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Volunteer Spotlight...Maryanne Harbit
Volunteer SpotlightHi, I am Maryanne Harbit. I graduated from the CMNA Program in December 2023.I have always been interested in the natural world, particularly birds. When I read about the Master Naturalist Program, I knew it was for me. It took me a few tries to...
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Join the SC Aquarium Eco-challenge team...
NewsHello Eco-challenge friends and community partners,For the last three years, the South Carolina Aquarium has joined the global Plastic Free July movement to reduce plastic consumption by hosting a team in the Plastic Free Eco-challenge.The...
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Message from the President...
Message from the PresidentAs I write this from my unofficial office in my local coffee shop, I'm reminded of the phrase 'the dog days of summer'! I always thought it was just a colloquial saying after seeing dogs take shelter from the midday heat of the sun, but who knew...
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Congratulations Spring graduates!
NewsJune 1st saw us celebrate the successful graduation of the 2025 Spring Class of 2025 Master Naturalists!We had a great turn out of graduates, Board Members, and members to welcome the new class in to the "tribe"!Proceedings were lead by Kristina...
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Ecco Tour to Deveaux Bank for Wimbrel Migration...
Each year, nearly 20,000 Wimbrel stop at Deveaux Bank here in South Carolina to rest and eat their favorite food - fiddler crabs - to get ready for the 2nd leg...
Rain Garden planting at Caw Caw...
On May 22nd, 8 CMNA volunteers came out to Caw Caw to help plant native plants for two (2) new rain garden installations.Plants like Joe Pye Weed, Aquatic...
5th Loggerhead Turtle Nest on Isle of Palms '25...
Thursday, 5/29, the fifth loggerhead turtle nest on Isle of Palms was found by CMNA member, Laura Lovins, and her team mate Holly Barron.The turtle was...
Questions on how to add your volunteer hours?
If you're new to the CMNA, or new to volunteering, and you have questions about how to access your Clemson account, add volunteer hours, or what counts as...
St. Stephen fish elevator outing...
Our recent outing to the fish elevator at St. Stephen was quite the revelation! First, I never knew there was such a thing, and second, it was quite the tour of...
Volunteer Spotlight - Tony & Joanne Panek...
We are graduates of the Fall 2017 Coastal Master Naturalist Course at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Since being introduced to all of the amazing habitats and...
This year's Carl Cole Service Award Recipient...
is Colin Hocking!Colin Graduated from the Master Naturalist program in the fall of 2019 and once we were able to have gatherings again after the restrictions of...
Message from the President...
Hello everyone!It is with much honor that I take over the role of President of our Association, and I'm excited about our Association's future!Over the last few...
Birds of Prey Presentation to Williams Elementary School...
On March 4, the Coastal Master Naturalist Association proudly sponsored a Birds of Prey program at Williams Memorial Elementary School in Dorchester District 4....
Milking Golden Silk Threads Helps Solve A Natural History Mystery...
In the Dog Days of Summer 2024, Laini Allen in Park and Program Services received an email from a historian looking to solve a thread mystery. Christopher...
Avian flu...
Avian flu is in the news, and we have received some questions regarding how we can help our feathered friends at the feeders. The latest strain of avian...
Installation of Wood Duck Nesting Boxes...
One project that has been planned for some time came to fruition on January 15th. Under the hard work and guidance of Edsel Taylor, Kristina Wheeler, Colin...
Nemours Wildlife Preserve Winter Tour...
Field trips with the CMNA group carry some of the same excitement for me that I remember from field trips as a young kid, with added benefits that we all have...
Purple Martin Gourd Raising at John's Island County Park...
On January 29th, CMNA members met at John’s County Island Park to begin a citizen science project on Purple Martins.The park has installed a Purple Martin (or...
Upcoming Programs
Volunteer Opportunities including GARDENING at Caw Caw and PURPLE MARTIN HOUSING in the parks...keep reading for more....Gardening:January 20th at Caw...
Natural History Volunteer Newsletter...
Article reproduced with permission of Caroline Heape. If you'd like to continue receiving newsletters from Caroline, it's simple: VOLUNTEER!Caroline can be...
Welcome new members to your Board...
Last weekend saw our Annual General Meeting and Graduation celebration for the 2024 fall class!It's always a pleasure to see a new group of Master Naturalists...
Purple Haze Showing...
On Thursday, January 9th, CMNA hosted the screening of Zach Steinhauser’s film, “Purple Haze”. The screening was shown at the Charleston Main library on Calhoun...
Happy Holidays Master Naturalist Friends!
I hope that wherever life takes you around this holiday season–whether it’s with family, on a vacation, or lazing around with a pet– that you are able to relax...
Awards and Charitable Donations Committee
One of the new developments that came out of this year is the CMNA’s ‘Awards and Charitable Donations Committee’. What is this you ask? Here’s some background....
