Category: Nature

King Tides in the Charleston Area September 29-30

King Tide is a commonly used term describing high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. Charleston’s average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a king tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher. 

King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, resulting in road closures on Seabrook Island, as well as the Johns Island and Charleston areas. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant rain and/or wind.

The next dates of the predicted King Tides are September 29-30.

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St. Christopher Blessing of the Animals, October 8

St. Christopher invites all Seabrook Island residents to our Blessing of the Animals Service, Thursday, October 8 at 1:45 pm.

In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, the Blessing of the Animals service invites all animal friends to receive a short blessing from our Executive Director, Reverend Laura Rezac.

Guests may bring their animals on a leash, in a carrier, or bring a photo of their beloved pet. A child can also bring a favorite stuffed animal to be blessed as well. The Seabrook Island Equestrian Center will be participating with a couple of horses.

The service will begin at 1:45 pm on Thursday, October 8. Registration is required, and spots are limited, so sign up today by clicking here. Specific policies regarding animal handling are detailed on the registration form.

If you have any questions, feel free to email Lauren Harris at Lharris@stchristopher.org.

-Submitted by Lauren Harris, Director of the Conference Center, St. Christopher Camp & Conference

Reminder: St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series

St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series
Session 1: Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators 
September 17, 2026
6:00 pm

All are welcome to join us at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center for the newest round of our sustainability workshop series!

Our first session this semester will be held on site in the Chapel of the Palms on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The theme of the night will be “Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators”. Tyler Harris, Associate Director of the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program, will be our main presenter.

Also included will be a tour of our newly established pollinator garden, made possible with grant funding from the Town of Seabrook Island and contributions from the Seabrook Island Garden Club.

Sign up today for this free workshop to learn how you can implement sustainable practices in your own life, hear from our team of environmental educators, and see the practices put into action.

-Submitted by Lauren Harris, Director of the Conference Center, St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center

(Image credit: St Christopher Camp & Conference Center)

Mosquito Spraying September 10-11

Public Notice

Charleston County Mosquito Control
Spraying is scheduled overnight
Thursday, September 10-Friday, September 11

Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone “K2,” which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, and will be completed before 7:00 am on Friday, September 11, weather permitting.

As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town’s website.  

For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.

-Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: Charleston County Mosquito Control)

September in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during September by Charleston County Parks!


Festivals & Events
September 18 Moonlight Mixer
September 19 Cast Off Fishing Tournament
September 23 Wine Down Wednesday
September 26 Birds Of A Feather
September 26 Parrot’s Holy City Skate Jam
October 4 Latin American Festival
October 11 Palmetto Park Jam

Nature, History & Culture
September 17 Seashore Exploration
September 19 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 21 Dock Discovery
September 23 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 25 Surge And Spirit: Surviving The Lowcountry’s Greatest Storms
September 26 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 30 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
September 15 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
September 20 Climbing Rescues – Skills For Outdoor Top Rope And Lead
September 22 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
September 26 Special Olympics South Carolina State Kayaking

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

(Image credit: CCPRC.com)

St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series

St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series
Session 1: Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators 
September 17, 2026
6:00 pm

All are welcome to join us at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center for the newest round of our sustainability workshop series!

Our first session this semester will be held on site in the Chapel of the Palms on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The theme of the night will be “Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators”. Tyler Harris, Associate Director of the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program, will be our main presenter.

Also included will be a tour of our newly established pollinator garden, made possible with grant funding from the Town of Seabrook Island and contributions from the Seabrook Island Garden Club.

Sign up today for this free workshop to learn how you can implement sustainable practices in your own life, hear from our team of environmental educators, and see the practices put into action.

-Submitted by Lauren Harris, Director of the Conference Center, St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center

(Image credit: St Christopher Camp & Conference Center)

Turtle Patrol Inventory Wednesday, September 2

The Seabrook Island turtle patrol has scheduled the inventory of nests 57, 58 and 65 for Wednesday, September 2 beginning at 7:30 am. Nest 57 will be first and is located about 300 yards north of boardwalk 1 which is the nearest beach access. The team will then move to each of the other two nests which are farther north of the first.

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Mosquito Spraying September 1-2

Public Notice

Charleston County Mosquito Control
Spraying is scheduled overnight
Tuesday, September 1-Wednesday, September 2

Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone “K2,” which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1, and will be completed before 7:00 am on Wednesday, September 2, weather permitting.

As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town’s website.  

For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.

-Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: Charleston County Mosquito Control)

Yard Debris Removal Update & BW 7 Closed

Yard Debris Removal Update

SIPOA’s yard debris contractor, Sandlapper Waste, has been working hard to remove yard debris associated with the storm on Saturday. They filled two trucks today and plan to return to the island on Friday to continue removing yard debris. 
Residents are reminded that only Property Owner-generated yard debris is to be placed on the curb. 
If you have a landscape contractor working on your yard, the contractor needs to haul away that yard debris rather than placing it on the curb. 

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our roadways clean.

Boardwalk 7 Closed

The beach has experienced some erosion at the bottom of Boardwalk 7. The drop-off from the bottom step to the beach/rocks is currently unsafe. 

The boardwalk is temporarily closed until further notice.


-Submitted by SIPOA

(Image credit: SIPOA)