Tag Archives: Kiawah Island

May 7

Mother’s Day: An Owls Story

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on May 7, 2013. No Comments

Early Sunday morning, April 14th, the Nature Center receives a phone call, “young Great Horned Owl on the ground.” Naturalists respond. The nest is located 100+ feet high in a Loblolly Pine. At least one parent is on the watch. … Read More

May 4

Mother’s Day Gifts from the Heart…

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on May 4, 2013. No Comments

Handmade at Turtles’ Net Art Studio Whether you are 5 or 50 years old, handmade, heartfelt gifts show your Mom how special she is.  Not a crafty person?  The Turtles’ Nest Art Studio can help. We have a wide variety of personalized project … Read More

Apr 8

It’s (Bobcat) Kitten Season!

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on April 8, 2013. No Comments

In February of this year, we shared a story of a special encounter that our recreation staff had with a female bobcat at Night Heron Park.  Now, we have learned that our Bobcat (Bobcat 700), has given birth.  Her den, … Read More

Mar 15

Late Winter Birding on Kiawah

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on March 15, 2013. No Comments

As any birder can tell you, early morning birding can be tough. Getting up to spot birds seems ridiculous at that hour, until you see your first bird and then it all comes into perspective. That February morning was no exception … Read More

Mar 4

Inaugural Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon slated for September 15, 2013

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on March 4, 2013. No Comments

–Race will feature individuals and relay teams competing in a .7-mile swim, 24-mile bike ride and 6-mile run The organizers of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon and Half Marathon today announced that the new Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon … Read More

Feb 7

2nd Annual Disc Golf Tournament

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on February 7, 2013. 2 Comments

On March 30, 2013 we will be holding the 2nd Annual Disc Golf tournament in Night Heron Park at Kiawah Island. Disc Golf is an up and coming, unique twist on golf. It’s a great recreational activity that combines the … Read More

Feb 6

Bobcat! (Lynx rufus)

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on February 6, 2013. No Comments

Similar to a dog barking at a stranger at your door, birds alert one another when there is a threat in their neighborhood. On February 5th, as our recreation staff was finishing a meeting in Night Heron Park, we were … Read More

Jan 30

Winter Marsh Sparrow Banding

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on January 30, 2013. 2 Comments

Recently, Kiawah Island Naturalists have been busy helping Aaron Given, Assistant Town Biologist, with his winter marsh sparrow banding research. Throughout the winter months Aaron selects a few days centered around a daytime high tide that is at least 5.8 … Read More

Jan 18

Sanctuary reopens after annual top-to-bottom refurbishment

Posted by Mike Vegis on January 18, 2013. No Comments

Early every January, the resort closes The Sanctuary for a top-to-bottom cleaning & polishing making the hotel virtually brand new.  The lobby is totally cleared of all furniture and rugs and floors refinished and furniture and drapes cleaned.  Here are … Read More

Jan 3

HGTV® Dream Home 2013

Posted by Mike Vegis on January 3, 2013. 2 Comments

HGTV has been here for a few months shooting video to accompany the ”HGTV Dream Home” which has been built here on Kiawah Island (in a new neighborhood just past the “V” gate before crossing the bridge to Rhett’s Bluff and across … Read More