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 Spring Tide Cleanup
Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m.–noon | 4939 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
Get involved in this annual community cleanup in Murrells Inlet! Sign in and pick up supplies at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club, then head out to remove litter from the saltmarsh, roadways and community. All instructions will be provided to conduct a litter sweep with data collection. Bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather! No advance registration required.
Isle of Palms Spring Beach Sweeps
Mondays, May 4 and 18, 5:30–7 p.m. | 1100 Block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Join us for a beach sweep on Isle of Palms with the IOP Cleanup Crew. Welcome sessions will be held for new volunteers from 5:30–6 p.m. on the front patio where detailed instructions will be given on the data collection processes before supply pick up. Returning volunteers can sign in and pick up supplies at the back patio. No advance registration is required.
Kiawah Island Litter Sweep
Saturday, May 16, 9–11 a.m. | 867 Kiawah Island Parkway, Kiawah Island
Join us and Conservancy of the Sea Islands at Mingo Point for our monthly litter sweep! 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’s Post-Memorial Day Sweep
Tuesday, May 26, 3–5 p.m. | 1 Center Street, Folly Beach
Join us and Toby Turtle as we close out the holiday weekend and get ready for summer. Meet in front of the Tides Hotel so we can work together to keep litter and plastic pollution off our streets and out of our waterways. No advance registration is required.
Northbridge Park Sweep
Saturday, May 30, 9–11 a.m. | 1180 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston
We’re teaming up with Keep Charleston Beautiful for the Greatest Charleston Cleanup and hosting a litter sweep in West Ashley. Join a community of passionate conservationists as we roll up our sleeves and tackle litter as part of Keep America Beautiful’s nationwide effort to celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
Learn more HERE.
Isle of Palms Summer Beach Sweeps
Mondays, June 1,8, 15, 22 and 29, 6–7 p.m. | 1100 Block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Summer beach sweeps with us and the Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew take place every Monday, all summer long! Sign in at the public beach walkover where we provide all instructions and supplies for volunteers to participate in a litter sweep with data collection. No advance registration is required.
Conservation in Action
- Reedy River Cleanup in Greenville, S.C.
- Flooding measurement at community SeaRise Stroll
- Good Catch Dinner at Bexley Fish and Raw Bar
- Tidal creek excavation with SCDNR SCORE
- Capers Island Cleanup and Lowcountry Boil
- Kayak Litter Sweep at Brittlebank Park
- Good Catch outreach at Soft Shell Crab Festival
- Measuring flood water salinity at our SeaRise Stroll
- Earth Day Litter Sweep in Charleston, S.C.
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.