Christmas in the Lowcountry
Christmas in the Lowcountry By Adam Wolf It has been several years since my family has celebrated Christmas on Kiawah. There was a time when
Happy “Holly”Days
It’s that time of year again when nature on the Charleston Sea Islands showcases its festive colors. The yaupon holly, a native shrub, can be
Getting Out in the Mud
With the increase in storm surges and the decline of marshland habitats, monitoring the health of our marshlands has become essential. We are grateful to
Halloweird
I have always been a fan of the Halloween season. Early sunsets bring time to watch favorite Halloween movies and take walks under the stars
Northern Lights Hit the Lowcountry
Photography By Adam Wolf Last night a severe geomagnetic storm gave United States residents a chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis. These
Field Trip: Salt Marsh Sparrows
Last fall, I had the opportunity to attend the National Land Trust Alliance conference in Rhode Island. One day included a trip to a local
Working Towards a Cleaner Future
Since January of 2022, the South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the Kiawah Conservancy to host monthly litter sweeps. The Island Litter Sweeps occur on
Salt Marshes Signal Fall’s Arrival
While temperature and weather fluctuate during the fall, it might not feel like the season is changing this week in the Lowcountry, with highs reaching
Spiders and Silk
By Karen Madoff On walks on and about Kiawah, occasionally one may face plant into an almost invisible web, an unexpected and not so pleasant way to
The Impervious Surface Challenge
Did you know research reveals that 18% of Kiawah Island is covered by impervious surfaces? These are surfaces, like roads, driveways, and buildings, that don’t
The Great Fall Migration
It may not feel like fall right now in the Lowcountry, but August and September mark the start of fall migration for songbirds. During this
What is a Wetland?
Across America, the term wetland is often used when discussing development or conservation. But what exactly is a wetland, you may ask? When we talk