If you’re new to the Lowcountry you may have heard the term “a spring tide” and assumed it occurs seasonally. Actually, spring tides occur every month for a few days around each full moon and new moon. That’s when the high tides are higher and the lows are lower.
As we approach autumn and our dreams of cooler days begin to become reality, an amazing shift begins to occur. As the winds and temperature change, so do the birds.
The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands in conjunction with the Town of Port Royal are pleased to announce the production of the Rookery Roots Video Series. Discover and learn the treasures of the Cypress Wetlands with host Dr. Chris Marsh. This sequence of short videos begins with four episodes filmed on location at the Rookery in Port Royal.
Motivated by information gathered in a small group project during the 2018 Beaufort County Senior Leadership (BCSL) annual program, Charlie Cookson, Elaine Yates, Bruce Donatuti, Trish Lanier and other alumni from the last few years created a spin-off group (BCSL Reading Group) to expand their understanding of the low literacy rate in Beaufort County and identify actions to resolve the problem.
Three Beaufort County School District students were recently announced as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Caleb Henry is a senior at Beaufort High, Dillon Watkins is a senior at Bluffton High and Grace Frederick graduated a year early from Bluffton High. The three students will compete with other national semifinalists for 7,600 college scholarships worth more than $31 million.
Normally all proceeds from the All Saints Garden Tour (ASGT) are distributed to charities in late summer or early fall once the numbers are finalized. In spite of cancelling the May 2020 Garden Tour, the ASGT Board was delighted that they were still able to continue the practice this year, though at a reduced level.