Edisto Beach State Park’s Environment Learning Center Educational Events

Turtle Talk: Tuesdays at NOON: Can you hold your breath for five hours? How tall do you measure up to a Leatherback Sea Turtle? Come discover the
incredible world of South Carolina’s turtles — from terrapins to land turtles to sea turtles! Some live turtles (no live sea turtles) will be on hand! Pre-registration required. Free with Park Admission. (45 minutes)

Birds of Edisto: 1/16 at 10 AM and 1/30 at  2 PM: Come join park staff on a guided bird walk to learn about some of Edisto’s beautiful and avian residents and
migrants. Bring your binoculars or borrow one of ours. Pre–registration required. Free with Park Admission. (1 hour)

Primeval Edisto: 1/22 & 1/29 at 10 AM: Did you know giant beavers, massive sharks, and bizarre sloths really called Edisto home? Join us to learn about the amazing wildlife of prehistoric Edisto in a game of fossil trivia. Touch real fossils of animals that roamed tens of thousands of years ago. Recommended for participants 10 and up. Pre-registration required. Free with Park Admission. (1 hour-1½ hours)

Gators of the Lowcountry: 1/7, 1/14 & 1/28 at NOON. 1/ 21 at 2 PM: Learn more about South Carolina’s largest reptiles and these modern–day dinosaurs during this educational program. Also get an up–close look at one of our resident gators! Pre–registration required. Free with Park Admission. (45 minutes)

Maritime Marvels: 21/30 at 11 AM: Join us for a guided walk from the Learning Center and learn all about the unique maritime forest ecosystem.
Highlights include picturesque live oaks, Christmas and bubble gum lichens, and diverse forest microcosms and interactions. Free with Park Admission. (1 hour)

Tie–Dye!: 1/8 & 1/29 at 2 PM: Come join the ELC staff as we teach you how to create your own tie-dye shirt! We’ll show you a variety of designs to
choose from. Make sure to bring your own white cotton T-shirt or pillowcase, or better yet, purchase an Edisto Beach State Park shirt from us! $10 per shirt or purchase one of ours for $15. (45 minutes) Register online: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/register/tie-dye-

Ravenous Reptiles: 1/9 & 23 at NOON: Join us at the Learning Center to learn about our ravenous reptiles! Learn about why they aren’t always
ravenous, their adaptations for capturing prey, and why they are important. $5 per person. (45 minutes) Register online:
https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/register/ravenous-reptiles-

Fish of Edisto: 1/14 & 1/28 at 2 PM: Want to learn more about our fin–tastic fish friends? The Fish of Edisto is a fun, interactive Jeopardy–Bingo style game that covers common saltwater fish, fun fish facts, and the importance of fish! Pre–registration required. Free with Park Admission. (45 minutes)

Marsh Mania: 1/15 and 1/30 at 11 AM: Ever wonder what critters inhabit our tidal creeks? Why does the marsh pop, or how many types of fiddler crabs do we have? Come join park staff on our Scott Creek Trail boardwalk as we run a seine net through the creek and uncover the secrets of
the salt marsh! $2 per person. Meet at the parking lot next to the Ranger Station. Recommended for participants age 5 and up. (1
hour). Register online:https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/register/marsh-mania-