One of the highlights of the year for green businesses in Charleston and the eco-minded people who know a good time when they see one is the annual Charleston Green Fair.
This year's Green Fair promises to be the biggest ever with over 5000 people expected to attend!
WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
WHERE: MARION SQUARE
Monday, August 8, 2011
Charleston Area Parks, Playgrounds, Gardens & More: A Big List
Charleston SC is a nature lover's paradise. Yes, it sounds trite, but when you take a close look at all the beautiful natural resources, and human-maintained parks, playgrounds and gardens in Charleston and the surrounding areas, paradise is a word that readily comes to mind.
While we are blessed with stunning beaches, forests, swamps, and other natural wonders, we are also proud of the time, energy and money our community has put into developing and preserving our natural resources.
Here is a partial list of parks, playgrounds, gardens and nature areas for all of our enjoyment.
While we are blessed with stunning beaches, forests, swamps, and other natural wonders, we are also proud of the time, energy and money our community has put into developing and preserving our natural resources.
Here is a partial list of parks, playgrounds, gardens and nature areas for all of our enjoyment.
- Downtown Charleston parks & playground map
- Daniel Island parks & playground map
- West Ashley parks & playground map
- Hampton Park
- Ackerman Park
- Alberta Sottile Long Lake
- Brittle Bank Park
- Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- Charleston Waterfront Park
- Colonial Lake and Moultrie Playground
- Drayton Hall
- Gateway Walk
- Wapoo Cut Public Boat Ramp
- Liberty Square
- West Ashley Bikeway
- West Ashley Greenway
- West Ashley Park
- White Point Gardens & the Battery
- Pierpont Public Boat Landing
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- Fort Sumter National Monument
- Allen Park
- Cannon Park
- Corrine Jones Park
- Harmon Field
- Hazel Parker Playground
- Marion Square
- Martin Luther King Jr. Pool
- Moultrie Playground
- Phillip Simmons Children's Garden
- Tiedemann Playground
- Herbert Hassel Pool
- W.L. Stephens Aquatic Center
- Forest Park Playground
JAMES ISLAND & JOHNS ISLAND
- James Island parks & playground map
- Johns Island parks & playground map
- Angel Oak Park
- Battery Island Landing
- Charleston Tea Plantation
- Johns Island Park
- Sunrise Park / Melton P Demetre Park
- Riverland Terrace Public Boat Landing
- James Island County Park
- Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve
- James Island Recreation Center
FOLLY BEACH
- Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier
- Folly Beach County Park
- Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
MT. PLEASANT, ISLE OF PALMS & SULLIVAN'S ISLAND
- Mount Pleasant Pier
- Alhambra Hall
- Boone Hall Plantation
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
- I'on Swamp Interpretive Trail
- James B. Edwards Municipal Park and Julian Weston Park
- Memorial Waterfront Park
- Pickett Bridge Recreation Area
- Patriot′s Point Naval and Maritime Museum
- Palmetto Islands County Park
- Remleys Point Public Boat Landing
- Breach Inlet
- Isle of Palms County Park
- Fort Moultrie National Monument
- J. Marshall Stith Park
NORTH CHARLESTON
- North Charleston Parks & Recreation Department
- Riverfront Park
- North Charleston Park Circle
- North Charleston Riverfront Park
- Wannamaker County Park
- W. O. Thomas, Jr. Boat Landing
- Quarterman Park
AWENDAW
- Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center
- The Center for Birds of Prey
- Sewee Shell Mound area
- Garris Landing
- Swamp Fox Parking Area
- Tibwin Managed Wetlands Complex
- Bull Island
FORESTS
- Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest
- Francis Marion National Forest
- Awendaw Creek Canoe Launch
- Halfway Creek Trail Camp
- Buck Hall Recreation Area
REGIONAL
- Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission
- ACE Basin Wildlife Area
- Cypress Gardens - Moncks Corner
- Donnelly Wildlife Management Area
- Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area - Edisto
- Caw Caw Interpretive Center - Ravenal
- Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve - Hollywood
- Grove Plantation - Hollywood
- Hampton Plantation State Historic Site - McClellanville
- Robert E. Ashley Landing - McClellanville
- Gahagan Park - Lincolnville
- Beachwalker Park - Kiawah
- Old Santee Canal Park - Moncks Corner
CHARLESTON
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Great Day Trip: Mepkin Abbey
If you are looking for a unique Charleston day trip, Mepkin Abbey might be just the place!
Mepkin Abbey is the home to a group of Roman Catholic Trappist monks. In addition to walking through the beautiful Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens, visitors are invited to take a guided tour of the church. There is also a gift shop featuring compost and mushrooms harvested by the Mepkin brothers as well as other gifts and educational materials.
For organizations wishing to host a retreat or meeting of their own at the Abbey, there is a lovely conference center on the property that is available for rent.
Hours of Operation
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9AM - 4PM
Sunday: 1PM - 4:30PM
Guided Tours: 11:30AM & 3PM, during open hours
Mepkin Abbey is the home to a group of Roman Catholic Trappist monks. In addition to walking through the beautiful Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens, visitors are invited to take a guided tour of the church. There is also a gift shop featuring compost and mushrooms harvested by the Mepkin brothers as well as other gifts and educational materials.
For organizations wishing to host a retreat or meeting of their own at the Abbey, there is a lovely conference center on the property that is available for rent.
Hours of Operation
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9AM - 4PM
Sunday: 1PM - 4:30PM
Guided Tours: 11:30AM & 3PM, during open hours
Location
1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Contact
(843) 761 8509
Find out more about Mepkin Abbey at MepkinAbbey.org
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
50+ Free Things to Do & See in Charleston
Charleston SC is a great town to visit but being a tourist, especially with a family can get pretty expensive. Fortunately, there are many free activities you can enjoy in Charleston that won't hurt your budget.
Here is our list of 50+ great things to see and do for free in Charleston.
- Hit the surf or walk the pier at Folly Beach
- Learn about African American history at the Avery Research Center for African American History & Culture
- Take a free tour at the College of Charleston
- Cool off in the fountain at Waterfront Park
- Ponder history while walking the Battery & White Point Gardens
- Browse fine art galleries in the French Quarter
- Stroll the Farmer's Market at Marion Square
- Experience the majesty of our giant Angel Oak Tree
- Catch Friday Night* Fireworks at Brittle Bank Park (*after home games)
- Check out contemporary art at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park
- Feed the Ducks at Hampton Park
- Relax with a book at the Charleston County Public Library
- Soak up the pageantry at the Citadel Dress Parades
- Appreciate the historic beauty of unique iron work at Philip Simmons Gardens
- Commune with nature at the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge
- Read History first hand at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum
- Walk, run or bicycle across the Cooper River Bridge
- Investigate Charleston's oldest surviving public building: The Powder magazine
- Delve into Civi War history at the Fort Sumter National Monument Exhibit Hall at Liberty Square
- Take a peak inside historic John Rutledge House
- Find 30 minutes of peace at the St. Lukes Chapel Recital Series
- Search for ghosts at the Battery Carriage House Inn gardens
- Look back on technology at the John Rivers Communications Museum
- Run around or kick back at Charleston city parks and playgrounds
- Marvel at the renovations at The Dock Street Theatre
- Enjoy the free tour at Irvin-House Vineyards
- Brush up on your military history at the Citadel Museum
- Mingle with the chickens, goats, and miniature at the Red Barn
- Enter our own secret garden at the Gateway Garden Walk
- Connect with the ghosts of the Civil War at Magnolia Cemetery
- Take advantage of outdoor education at The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
- Chill out in centrally-located Marion Square
- Wander through National Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition at Riverfront Park
- Sit in on some music with Chamber Music of Charleston
- Frolic under the bridge at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
- Scout out history and science at Fort Johnson & the Marine Resources Center
- Hop on the DASH (Downtown Area SHuttle) for a free ride through historic Charleston
- Find your inner peace in the beautiful gardens at Mepkin Abbey
Explore Charleston's many historic, religious and cultural buildings:
- Charleston City Hall
- Charleston County Court House
- The Customs House
- The Old Jail
- French Huguenot Church
- Charleston Library Society
- The Fireproof Building
- South Carolina State Arsenal
- US Post Office & Courthouse
- St. Michael's Episcopal Church
- First Scots Presbyterian Church
- South Carolina Bank of Charleston
- First Baptist Church
- Porter Military Academy
- Central Baptist Church
- Old Bethel UM Church
- Bethel Methodist Church
- St. Matthew's German Lutheran Church
- Emanuel A.M.E. Church
- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue
- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
- Circular Congregational Church
- Unitarian Church
- St. Philip's Episcopal Church
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