The Seabrook Island Turtle patrol has scheduled the inventory of nest 4 for Friday, July 24 at 6:30 pm. Nest 4 is located about 100 yards south of boardwalk 6 which is the nearest beach access.
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Our early nests are showing signs of boiling, which means more hatchlings making their way out to sea! A “boil” is when the baby sea turtles hatch and emerge from their underground nest at the same time. As they scramble toward the surface, the sand shifts and churns, creating an effect that looks much like water bubbling in a boiling pot.
On Monday, July 20, Nest 3 was inventoried after boiling a few days before. A very enthusiastic crowd cheered on two hatchlings as they headed out for the long swim to the Sargasso Sea and then onward to Southwest Europe/Northwest Africa. After the shells were removed from the nest, 98 shells were found – meaning 98 babies emerged under their own steam, and with the two hatchlings, there was a total of 100 hatchlings that surfaced from this nest.
Enjoy some pictures of Nest 3 Inventory.
Continue reading “Turtle Patrol Helps Hatchlings To The Water.”The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled the inventory of nest 3 for Monday, July 20 at 6:30 pm. Nest 3 is located about 125 yards north of boardwalk 6 which is the nearest beach access.
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Where: Barrier Island Oyster Farm, 2871 Maybank Hwy. , Johns Island
When: October 14
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Cost: $99
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Last year, this program was sold out and sign-ups for this fall are coming to a close soon.
Come savor a behind-the-scenes taste of the Lowcountry and discover an insider’s look at sustainable oyster farming! For almost 10 years, Barrier Island Oyster Farm has been growing single select oysters and clams while helping to restore Carolina’s vanishing salt marshes. You will meet a friendly team of marine biologists, conservation advocates, and professional shuckers as knowledgeable as they are passionate about the myriad of benefits of oysters to the local culture, economy and ecology of the Lowcountry. Your tour concludes with an oyster tasting experience featuring single oysters freshly harvested from the farm. Please join us for a memorable oyster farm adventure!
To view all fall trips click here.
-Submitted by Paula McGill for Seabrook Island Natural History Group
(Image Credit: SINHG.org)
Save the date!
Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) offers a free demonstration by renowned local artist, Megan Aline. Mark your calendar:
Monday, September 14, 2026
Oyster Catcher Community Center
1:30 to 3:00 pm
No registration is needed and it is open to the public at no cost.
Megan Aline, who weaves landscapes and silhouettes into paintings of otherworldly beauty, will demonstrate her unique approach at the September meeting of the Seabrook Island Artists Guild. Winner of the coveted award of excellence at the 2023 “American Women Artists” national exhibition, Megan balances realism with symbolism to capture the movement of light, water, and trees that recall her childhood in Maine. She constructs her works through layers of acrylic paint and intricate masking techniques.
Continue reading “SIAG: Demonstration by Renowned Local Artist September 14”The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled the first inventory of the year for Friday, July 17 at 6:30 pm. Nest 1 is located in front of the large cross at Camp St. Christopher. The nearest beach access is boardwalk 9.
Click here to see a map showing the location of the boardwalks.
Scheduled inventories can be accessed here.
The timing of this inventory may be modified without notice in the event of inclement weather.
Turtle hatchlings typically emerge from the nest during the night to avoid exposure to daytime predators such as seagulls. This is called a boil because it really does look like a boiling event when the baby turtles emerge all at once from the nest, which is a hole in the sand.
About three days after the boil, the Turtle Patrol team performs an inventory. They count the empty shells as well as the eggs that have not hatched for a report to DNR. Sometimes, some of the hatchlings are still at the bottom of the nest and haven’t made it out yet. The inventory team helps these hatchlings down to the water’s edge where they can gather strength for their journey across the ocean. We can’t always promise there will be hatchlings to see, but when there are, it is very exciting!
-Submitted by Jane Magioncalda for SI Turtle Patrol
(Image credit: Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol)
The July 2026 edition of The Seabrooker can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website.
Click here and select the July 2026 link.
–Tidelines Editors
What comes after a wildly successful debut? At the Seabrook Island Real Estate Office’s Living Room Gallery the answer is simple: something even more captivating.
Following the tremendous response to the inaugural exhibition, “The Treasures of Seabrook Island”, the Gallery and Seabrook Island Artists Guild invite you back for a three-month exhibit July through September featuring four extraordinary artists—each with a distinct voice, medium, and perspective.
Each has been given their own wall and a challenge: to dazzle, surprise, and inspire. Together, they create a rich, immersive experience designed to engage not just your eyes, but your imagination and sense of discovery.
One mission of the Seabrook Island Photography Club (SIPC) is visually documenting the great events that happen on Seabrook Island. Much of this effort is done in support of local organizations such as the Town of Seabrook Island, SIPOA and the Club. Last week teams of photographers from the Photography Club captured over 600 high quality images of the Fourth of July festivities documenting the Fun Run, the Fireworks Party and the Parade.
While they were shooting, many Seabrookers asked “where can I see these pictures?”. In response, the Photography Club has created an online photo gallery of these photos where you can view and download these images.
Continue reading “SIPC Shares 2026 Fourth of July Festivities Photos”On Friday evening, July 3, Seabrook Island Club and the Town of Seabrook Island hosted an explosive show of fireworks. Hundreds gathered on the driving range of Seabrook Island Club to enjoy music, food, and of course, the fireworks!
Enjoy these pictures from the event.
Continue reading “Seabrook Island Fireworks”New SINHG Activity: Learn to Curl
Sign-up for all fall trips is due by July 17.
Seabrook Island Natural History Group is bringing a new activity to our list of trips and we are so excited about it that we wanted to bring it to everyone’s attention.
Whether you have Olympic aspirations, are looking for a new hobby or just crossing an item off your bucket list, the Charleston Curling Club is here for you! A new SINHG outing has been added to the fall schedule called “F2616 – Learn to Curl.” At this session, after filling out any necessary forms and getting an orientation on curling (safety, equipment, and warm up), we will split up into small groups, be given a broom, and escorted onto the ice. Each group will work through sweeping, throwing stones, and communication. Once the groups have covered the drills, some groups will combine to play a game. The game lasts until the end of our ice time (2 hours). After the ice time we can head over to the Penalty Box Sports Lounge at the Ice Palace for ‘Broomstacking’. This is a curling tradition where players socialize after playing a game (and is an optional activity).
Worried about your knees or back or something else? Curling is a highly adaptive sport. One of the most common adaptations is the use of a delivery stick. This adaptation allows people to deliver stones while staying in an upright position – no squatting, bending or lunging required.
What should you wear to curl?
All equipment needed will be provided by the Curling Club!
Information for signing up can be found here. Come join the fun and see what Curling is all about! Sign-up for all fall trips is due by July 17.
-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group
(Image Credit: SINHG.org)
Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception
to meet Gwen and view her creative artworks.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
Seabrook Island Lake House
Gwen Emery brings a distinctive blend of science and creativity to her dual pursuits as a family physician and accomplished acrylic artist. Encouraged from an early age by her Dutch parents—both raised in deeply artistic households—Gwen has long nurtured a love for art alongside her medical career.
