Phpto by Sue Corcoran
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Supporting the Kiawah Conservancy mission with a financial gift
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Making a Legacy Gift to the Kiawah Conservancy
RSVP Kiawah — Respect , Support , Volunteer , and Protect Kiawah
Respect wildlife by :
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Keeping a safe distance from wildlife
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Not interfering with natural behaviors of wildlife ( Don ’ t feed them )
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Protecting dune wildlife by using boardwalks to access the beach
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Keeping dogs away from dunes and leashed during sea turtle and shorebird nesting seasons
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Understanding that shorebirds view dogs as predators
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Cleaning up after enjoying the beach
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Removing trash , including peanut shells and food scraps
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Filling in holes and flattening sandcastles
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Removing toys , chairs , and beach equipment
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Keeping lights out on the beach to allow sea turtle hatchlings to venture to the ocean
Volunteer in environmental efforts by :
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Joining Turtle Patrol
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Participating in beach sweeps
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Becoming a Shorebird Steward or a Dolphin Educator
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Participating in a bird count
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Joining the Town ’ s Environmental Committee
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Becoming a trustee or committee member for the Kiawah Conservancy
Phpto by Chase Sanders
Support ecological health by :
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Attending Environmental Education opportunities such as Conservation Matters , Symposium programs , Earth Day , Naturally Kiawah Pathways tours
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Following the Kiawah Conservancy on Social Media
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Visiting the Kiawah Conservancy website to find research and information
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Attending a Turtle Patrol nest inventory
Protect native habitat by :
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Staying on boardwalks and leisure trails to protect critical native habitat areas
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Earning a Naturally Kiawah Habitat Award
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Becoming a Bobcat Guardian
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Using wildlife-friendly methods for controlling pests
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Planning and maintaining a nesting , resting , and feeding friendly landscape
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Using resilient locally native plants in landscaping
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Donating land to the Kiawah Conservancy to preserve in perpetuity NK
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