable the Edisto Island Open Land Trust to continue our efforts to preserve and protect this place we love.

Kings' Daughters Bazaar Including EIOLT
2023-05-06 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | SC
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
2023-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Edisto Environmental Learning Center, Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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 to only THIRTY participants. The lecture is free and will be held at the state park ELC, followed by a field experience on the beach. You must register here! *UPDATE* THIS EVENT HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY. Please email us at dw@edisto.org to be added to our waitlist!

Legacy Live Oak Memorial Dedications
2023-05-07 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Indigo Farm, 2944 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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 174

Honorees
Ann W. Wedaman
Robert Moise
Daniel Wetenhall & Anna Onufer

Memorial
Cindy Shepard

A reception with light refreshments will follow.
This event is free and we welcome everyone to celebrate
the connection between life and nature that is so Edisto!

Edisto Island Open Land Trust presents...
2023-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Edisto Beach Civic Center, 42, Station Court, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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 the Purple Martin songbirds around the globe… now he’s here to share his findings from this migratory experience in hopes of exposing his viewers to how they’re able to aid in the survival of this gentle songbird species.

Purple Haze will be screened at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8th at the Edisto Beach Civic Center 42 Station Ct, Edisto Beach, SC 29438. This event is free of charge. We welcome everyone to come and enjoy the show!

Link to trailer here!

Online Auction Preview is live!
2023-10-27 10:00 - 2023-10-28 20:00 UTC | SC
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 the week progresses.

You do not need an Oyster Roast Ticket to participate in the Online Auction. Simply head to the following link to view the items. From there, you will be able to see the item previews and bid once the Auction opens next Friday. Please spread the excitement by sharing with your family and friends!

Here is the preview link: EIOLT Auction Item Preview Page

That’s not all! Raffle tickets are now open for sale and you may also make donations at this time. We also have a $10,000 fundraising goal for our Young Naturalists Club, with your help, we know we’ll reach this goal!

Proceeds from this annual fundraiser enable the Edisto Island Open Land Trust to continue our efforts to preserve and protect this place we love. Thank you for your support.

Let’s get ready to bid bid bid!!

Annual Auction and Oyster Roast
2023-10-29 | SC
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 oysters, great tunes by Edisto Gumbo, and lively energy among the crowd!

Donations to the auction are still being accepted! Your donation of an item or an experience are what make this event so amazing.

Here are some ideas for items:

Host a dinner or wine tasting at your home
Weekend stay at a mountain cottage or island getaway
Tickets to a sporting event or concert
Original artwork or donated services
Get creative and share something special or unusual.

Ready to donate? Fill out the Auction Item Donation form and send it back to us. You may call the office at (843) 869-9004 or email Denzel at dw@edisto.org

Our WINE PULL was a fun success and will be back this year! Please consider donating a bottle of at least a $25 value to the Wine Pull. These donations can be dropped off at Green Boat Discount Liquor, EIOLT office, or contact Denzel at dw@Edisto.org to arrange for pick up.

Edisto Island Septic Improvement and Assistance Workshop
2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Jane Edwards Elementary School, 1960 Jane Edwards Road, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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 they are associated with these water quality issues.

To address the issue of worsening water quality in our rivers and creeks, EIOLT partnered with Clemson Extension in developing the Edisto Island Watershed-Based Plan. The Septic Improvement Program is the first step within this plan, to educate Edisto Island Residents on regular Septic System Maintenance and to provide financial assistance for repairs to all Edisto Island residents who qualify.

Our first water quality workshop will
be held in the Jane Edwards Cafeteria on
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided.
This Program is administered by the Edisto Island Open Land Trust and funded by Coastal Community Foundation’s Healthy Harbors Fund, Charleston County’s Community Investment Fund, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as made possible by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Legacy Live Oak Ceremony and Reception
2024-05-05 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Indigo Farms, 2944 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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
Indigo Farm
2944 Highway 174

Shifting Sands of the Carolinas: Coastal Geomorphology
2024-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Edisto Environmental Learning Center, Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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 Geomorphology from Charleston to Edisto, you must be RSVP’d to attend this event. The talk will focus on the evolution of South Carolina coast from Charleston to Edisto Beach, covering the physical processes that affect coastal geology dynamics, historical records and trends, and modern drivers of change. Katie Luciano is a Coastal Geologist with the South Carolina Geological Survey, and will be leading this lecture and able to answer all of your questions about the migration of barrier islands.
Reservations are required as space is limited to only 35 people, so RSVP by email to deborah@edisto.org
See you there!

EIOLT at TurtleFest!
2024-06-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Edisto Beach Civic Center, 42, Station Court, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, 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 with fun, exhibits, arts & crafts, live animals, food vendors, and more! Mark your calendars for Saturday June 1st, 2024.
Our Education Outreach Team will be tabling at the event between 10AM and 1PM- stop by our table to hear about all that we are doing on Edisto and how you can get involved!

I Love Edisto 2024 Online Auction
2024-10-18 17:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 (America/New_York) | SC
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.

EIOLT Annual Oyster Roast
2024-11-10 12:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sand Creek Farms, 3101 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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:

Tom Austin Author Talk
2025-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Edisto Island Library, 1589 HWY 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 Quality Workshop
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jane Edwards Elementary School, 1960 Jane Edwards Road, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 has solutions for these issues.
Join us at this workshop to learn what we all can do to fix this!

Pollinator Gardening with Roots and Shoots Nursery
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Edisto Environmental Learning Center, Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 Nursery, is here to answer all your pollinator gardening questions! He’ll introduce you to a stunning lineup of pollinator-friendly plants that will bring your garden to life with vibrant blooms and buzzing visitors. Not only will you enjoy the beauty of flowers, butterflies, and bees, but you’ll also be creating essential habitat for these important creatures. And the best part? Many of these plants return year after year, making your garden both beautiful and low-maintenance!

Great American Cleanup
2025-03-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Presbyterian Church, 2164 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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

30th Anniversary Party
2025-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bay Creek Park, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 to the public, all ages invited.

Exotic Invasive Plant Management Classroom Presentation followed by "hands-on" field day
2025-04-22 09:00 (America/New_York) | Edisto Environmental Learning Center, Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 Clemson University Cooperative Extension Forestry and Natural Resources Team. Join us for a brief overview of the environmental threat of invasive plant species in our SC Coastal Zone. The indoor presentation will be followed by a hands-on field day. Techniques of physical species removal control and targeted herbicide use are to be presented. After the presentation, we will head to the untamed fields behind the Hutchinson House to tackle some invasive species and practice our new control techniques.
Bring a snack and a water bottle! Gloves, long sleeves and long pants are recommended.
Space is limited if interested please email Kimberly at kim@edisto.org to reserve your spot.
