Feature Image Credit: Allen Russ Photography, LLC
On November 7, Lowcountry Land Trust hosted the Angel Oak Preserve Community Roundtable—a gathering of designers, cultural historians, park logistics experts, conservationists, and community keepers committed to preserving the unique heritage and beauty of this cherished space. The event served as an engaging platform to share updates, receive valuable input, and envision the future of the Preserve together.
Attendees explored the thoughtful design elements that will shape the Angel Oak Preserve experience. Special emphasis was placed on interpretive features such as educational signage, exhibits, and storytelling installations. These elements will serve as meaningful opportunities to learn and connect to the area’s rich cultural history and diverse natural ecology. From the narratives of the Angel Oak’s ancient roots to the truth-held stories of the surrounding landscape, these features aim to inspire a deeper appreciation for conservation and cultural heritage.
A highlight of the day was the presentation of architectural plans for the Angel Oak Preserve Welcome Center. Designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, it will be a space where community members and visitors alike can gather, reflect, and learn. Participants offered thorough feedback on how this space, in its current design state, can best serve the community, ensuring that the Preserve becomes a welcoming place for all.
We’re thrilled to share some photos of this unforgettable day with you and hope they shed some light on the energy, insights, and shared vision that filled the Angel Oak Preserve Community Roundtable. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re grateful for your passion and partnership in bringing this project to life!
Lowcountry Land Trust would like to give a special thanks to Thetyka Robinson and the Asiko Group team for facilitating the roundtable discussion, Thomas Woltz and the Nelson Byrd Woltz team for their philosophical landscape design of the future Preserve, and Jay White, Sarah Glass, and the Liollio Architecture team for their intentional architectural design of the future welcome center at the Preserve.
Photo Gallery Credit: Joel Caldwell
