Sea Pines Forest Preserve

10/23/2026

🔥 The 15th Annual Sea Pines Forest Preserve Bonfire is almost here! 🔥

Join us for an evening under the stars on Fish Island in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

📅 Friday, November 13
🕟 4:30 to 7:30 PM
📍 Fish Island, Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Gather around the bonfire for live music, a silent auction, an open bar, and a Lowcountry-inspired menu from Salty Dog. It’s a beautiful way to spend a fall evening in the Preserve while supporting the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation.

🎟️ Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of eight.

The event is held rain or shine, so dress for the weather!

Get your tickets here:

Gather around the bonfire for an evening filled with live music, delicious Lowcountry cuisine, and an exciting silent auction!

10/03/2026

🌿 Day of Discovery is back! 🌿

Join The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Advisory Board on Saturday, October 17, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Fish Island in The Sea Pines Forest Preserve for a free, family-friendly morning outdoors.

Start with coffee and donuts, then explore at your own pace:
🥾 Nature walks with Master Naturalist Jack Coleman
🚤 Wildlife boat tours
🌾 Hay wagon rides
🐚 Self-guided tour of the 4,000-year-old Sea Pines Shell Ring
🔍 Kids scavenger hunt
🚲 Walk or bike Miner's Mile (bring your bike!)
🌭 Build-your-own hot dog bar

This event is exclusively for Sea Pines property owners and their guests. Please register a ticket for each member of your party, including children ages 2 and up.

🎟️ Register here:

A free, family-friendly morning celebrating the wildlife, history, and beauty of The Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

09/30/2026

🔥 Prescribed Burn Today 🔥

A prescribed burn will take place today, September 30, at the Wildflower Field in The Sea Pines Forest Preserve, and possibly a small adjacent area. The burn is expected to begin between 10:00 AM and noon.

🌲 The Forest Preserve will remain open, but access to the burn area will be restricted.
💨 Parts of the community may see or smell smoke during the burn and possibly into the evening while crews complete mop-up operations.

For updates, visit

The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Program Prescribed burns are a valuable forest management tool and are an important part of Sea Pines Forest Preserve’s Ecological Land Management Plan. The burns mimic natural wildfires, which have historically shaped habitats in the Lowcountry, but a...

09/23/2026

🐦 Calling all bird lovers! 🐦

Join us this Friday, September 25, from 8 to 10 AM for a FREE Beginner Bird Walk in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve!

Master Naturalists Mary Ellen Blankenship and Jack Coleman will lead a leisurely stroll through the Preserve to see, hear, and learn about the many birds that call it home. From warblers, sparrows, and woodpeckers to hawks, eagles, and herons, our woodland, field, and pond-edge habitats attract an impressive variety of birds all year long.

This easy two-hour walk covers a couple of miles and is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome!

📍 Meet at Fish Island (use the Forest Preserve driving entrance)
🔭 Bring binoculars if you have them. We'll have a few extra pairs on hand!
👟 Dress for the weather

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today:

Explore your Forest Preserve Program: Beginner Bird Walks

07/31/2026

This ride through our newest leisure trail, Miner's Mile, takes you past the pines, the lakes, and the quiet stretches that make the Forest Preserve feel a world away from the rest of the Island. Watch the ride below:

05/29/2026

🚴‍♀️ Have you explored Miner's Mile, yet?

The official opening of Miner's Mile Leisure Trail, the newest 1-mile trail addition to Sea Pines Forest Preserve, was held on Friday, May 8. The trail, dedicated to the late Charles "Charlie" Miner, was partially funded...

04/06/2026

🔥UPDATE: THE BURN REFERENCED BELOW IS PROCEEDING

A prescribed burn has been tentatively scheduled for tomorrow, April 7, in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve near the Trolley Station (Lot #1) off Greenwood Drive. The burn is scheduled to begin between 9:00 AM and noon, and the Forest Preserve will remain open, but access to the burn area will be restricted.

Parts of the community may see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop-up operations are conducted.

Please note this schedule is based on the most current weather forecast, and the decision to conduct the burn will not be made until tomorrow morning. Updates will be posted to our website at seapinesliving.com/prescribedburn.

03/27/2026

🌿 Big news from the Sea Pines Forest Preserve — we have a new website! https://seapinesforestpreserve.org/
Whether you're planning your first visit or you're a regular who knows every trail by heart, our new site makes it easier than ever to explore one of Sea Pines' most treasured natural spaces.

Head to https://seapinesforestpreserve.org/ to find:
🗺️ How to get there and what to expect
🦎 What to see and do in the Preserve
📅 Upcoming events and programs
💚 How to support the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation

Go take a look and start planning your next adventure in the Preserve! 🌳

03/16/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve spring fundraiser, "Party in the Pines!". Enjoy incredible food, live music, and the natural magic of Fish Island at golden hour. Highlights:
♨️Menu: Your ticket includes an iconic Lowcountry spread prepared by The Salty Dog Cafe — bold flavors, generous portions, and every course included with your ticket.
🎵Live Music: With entertainment for all ages, everyone is sure to have a great time.
🖼️Silent Auction: Be prepared to bid on dozens of incredible items and experiences you cannot purchase anywhere else!
🚤Boat Rides: Complimentary boat rides from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, courtesy of H20 Sports.

Please Join us for our 10th Annual Party in the Pines Event!

03/11/2026

🔥The prescribed burn referenced below is proceeding.

There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted. The Forest Preserve will remain open during the prescribed burn, but access to the burn area will be restricted. Please note this restricted area surrounds the Shell Ring (i.e. there will be no access to the Shell Ring during the burn).

The prescribed burn is anticipated to start between 11am and noon today and should be completed by late afternoon.

🔥Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Scheduled for 3.11.26

A prescribed burn has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 11. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.

The Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be a restricted area near Lake Joe. Please note this restricted area surrounds the Shell Ring (i.e. there will be no access to the Shell Ring during the burn). Map:https://cdn.seapinesliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Prescribed-Burn-Restricted-Access-3.12.26.pdf

This schedule is based upon the most current weather forecast and the decision to conduct the burn will not be made until closer to 10:00 am tomorrow morning.