Coastal Kingdom, the television program hosted by Tony Mills and developed as a partnership between LCI and Beaufort County TV, was awarded 4 national “Telly” Awards this summer - Tellys are awarded to the best local, regional, and cable television programs.  The first 3 episodes of the show are also now available to the public in a dvd box set. 

This summer LCI, in partnership with Clemson’s Youth Leadership Institute, co-sponsored four workshops for teachers at Shanklin Elementary and Shell Point Elementary Schools.  The workshops introduce teachers to a comprehensive curriculum for grades K-5 that emphasizes the connections that link the environment, economics, and history of land, with an emphasis on South Carolina and the United States.  Support from two family foundations has provided a year of funding for a curriculum specialist who will work with Chris developing classroom lessons that support this curriculum. 

LCI continues to work closely with its local partners.  In June, we hosted a staff development day for SC Dept of Natural Resources personnel at Spring Island, during which time we shared information about our respective educational programs and how to expand our partnership. LCI staff also partnered with Coastal Discovery Museum at Honeyhorn to conduct summer programs on local wildlife and habitats for the public. Approximately 2000 people attended these educational programs.  

Coming up in September the next Master Naturalist course begins with a full roster, and registration for classes beginning spring 2011 has already opened – MNI will meet on Mondays from Feb. 21-May 9 and MNII will meet on Feb. 22-24, Mar. 22-24, April 12-14, and May 3-5.  Click here to sign up.

Dr. Chris Marsh

A limited number of box sets of Tony Mill's Coastal Kingdom TV series are now available for sale through Beaufort County.  The set features the first 3 episodes of the show (Reptiles and Amphibians, Mammals, and the Salt Marsh), which were produced in partnership with Beaufort County TV, as well as a "special features" disk that includes extra footage and "critter bytes." 

 If you have not yet seen the show, it is designed to guide viewers through some of the most rich and diverse habitats of the Lowcountry.  It's great for children and adults alike!  Contact Rob Lewis (producer at Beaufort County TV) at 255-2037.