The City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department and Coastal Expeditions will host a free “Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn – SC Reptiles” on the beach (25th Avenue) on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at 7:30 am. The event is free for residents and visitors.
This event is the third in a series offered by the Isle of Palms Recreation Department. During this stroll, Abbi Cochran, Coastal Expeditions IOP Manager, Guide and Naturalist, will share details about reptiles that are indigenous to the SC coast.
“Over 140+ native reptiles and amphibians make their home in South Carolina,” Cochran said. “Alligators, frogs and toads, lizards, salamanders, snakes, and turtles are crucial to our ecosystem. They help with pest control, seed dispersal and germination, and they are prey for other wildlife.”
However, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, these reptiles and amphibians are “faced with immense challenges – changes in the landscape which leads to habitat loss and degradation, vehicle mortality, and more.
“We are so excited to team up with Coastal Expedition and include SC Reptiles in our free Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn series through the Isle of Palms Recreation Center,” said Karrie Ferrell, Isle of Palms Recreation Department Director. “There is so much to learn about our South Carolina native reptilian creatures. It is fascinating!”
In the event of inclement weather, follow Isle of Palms Recreation Department social media updates. Rain date is Friday, September 15th, 2023, at 7:30 pm, beachside at 25 th Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Additional dates and topics for the 2023 Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn Series include:
- October 12th – Birds
- November 9th – Sea Life
Visit IOP.net to learn more and register.
