Community Programs

Explore the Port Royal Sound and all of its wonders…

The Port Royal Sound Foundation offers community presentations and nature-based experiences to expose the natural wonders of the Port Royal Sound directly to you and your community groups. Become engulfed in the natural world that surrounds our community through in-person talks and wildlife experiences such as reptile programs, birding, and nature hikes.

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Community Presentations

We offer a variety of educational lectures, nature hikes, and adult programming.

Reptiles of the Lowcountry

Snakes, Turtles, Lizards, and Alligators are a common site in South Carolina that boasts the most herpetofauna diversity compared to the landmass of any of the southeastern states. These animals create a sense of wonder and disgust, this program is created to familiarize yourself with the reptiles that call the Lowcountry home, which animals can be dangerous, and why the only good reptile is a live reptile. LIVE ANIMALS

Ecology of the Sea Islands

Explore the Sea Islands of the Lowcountry from past to present. Learn how this unique landscape was formed how wildlife and humans have impacted the area and what is at threat in today’s age.

Lowcountry Citizen Scientist

The Port Royal Sound Foundation has created a robust research program partnering with various government agencies, universities, and NGOs. A major limiting factor to conduct this work is manpower. How is it possible to monitor the health of an expansive unique coastal estuarine system? The answer is through community involvement through citizen science. Learn how you can get involved in our growing research initiatives.

Diamonds in the Marsh: Terrapins in our waterways

The Diamondback Terrapin is the only turtle in South Carolina that lives exclusively in our salt marsh. A beautiful cryptic turtle species historically used for human consumption and has an unusual natural history. learn what makes these turtles so unique and what is being done to better understand population health in the Port Royal Sound. LIVE ANIMALS

Invertebrates Everywhere

Invertebrates make up the largest percentage of animals in the world, nearly 98% of all living organisms. Yet, many know very little about this massive group of organisms. Learn about some of the common and not-so-common animals that fill our waterways and why some of these animals are important ecologically and commercially.

Backyard Bio-Blitz

What’s that Bird? Eek a Snake! Ooh, a pretty butterfly! This presentation will familiarize you and make you comfortable with the native flora and fauna you may encounter during your daily outdoor adventures. This program is meant to make you feel comfortable living with wildlife and explain why these critters are so important to the health of our ecosystem and community. LIVE ANIMALS

The American Alligator: Ecosystem Engineers and Protectors

Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a 12-foot lizard basking on the banks of a serene spring day. A misunderstood and feared animal that we as residents are coming more frequently engaged with. This program is intended to help you better understand the behaviors of these keystone species, the does and donts, and get you up close and personal building healthy respect to our full-time residents the American Alligator.

Birding 101

The Lowcountry is home to a diverse array of birds. Wadding birds, waterfowl, raptors and non-descript little brown birds (LBB for short), where do you even start? Birding 101 lays out the tools and the steps to become an expert backyard birder. After this lecture you will never leave your binoculars at home!

Who is the Port Royal Sound Foundation?

This 30 minute introduction to the Port Royal Sound Foundation explores all the ways that we fulfill our mission: To protect and conserve the Port Royal Sound for the environmental, cultural, and economic well-being of the area.

Custom Presentation

Contact us today to customize your Presentation! Our Science Program Manager can tailor any program to fit your needs.

Field Excursions around the Sound

From County parks and national refuges to your own community nature preserves, explore the Lowcountry first hand through interpretive hikes exploring native flora, fauna, and natural history.

Pricing

Final pricing will be quoted and confirmed by the PRSF before your arrival.

1.5 hour presentation: $250
30-minute presentation: Honorarium
4-hour nature excursion: $35 per participant; minimum of 10 participants, maximum of 25 participants

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