Living and Giving
with the Kiawah Conservancy
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f you want to know which people are part of the
Kiawah Conservancy, just look in the mirror. The
fact that you are holding this magazine in your
hands means that you are a participant. We are
residents and visitors who have recognized the importance
of preserving and enhancing a beautiful barrier island. This
is our obligation because we have the privilege of enjoying
this special part of the world. This place does not belong to
us—we are merely its custodians for the time being. We are
the ones who must work to ensure that our children and their
children will find the joy here that surrounds us today. There
are so many ways to enrich our experience here on Kiawah:
Learning to Appreciate
The Conservancy presents a wide variety of informational,
educational, and enjoyable programs throughout the year.
Join us for Conservation Matters—a collection of special
presentations and activities designed to educate and
encourage active participation in the business of preserving
and enhancing Kiawah. Choose from gardening lessons,
wildlife research reports, and interactive events like kayaking
and guided beach bird walks.
Painted Bunting party in January offer opportunities for
better understanding our mission and to meet the people
working to make it a reality.
Volunteering to Help Ensure the Successful
Conservation of Kiawah’s Amazing Environment
The Conservancy could not succeed without the aid of the
army of volunteers who make it all happen. Our Garden
Keepers maintain our Demonstration Garden throughout
the year. Committees made up of dedicated residents focus
on environmental science, communication and education,
marketing and resource development, financial matters,
habitat, planning and strategy, and special events. Finally, our
newly organized Shorebird Stewardship Program will assist
beachgoers in learning about our coastal birds.
Donating to Support Conservation
Contributions take many forms. In
addition to the time spent volunteering,
contributions can be made through
donation of cash or property, employer
matching, and estate planning.
Perhaps you’d prefer to spend time in our Naturally Kiawah
Demonstration Garden, where we feature demonstrations
and displays of ways to make our properties wildlife-friendly.
Or join us for any of our annual symposiums. This year on
October 12 we will present The Shorebirds of Kiawah Island.
Perhaps you’d like a place in the army!
As always, we thank you for your help and
support in whatever form it takes! NK
Celebrating our Mutual Successes
We love to join friends and neighbors for good times.
Mornings in the Garden are great opportunities to meet
like-minded neighbors while learning about landscaping
with natural species.
Also, both our Legacy Gala on November 12 and our
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