Edisto Island Open Land Trust, South Carolina

What’s In Our Water? Tracking Bacteria and Turbidity to Better Understand Water Quality across Edisto Island
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | St. Frederick Catholic Church, 544 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 Edisto Island”

Dr. Amy Scaroni, Assistant Professor at Clemson’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, will be joined by Brynne Summer, master’s student in Clemson’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation, and Dr. Stefanie Whitmire, Assistant Professor at Clemson’s Baruch Institute.

Their research team has been conducting water quality sampling in numerous creeks and waterways surrounding Edisto for nearly two years. The research has amassed a lot of data that is now being studied and aggregated. The research team is ready to share some preliminary results with Edisto residents. Water quality affects everyone and this is a unique opportunity to discover what it could mean for all of us.

Tom Austin, Director of Land Conservation with EIOLT, will also give an update on the Septic System Improvement Program and how homeowners can apply in 2026 to repair a failed septic system.

Store Creek Corner Open House
2026-01-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Store Creek Corner
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. As many of you saw and discussed, we’re still in the early stages—addressing important behind-the-scenes work like the removal of former gas tanks from the old store, environmental remediation, and structural assessments. These foundational steps are critical as we honor the building’s layered history and thoughtfully plan what comes next. Your input helps shape that path forward, and we look forward to continuing the conversation as this place evolves.

Presentation title: South Carolina’s Critical Role in the Survival of the Whimbrel, an Arctic Nesting Shorebird
2026-01-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Presbyterian Church, 2164 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
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 tagging research that allows us to follow Whimbrel from South America to their nesting grounds in the Arctic.
This is a free Presentation no RSVP required.
Presbyterian Church 2164 HWY 174

Fossils Under Our Feet with Ashby Gale
2026-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Edisto Island Library, 1589 HWY 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
Discover the process of fossilization and the wide range of animals found in South Carolina’s fossil record.
Paleontologist Ashby Gale will explain why fossil deposits are found where they are, interpret evidence from the fossil record to uncover past climate patterns, and explore the mechanisms that drive fossilization.
Throughout the presentation, he will share fossils collected from the Lowcountry, giving the audience an up-close look at Charleston’s prehistoric past.
Guests are encouraged to bring a few fossils for identification after the presentation!

Legacy Live Oak Ceremony 2026
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Store Creek Corner
Please join us under the oaks at Historic Store Creek Corner 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 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Historic Store Creek Corner
1442 Highway 174
Edisto Island, SC 29438

Residential Solar Presentation for Edisto Beach and Island
2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Edisto Environmental Learning Center, Oyster Row Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming educational presentation at the Edisto Learning Center on May 8 at 10:00 AM:
Join us for an informative session led by four full-time Edisto residents who currently have solar panels and battery systems installed on their homes. They’ll share their firsthand experiences, insights, and what it’s really like to live with solar on Edisto.
This is not a sales presentation—there will be no sales representatives present, just honest, real-world perspectives from your neighbors.
Space is limited to 30 attendees, so registration is required. Please be sure to reserve your spot in advance.
We look forward to having you join us!
RSVP HERE https://signup.com/go/PVyiRow

Creative Giving Workshop
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | St. Frederick Catholic Church, 544 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
Join us on May 13th at 1pm for a free luncheon where you will have a chance to hear from seasoned financial planner, Clay Thornton. This will be a casual and interactive opportunity to get your questions answered and to learn more about the myriad of ways you can reduce your personal tax burden while helping the charities you love.
Simply RSVP , so we know how many folks to prepare for. This workshop will cover a variety of topics, including; gifts of personal property, real estate, life insurance, bequests, and of course QCDs or Qualified Charitable Distributions/IRA Charitable Rollover. Clay will share his expertise and help better understand how you can benefit from supporting the organizations you love the most.
RSVP HERE- https://signup.com/go/KNZJMmw

EIOLT Oyster Roast 2026
2026-11-08 | Sand Creek Farms, 3101 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438, United States
Tickets go on sale fall 2026

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Edisto Island Open Land Trust Annual Oyster Roast
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Pre-Party 12:30 – 2 PM
Oyster Roast Starts @ 2 PM
Sand Creek Farm
3101 Highway 174
