TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 | CONSERVANCY OF THE SEA ISLANDS A trusted conservation legacy evolves to expand its reach across Johns, Kiawah, and Seabrook Islands.
12 | A LETTER FROM JOAN AVIOLI One longtime conservation leader traces the Conservancy’ s evolving mission.
14 | ROOTS OF THE CONSERVANCY The evolution of the Conservancy— from volunteer vision to a regional force for protection.
28 | SEA ISLAND WATERSHED Three islands, one watershed: how land-use choices upstream shape the Sea Islands.
36 | KIAWAH ' S CATS Kiawah brought its bobcats back— now the challenge is keeping them safe.
44 | CONSERVATION CONGREGATION Faith, foresight, and stewardship converge as a congregation protects precious Johns Island greenspace.
52 | BLITZING FOR BIODIVERSITY Volunteers and scientists unite to uncover the species shaping a newly protected landscape.
60 | THE WILD HEART OF SEABROOK A protected Seabrook landscape shows how immersive education fosters lasting connections to the natural world.
70 | THE GATHERING GROUND Preserved land along Betsy Kerrison becomes a shared space for learning, restoration, and belonging.
80 | WINTER FIELD GUIDE A list of naturalist Karen Madoff ' s favorite native plants and insects.
2 • CONSERVANCY OF THE SEA ISLANDS