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
Labor of Love Sweep at Folly Beach
Monday, September 1, 5–6 p.m. | 201 East Arctic Avenue, Folly Beach
Join us and Toby Turtle clean up Folly Beach around the pier following the Labor Day holiday. Meet us on the beach to sign in and pick up supplies before spreading out in both directions for our cleanup. All supplies will be provided. No advance registration required.
Isle of Palms Summer Beach Sweep
Monday, September 1, 6–7 p.m. | 1100 Block on Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Let’s close out the season with this final summer beach sweep following a busy holiday weekend! 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. From October–February, we will meet monthly on the second Monday of each month. No advance registration is required.
Charleston Green Drinks: Green Market Night
Thursday, September 11, 6–9 p.m. | 4831 O’Hear Avenue, North Charleston
Come out to support local sustainable businesses and socialize with members of the conservation community at Commonhouse Aleworks. Enjoy informal conversations, find out what is on the action board and jump-start your holiday shopping with local vendors who use and support sustainable practices.
Learn more HERE.
Plastic-Free Waters Kiawah Island Litter Sweep
Saturday, September 20, 9–11 a.m. | 1 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island
Celebrate community and conservation as we join forces with Beach Sweep/River Sweep efforts happening statewide. Meet us at The Sandcastle to gather supplies, sign up for your sweep location and chat with sweep partners before heading out to remove litter from this beautiful island. Dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle (a water refill station will be available). After the sweep, enjoy refreshments and camaraderie with like-minded conservationists. All volunteers will take home a reusable canvas bag.
Learn more HERE.
Murrells Inlet Fall Haul Community Cleanup
Saturday, September 20, 9–11 a.m. | 4124 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
Come out for this community cleanup celebrating Beach Sweep/River Sweep Day! Meet at Murrells Inlet 2020 office for supplies and instructions. Bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather!
Learn more HERE.
Gadsden Creek Fall Cleanup
Sunday, September 21, 2–4 p.m. | 318 Fishburne Street, Charleston
Let’s clean up the roadside and marsh at Gadsden Creek to celebrate Beach Sweep/River Sweep weekend! Bring a reusable water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes or mud boots. All supplies and instructions will be provided to conduct a litter sweep with data collection.
Register HERE.
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.