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Time to Select Your Spring 2026 Trips!
Exciting news from the Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG)! We've been busy crafting an array of fun trips for Spring 2026. The days are short, the nights are long and the weather is turning chilly. What could be better than dreaming of the coming Spring and all the wonderful outdoor activities waiting for you? With 29 diverse opportunities available from February 18 to May 15, there's something to spark everyone's interest. Join with your neighbors to learn about
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The Importance of Gullah/Geechee Culture
Gullah/Geechee is an African American cultural heritage that is remarkably varied and has a widespread influence far beyond the small...
May 19


The Surprising Journey of Indigo from Plant to Dye
Close-up view of indigo dye powder with a rich blue hue Indigo has captivated many with its deep, rich hue. But how is this intriguing...
Apr 18


Folklore Forecasting
We've begun the year with a blast of arctic air, after a tee-shirt mild holiday season, so we got to wondering about what's ahead...
Jan 10


Year In/Year Out
It's the season of reflection and and anticipation as we look back over the past year and look forward to the new one on the horizon. Our...
Dec 27, 2024


A Lowcountry Christmas
The Lowcountry, despite its (usual) lack of snow or frosty temperatures, has a solid claim to the most cherished Christmas traditions and...
Dec 20, 2024


First People
Today marks the start of Native American Heritage Month, a good time to remember the pre-colonial era people who once called the...
Nov 1, 2024


Powder Blue
Southern history may revolve around "King Cotton", but before there was cotton, there was indigo. The cultivation of varieties of...
Sep 27, 2024


Stepping Out
If you're partying this holiday week and get to dancing, don't forget the steps that made our Holy City famous. The Charleston took the...
Jul 5, 2024


The Lady Finger
We'll start this post with a Dad joke: where does the Lowcountry's favorite vegetable come from? Okra-homa! (Pause for the groan...) And...
May 31, 2024


Catfishin'
Downtown's Spoleto Festival begins next week, an annual celebration of the performing arts that continues Charleston's place in the...
May 24, 2024


Field Days
The official start of spring is almost upon us, but the agricultural year is already in full swing on Johns Island. Fields are being...
Mar 15, 2024


The Turn Of The Year
It's the season of reflection and and anticipation as we look back over the past year and look forward to the new one on the horizon. Our...
Dec 29, 2023


Let There Be Light
It's no accident that the so much of our holiday-making right now concerns light - Christmas tree lights, Yule candles, firelight,...
Dec 22, 2023


Underground Quilts
During the years leading up to the Civil War, the Underground Railroad provided a path to freedom for hundreds of enslaved plantation...
Oct 20, 2023


Pumpkintown
The Lowcountry may not have the sudden snap in the air that heralds the arrival of autumn, but a sure sign of the changing season is the...
Oct 13, 2023


Mullet Hall
We're fortunate in having the Johns Island County Park just down the road, with its equestrian center, hiking trails, dog park and 3-D...
Sep 8, 2023
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