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Apr 11

The High School Internship Program

Written by Ashley Bradt, Leader of our High School Internship Program Wow! I feel like I blinked and we are already on our last month of training classes for the High School Intern Program! Since January, we have been training twenty wonderful, highly motivated students from all over the tri-county area.…
Apr 05

Spring 2016: What’s Cooking

Working together to support sustainable fisheries – it takes a Nation: Interview with John Fallon of Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) The effort to create a sustainable fishing industry is represented on a multitude of scales, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Organizations around the globe are working tirelessly to…
Apr 01
a lady bug on a leaf

Luck Be a Lady…bug

Historically and cross-culturally, ladybugs are believed to be talismans of luck. Some believe that, if a ladybug lands on you, you should count the number of spots to predict how many years of good luck you’ll have. Many think the spots indicate the number of months until your greatest wish…
Mar 25

Outstanding SC Teachers to be Recognized at Conservation Gala

Seven outstanding South Carolina Teachers are being recognized for their dedication to educating the future generation of environmental stewards in our state, and were chosen based on their commitment to STEM education and conservation initiatives within their classrooms and communities. These teachers are receiving The InterTech Group Award for Excellence…
Mar 25

Town Hall Meetings to Educate on Sea Level Impact

Town Hall meetings have been organized in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Savannah to discuss the effects of climate change and rising sea levels on our coast. Participants will be introduced to climate change through the film “Climate Change: A Global Reality.” Following the program, a group of local experts will…
Mar 17

Teaming Up with the Turtle Survival Alliance

Staff with the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program (STRP) are thrilled about expanding our conservation partnership with the Turtle Survival Alliance, an international organization dedicated to preventing extinction of the world’s most critically endangered turtle and tortoise species. Many of the species aided by TSA are nearly extinct in…
Mar 08

Reptile Brumation

With winter coming to a close, it’s a good time to talk about what animals have been doing to stay warm during the cold season! How do they do it without a warm mug of tea, fleece socks and Netflix? (We just described with scientific nomenclature the method of winter…
Mar 04

Rising Sea Levels in Charleston

For quite some time, sea level rise and the increase frequency of nuisance and tidal flooding has been well documented and felt first-hand in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Lately it seems as if this flooding is happening on a regular basis. It turns out that nuisance flooding is going to become even…
Feb 16

Last Week to Nominate an Outstanding SC Teacher!

Do you know a South Carolina teacher who leads the way in connecting their students to water, wildlife and wild places? Nominate a teacher (PreK-12) by sharing how he or she is leading the way in conservation, science or STEM education in your school or community. This inaugural honor will highlight…
Feb 12

Holland Lifelong Learning Finale & Dinner

Please join us for the Holland Lifelong Learning Finale Discussion and Dinner! The Finale is February 19th at the American Theater from 5:30 – 7 pm with dinner to follow at William Aiken House from 7:30- 9 pm. The Finale discussion entitled “Why Do Zoos & Aquariums Matter”, will be…
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