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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us in search of annual blooming wildflowers on one of South Carolina’s premier public protected properties\, Webb Wildlife Management Area. \nWebb WMA is a nearly 6\,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River owned and managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Once owned by the Belmont (Belmont Stakes!) family to raise and train thoroughbred racehorses\, this amazing property is a haven for native plants and animals. \nNaturalist Julianna Smith will be our leader and April Atkinson\, manager of Webb WMA\, will welcome us with the fascinating background and present uses of the property. \nGroup will meet at Webb WMA at 10:00 am. Bring your lunch\, drinks\, binoculars. \nApproximately 1.5 hour drive from Beaufort. \nSpace is limited. \nSign up HERE
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Webb Wildlife Management Area\, 1282 Webb Ave\, Garnett\, SC\, 29922\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T122847Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting Oyster Roast
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Beaufort River as we celebrate the recent conservation success you helped achieve! \nEnjoy live music\, beer and wine\, and a delicious spread of local oysters and chili prepared by Sea Eagle Market. \nThis annual gathering is one of our favorite ways to connect with you and hundreds of passionate supporters who make our work possible. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/annual-meeting-oyster-roast/
LOCATION:Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club\, 30 Yacht Club Drive\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Tickets Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T143902Z
UID:1466-1729497600-1729512000@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Explore Bear Island Wildlife Management Area
DESCRIPTION:Join the Open Land Trust for the opportunity to explore Bear Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA). \nGroup will discuss (and look for!) both resident and migratory species (game and non-game) and the importance of areas like the WMAs to these animals. \nWe will meet at the Bear Island check station at 8:00 a.m. for introductory briefing then a wagon tour of the property.  Bring your lunch\, drinks\, binoculars. \nApproximately 1.5 hour drive from Beaufort. \nSpace is limited. \nSign up HERE
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/explore-bear-island-wildlife-management-area/
LOCATION:Bear Island Wildlife Management Area\, TiTi Road\, Green Pond\, SC\, 29446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20241008T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T144705Z
UID:1464-1729587600-1729598400@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Parris Island Rattlesnake Research
DESCRIPTION:Join the Open Land Trust as we venture to Parris Island to visit with Dr. Jayme Waldron of Marshall University and learn about her studies with the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake.  Dr. Waldron will give an overview of the telemetry work ongoing at PI and demonstrate handling techniques with these amazing animals. \nTuesday\, October 22nd at Parris Island \n9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nFull name\, drivers’ license and social security number required for each participant.  We will contact you by phone prior to the event to gather that information to submit to Parris Island. \nSpace is limited. \nClick HERE to sign up – the deadline to register is October 13
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/parris-island-rattlesnake-research/
LOCATION:Parris Island\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20241220T160101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T160101Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeological survey at Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve in Beaufort County
DESCRIPTION:SCDNR photo/Larry Lane) \nDec. 2\, 2024 \nThe public is invited to view the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Heritage Trust archaeologists as they conduct an archaeological survey at Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve in Beaufort County. The archaeological survey will take place from Tuesday\, Jan. 7\, 2025\, through Thursday\, Jan. 16\, 2025. \nFree guided public tours of Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve will be offered daily at 10 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, and 2 p.m. Each tour is limited to 15 participants\, and pre-registration is encouraged. The public can register for guided tours here. \nGreen’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve is located on the edge of a marsh beside Skull Creek on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Heritage Trust Program along with the South Carolina Department of Parks\, Recreations and Tourism acquired this 3-acre preserve in 1991 to protect and preserve a cultural site constructed of discarded shells and other material left by the Indigenous people who once lived here. The Town of Hilton Head and SCDNR maintain joint ownership of this preserve that is managed by Heritage Trust. \nThis small preserve features an embankment made of shells measuring a little more than one meter in height and about 10 meters across. Radiocarbon (carbon-14) dating of charcoal from this site produced an approximate date of 1335 BCE\, a period known as the Irene phase (1300 to 1450 BCE) of the Mississippian Period. This embankment is predominantly made up of discarded shells and also includes artifacts such as pottery sherds that bear unique decorations from the Irene phase. These pottery decorations include complicated paddle-stamped designs\, incising\, punctations\, and appliques. Based on research from other Irene phase sites\, the Green’s Shell Enclosure likely provided defensive protection for a village\, with walls\, palisades\, and ditches. This site was listed in the National Register of Historic Placesin 1974. \nLearn more about Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve in the story map Skull Creek Chronicles: Stepping into the Past at Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve. \nFrom 2024 through 2026\, the South Carolina Heritage Trust Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Feb. 27\, 1974\, Gov. John C. West signed an executive orderinaugurating the Heritage Trust Program and establishing the Heritage Trust Advisory Board. Following two years of lobbying\, the South Carolina legislature passed the Heritage Trust Act\, and the act was signed into law by Gov. James B. Edwards on May 25\, 1976. This anniversary is a monumental milestone for a program that was the first of its kind in the entire nation to protect natural and cultural properties for current and future generations. \nLearn more about the early history of the Heritage Trust Program in the story map The Heritage Trust Program: Acquiring the Past for the Future.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/archaeological-survey-at-greens-shell-enclosure-heritage-preserve-in-beaufort-county/
LOCATION:Green Shell Heritage Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
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SUMMARY:Old Sheldon Church Trail Build - January 25
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO FEB 22 DUE TO WEATHER\nVolunteers needed!\n\nWhat:\n\nWe are building a trail on an Open Land Trust easement adjacent to the Old Sheldon Church ruins parking lot.  The finished trail will be approximately 3/4 mile long and will allow everyone to enjoy and observe the abundant wildlife on this beautiful piece of land.\n\n\nWhere:\nAt the OLT property across the street from the Old Sheldon Church ruins\, Old Sheldon Church Road\, Yemassee\, SC.  The trail head will be accessed from the parking lot there. \nHow:\nCome dressed for working in the woods.  Long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy shoes or boots\, work gloves.  Bring bug spray and water\, and if you have them\, loppers\, steel rakes\, bow saws\, etc.  OLT will bring along some spare tools\, as well. \nClick HERE to sign up – we need approximately 6 volunteers for each date.  \nAdditional dates (see individual events to sign up): \nSaturday\, February 22 – 9:00 – 11:30am \nSAVE THE DATE:  Saturday\, March 22 – time TBD – we will finish any needed work\, clean up\, and celebrate the opening of the trail!
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/old-sheldon-church-trail-build-january-25/
LOCATION:Old Sheldon Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250117T150831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T151302Z
UID:1514-1739113200-1739116800@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Hunting Island
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 8 – 3pm @ Shellring Ale Works\n \nJoin us for an enlightening afternoon with Liz O’Brien\, Director of Development with the Beaufort Open Land Trust. She will discuss the innovative strategies\, vital community partnerships\, and long term vision they employ to safeguard our vanishing natural landscape before it becomes too late. \nThe Beaufort Open Land Trust is a Lowcountry conservation leader having protected over 10\,000 acres from development in just the past four years. \nPlease contact: FOHIConservationOutreach@gmail.com for more information and sign up
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/friends-of-hunting-island-conservation-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Shellring Ale Works\, 1111 11th St.\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250207T153857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T154853Z
UID:1559-1740042000-1740049200@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Lady's Island Oyster Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Feb. 20  9am – 11am \nJoin us at Lady’s Island Oyster (in Seabrook) where owner Frank Roberts will teach us about oyster mariculture and harvesting and how their oysters are handcrafted from hatchery through to harvest. This type of seafood production removes pressure from our wild oyster resources and provides valuable ecosystem services that benefit our coastal communities.  We will also have the opportunity to sample some of the Lady’s Island Oysters! \nFrank Roberts is the owner of Lady’s Island Oyster where he has been growing his signature oyster\, the Single Lady\, since 2007. \nPlease note – the location is in Seabrook (not on Lady’s Island) \n35 Hutson Drive \nSeabrook\, SC\, 29935 \nApproximately 1/2 hour drive from Beaufort. \nWear comfortable clothes and comfortable\, closed toed shoes for standing/walking. \nSpace is limited. \nSign up here
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/ladys-island-oyster-tour/
LOCATION:Lady’s Island Oyster\, 35 Hutson Drive\, Seabrook\, SC\, 29940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20241206T202216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T142033Z
UID:1488-1740214800-1740223800@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Old Sheldon Church Trail Build - February 22
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed!\n\nWhat:\n\nWe are building a trail on an Open Land Trust easement adjacent to the Old Sheldon Church ruins parking lot.  The finished trail will be approximately 3/4 mile long and will allow everyone to enjoy and observe the abundant wildlife on this beautiful piece of land.\n\n\nWhere:\nAt the OLT property across the street from the Old Sheldon Church ruins\, Old Sheldon Church Road\, Yemassee\, SC.  The trail head will be accessed from the parking lot there. \nHow:\nCome dressed for working in the woods.  Long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy shoes or boots\, work gloves.  Bring bug spray and water\, and if you have them\, loppers\, steel rakes\, bow saws\, etc.  OLT will bring along some spare tools\, as well. \nClick HERE to sign up – we need approximately 6 volunteers. \nSAVE THE DATE:  Saturday\, March 22 – time TBD – we will finish any needed work\, clean up\, and celebrate the opening of the trail!
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/old-sheldon-church-trail-build-february-22/
LOCATION:Old Sheldon Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250116T152854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T155121Z
UID:1511-1740472200-1740484800@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Bear Island Wildlife Management Area Wagon Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Open Land Trust for the opportunity to explore Bear Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA). \nGroup will discuss (and look for!) both resident and migratory species (game and non-game) and the importance of areas like the WMAs to these animals. \nWe will meet at the Bear Island check station at 8:30 a.m. for introductory briefing then a wagon tour of the property.  Bring your lunch\, drinks\, binoculars. \nApproximately 1.5 hour drive from Beaufort. \nSpace is limited. \nSign up HERE
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/wagon-tour-of-bear-island-wildlife-management-area/
LOCATION:Bear Island Wildlife Management Area\, TiTi Road\, Green Pond\, SC\, 29446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250307T161840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T194828Z
UID:1594-1742287500-1742295600@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Waddell Mariculture Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 18th – 8:45 a.m.  \nJoin the Open Land Trust to tour the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton!  We will tour the hatchery with a biologist\, and (weather & time permitting) we may also visit some of the surrounding areas of Victoria Bluff. \nThe Waddell Mariculture Center is a facility focused on marine research and the cultivation of shellfish\, particularly oysters and clams. It is part of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and plays an important role in supporting the state’s coastal ecosystems and fisheries.  It is located at Victoria Bluff\, a 1200 acre property on the Colleton River that is part of the SC Heritage Trust Program managed by SCDNR. \nWe will meet at 8:45 a.m. for introductory briefing then a tour at 9:00 a.m.  Closed toed shoes are required (no crocs) – sneakers are best as they are slip resistant.  The floors inside the facility will be wet and can be slippery. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen. \nApproximately 1 hour drive from Beaufort. \nSpace is limited. \nSign up here.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/waddell-mariculture-center-tour/
LOCATION:Waddell Mariculture Center\, 211 Sawmill Creek Rd\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250204T163536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T160324Z
UID:1525-1742634000-1742643000@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Old Sheldon Church Trail Build - March 22
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed!\n\nWhen:  March 22 – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.\n\nWhat:\n\nWe are building a trail on an Open Land Trust easement adjacent to the Old Sheldon Church ruins parking lot.  The finished trail will be approximately 3/4 mile long and will allow everyone to enjoy and observe the abundant wildlife on this beautiful piece of land.\n\nWhere:\nAt the OLT property across the street from the Old Sheldon Church ruins\, Old Sheldon Church Road\, Yemassee\, SC.  The trail head will be accessed from the parking lot there. \nHow:\nCome dressed for working in the woods.  Long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy shoes or boots\, work gloves.  Bring bug spray and water\, and if you have them\, loppers\, steel rakes\, bow saws\, etc.  OLT will bring along some spare tools\, as well. There is also an abundance of litter and trash that needs to be picked up and hauled away. \nClick HERE to sign up.  Thank you so much for your time!
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/old-sheldon-church-trail-build-march-22/
LOCATION:Old Sheldon Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250223T140806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T141208Z
UID:1576-1743841800-1743852600@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Oyster Reef Build w/ TNC & MCAS Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy and the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort are looking for volunteers to build an oyster reef made of concrete Oyster Castles along the Broad River. The Oyster Castles will provide a surface for young oysters to settle on and grow\, while also helping stabilize the eroding shoreline\, by protecting it from waves and enabling sediment to accumulate behind it. The reef will be comprised of four 500-foot-long sections and will be built throughout 2025-2026 to provide habitat and a feeding area for over a hundred species of fish\, crabs and shrimp. \nMark your calendars and get ready to build something amazing! The timeframe for each event differs based on low-tide times\, but each event includes: arrival\, sign-in paperwork\, welcome and instructions\, building the reef\, and clean up/departure. An email will be sent with more detailed information closer to each event. \nSign up here \n*Please contact Susanna Hopkins at The Nature Conservancy (susanna.hopkins@tnc.org ) with any questions.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/oyster-reef-build-w-tnc-mcas-beaufort/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250307T184710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T185459Z
UID:1597-1745319600-1745323200@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Coosaw Sea Island Cotton Heritage Preserve Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 22 at 11:00 am \n \nThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Heritage Trust Program recently acquired a 122.6-acre tract of land located on Coosaw Island in Beaufort County. This is the 19th Cultural Heritage Preserve acquired for protection under the South Carolina Heritage Trust Program. \nThe SCDNR Heritage Trust Program purchased the land from the Beaufort County Open Land Trust (OLT) to establish what will be known as Coosaw Sea Island Cotton Heritage Preserve. The preserve is comprised of parcels formerly owned by the Stangel\, Battey and Attaway families. Coosaw Sea Island Cotton Heritage Preserve will be formally dedicated during a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 at the preserve at 250 Coosaw River Drive in Beaufort. \nMore…
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/coosaw-sea-island-cotton-heritage-preserve-dedication/
LOCATION:Coosaw Island\, 250 Coosaw River Drive\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250223T142042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T144208Z
UID:1581-1745665200-1745676000@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Brunch on the Bluff
DESCRIPTION:The official birthday party of the Open Land Trust is an annual spring event to celebrate the founding of South Carolina’s first land trust — and you\, our wonderful supporters. \nTickets are limited – get yours now! 
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/brunch-on-the-bluff-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250223T141334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T141334Z
UID:1578-1745667900-1745683200@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Oyster Reef Build w/ TNC & MCAS Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy and the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort are looking for volunteers to build an oyster reef made of concrete Oyster Castles along the Broad River. The Oyster Castles will provide a surface for young oysters to settle on and grow\, while also helping stabilize the eroding shoreline\, by protecting it from waves and enabling sediment to accumulate behind it. The reef will be comprised of four 500-foot-long sections and will be built throughout 2025-2026 to provide habitat and a feeding area for over a hundred species of fish\, crabs and shrimp. \nMark your calendars and get ready to build something amazing! The timeframe for each event differs based on low-tide times\, but each event includes: arrival\, sign-in paperwork\, welcome and instructions\, building the reef\, and clean up/departure. An email will be sent with more detailed information closer to each event. \nSign up here \n*Please contact Susanna Hopkins at The Nature Conservancy (susanna.hopkins@tnc.org ) with any questions.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/oyster-reef-build-w-tnc-mcas-beaufort-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250310T193541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T195823Z
UID:1601-1745920800-1745928000@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Old Sheldon Trail Clean Up - April 29
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed!  \n\n\nIn honor of Earth Day (April 22) we are cleaning up trash and garbage that has accumulated on this property over the years.\n\n\nWhen:  Tuesday\, April 29 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Lunch will be provided.\n\n\nWhat:  We are cleaning up the trail on Open Land Trust property adjacent to the Old Sheldon Church ruins parking lot.  The finished trail will be approximately 3/4 mile long and will allow everyone to enjoy and observe the abundant wildlife on this beautiful piece of land.\n\n\nWhere: At the OLT property across the street from the Old Sheldon Church ruins\, Old Sheldon Church Road\, Yemassee\, SC.  The trail head will be accessed from the parking lot there.\n\n\nHow: Come dressed for working in the woods.  Long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy shoes or boots\, work gloves.  Bring bug spray and water.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/old-sheldon-trail-clean-up-april-29/
LOCATION:Old Sheldon Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250223T141510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T141638Z
UID:1579-1749292200-1749306600@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Oyster Reef Build w/ TNC & MCAS Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy and the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort are looking for volunteers to build an oyster reef made of concrete Oyster Castles along the Broad River. The Oyster Castles will provide a surface for young oysters to settle on and grow\, while also helping stabilize the eroding shoreline\, by protecting it from waves and enabling sediment to accumulate behind it. The reef will be comprised of four 500-foot-long sections and will be built throughout 2025-2026 to provide habitat and a feeding area for over a hundred species of fish\, crabs and shrimp. \nMark your calendars and get ready to build something amazing! The timeframe for each event differs based on low-tide times\, but each event includes: arrival\, sign-in paperwork\, welcome and instructions\, building the reef\, and clean up/departure. An email will be sent with more detailed information closer to each event. \nSign up here \n*Please contact Susanna Hopkins at The Nature Conservancy (susanna.hopkins@tnc.org ) with any questions.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/oyster-reef-build-w-tnc-mcas-beaufort-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250223T141606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T141606Z
UID:1580-1750498200-1750512600@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Oyster Reef Build w/ TNC & MCAS Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy and the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort are looking for volunteers to build an oyster reef made of concrete Oyster Castles along the Broad River. The Oyster Castles will provide a surface for young oysters to settle on and grow\, while also helping stabilize the eroding shoreline\, by protecting it from waves and enabling sediment to accumulate behind it. The reef will be comprised of four 500-foot-long sections and will be built throughout 2025-2026 to provide habitat and a feeding area for over a hundred species of fish\, crabs and shrimp. \nMark your calendars and get ready to build something amazing! The timeframe for each event differs based on low-tide times\, but each event includes: arrival\, sign-in paperwork\, welcome and instructions\, building the reef\, and clean up/departure. An email will be sent with more detailed information closer to each event. \nSign up here \n*Please contact Susanna Hopkins at The Nature Conservancy (susanna.hopkins@tnc.org ) with any questions.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/oyster-reef-build-w-tnc-mcas-beaufort-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052332
CREATED:20250820T155443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202434Z
UID:1809-1758101400-1758110400@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:ACE Basin Discovery Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure aboard the Educational Vessel Discovery! Together\, we’ll explore the Ashepoo\, Combahee\, & Edisto (ACE) Basin\, one of the Lowcountry’s most treasured landscapes and learn why it’s so important to protect. While in this “floating classroom\,” we’ll talk about local conservation\, learn about the health of the water\, and even get a close-up view of some of the fascinating creatures that live in our estuaries.\n\n  \nWhen:  Wednesday\, September 17 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n  \nWhere:  We will depart from the McKenzie Field Station at Bennett’s Point –  approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Beaufort.\n\n\n  \nWhat to bring:  Water bottle\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, binoculars\, hat\, sunglasses.  We will be on a large pontoon style boat that provides some shade.  Lifejackets are provided and required to be worn by all passengers.\n\n\n  \nOptional :  Bring a bag lunch – we will eat lunch at the field station after we return from the tour.  There is also a seafood market next to the field station.  Plan accordingly!
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/ace-basin-discovery-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Bennett’s Point Field Station\, 15717 Bennetts Point Rd\, Green Pond\, SC\, 29446
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UID:1808-1761397200-1761408000@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting & Oyster Roast
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 25 \nJoin us at Orange Grove on St. Helena as we celebrate the recent conservation successes you helped achieve! \nThis annual gathering is one of our favorite ways to connect with you and hundreds of passionate supporters who make our work possible. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n1:00 – 4:00 p.m.\n275 Orange Grove Road\nSt. Helena Island\, SC 29920 \nOyster Roast & Gumbo \nBeer & Wine/Live Entertainment \nTickets $60 \nChildren – Free *Pizza available\, please RSVP* \n10/20/25 – TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/annual-meeting-oyster-roast-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000
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SUMMARY:Bear Island Wildlife Management Area Wagon Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Open Land Trust for the opportunity to explore Bear Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Colleton County. \nGroup will discuss (and look for!) both resident and migratory species (game and non-game) and the importance of areas like the WMAs to these animals. \nWe will meet at the Bear Island check station at 8:30 a.m. for introductory briefing then a wagon tour of the property. \nBring your lunch\, drinks\, binoculars and dress warmly! \nApproximately 1.5 hour drive from Beaufort. \nSpace is limited. \nSign up HERE
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/bear-island-wildlife-management-area-wagon-tour/
LOCATION:Bear Island Wildlife Management Area\, TiTi Road\, Green Pond\, SC\, 29446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T170555Z
UID:1926-1778324400-1778335200@openlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Brunch on the Bluff
DESCRIPTION:The official birthday party of the Open Land Trust is an annual spring event to celebrate the founding of South Carolina’s first land trust — and you\, our wonderful supporters. \nTickets will be on sale starting March 1\, 2026.
URL:https://openlandtrust.org/event/brunch-on-the-bluff-3/
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