Lowcountry Land Trust

Clays Shooting 102 hosted by Norton + Hodges
2025-10-15 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Kiawah Island Sporting Club, 3345 Bohicket Rd, Johns Island, SC, 29455, United States
In anticipation of the 2025 Sporting Clays Shoot, sportswomen are invited to join a hands-on Clays Shooting 102 event sponsored by Norton + Hodges. This event is designed for a beginner who has attended at least one Clays 101, or someone getting back into the shooting sport with prior experience. Led by Elizabeth Lanier-Fennell, a National Sporting Clays Association Level III Instructor, this ladies-only small group lesson will take the skills learned from Clays 101 onto the clays course to further technique and comfort level. The course will cover scoring, course etiquette, and other must-knows for a beautiful day on a clays course.
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 1 pm
Location: Kiawah Island Sporting Club
Spaces are limited, and advance registration is required!
Learn more about the annual Sporting Clays Shoot, presented by Norfolk Southern, and the third annual Ladies’ Shoot & Luncheon, presented by Garden & Gun, at this link.

2025 Sporting Clays Shoot
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Brosnan Forest, Dorchester County, SC, United States
The 2025 Sporting Clays Shoot, presented by Norfolk Southern, will take place from October 24 to 26, at Brosnan Forest— a gorgeous private property just 45 minutes from downtown Charleston!
Tickets to each rotation, including the third annual Ladies’ Shoot & Luncheon presented by Garden & Gun, are $275 and include a catered lunch and dessert, post-shoot beverages, live music, and a shopping experience with curated local vendors and silent auction offerings!
Lunch tickets for non-shooters are also available for $125. Join us for astonishing views, camaraderie, and long-established Lowcountry activities, emphasizing the importance of conservation and resilience in our coastal community.
Click here to purchase tickets!

Longleaf Society Annual Holiday Party
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | SC
Please save the date for our Annual Longleaf Society Holiday Party on December 9, 2025! As the date approaches, more details will be emailed to Longleaf Society members.
Membership in our Longleaf Society is for generous donors who give $2,500 or more during a calendar year. Benefits include early access to event registration, exclusive nature outings and happy hours, and the latest updates on all of our conservation wins. If you’re a Longleaf Society member, be on the lookout for more information about this event from our team. If you’re not yet a member, you can increase your annual giving to Lowcountry Land Trust by clicking here.

Sip & Shop for Conservation
2025-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Rivers & Glen Trading Co., 122 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Join Lowcountry Land Trust for a festive Sip & Shop at Rivers & Glen Trading Co. on December 18!
Drop in between 5 – 8 pm to complete your last-minute Christmas shopping and support Lowcountry Land Trust’s conservation work – a great way to ensure you make it onto the “nice” list!
Enjoy a variety of drinks, wild game bites, and other light snacks while shopping Rivers & Glen’s curated selection of outdoor clothing, accessories, and sporting gear. Guest vendor Norton + Hodges will be on site with accessories and jewelry for the sportswomen on your list. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and speak with Matt Williams, the new President & CEO of Lowcountry Land Trust.
Thanks to Rivers & Glen and Norton + Hodges, 10% of the evening’s sales will benefit Lowcountry Land Trust. For extra festive fun, purchase receipts from the evening will be entered into a raffle to win a special gift!
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Location: Rivers & Glen Trading Co.
122 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Time: 5 – 8 pm
This event is free and tickets are not required. However, for accurate food and beverage planning, please RSVP by using the ticket link on this event page.

Family-Friendly Oyster Roast
2026-01-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Gold Bug Island, 1560 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Join Lowcountry Land Trust for our annual family-friendly oyster roast on Sunday, January 11, 2026! We invite you to join us for an afternoon on Gold Bug Island enjoying marsh views, shucking fresh local oysters, and socializing with other conservation-minded locals.
Each ticket also includes homemade chili, soup, salad, cornbread, dessert, hot drinks, alcoholic beverages (including local beer from Low Tide Brewing) and live music from Dallas Baker & Friends. For children, hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of activities will be provided.
Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a raffle to win Lowcountry-inspired items from local businesses. Each raffle ticket purchase will fuel Lowcountry Land Trust’s mission. Click here to get your tickets!
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Location: Gold Bug Island, 1560 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In 1996, Lowcountry Land Trust permanently protected Gold Bug Island by placing a conservation easement on the 29-acre parcel of both highlands and wetlands. Named after the short story by Edgar Allen Poe, Gold Bug Island sits between Mount Pleasant and Sullivans along Ben Sawyer Blvd and is owned by the East Cooper Outboard Motor Club.
Oysters are a vital part of our coastal ecosystem. Thanks to a partnership with SCDNR, all oyster shells from this event will be recycled and returned to the environment to support oyster reef growth in our Lowcountry waterways.

Oyster Wire Reef Build with SCDNR
2026-01-14 09:00 - 12:00 | SCDNR Fort Johnson, 217 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412
Join Lowcountry Land Trust and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for a Manufactured Wire Reef (MWR) Fabrication.
Volunteers will work together to help build important habitat for our local oysters! During this MWR Fabrication event, volunteers will cut, bend, and secure wire to create Manufactured Wire Reefs —structures that will be placed along the shoreline to support habitat restoration. Click here to register!
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Location: Fort Johnson
217 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
These reefs play an important role in coastal health by providing a stable surface for young oysters, called spat, to attach and grow. Over time, they help strengthen our shorelines, improve water quality, and support diverse marine life.
No experience needed—just a willingness to get involved and help our coast thrive! All supplies will be provided, and we recommend dressing in warm layers. Restrooms will be available on site.

Longleaf Society Conservation Reception
2026-03-05 17:30 - 20:00 | SC
Please save the date for our annual Longleaf Society Conservation Reception on March 5, 2026! More details will be emailed to members as the date approaches.
Membership in our Longleaf Society is for generous donors who give $2,500 or more during a calendar year. Benefits include early access to event registration, exclusive nature outings and happy hours, and the latest updates on all of our conservation wins. If you’re a Longleaf Society member, be on the lookout for more information about this event from our team. If you’re not yet a member, you can increase your annual giving to Lowcountry Land Trust by clicking here.

Lowcountry Earth Month
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | SC
Now in its fourth year, Lowcountry Earth Month (April) unites local organizations and communities through collaborative promotion and engagement to elevate awareness of conservation, environmental, and sustainability efforts and events across the region.
Learn more and register for an event now!

2026 Spring Gathering
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Hobonny Plantation
We invite you to join us at the 2026 Spring Gathering, presented by Norfolk Southern, to celebrate conservation on Saturday, April 18, at Hobonny Plantation in the ACE Basin. Situated on 1,300 wildlife-filled acres, guests will enjoy a family-friendly event featuring the property’s historic rice fields, 18th-century structures, and the Combahee River.
Tickets are all-inclusive—guests will enjoy a southern-style lunch with ingredients from Peculiar Pig Farm, local beer and spirits, and bluegrass music. Travis Folk, Trustee, land manager, and cartographer, will lead a talk on rice culture, sharing his expertise and findings about the extensive rice production on the property. Haddrell’s will also be on site to offer free fly-casting demonstrations and instruction utilizing the property’s historic canals and pond. With dedicated children’s activities, a silent auction featuring local products and experiences, and self-guided tours highlighting the landscape, we are excited for you to bring the whole family to this homegrown event.
Based on last year’s fast sell-out, we expect tickets to move quickly. Click here for more details about the property and to secure your tickets to this special Lowcountry experience!
Saturday, April 18, 2026
12 to 3 pm
Hobonny Plantation | Yemassee, SC
Adults $125 | Children (2-12) $30
Get tickets now!

Alge Island Kayak Cleanup
2026-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | 418 Owen St, Charleston, SC 29414
As a celebration of Lowcountry Earth Month, community members are invited to participate in a kayak cleanup of Alge Island, a property that led to the organization of Lowcountry Land Trust in 1986.
In 1986, Mr. Bill Alge was worried about the sale and potential development of a 20-acre island behind his West Ashley neighborhood. He rallied his neighbors, and their grassroots effort led to the formation of Lowcountry Land Trust and the protection of the island, now named Alge Island. They saved the scenic views of the Stono River and the island’s ecosystem from development while showcasing how fee-simple acquisitions are effective conservation tools.

Lowcountry Land Trust’s mission is to connect the community to conservation. We invite environmental enthusiasts to paddle the property’s perimeter and help keep its surrounding waterway (a tributary to the Stono River) clean this Earth Month!

Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: 418 Owen St, Charleston, SC 29414

Lowcountry Land Trust and event partners will provide kayaks, life jackets, paddles, and all trash cleanup supplies. We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Spots are limited – all participants must register ahead of time.
Thank you to our event supporters who made this Lowcountry Earth Month cleanup event possible: Coastal Expeditions, Evans General Contractors, and Keep Charleston Beautiful. Community is at the heart of conservation!

Beefield Community Park Cleanup
2026-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Beefield Community Park, 1858 Arsburn Road, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412
Calling all volunteers! Join the Battery Island Drive Neighborhood Association (BIDNA), Keep Charleston Beautiful, and Lowcountry Land Trust for a litter cleanup on Tuesday, June 9, from 2 to 4 pm at the historic Beefield Community on James Island.
Partners have been collaborating on the Beefield Community Park initiative since 2023, and many volunteers have powered the site preparation. The vision for the park is to transform the formerly threatened 4-acre site into a vibrant, engaging, publicly accessible green space that honors the historic, cultural, and ecological significance of the Beefield community.
This cleanup will beautify the Beefield neighborhood, raise awareness of the collaborative efforts to create the Community Park, and sustain the momentum built by volunteers as BIDNA and Lowcountry Land Trust prepare for the site-planning process.
Click here to volunteer at this important community cleanup event on Tuesday, June 9!

2026 Sporting Clays Shoot
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25 | Brosnan Forest, Dorchester County, SC, United States
SAVE THE DATE: The 2026 Sporting Clays Shoot, presented by Norfolk Southern, will take place from October 23 to 25, at Brosnan Forest—a gorgeous private property just 45 minutes from downtown Charleston!
Tickets to each rotation, including the fourth annual Ladies’ Shoot & Luncheon presented by Garden & Gun, will include a catered lunch and dessert, post-shoot beverages, live music, and a shopping experience with curated local vendors and silent auction offerings!
Lunch tickets for non-shooters will also be available. Join us for astonishing views, camaraderie, and long-established Lowcountry activities, emphasizing the importance of conservation and resilience in our coastal community.
Stay tuned! Tickets go on sale late summer/early fall.
