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Legacy Program for

children

Kathy and Dick Fishburn recently created a lasting gift
honoring their grandchildren. The couple purchased a brick on the
pathway in the Naturally Kiawah Demonstration Garden for each of
their granddaughters to give them a memory for the future, something
that they can come back to see each year that is their own little piece of
Kiawah.

When asked about the bricks, Dick noted, “Our grandchildren
love Kiawah and feel like this is their special place!” He went on to say,
“When we found Kiawah Island, we thought it was the most beautiful
place on earth. We cannot know how the Island will really look in 30
years, but we believe we have a responsibility to instill our appreciation
for the Island in the next generation.” He emphasized how important
it is for the current generation of Kiawah Islanders to educate the next
generation about what they can do to keep Kiawah the special place it
is today.

Their portion of the garden path has a center brick that reads,
“Kiawah’s Next Generation.” Individual bricks featuring the name
and birth date of each of their granddaughters surround that center
brick. The Fishburns’ creation has inspired the Kiawah Conservancy’s
Legacy Program for Children. The Conservancy is pleased to welcome
the next generation of conservationists. We invite everyone to share in
preserving the magic!