Join a cohort of dedicated conservationists, citizen scientists and volunteers as we work to protect water, wildlife and wild places. From litter sweeps to workshops on scientific and social topics, there are ways for everyone to get involved in your community and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Murrells Inlet Community Cleanup
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.–noon | 4939 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
Get involved in the Our Marsh Counts community cleanup to contribute to this clean water initiative! Sign in and pick up supplies at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club, then head out to remove litter from the marsh, roads and community. All instructions will be given to conduct a litter sweep with data collection for use in addressing litter issues in the Murrells Inlet watershed. Be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather! No advance registration required.
Cherry Point Boat Landing Winter 2025 Sweep
Sunday, March 2, 2–3:30 p.m. | Cherry Point Road, Wadmalaw Island
Bring the family to this beautiful location for a litter sweep hosted by Keep Wadmalaw Beautiful and the South Carolina Aquarium. Be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather (with shoes that can get a little dirty). We’ll gather at the entrance to Cherry Point Boat Landing before spreading out to remove litter from the marsh, road and parking areas. All supplies and instructions will be provided to conduct a litter sweep with data collection.
Learn more HERE.
Our Marsh Counts Community Creek Talk
Tuesday, March 4, 6–7 p.m. | 4462 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet
Everyone has a role to play when it comes to keeping our waterways clean and protecting estuary health in Murrells Inlet. Join this community discussion to discover your role and learn more about this new initiative, Our Marsh Counts. The event will feature presentations and Q&A with local experts from Murrells Inlet, Gullah Geechee Chamber Foundation, Coastal Carolina University, Clemson University and the South Carolina Aquarium.
Isle of Palms Spring Beach Sweeps
Monday, March 10 and 24, 5:30–7 p.m. | 1100 block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Spring into action with us and Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew for sunset beach sweeps twice per month this spring season! We’ll begin with welcome sessions for new volunteers from 5:30–6 p.m. before heading out to sweep the beach for litter. Sign in and pick up supplies at the public beach walkover. We will provide instructions for volunteers to participate in a litter sweep with data collection. No advance registration is required.
Kiawah Island Litter Sweep
Saturday, March 15, 9–11 a.m. | 876 Kiawah Island Parkway, Kiawah Island
Join us and Kiawah Conservancy at Mingo Point for monthly litter sweeps in 2025! This is a great opportunity to enjoy this beautiful community and help keep litter and plastic pollution from entering our waterways.
Sign up for sweep reminders HERE.
Toby Turtle St. Paddy’s Weekend Sweep
Tuesday, March 18, 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 1 Center Street, Folly Beach
Join us and Toby Turtle to clean up Folly Beach’s streets and waterfront after the St. Paddy’s Day celebrations! Meet in front of the Tides Hotel on Center Street to sign in, pick up supplies and then sweep the business district roadsides. No advance registration required.
Conservation in Action
- Capers Island Cleanup Excursion
- Chicora Changers Beach Sweep at Isle of Palms
- Tidal Creek Excavation with SCDNR SCORE
- Folly Beach Litter Sweep Event
- King Tide Flooding Measurement at SeaRise Sign in Charleston
- Marsh Grass Planting in Maryville
- Shem Creek Litter Sweep with J. B. Edwards Elementary
- Saltmarsh Sweep with Charleston Waterkeeper
- MLK Day of Service Litter Sweep and Food Drive
- Liberty Square Litter Sweep
Your Data Matters!
Want to be a true citizen scientist? Litter data is critical in identifying the most problematic debris and can be a powerful tool in helping to develop solutions for reducing trash. We encourage litter sweep participants to log the items they pick up from land and water. Help be part of the solution by using the Litter Journal, a project in the South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science app, when you sweep in your community.
The South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science app is available in the App Store and on Google Play.