Presentation title: South Carolina’s Critical Role in the Survival of the Whimbrel, an Arctic Nesting Shorebird
2026-01-29 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
