American Kestrel. Photo: Binh Nguyem
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Join us November 1 to celebrate 50 years of conservation success at Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary in Aiken.
In June 2025, Santee Cooper – a state-owned electric utility – filed an application to update a power line right-of-way through the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest.
Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now researchers are relying on community science to track the beloved beetles.
Whether you live on the coast or you’re simply in town for a visit, it can be difficult to navigate the patchwork of rules and regulations regarding dogs on the beach--but not any more! This comprehensive beach guide for dog owners aims to simplify the process of finding the perfect South Carolina beach to enjoy with your furry friends