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Port Royal Estates

July 25, 2018

Two of Beaufort County’s recognized “Canopy Roads” are Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive turning into Lands End Road as you travel toward the southern end of St. Helena Island. The spreading live oak canopy passes some of the County’s richest historical treasures, including Penn Center, the newly designated Reconstruction Era […]

2017 Annual Report

June 8, 2018

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Economic Benefits of Beaufort County

February 2, 2018

We have long believed that Beaufort County’s parks, trails and conserved open spaces have contributed not only to our quality of life, but also to the county’s growing economy. The recent economic report conducted by the Trust for Public Land quantifies the value of our conserved natural resources by outlining […]

Economic Benefits Study Release

January 18, 2018

The Trust for Public Land and The Beaufort County Open Land Trust cordially invite you to The Economic Benefits of Parks, Trails and Conserved Open Spaces in Beaufort County Public Presentations: JANUARY 22, 2018, 6:00 PMBeaufort County Council, 100 Ribaut Road JANUARY 23, 2018, 9:00 AM Town of […]

Bay Pointe Vistas Island

December 27, 2017

A pristine 2.8-acre hummock island located a stone’s throw away from the southern tip of Land’s End Plantation on St. Helena Island was generously donated as a year-end gift to the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. The island is characterized by two towering loblolly pines rising above the maritime forest […]

2017 Fall BCOLT Newsletter

December 21, 2017

Auldbrass Plantation Tour Volunteers The Wright Stuff When visitors from all over the world arrive at Auldbrass Plantation for tours, virtually every personal interaction from the time they step out of their vehicle until the time they get back into their vehicle is with an Auldbrass volunteer. The golf cart […]

Frank Lloyd Wright Film Screening

August 24, 2017

If you’re interested in the Auldbrass Plantation, you might also like to join filmmaker Michael Miner for a screening of his Frank Lloyd Wright film, “Masterpieces, the Most Extraordinary Buildings Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright”. After the film screening, there will be a panel discussion of the Frank Lloyd Wright Revival Initiative, […]

2016 Annual Report

June 27, 2017

Letter from the Executive Director BCOLT Proud Part of Growing Network At a time of political change, one thing is clear and consistent: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1971, BCOLT has been doing that for the people of the Lowcountry. And since February, 2016 it […]

Shell Point

May 10, 2017

“Shell Point Boat Landing” is a 2.5-acre parcel tucked deep in the Shell Point subdivision in the Town of Port Royal. The original developers of Shell Point had intended this parcel to be developed into an amenity for the neighborhood with water frontage, a boat landing, a dock and playground. […]

Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration Rescheduled for March

January 16, 2017

The Center for Birds of Prey will present a flight demonstration on Saturday, March 25, 2017 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 […]