Time to join with your neighbors and 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 may be short, the nights long and the weather turning chilly but 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 history, nature, food, participate in kayaking, bicycling, sporting events and express yourself with arts & crafts.

Be sure to make your selections by December 29th, giving our SINHG elves ample time to work their magic in organizing these trips. Remember, these exciting trips are exclusive to SINHG members, with our membership year running from June 1 to May 31. If you're not yet a member or need to renew, visit our Membership Page to join the fun! If you aren't sure if your membership is current just send us an email info@sinhg.org and we will check for you

For a full list of opportunities and instructions on making your selections slide on over to the Trips Page. We are looking forward to spending time together and enjoying all this area has to offer.

Geological Relationship of Deveaux Island and Seabrook Island - November 13, 2025

Photo by Andy Johnson

We are pleased to welcome two distinguished experts in coastal science, Dr. Dana Beach and Dr. Patrick Barrineau, for an insightful discussion on the fascinating dynamics between geology, time, and tide between Seabrook and Deveaux Islands. Both Dr. Beach and Dr. Barrineau are well-known and respected figures within the Seabrook Island community for their extensive work, particularly in the study of Deveaux Island, a natural treasure right in our own backyard.

Dr. Dana Beach, the founder and executive director of the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League (SCCCL), has been a tireless advocate for the preservation of our state’s coastal resources. A native of Columbia, SC, Dr. Beach’s impressive academic background includes a magna cum laude degree in mathematics from Davidson College and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. With decades of experience in environmental advocacy, he has written extensively and spoken on crucial issues such as hazardous waste management, wetlands, beachfront conservation, and land use planning.

Dr. Patrick Barrineau, a coastal scientist and project manager with Coastal Science and Engineering (CSE), brings a wealth of expertise in coastal sedimentology and the intricate processes shaping our beaches and dunes. With advanced degrees in Geography from Auburn University, the University of South Carolina, and Texas A&M, Dr. Barrineau has managed several prominent coastal projects, including beach renourishment efforts in Arcadian Shores and post-storm recovery initiatives following Hurricane Matthew. His work has contributed to a deeper understanding of coastal dynamics and resilience in the face of ever-changing environmental conditions.

Please join us in the Seabrook Island Lake House on November 13 for a pre-event social starting at 6:30 PM with light refreshments, followed by the program at 7:00 PM. This promises to be a thought-provoking evening of discussion on the critical forces shaping our coastal environments.

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Dolphin Talk with Lauren Rust

Lauren Rust of LMMN

It is our pleasure to host Lauren Rust, Founder and Executive Director of the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN) in our October Evening Event. Lauren will be sharing her expertise on bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops erebennus, and other Marine Mammals found in South Carolina, and their unique relationship with the Lowcountry, with a special focus on Seabrook Island. She will also highlight the mission of the LMMN—to protect marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and seals) in South Carolina waters for future generations through awareness, education, and research.

Lauren brings a wealth of experience to this work. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston and a Master of Science in Ecology from the University of Wales in the United Kingdom. Her career includes managing the Research Department at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, where she focused on necropsy and determining causes of death in marine mammals. She has also worked with NOAA, responding to sick and injured marine mammals, and the Environmental Specimen Bank at the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC.

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House

When: October 9, 2025

Light Refreshments at 6:30 PM, Talk starts at 7 PM

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