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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)

King Tides in the Charleston Area April 18

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 first 2026 date of predicted King Tides is April 18.

April in Your Charleston County Parks

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

Festivals & Events
April 18 Lowcountry Cajun Festival
April 24 Dancing on the Cooper
April 24-25 Boardr Series
April 29 Yappy Hour

Fitness & Wellness
April 11 Sunrise Yoga
April 25 Sunrise Yoga
March 23-April 29 Gentle Yoga Flow
March 24- April 30 Gentle Yoga Flow

Nature, History & Culture
April 11 Beginner Birding
April 11 Caw Caw Walking On History
April 13 Shark Tooth Sleuthing
April 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 16 Benefits of Bats
April 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 18 Tea Farm Canoe Trip
April 20 Dock Discovery
April 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 23 Seashore Exploration
April 24 Shark Tooth Sleuthing
April 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 27 Seashore Exploration
April 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 30 Gator Tales

Outdoor Adventure
April 12 Belay Basics
April 12 Intro To Lead Climbing
April 21-28 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
April 26 Adaptive Climbing Day

Youth Sports
April 13- May 20 Baptist Hill Youth Volleyball Club Ages 7-14
April 14- May 16 Johns Island Youth Track And Field Ages 8-14
April 14- May 19 Baptist Hill Track And Field Club Ages 7-14
April 16- May 21 Baptist Hill Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 5-8
April 16- May 21 Baptist Hill Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 9-14
April 25 Baptist Hill Pickleball Clinic Ages 18 & Up
April 27-June 27 2026 Swim Team West County Aquatic Center

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Explore Seabook Island’s Natural Beauty

The SIPOA Amenities and Activities Committee recently led the effort to revise and update the nature trails to include three nature trails and four viewing areas.

Seabrook Island offers miles of scenic pathways and peaceful viewing areas designed to immerse you in the beauty of the Low Country. Whether you are seeking quiet reflection, wildlife encounters, bird watching, or a refreshing outdoor adventure workout, the trails and viewing areas provide unforgettable experiences in every season.

Click here to learn more about Seabrook Island Nature Trails.

–Tidelines Editors

(image credit: Jeff Davis)

Seabrook Island Birders April Activities

The weather is warming up, and spring birds are arriving on Seabrook! Come join us for a walk in April. Please click here for more information and to sign up.

-Submitted by SIB

Spring Arrives Today

It’s been an unusually cold winter with temperatures well below freezing on several days. Blissfully, that is changing now with the arrival of spring. We welcome spring when the vernal equinox occurs on March 20, 2026, at 10:46 am EDT.

Do you have a hard time remembering which date is the first day of spring? If so, that’s because the March equinox can take place on either March 19, 20 or 21. During most of the 20th century, spring arrived on March 21 but the event slides earlier and earlier during the 400-year Gregorian calendar cycle. In the 21st century, the March equinox has only occurred twice on March 21- in 2003 and 2007 and the next time it will happen is in 2101!

Seabrookers Committed to Protecting our Environment

This article is first in a series showcasing how Seabrookers are actively working to protect and enrich our natural environment.

As you enter Seabrook Island, you are greeted by a sign proclaiming it an ‘Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community.’ This designation signifies more than just a title; it reflects the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship and quality of life.

In 2017, the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) became the first private community in South Carolina—and one of only six in the world at the time—to be designated as an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community. The certification is based on three main pillars: a healthy local environment, economic vitality, and high quality of life. To maintain this status, the community manages 14–15 focus areas, including wildlife conservation, habitat enhancement, water conservation, and energy efficiency. SIPOA successfully maintained this designation with recertifications in 2020 and most recently in May 2024. Recertification occurs every three years.

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf

The relationship with Audubon began decades earlier through the island’s golf courses. In 1995 Seabrook Island’s two golf courses were the first in South Carolina to be certified in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.

Seabrook Island Dolphin Education Program

The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN) is hosting a volunteer informational meeting for the Kiawah and Seabrook Island Dolphin Education Program.

This program places education volunteers at Captain Sam’s Inlet to engage visitors about strand feeding dolphins. No experience needed and training is provided.

The informational meeting will cover volunteer roles and expectations.

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2-3:30 pm

Location: Oyster Catcher Community Center

Please email Lauren@lmmn.org to register.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Lauren Rusk, LMMN)

2026 King Tides in the Charleston Area

The dates of predicted King Tides for 2026:

April 18
May 15-18
June 14-16
July 13-14
August 11-12
September 29-30
October 10-11
October 26-29
November 24-27

Free 2026 Tide Tables Now Available

2026 Tide Tables are now available at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road) and the SIPOA Office (1202 Landfall Way). Residents may stop by either location during regular business hours to pick up a free copy.

A digital copy (PDF) of the 2026 Tide Tables may also be viewed or downloaded on the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Website.

Tide Tables are provided free of charge to residents of the Town of Seabrook Island by the SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM).

For more information, please contact Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at info@townofseabrookisland.org.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: Lorraine Holcombe)

Reminder: St. Christopher Community Square Dance Night March 14

Calling one and all, young and old, beginners and experienced! St. Christopher will be hosting its very own Community Square Dance Night.

Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, you are invited to square dance in our beachfront Recreation Hall located at 2810 Seabrook Island Road. Brad Tomlinson, an experienced and local square dance caller, will be leading the night. Don’t worry if you have never square danced before, Brad will explain the basics and direct the square dance flow.

As if this night couldn’t be any more fun, we will also have pie available for all participants in celebration of Pi Day (3/14). You haven’t truly experienced St. Christopher until you have enjoyed a slice of our famous mud pie.

To claim a spot, the nonrefundable registration fee is $20.00. Sign up today using this link. We have only 50 spots available, so snag yours quickly!

We hope to see you on March 14 for square dancing.

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

March in Your Charleston County Parks

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

Festivals & Events
March 12 Toast Under the Oaks
March 14-15 Family Camp Jam
March 21 Birds of a Feather

Nature, History & Culture
March 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 12 Seashore Exploration
March 13 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
March 14 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 19 Seashore Exploration
March 20 Homeschool In The Parks: The Return Flight
March 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 26 Gator Tales
March 27 Signals In The Dark: A Firefly Story
March 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 28 Junior Naturalist: Feathered Friends
March 31 Dock Discovery

Outdoor Adventure
March 15 Climbing Rescues
March 22 Adaptive Climbing Day
March 31 Lowcountry Senior Series: Disc Golf

Youth Sports
March 7-May 9 Youth Climbing Teams & Clubs
March 17-April 26 McClellanville Youth Soccer Ages 5-14
March 17-24 Kids On The Go Little Bikers & Longboarders
March 19-April 23 McClellanville Track and Field Ages 5-14

Yoga Programs
March 23-April 29 Gentle Yoga Flow (Schroder Recreation Center)
March 24-April 30 Gentle Yoga Flow (Lincoln Recreation Center)

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks