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
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 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.
Continue reading “King Tides in the Charleston Area April 18”
Check out the wide variety of activities available during April by Charleston County Parks!
-Submitted by Charleston County Parks
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)
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
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!
Continue reading “Spring Arrives Today”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.
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)
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 dates of predicted King Tides for 2026:
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)
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