Be a Shorebird Steward on Botany Bay Plantation beach! This fall and winter, help Audubon protect our migratory birds as they rest and refuel on Botany Bay, and that means stewarding at the marsh relics where these birds prefer to feed. Step one: Please watch this entire training video. Every steward must either attend a …
If you are looking for volunteer hours in an outdoor activity that will make a impact on the marine habitat and cleaner water, while working with knowledgeable DNR staff and like minded volunteers, check out the SC DNR’s Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) program. These are usually sponsored by a local group, but open to …
This morning brought the first hint of Fall to the Lowcountry, which is exciting for us naturalists. For me it means Fall bird and butterfly migration, flowering and fruiting plants, and the promise of reduced humidity and mosquito populations! I had hoped it would also mean a return to in-person gatherings with my naturalist tribe, …
Make a difference by contributing to the study of local environmental issues like plastic pollution, sea level rise, or nuisance flooding. The SC Aquarium Citizen Science app (found in the Apple App Store or on Google Play) features a collection of tools that allow you to contribute to projects of your choice quickly and easily …
Hi Coastal Master Naturalists! Let’s get together virtually after we participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Audubon’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count runs from February 12-15, 2021. Participation is easy and fun (and counts as Volunteer Hours). You just need to conduct at least one 15-minute bird count and submit your sightings to Audubon. …
