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Volunteer Spotlight...Bobbi Studley
Volunteer SpotlightI began my journey as a Master Naturalist in the fall of 2024. As a child, I always had a very close relationship with nature, birds, and wildlife. Newly retired, 72 years old, and a new resident of South Carolina, I was ready for a new...
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Message from the President...
Message from the PresidentHello again,It's difficult to believe that the next time I write the message from the President it will be a brand new year!! That's right, our next publication is due on January 1st 2027!This year seems to have gone by so exceedingly quickly, I...
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Spreading the word...
NewsOne event at a time! If you've read my Message from the President...and why wouldn't you???....you know that the CMNA purchased a canopy, table runners and vinyl banners, and rack cards so that we can attend festivals and set up a table or two...
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Lake Murray Purple Martin Tour...
Walk & Talk | Member StoriesThe rain started an hour into our two-hour drive to Murray Lake. We were traveling to watch the Purple Martins roost. We called our host Captain Zak of the Carolina Safari Company to check in and ensure the cruise would occur. He accurately...
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Butterflies in the Lowcountry...
Coastal Master Naturalists Association member, and gentleman extraordinaire, Tom Austin shared some of his wide depth of knowledge with CMNA through the Think &...
Edsel Taylor Receives Order of the Palmetto...
Edsel Taylor, Master Naturalist, who many of us know and love was recognized on July 20th, 2026, as the nation’s longest-serving prison warden and has received...
Message from the President...
I 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...
Wood Duck Boxes at Caw Caw...
Wood Ducks are cavity nesters and will utilize old Woodpecker holes, naturally occurring cavities in trees, or artificial nest boxes located in forested...
Volunteer Spotlight: Isabelle Sargeant...
One definition of a a Master Naturalist is a person who is dedicated to maintaining, restoring, and teaching about the environment, especially local...
June Get Together...
During 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...
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...
