THE WILD HEART OF SEABROOK
On the southerly end of Seabrook Island, where maritime forest meets salt marsh and the horizon opens into tidal creeks, lies a time capsule of pre-development natural beauty. St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center— run by the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina— operates on 314 acres of protected barrier-island landscape along the mouth of the North Edisto River. For decades, the camp has welcomed students from across the Southeast to experience the barrier island ecosystems in a direct, hands-on way. The work is led by a team of educators— including executive director the Rev. Laura Rezac, director of student ministries, Katie Sullivan, and associate director of barrier island education, Tyler Harris— who see sea island ecology as not only a teaching tool, but also something worth safeguarding for future generations.