Hilton Head Audubon

09/07/2026

Note additional fee:  National Park Entrance fee: $10.00 per person. (unless you have a Ft. Pulaski annual pass or an America the Beautiful pass). 

Join Pam and (Co-leader TBD)  at historic Fort Pulaski, a 5400-acre National Monument situated on the Savannah River. Fort Pulaski  is a great place to find a wide diversity of shorebirds, wading birds, gulls, terns and early migrants. Pam will bring a spotting scope.

Trip rigor: Moderate with approximately 2 miles of walking on mostly level grassy or gravel surfaces. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and bug spray. Restrooms are available.

Meet Pam in the Visitor Center parking lot at 9:30 AM. Note: The fort opens at 9 AM but the meeting time has been set for 9:30 AM to give birders time to pay the park fees at entry gate and travel to the Visitor Center parking lot. 
Directions: From Interstate I-95, take Exit 99 onto Interstate I-16 East (James L Gillis Memorial Hwy) for 7 miles. Take Exit 164A onto Interstate I-516 East toward US-80 East. Take Exit 3 (US-17 S/US-80 E) toward US-80 East. Turn left onto Ocean Highway, Ogeechee Rd (US-17 N, US-80 East). Bear right onto West Victory Drive (US-80 East .Continue on US-80 East for 13 miles.Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance will be on the left hand side of US-80; the entrance is just after a turn in the highway.

09/03/2026

EVENT IS FREE BUT PLEASE RSVP !!
Join Hilton Head Audubon Board and Members for our season kickoff at Jarvis Creek Park on Tuesday Sept 15th 9:00am. Come hear about all the great upcoming events including field trips, classes and member meetings!
We will enjoy coffee and donuts and take a bird walk around the Park, so bring your binoculars!

08/31/2026

Field Trip to Fort Pulaski National Monument with Pam Smith is coming up on September 12th from 9:30-11:30. Learn all the details here ⬇️
https://hiltonheadaudubon.org/event-6774532

08/25/2026

Huge thanks to Cactus Street Cantina for their support 🪶

🌿💚 June Charity of the Month at Cactus Street Cantina! 💚🌿

This month, we’re proud to support the Hilton Head Audubon, a leading voice for conservation in the Lowcountry. Their mission is to preserve and protect wildlife and natural ecosystems while encouraging responsible environmental stewardship throughout our community.

The best part? Helping is easy! 🥗✨

For the entire month of June, 10% of every rice bowl sold at Cactus Street Cantina will be donated directly to Hilton Head Audubon.

So whether you’re craving our Tuna Bowl, Al Pastor Shrimp Bowl, or any of your other bowl favorites, you’re helping support an amazing local organization with every bite. 🌎🐦💚

Eat good. Do good. Support local.

🌿🐦🥑

08/14/2026

Field trips and classes are back in session! Check out our full fall list and sign up now!

https://hiltonheadaudubon.org/Events

08/10/2026

BEAUFORT COUNTY PLASTIC REDUCTION INITIATIVE

What Residents, Visitors, and Businesses Need to Know

Beaufort County and local municipalities are advancing new measures to reduce plastic waste, protect waterways, improve community appearance, and support a cleaner coastal environment.

Key Changes Under the Ordinance

��Single-use plastic checkout bags will no longer be used.
��Expanded Polystyrene Foam (Styrofoam’™) cups and food containers will no longer be used.
��Plastic utensils and straws will be available by request only.
��Businesses are encouraged to transition to reusable, recyclable, or compostable alternatives.
��Residents and visitors are encouraged to Bring
Your Own Bag (BYOB).
��Transition period ends February 7, 2027.
Why This Matters

��Plastic bags and foam containers are among the most common forms of roadside and shoreline litter.
��Single-use plastics threaten wildlife, waterways, and tourism-dependent coastal communities.
��Reducing unnecessary plastic use lowers cleanup costs and improves community appearance.
��Small behavior changes can create significant long-term environmental benefits.