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Reminder: SINHG Member Appreciation Night

Mark your calendars and save the date for the Annual SINHG Members Appreciation Night on May 14 at 6:00 pm. This special evening promises to be a fun celebration featuring a catered, authentic Lowcountry meal complete with dessert and a selection of beverages, including wine. Attendees will enjoy fellowship, entertainment, gain valuable information about upcoming events, and have the chance to engage in discussions about the group’s future direction.

All current members should have received an invitation to this exclusive gathering. It is important to note that this event is limited to current members only. RSVP deadline is May 1. Our membership year runs from June 1 through May 31 of the following year. If you are uncertain about your membership status or have any other inquiries regarding this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@sinhg.org. We are happy to help.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Seabrook Island Birders May Activities

Spring migration is in full swing! Come join us on a walk and discover the new spring and summer residents, as well as those just passing through.Please click here for more information and to sign up.

-Submitted by SIB

Disaster Awareness Day May 29

Mark your calendars for Disaster Awareness Day 2026

The Town of Kiawah Island will host Disaster Awareness Day on Friday, May 29, from 10:00 am to noon at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway.

Guest speaker, Mike Lamb, Director of Safety & Security (KICA), will speak about “What It’s Really Like When the Storm Hits.” This year’s keynote speaker, Chief Christopher Way of Charleston County EMS, will present a talk entitled “Leadership During Crisis: Decision-Making in a Major Storm.” A panel discussion will cover how the Emergency Operations Center functions.

The event program will run from 10:00 am to noon. Attendees are invited to arrive at 9:30 am to explore exhibitors’ displays. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Sign up here.

-Submitted by Town of Kiawah Island

Image credit: TOKI

Tour de Green Space Sunday, April 26

The Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy (SIGSC), in partnership with SIPOA, invites you to a delightful bike ride and LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle) tour this Sunday, April 26, from 2:00-5:00 pm. Check-in and a bike safety discussion will begin at 1:30 pm at the Lake House. We hope you can join us in this fun challenge to discover as many conservation sites as you can.

The tour will conclude at the Lake House for refreshments and exciting prizes!

Please invite your friends and family for what promises to be a joyful Sunday afternoon filled with exploration and camaraderie. We look forward to sharing this wonderful experience with you!

To learn more about Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy and how you can help, please visit our website at www.sigsc.net.

-Submitted by: Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy

SINHG Member Appreciation Night

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Swim Across America on Kiawah June 6

Hundreds of swimmers and volunteers are getting ready to dive in and make waves to fight cancer at the 10th Annual Swim Across America (SAA) – Charleston-Kiawah open water swim on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Night Heron Park, on Kiawah Island. The event raises crucial funds for cancer research at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Swimmers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in the annual Swim Across America – Charleston-Kiawah open water swim. Participants can swim a 1/2-mile or 1.5-mile open water swim, or participate in a same-day pool swim. For those not able to be there in-person, a SAA My Way virtual option is available.

For registration and volunteer opportunities (volunteer on the land or water), or to support the swim with a tax-deductible donation, click here.

Gentlemen Songsters Concert April 24

-Submitted by Ralph Finno

Gibbes: Art Charleston in April

The Gibbes Museum will again host Art Charleston, April 22-26, 2026. This is a five-day focus on the visual arts offering signature events, unique experiences, artist lectures, panel discussions, gallery walks, professional workshops, and exhibition tours led by experts. Art Charleston is our city’s premier visual arts event.

April at the Charleston Gaillard Center

There are a lot of great upcoming events in April at the Charleston Gaillard Center. From piano concertos, author discussions, and dance – there’s something for all to enjoy. Click here for more information.

–Tidelines Editors

Celebrate Earth Week

…and throughout the year.

To celebrate Earth Week, the Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy (SIGSC) is hosting a bike and LSV tour of our protected green spaces. The event will take place on Sunday, April 26, from 2:00-5:00 pm, starting at the Lake House. Check-in will begin at 1:30 pm.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 that promotes environmental awareness and encourages activism to protect the planet. First established in 1970, Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson as a response to growing concerns about pollution, the extinction of species, and environmental degradation. The event has since evolved into Earth Week, a global movement, with millions of participants across numerous countries engaging in activities that promote sustainability and educate communities about environmental challenges.

SIGSC is a dedicated volunteer organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fully committed to the preservation and conservation of our environment. For more information or to donate, click here.

-Submitted by Kem O’Sullivan for SIGSC

(Image credit: Wikipedia)

Dog Pool Party Photo Gallery is Up

Who let the dogs out?
Woof ! Woof! Woof! Woof!

Actually, Nic, Hannah and the SIPOA Lake House team let them in!

Check out the Seabrook Island Photography Club gallery from the Doggie Pool Party held Wednesday, April 1 at the Lake House. From Olympic-level belly flops to the “wet dog” scent now permanently bonded to the patio furniture, our Seabrook pups really made a splash. This regular event is a favorite of dogs and humans alike!

World Affairs Council of Charleston: April 29 Event

WACC Evening Speaker Series:
Supporting U.S. National Security with Civilian Action

Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 5:15 Reception, Speaker Program 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Capers Hall at the Citadel, 1 Lee Ave., Charleston, SC
Cost: Free for WACC Members (no registration required). Non-members register and pay online.

America’s values and leadership have fostered security, freedom, and prosperity unmatched in human history. Yet these ideals are under threat from authoritarian regimes and terrorist groups seeking to destabilize free societies and challenge America’s global leadership.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charleston on April 29 for an engaging conversation with Jim Hake, Founder and CEO of Spirit of America. For over 20 years, Spirit of America has partnered with U.S. troops and diplomats in the world’s toughest environments – defending freedom, strengthening democracy, and creating opportunities for a safer, more prosperous future.