BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Coastal Expeditions - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Coastal Expeditions X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Coastal Expeditions REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250429T170814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183416Z UID:387138-1782644400-1782658800@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Bulls Island Litter Sweep | For Boeing Employees & Families DESCRIPTION:Boeing SC employees and their families are invited participate in a beach sweep on Bulls Island in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge – a safe haven for over 293 species of birds.\nWe will begin with a comprehensive litter sweep to make the island clean for the seabird\, shorebirds and loggerhead sea turtle nesting season\, while being mindful of the active wildlife already on the beach. This activity will target the coastal zone of the barrier island where the sand meets the Atlantic Ocean. Following this\, we will plant sprigs of the indigenous Smooth Cordgrass (Sporobolus alternifloius) in a process that has been proven to create a more resilient shoreline in the face of rising water levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nService opportunity for Boeing Team members and their families\nIncludes boat transportation to Bulls Island\nFamily-friendly\nMeet at Garris Landing (498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC 29429)\nThe Coastal Expeditions Foundation will provide all clean up materials.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes and a hat.  Bring a filled water bottle. URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/boeing-crab-bank-litter-sweep/ LOCATION:Garris Landing\, 498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC\, 29429\, United States CATEGORIES:Boeing SC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/crab_bank.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Expeditions Foundation":MAILTO:info@coastalexpeditions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20260316T143819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T165139Z UID:391043-1780070400-1780077600@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Sullivans Island Beach Sweep with Babiators DESCRIPTION:Join Babiators and Coastal Expeditions for a beach clean up of one of Charleston’s best family beaches\, Sullivans Island!\nSullivans Island Beach Sweep\nDate: FRIDAY\, MAY 29TH\, 2026 \nTime: 4-6 P.M.Meetup Location: Sullivans Island Elementary (2014 Mike Perkis Pl\, Sullivans Island\, SC 29482)Parking is available in the school parking lot or off the side streets in the area! \n\nAll ages\, family event!\nCoastal Expeditions Foundation will provide supplies for the beach clean up.\nAfterwards\, gather back at the school with your bagged litter for goodies from Babiators and Coastal Expeditions!\n\nSign-ups required! Click HERE to sign up & reserve your spot.  URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/sullivans-island-beach-sweep-with-babiators/ LOCATION:Sullivans Island Elementary School\, 2014 Mike Perkins Place\, Sullivans Island\, SC\, 29482\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Volunteer,Wildlife Conservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_6147.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Expeditions Foundation":MAILTO:info@coastalexpeditions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250429T161111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T194216Z UID:387115-1775293200-1775304000@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Sullivans Island Beach Sweep | Volunteers Needed DESCRIPTION:Join The Coastal Expeditions Foundation for a comprehensive litter sweep of Sullivans Island.\nThis family-friendly volunteer event is a great way to take care of the places that take care of us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFamily-friendly\n80 spots available! \nMeet at Sullivans Island Elementary (2014 Mike Perkis\, Place\, Sullivans Island\, SC 29482)\nParking is available in the school parking lot or off the side streets in the area.\nWe will initially gather in front of the school to go over the itinerary for the day and walk down the beach together.\nThe Coastal Expeditions Foundation will provide all cleanup materials.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes and a hat.  Bring a filled water bottle.\n\n  \n(community) URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/sullivans-island-beach-sweep/ LOCATION:Sullivans Island Elementary School\, 2014 Mike Perkins Place\, Sullivans Island\, SC\, 29482\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250429T172742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T203107Z UID:387145-1763805600-1763820000@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Bulls Island Service Project | For Boeing + Coastal Warriors DESCRIPTION:Join the Coastal Expeditions Foundation’s Coastal Warriors and Boeing SC for a comprehensive beach sweep and spartina planting on Bulls Island\, located within Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.\nDeparting from Garris Landing\, this family-friendly volunteer event is a great way to take care of the place that takes care of us and our fellow earthlings!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nService opportunity for Boeing Team members and their families; not open to the public\nIncludes boat transportation to Bulls Island\nFamily-friendly\nMeet at Garris Landing (498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC 29464)\nParking is limited\, so carpooling is recommended.\nThe Coastal Expeditions Foundation will provide all cleanup materials and spartina planting supplies.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes and a hat.  Bring a filled water bottle. URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/boeing-x-coastal-warriors-bulls-island-service-project/ LOCATION:Garris Landing\, 498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC\, 29429\, United States CATEGORIES:Boeing SC,Coastal Warriors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_34a0-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T083000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250425T161808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T204553Z UID:386918-1753592400-1753777800@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Sunrise for Sea Turtles | Fundraiser Expedition DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special fundraising expedition that takes you behind the scenes of sea turtle conservation in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.\nThis early-morning adventure begins in the dark—just like the dedicated turtle team’s daily routine.\nWe’ll depart by boat from the mainland before sunrise and head to Boneyard Beach on Bulls Island\, arriving with just enough time to walk the shoreline before the tide washes away the tracks. As you explore the beach alongside our naturalists\, you’ll search for crawls\, false crawls\, and freshly laid nests. Learn how the turtle team identifies and marks nests\, and get a firsthand look at the critical work that protects thousands of loggerhead sea turtles each nesting season.\nThis is more than just a beach walk—it’s a rare opportunity to witness the quiet magic of sunrise on a wild barrier island\, while supporting vital conservation efforts. Proceeds directly benefit the Sea Turtle Program in Cape Romain through the Coastal Expeditions Foundation.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLimited to 30 people\nMeet at Garris Landing in Awendaw\, SC.\n100% of tickets will directly support the work of the Sea Turtle Team in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.\n\n(community) URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/sunrise-for-sea-turtles-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Garris Landing\, 498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC\, 29429\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Boneyard-Sunrise-and-Sky-5-26-12IMG_011820120526-162.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Expeditions Foundation":MAILTO:info@coastalexpeditions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250425T144847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T204513Z UID:386889-1753000200-1753016400@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Beach Drop for Sea Turtles | Fundraiser Expedition DESCRIPTION:Join Coastal Expeditions on a special beach drop to the north end of Bulls Island within Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.  \nWithin this 66\,000 acre refuge\, about 3\,000 loggerhead sea turtle nests are laid each summer.  It takes a team of wildlife technicians and volunteers working daily from dawn to dusk to protect these nests from big tides and predation. \nTickets from this beach drop will go towards funding this program for the 2025 nesting season. It’s a fun way to learn about the program and explore one of Charleston’s wild beaches.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFamily-friendly\n2 departure times\nPlease dress for the weather and wear a hat.\nYou will have time to explore on your own after learning about the program through a beach demonstration!\n100% of tickets will benefit the work of the Coastal Expedition Foundation\, paying for the seasonal salaries of the technicians\, coordinators and interns who lead this program\n\n(community) URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/beach-drop-for-sea-turtles/ LOCATION:Garris Landing\, 498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC\, 29429\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/crewIMG_8935-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Expeditions Foundation":MAILTO:info@coastalexpeditions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T200000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250429T150209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T162007Z UID:387085-1751220000-1751227200@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Garris Landing/Sewee Road Cleanup | Volunteers Needed DESCRIPTION:Join The Coastal Expeditions Foundation for a comprehensive litter sweep of Garris Landing and Sewee Road in Awendaw\, SC.\nThis family-friendly volunteer event is a great way to take care of the places that take care of us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFamily-friendly\n25 spots\nMeet at Garris Landing (498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC 29429)\nThe Coastal Expeditions Foundation will provide all cleanup materials.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes and a hat.  Bring a filled water bottle. URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/garris-landing-sewee-road-cleanup/ LOCATION:Garris Landing\, 498 Bulls Island Road\, Awendaw\, SC\, 29429\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250424T170502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T204255Z UID:386839-1749895200-1749902400@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual Creek Sweep with Beaufort Litter Patrol | Volunteers Needed DESCRIPTION:Join Coastal Expeditions and Beaufort Litter Patrol on a creek sweep at The Sands in Port Royal\, SC.\nThis family-friendly volunteer event is a great way to take care of the places that take care of us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Out More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFamily-friendly\nMeet at The Sands in Port Royal\nCoastal Expeditions and Beaufort Litter Patrol will provide all clean up materials.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes and a hat.  Bring a filled water bottle.\n\n(community) URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/2nd-annual-creek-sweep-with-beaufort-litter-patrol/ LOCATION:The Sands\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Island_sweep.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250429T142851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151851Z UID:387068-1749387600-1749398400@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Morris Island Beach Sweep | For Boeing Employees & Families DESCRIPTION:Join the Coastal Expeditions Foundation and Boeing SC on a Morris Island beach sweep on one of Charleston’s wild barrier islands.\nDeparting from the Coastal Expeditions campus on Shem Creek\, this family-friendly volunteer event is a great way to take care of the places that take care of us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nService opportunity for Boeing Team members and their families\nIncludes boat transportation to Morris Island\nFamily-friendly\nMeet at Coastal Expedition’s Shem Creek Headquarters (514 Mill Street\, Suite B.\, Mt. Pleasant\, SC 29464)\nThe Coastal Expeditions Foundation will provide all clean up materials for the Morris Island Beach Sweep.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes and a hat.  Bring a filled water bottle. URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/boeing-morris-island-beach-sweep/ LOCATION:Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek\, 514 Mill Street\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States CATEGORIES:Boeing SC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250420T235635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T193629Z UID:386730-1745661600-1745668800@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Volunteer Meeting for Sea Turtles DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about sea turtles\, shorebirds\, and conservation on the South Carolina coast? Here’s your chance to make a difference.\nCape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Sea Turtle Volunteer Meeting on Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, at 10 a.m. at the Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center in Awendaw\, SC—and you’re invited.\nWhether you live nearby or you’re looking for a way to get more involved in coastal conservation\, we encourage you to attend. Help us protect the future of sea turtles and seabirds in one of the most important refuges on the Atlantic Coast.\nNo RSVP needed—just show up and bring your enthusiasm!\nFor questions\, contact the refuge at (843) 928-3264 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/cape-romain for more information.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Out More URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/volunteer-meeting-for-sea-turtles/ LOCATION:Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center\, 5821 U.S. 17 North\, Awendaw\, SC\, 29429\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3332-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250420T180520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T042446Z UID:386703-1745604000-1745611200@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Dolphin Week Sunset Kayak Tour DESCRIPTION:Come out with Lauren Rust\, executive director of LMMN to learn about our resident dolphin population on a beautiful sunset kayak tour on Shem Creek.\nTwenty percent (20%) of your ticket will be donated to the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Out More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFamily friendly\nMeet at Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant\nCoastal Expeditions will provide all gear and instruction URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/dolphin-week-sunset-kayak-tour/ LOCATION:Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek\, 514 Mill Street\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dolphin-breach-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Expeditions":MAILTO:info@coastalexpeditions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000 DTSTAMP:20261019T214851 CREATED:20250422T161622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T161825Z UID:386793-1745343000-1745350200@coastalexpeditions.com SUMMARY:Pre-High Water Earth Day Clean Up with Charleston Waterkeeper & Easy Honey DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun Earth Day cleanup at Noisette Creek with our friends from Charleston Waterkeeper and Easy Honey!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://coastalexpeditions.com/event/pre-high-water-earth-day-clean-up-with-charleston-waterkeeper-easy-honey/ LOCATION:Noisette Creek\, SC\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coastalexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pre-HighWaterCleanup.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR