Archive for 2013

24 results.
Dec '1322
by Colin   Posted In : History, History, Island at War

Naval Actions

2013 and 2014 mark the 150th anniversary of important Civil War engagements on Johns Island.   This series of posts describes these actions.   The second in the series, this article relates two land / sea actions, one successful, one […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dec '1317
by Colin   Posted In : History, History, Island at War

War Comes

2013 and 2014 mark the 150th anniversary of important Civil War engagements on Johns Island.   While they do not compare to major battles like Gettysburg or Antietam, they were significant to those who fought and died in them and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dec '1311
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Farms, Land Use

Johns Island Conservation Easement Update #2

Hugh C. Lane Jr. Chairman Greenbelt Bank Board
Nov '134
by Colin   Posted In : Farms, Plants

Sidi’s Pumpkins

A recent article in the Post and Courier featured local farmer and legend Sidi Limehouse’s efforts to grow heirloom pumpkins. Sidi has also been encouraging local chefs and home cooks to use these pumpkins for more than just decorations. We […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oct '1311
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Conservation Action, Wildlife, Ospreys, Wildlife

Osprey Platforms Installed

The Johns Island Conservancy and  Berkeley Electric Cooperative have successfully installed two Osprey platforms at Mullet Hall County Park and Legare Farms.   The simple, easy to build platforms were based on a design provided by the The Center for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oct '1310
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Farms, Habitat, Land Use

Johns Island Conservation Easement Update

There is one last chance, however slim, that the County Council may reconsider the Legare Farms conservation easement at this Thursday’s Finance Committee meeting (December 5, 2013).   The story in last Sunday’s Post and Courier describes the process and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oct '1310
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Farms, Habitat, Land Use

Johns Island Conservation Easement

Legare Farms One Last Chance Post & Courier See Editorial * Email County Council * Click here Legare Farms is a 300 acre working agricultural enterprise bordered on three sides by water: the Stono River on the east, Abbapoola Creek […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oct '138
by Colin   Posted In : Habitat, Land Use, Wildlife

Diamondback Terrapin

The diamondback terrapin turtle is one of a number of species that are critical to the health of our salt marsh.   They directly contribute to the health of the salt marsh by eating periwinkle snails.   The snails are […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sep '1315
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Wildlife

Roseate Spoonbill

Roseata spoonbills are one of the most unusual birds found in North America.   They have recently been spotted on Johns Island. The brilliant color of the adult bird comes from the shrimp they eat which in turn get the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sep '139
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Education, History, Plants

Angel Oak

The Lowcountry Open Land Trust has extended the campaign to purchase the property next to the Angel Oak.   The Johns Island Conservancy and SaveTheAngelOak.org support this effort and gave a presentation on September 17 to help the cause.   […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…