Archive for 2013

24 results.
Sep '139
by Colin   Posted In : Education, Events, History, Schoolhouse Museum

Progressive Club Historical Marker

The Progressive Club was established in 1948 by Esau Jenkins to help the people of John’s Island and the surrounding areas.   At the time, there were few services available for the people who lived along southern River Road section […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '133
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Dolphin Awareness, Wildlife, Marine Wildlife, Wildlife

Beachwalker Park Dolphin Sign

A new dolphin education sign has been installed along the boardwalk out to Beachwalker County Park.   The interpretive sign explains about dolphin strand feeding behavior on Captain Sam’s Spit and provides guidelines for viewers to safely view this unique […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '133
by Colin   Posted In : Education, Events, History, Schoolhouse Museum

Schoolhouse Summer Programs

We will be presenting two special programs on Thursdays this summer.   The first program is Stories on the Porch for kids and the other is Gullah Time with Minerva King.   Stories on the Porch For children ages 5 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '131
by Colin   Posted In : Land Use

Kiawah River Plantation Fill Permit Hearing Tuesday, 9/24, 6PM

The Kiawah River Plantation (KRP) developers are seeking a permit to fill some wetlands and salt marsh areas to expand access roads.   (For more information about this project and its impact on Johns Island, read our earlier post.)   […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '131
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Events

SC Environmental Law Events Sept 26 and Oct 5

  SC Environmental Law Project Events The South Carolina environmental Law Project has two great events coming up. First on Thursday, Sept 26 a reception will be held at the Redeemer Church in downtown Charleston. The event is hosted by […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '131
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Conservation Action, Education, Wildlife

Birds of Prey

Took a trip up to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw about 20 minutes north of Charleston.   Great facility and great show.   An excellent example of a conservation organization that does good and generates revenue as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
May '1318
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Habitat, Wildlife

Crazy Birds

Around the Lowcountry many people are familiar with juvenile male cardinals banging into their windows.   This appears to be a territorial behavior.   They see their reflection in the window and are attacking the “other” bird.   Recently we […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
May '131
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Education, Events, Land Use

KRP TIF Defeated

The Charleston County Council will met on Thursday, May 2 to review the Kiawah River Plantation (KRP) Tax Financing (TIF) proposal.   Colin Cuskley, Johns Island Conservancy executive director gave the “Citizen’s Presentation”. The Council Finance Committee voted not to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Apr '1319
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Wildlife

Painting Bunting 2013

We’ve caught (on camera) our first painting bunting of the 2013 season at a Johns Island bird feeder.   These guys are summer visitors.   They are the most colorful, the “icing on the cake” of the many beautiful songbirds […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Apr '1312
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Land Use

Urban Growth Boundary Expanding

The Charleston County Planning Commission is conducting a series of monthly meetings to review proposed changes to the County Comprehensive Plan.   This is a state mandated process that must be done every five years. At the last meeting on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…