Audubon South Carolina

10/15/2026

Kudos to our Hilton Head Audubon Chapter for taking on a suite of bird-friendly restoration projects at the Audubon Newhall Preserve!

The chapter has owned this 54-acre publicly accessible pine and upland maritime forest for a half century. Now they are launching a new management plan for birds. The work will include selective timber harvesting and prescribed burns to mimic natural processes and restore open canopy pine savanna.

For 50 years, Hilton Head Island Audubon has employed a hands-off policy for managing its 54-acre Newhall Preserve. After a close look at the results, the group is adopting a different approach.

10/14/2026

Native plant week is in motion, tickets for Beneath the Oaks tomorrow night are going fast!

Native plants can help Lowcountry gardens weather wet and dry conditions and support wildlife. SC Native Plant Week from Oct. 18-24 offers ways to learn more.

10/08/2026

For generations, the marshes and waterways along South Carolina’s rural coast have shaped local communities. But as flooding worsens, the water that has sustained them now threatens their future.

That’s why Audubon South Carolina partnered with residents around Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge to chart a path forward.

Together, we mapped flooding hotspots, identified priority restoration projects, and developed nature-based solutions to protect communities and bird habitat.

The result is a resilience roadmap rooted in local knowledge, giving residents new tools to advocate for their communities and protect the coast they call home. Learn more in the comments.

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09/30/2026

We’re honored to share some exciting news: Audubon South Carolina has been named the 2026 Palustris Outstanding Nonprofit by The Longleaf Alliance!

The award recognizes organizations making significant contributions to protecting and restoring the longleaf pine ecosystem across the Southeast.

In South Carolina, longleaf pine savannas are an iconic and vulnerable part of our landscape. Once widespread, they now cover just a fraction of their historic range.

Bringing these forests back takes sustained commitment, from partnerships with private landowners to policy and advocacy to on-the-ground stewardship at places like Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary in Aiken County. We’re proud to be part of the community working to ensure longleaf forests have a future in South Carolina.

Thank you to The Longleaf Alliance for this recognition, and to the many partners, landowners, supporters, and conservationists who make this work possible.

Photo: Mac Stone

09/29/2026

Coming to Charleston THIS Saturday: Wildlife Film Re-Imagined!

Join Audubon, Lowcountry Land Trust, Bird Story, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and other partners to see what happens when wildlife filmmaking breaks the mold. This free event includes three short film screenings that explore fresh and creative ways to tell stories about wildlife and the natural world, followed by a panel discussion.

Come get inspired and see nature through a new lens. Register at the link in the comments.

09/24/2026

It’s thank you season! Every year we celebrate each and every one of our hardworking shorebird stewards. These volunteers are stationed on the beach all year long to educate the public on how to with the birds that live there.

If you’d like to make a difference for the shorebirds as well visit our website to learn more and sign up to volunteer with Audubon!

09/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome Charleston native Rachel Hawes as our new Community Building Manager!

Rachel brings more than a decade of conservation outreach and engagement experience to the job, including roles with the Coastal Conservation League and SCDNR. At Audubon, Rachel will be building partnerships and developing outreach and engagement initiatives to support Audubon's conservation work and partnering with our network of chapters throughout the state

Outside of work, you’ll likely find her surfing, fishing, or hiking. Look for her at Audubon events and programs and be sure to say hi!

09/16/2026

The night skies bring a host of different characters out of the dark at Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary in Aiken.

Join us later this month to explore a different side of the sanctuary as we light up the night for insects, listen for owls, and discover what else might come alive when the sun goes down. No registration necessary!

09/15/2026

Thanks to the Sun City Bird Club for hosting Executive Director Rebecca Haynes earlier this month to talk about all things birds and conservation across South Carolina. More than 100 people showed up to ask questions and discuss habitat protection, drought, and much more. We're grateful for these partnerships.

09/03/2026

"The fact that these birds are still here is a sign that not all is lost."

Relive the magic of Storks and Corks at Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary with this great write-up in the The Post and Courier.

On her visit to the Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary, one bird brought tears to columnist Cassie Premo Steele’s eyes. “The fact that these birds are still here is a sign that not all is lost,” she writes.