There is another opportunity to sign up for several SINHG trips this fall. To see the full list and register for any of them, click here.
-Submitted by Paula McGill for Seabrook Island Natural History Group
(Image credit: SINHG.org)
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island Fundraiser. We exceeded our goal of $100,000 by 17% for an amazing $117,000!
When you drive past one of the schools served by Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (Angel Oak Primary School, Johns Island Elementary School, or Lambs Elementary School), you can feel good knowing that you help provide food for many students to eat over the weekend.
Because of your generosity, Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island will provide more than 13,000 bags of food to students in need. Your support is making a big difference in the lives of these children, one bag at a time.
Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information about the fundraiser and our donors, click here.
Because hunger does not end on Fridays
-Submitted by Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island.
Untold Stories of the Angel Oak Preserve
September 23, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Live Oak Room, Seabrook Island Lake House
The Seabrook–Kiawah Genealogy Club is pleased to welcome Victoria Bock, MPA, Communications Director of the Lowcountry Land Trust, for a special presentation on the Angel Oak Tree. We hope you will join us for this special program and an opportunity to learn more about the history and preservation of this remarkable Lowcountry landmark.
Ms. Bock’s presentation will focus on information uncovered about the iconic Angel Oak and the surrounding 44‑acre Angel Oak Preserve. Attendees will hear stories of the land, the people who have shaped it, and the cultural and environmental significance that continues to define the site today. The session also offers a preview of the narratives that will be shared at the future Angel Oak Preserve, highlighting its role in conservation and community heritage.
To help us continue providing high-quality events and resources for our community, we kindly request a $5 donation from all non-members participating in this activity.
The registration deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026.
If you would like to attend, please send your name, your email address, and indicate if you need a gate pass to Seabrookkiawahgc@gmail.com.
-Submitted by Lynn Maney-Mcintosh
(Image credit: Seabrook-Kiawah Genealogy Club)
Our Vital Natural Habitats
Protecting our Coast and Marshlands
Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: Registration and light refreshments at 6:30 pm, program starts at 7:00 pm.
To register, please scan the QR code below.
Join us on October 19 for this lively discussion by Dr. Blake Scott, College of Charleston and Captain Chris Crolley, Coastal Expeditions.
Learn about three collaborative initiatives focused on preserving and protecting our vital coastal ecosystems and marshlands: the work of the Bird Island Research Department (B.I.R.D.), the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, and the M.A.R.S.H. Project.
Dr. Blake Scott is an expert storyteller, historian, published author, and an associate professor at the College of Charleston. His research delves into cultural and ecological links connecting the United States with the Caribbean and Latin America. He is also the co-founder of the M.A.R.S.H. Project.
Captain Chris Crolley, founder, owner, and CEO of Coastal Expeditions, has been a leading figure in ecotourism and outdoor guiding in the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1992. With over 30 years of experience exploring, guiding, and advocating for the protection of our coastline and marshlands, he brings invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our region.
We invite you to join us on Monday, October 19, for this engaging presentation as Dr. Blake Scott and Captain Chris Crolley share their insights and experiences related to the conservation of South Carolina’s vital marshlands and coastal ecosystems.
Light refreshments and registration will begin at 6:30 pm. To register, please scan the following QR code:
For more information about SIGSC, click here.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy
(Image Credit: SIGSC)
Pulitzer-Nominated AP Photojournalist J. Pat Carter
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Lake House, 2319 Seabrook Island Rd
6:15 – 8:15 pm
Refreshments 6:15 pm
Announcements 6:45 pm
Presentation 7:00 pm
A retired photojournalist for the Associated Press, Getty Images, and The Baltimore Sun, J Pat Carter is a three-time Pulitzer nominee and Eisenstadt Award winner. His career spans the spectrum of human experience, from covering major national news stories. These stories include running into the Oklahoma City bombing site as others were running out, riding out a tornado under a bridge while protecting a mother and her children, and his current work in conceptual portraiture and freelance photography for organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and AARP. He is not short on powerful images and poignant stories.
Continue reading “Photography Club Presents J. Pat Carter September 17”
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Caroline Roach, Community Engagment Manager for Charleston’s Ronald McDonald House, spoke to the Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook.
Her message was, “If there’s a sick child, there’s a sick family.”
When a child needs hospitalization, it can be a massive and costly disruption to the family, especially if the family lives a long distance away from the Charleston Area. The average length of stay at Ronald McDonald house is 24 nights, so the impact can be significant. There are families spending their savings to stay in hotels and residences or even sleeping in their cars so that their child can get the help they need. Ronald McDonald House was created to provide families with a safe, clean, and convenient living space at no charge while their child is in treatment.
Charleston’s Ronald McDonald House presently has 32 bedrooms for families needing a place to stay, which is not nearly enough to meet the need. 1,600 families are currently on the waiting list for the house. To better meet the need, the House is doubling its capacity, with a $34 million expansion project underway.
There are a lot of ways that people can help with this important effort, ranging from providing meals to guests (Meals That Heal), volunteering in the house, or working on special projects. For more information on how you can help, please visit their website, RMHCharleston.org.
The Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook is a group of neighbors committed to making a measurable difference in our community—especially across Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. To learn more, click here.
-Submitted by Thad Peterson for the Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook
(Image credit: Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook)
The September 2026 edition of The Seabrooker can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website.
Click here and select the September 2026 link.
–Tidelines Editors
Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception
to meet Tina Mayland and view her creative artworks.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
Seabrook Island Lake House
Tina Mayland is an oil and pastel painter with work represented by the Wells Gallery at the Sanctuary on Kiawah Island and by the Lowcountry Artists Gallery at 148 East Bay Street.
Untold Stories of the Angel Oak Preserve
September 23, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Live Oak Room, Seabrook Island Lake House
The Seabrook–Kiawah Genealogy Club is pleased to welcome Victoria Bock, MPA, Communications Director of the Lowcountry Land Trust, for a special presentation on The Angel Oak Tree. We hope you will join us for this special program and an opportunity to learn more about the history and preservation of this remarkable Lowcountry landmark.
Ms. Bock’s presentation will focus on information uncovered about the iconic Angel Oak and the surrounding 44‑acre Angel Oak Preserve. Attendees will hear stories of the land, the people who have shaped it, and the cultural and environmental significance that continues to define the site today. The session also offers a preview of the narratives that will be shared at the future Angel Oak Preserve, highlighting its role in conservation and community heritage.
To help us continue providing high-quality events and resources for our community, we kindly request a $5 donation from all non-members participating in this activity.
If you would like to attend, please send your name, your email address, and indicate if you need a gate pass to Seabrookkiawahgc@gmail.com.
-Submitted by Lynn Maney-Mcintosh
(Image credit: Seabrook-Kiawah Genealogy Club)
The Seabrook Island Garden Club begins its new 2026-2027 year with its first meeting on Friday, September 11 at 9:30 am at the Oyster Catcher Community Center.
The club has some new and exciting programs and activities for our current and new members. Here are just a few:
Several other workshops and field trips are also planned and will be announced soon.
Meeting dues for the year are $30. Cash or check (payable to SI Garden Club) will be accepted until the deadline of October 31. Non-members are asked for a $5 donation when attending a meeting.
-Submitted by the Seabrook Island Garden Club
The Seabrook Island Artist Guild Presents:
Labor Day Weekend Art and Craft Show
Mark your calendars for a celebration of creativity you won’t want to miss! The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) invites you to our Labor Day Weekend Art and Craft Show, showcasing the exceptional talent of our local artists and craftsmen in one spectacular outdoor gathering.
Sunday, September 6
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
On the Green at Freshfields
Set against the charming backdrop of Freshfields Village, this vibrant one-day show brings together an extraordinary collection of original artwork and handcrafted treasures—each piece a testament to the passion and skill of our Guild members. Wander through a curated showcase of paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more, all created by the talented hands of your neighbors.
This is more than a shopping experience—it’s a chance to meet the artists behind the work, hear the stories that inspire their craft, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a longtime art lover or just looking for a beautiful way to spend a Sunday, bring family and friends for a day filled with color, creativity, and community spirit.
Rain date: Sunday, September 13.
The weather call will be made one to two days prior to the event—stay tuned for updates! Don’t miss it—see you on the Green!
-Submitted by Rod Morris
If you are a current member of SINHG, please join us for the Fall 2026 Trip Kickoff and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Lake House.
We hope you can drop in, meet some of the Fall 2026 Trip leaders, and have a sweet treat from Wholly Cow Ice Cream on us. You will have the chance to get together with other SINHG Members, ask questions about your upcoming Fall Trips, and maybe volunteer to be a trip leader in the Spring of 2027!
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
To RSVP, click on the QR code above.
-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group
(Image credit: SINHG.org)