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Message from the President...
Message from the PresidentI don't know about you, but I find it hard to reconcile that we're already halfway through 2026, and the summer solstice was just over a week ago!Having said that, much has happened since our Annual General Meeting in January, when we weren't...
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Wood Duck Boxes at Caw Caw...
Member StoriesWood Ducks are cavity nesters and will utilize old Woodpecker holes, naturally occurring cavities in trees, or artificial nest boxes located in forested wetlands. Because natural tree hollows are scarce, we have installed 10 artificial wood duck...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Isabelle Sargeant...
Volunteer SpotlightOne definition of a a Master Naturalist is a person who is dedicated to maintaining, restoring, and teaching about the environment, especially local ecosystems.Growing up in Bermuda and then moving to and raising my family in Vermont, I have been...
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June Get Together...
Member StoriesDuring a balmy June evening, CMNA members gathered for our semi annual Get Together and to celebrate the spring 2026 graduates. This event, held at Holy City Brewing, was the perfect setting to welcome new members to the tribe while reconnecting...
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Dead and Ancient Language Bring New Life to Our Morning...
It’s not my fault I cannot easily recognize trees from their leaves. I blame my 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Sitton, of Moyer Elementary. She decided not to continue...
Purple Martins at McLeod Plantation Historic Site...
The McLeod Plantation has resident Purple Martins! Since April the McLeod PUMA team has been monitoring for signs of activity, nesting, and eggs. Kiffen English,...
Corals with Caroline...
Saturday, May 30th, was destined to be a wash out but a few brave souls joined Master Naturalist Caroline Heape to search for coral specimens. Before our walk...
Micropyle is the Gateway to Love...
On a very rainy Saturday in early May, Bill Twomey hosted an introduction to Trees of the Lowcountry at Caw Caw. Bill’s expertise and humor were a wonder to...
Cane Bay Cleanup update...
A few weeks ago I wrote of the successful trash pick up that was conducted with the help of the South Carolina Aquarium and volunteers from the Cane Bay...
A Note on Tabling from Jennifer Kline...
Recently, ACDC Committee Member and Master Naturalist Jennifer Kline "tabled" for the CMNA at Plantasia, the Charleston Horticulture Society's annual plant sale...
Alligators with Andrea...
April 16th was a beautiful day at Caw Caw for an alligator ramble. Lead by Andrea Grabman, an Interpretive Recreation Aide with CCPRC, the group of us saw lots...
Cane Bay Clean Up II...
The last Cane Bay Clean up went so well we decided to do another one...Cane Bay Clean Up, the Sequel!What even prompted us to do the first one? Well, the number...
In a giving mood?...
April in the Lowcountry is something special! With flowers in full bloom, trees coming back to life, and wildlife becoming more active, it’s a vivid reminder of...
Message from the President...
Here we are, a few days into Spring and before we know it we'll be experiencing those dog days of summer again!This time of year always seems special to me. A...
Recent Think & Drink Sessions
Remember our Think & Drink sessions are recorded! If you've missed our scheduled times together, you can log Advanced Training Hours by watching these...
Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Wilson...
After graduating from the Coastal Master Naturalist Program in the fall of 2023, I felt that I had filled my mind, heart and soul with the joy of learning and...
The Junior Master Naturalist program...
Through a partnership with Charleston County Parks and Recreation, the Coastal Master Naturalist Association was able to offer students from E. B. Ellington...
Wood Duck nest boxes inspection...
Wood Duck Nest Boxes at Caw Caw, March 11, 2026On a very unseasonably warm and humid morning, Kristina, Caroline, and I visited the Wood Duck Nest Boxes at Caw...
Areas for Growth...
I imagine as Master Naturalists, we all have our strengths. I entered the class confident in my fair share of facts about spiders and alligators but I knew next...
Seeds to Shoreline...
This past Tuesday, Seeds to Shoreline offered an exciting volunteer opportunity for Master Naturalists at the College of Charleston greenhouse. The morning of...
Amorous Animals...
Do you know your angles? Do you have a favorite pose when sending selfies to your love? Bowerbirds and fiddler crabs do! Just in time for Valentine's Day,...
The Carl Cole Service Award goes to...
Valerie Luzadder!Valerie became the 2025 recipient of the award as she logged over 400 hours of volunteer time in 2025, showing a dedication to her causes that...
Annual General Meeting Recap…
Last Sunday’s Annual Meeting was well-attended by about 40 CMNA members. After some light refreshments, we received reports from our Board of Directors. Colin...
