Respect Wildlife :
• Keep a safe distance from wildlife .
• Don ’ t interfere with natural behaviors of wildlife . ( Don ’ t feed them ).
• Protect dune wildlife . Use boardwalks to access the beach .
• Keep dogs away from dunes and leashed during sea turtle and shorebird nesting seasons .
• Clean up after enjoying the beach .
• Remove trash , including peanut shells , and food scraps .
• Fill in holes and flatten sandcastles .
• Remove toys , chairs , and beach equipment .
• Keep lights out on the beach to allow sea turtle hatchlings to venture to the ocean .
Support Ecological Health :
• Attend the Kiawah Conservancy ’ s environmental education programs .
• Take a free Naturally Kiawah Pathways tour on the TravelStorys app .
• Follow the Kiawah Conservancy on social media .
• Visit the Kiawah Conservancy website to find research and information .
• Attend a Turtle Patrol nest inventory .
• Support the Kiawah Conservancy mission with a financial gift .
• Make a Legacy Gift to the Kiawah Conservancy .
Volunteer in Environmental Efforts :
• Participate in litter pickups and beach sweeps .
• Become a Shorebird Steward or a Dolphin Educator .
• Participate in a bird count .
• Volunteer with Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol .
• Become a Bobcat Guardian .
• Become a committee member for the Kiawah Conservancy .
Protect Native Habitat :
• Stay on boardwalks and leisure trails to protect critical native habitats .
• Earn the Naturally Kiawah Habitat Award .
• Use wildlife-friendly methods to control pests .
• Plan and maintain a wildlife-friendly landscape .
• Use resilient locally native plants in your landscape .
• Donate land to the Kiawah Conservancy for preservation .
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