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Join the Kiawah Conservancy for a week-long celebration of our natural world with events happening every day. Here is the week-long schedule of events:
Monday, October 17:
9am – Watercolor Workshop: Join artist and illustrator, Abby Nurre, for a Watercolor Workshop at the Marsh House. Paint a gorgeous morning marsh scene on Kiawah Island while you learn about native plants and the importance of the wetland ecosystems. Materials will be provided and will be free to take home. This event will be 16 years and older and will include a $10 registration fee.
Tuesday, October 18:
9am – Learning with Lee: Join the Kiawah Conservancy’s Sr. Ecological Health and Conservation Coordinator, Lee Bundrick, on a walk at The Preserve to learn about the Naturally Kiawah Recognition Program and how you can improve the ecological health in your yard. Water will be provided.
4:30pm – Cocktails with Collie: Join the Kiawah Conservancy’s Land Preservation Specialist, Collie Farah, in the Naturally Kiawah Demonstration Garden to learn more about wildlife-friendly landscaping and the benefits of native plants. Refreshments will be provided. Naturally Kiawah Demonstration Garden, Night Heron Park
Wednesday, October 19:
9am – Coffee with Collie: Join our Preservation Specialist, Collie Farah, in the Naturally Kiawah Demonstration Garden to learn more about wildlife friendly landscaping and the benefits of native plants. Coffee will be provided. Naturally Kiawah Demonstration Garden, Night Heron Park
3pm – Learning with Lee: Join the Kiawah Conservancy’s Sr. Ecological Health and Conservation Coordinator, Lee Bundrick, on a walk at The Preserve to learn about the Naturally Kiawah Recognition Program and how you can improve the ecological health in your yard.
Thursday, October 20:
9am – A Walk in Nature: Join us for a nature walk on the Conservancy's Maritime Forest Reserve and Nature Trail with Dr. Jane Ellis as she shares her knowledge of the medicinal values of the plants of maritime forests.
8am-10:00am – Bird Banding: Come see wild birds up close, and learn about their biology and ecology. Town of Kiawah biologists will demonstrate banding techniques as well as explain why we band birds and what we learn from monitoring them. The group will meet at Beachwalker County Park. Be prepared to walk at least one mile to get to the banding area on the beach, over dunes, and also into the habitat behind the dunes. Keep in mind that the area may be wet due to rain and tide.
2pm – 10 Ways That You Can Attract More Birds To Your Yard: Join Aaron Given, the Town of Kiawah Island’s Wildlife Research Assistant as he presents ways to attract more birds into your yard. Kiawah Island Town Hall
Friday, October 21:
12pm – Native Plant Pop Up Shop: The Kiawah Conservancy, Town of Kiawah Island, and Roots and Shoots Nursery will host a native plant sale on Friday, October 21 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Naturally Kiawah Demonstration Garden located at Night Heron Park (Kiawah Island Parkway). Sip on refreshments and learn from local experts about a variety of educational topics related to native plantings for your yard.
If you are coming from off island, please tell security at the gate that you are coming for whichever Native Plant Week event you will be attending that day. Should you need additional assistance with sign up, please contact Katie Warner at katie@kiawahconservancy.org.
Please select the events you wish to attend. The Native Plant Pop-Up Shop does not require registration.
T H A N K Y O U
We look forward to seeing you during SC Native Plant Week! A registration confirmation email is on its way to your inbox now. Please remember to bring any water, bug spray, or sunscreen you will need to be comfortable during any of the outdoor events.
If you are coming from off island, you can tell security at the gate that you are coming for whichever Native Plant Week event you will be attending that day. Should you need additional assistance with sign up, please contact Katie Warner at katie@kiawahconservancy.org.
80 Kestrel Court | Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Questions? Email webmaster@kiawahconservancy.org or call 843-768-2029