News & Events

Open Land Trust’s New Home at Crystal Lake Park

December 15, 2016

The Open Land Trust is excited about moving its offices to a new home at Crystal Lake Park located at 124 Lady’s Island Drive. The Park is being developed by Beaufort County as a model for all future County passive parks. It will include a renovated building for offices, a […]

2016 Fall BCOLT Newsletter

December 15, 2016

Birds of Prey Postponed

October 4, 2016

Due to the hurricane threat, the Birds of Prey demonstration scheduled for this Saturday is postponed until Spring of 2017. We are very sorry, but everyone’s safety is our top concern. An announcement will be made as soon as a new date is scheduled.

Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration

September 1, 2016

The Center for Birds of Prey will present a flight demonstration on Saturday, October 8 between 9 and 11am at the Beaufort Academy Athletic Field 240 Sam’s Point Road This event is free to the public and includes a one year membership in Beaufort County Open Land Trust Refreshments […]

Carolina Cider Company and Superior Coffee at the old St. Helena Market

July 7, 2016

2015 Annual Report

June 20, 2016

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St. Helena Market

April 20, 2016

Reviving an Iconic St. Helena Landmark Breaking ground during the early months of 1955, Mr. Leyonard Blocker and his beloved wife Barbara began construction on a small country store just over Cowan Creek at the front door of St. Helena Island. Officially opening for business on October 15th of that […]

Widgeon Point Preserve

April 1, 2016

Located in the center of Beaufort County and surrounded by the pristine marshes of the Broad River, the 162 acre Widgeon Point Preserve is the crown jewel of a series of islands collectively known as Lemon Island. Situated between the Chechessee River and the Broad River, the Preserve’s unique geographic […]

2016 Annual Luncheon Meeting

March 22, 2016

Join us for our Annual Luncheon Meeting Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 12:00 Noon First Presbyterian Church 1201 North Street, Beaufort, SC RSVP by April 1, 2016$15 eachFor tickets call: 843-521-2175 Our guest speaker is Dr. Travis Hayes Folk. We will also be featuring photography by David Soliday […]

Low Country Barbecue

March 15, 2016

Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Nemours Wildlife Foundation are co-hosting this fundraiser and booksigning, featuring author Mary Alice Monroe as the guest speaker. This event will be held on the magnificent grounds of the Nemours Plantation. A “New York Times” best-selling author, Ms. Monroe excels in creating an absorbing […]