April 12:

Formerly the Coastal Cyclists Spring Century, this year's Ride the Lowcountry event will again be at the same spacious venue as last year:  Awendaw Municipal Park, 7900 Doar Rd in Awendaw, SC. Choose from 4 different routes.

April 13:

A guided road ride through downtown Charleston, over the Ravenel Bridge, through the old village of Mount Pleasant, through Patriots Point Park and out to Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms. This route will have several water, bathroom and photo op stops in the 42-mile total tour.  There will also be a shorter 27-mile version.  Check out a more detailed description on the Sunday Tour page.

The Charleston Area Beekeepers Association (CABA) and the Charleston Parks Conservancy will present this free family-friendly event with local beekeepers who will share about bees and products of the hive like honey, wax, and royal jelly. Experts on native plants will be teaching about planting for pollinators while reducing and managing chemical applications. There will be live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages as well as local honey products and natural hand-made crafts for sale. Registration is free.

Make-A-Wish South Carolina is calling on Lowcountry adventurers to participate in the Trailblaze Challenge, an endurance hiking event.

Scheduled for April 12, 2025, the Lowcountry Trailblaze Challenge offers participants the chance to hike through scenic trails while raising essential funds to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. Participants receive a program that includes training hikes, expert support, and fundraising resources.

RSVP HERE

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. The chapter receives funding through private donations, individuals, companies, and special events. For more information about Make-A-Wish South Carolina, visit wish.org/sc and discover ways you can help make wishes come true.

april 4 - april 6

April 4: 9 am – 6 pm

April 5: 9 am – 6 pm

April 6: 9 am – 4 pm

The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival 2025

The Flowertown Festival is the YMCA’s premiere fundraiser founded in 1973 to support their health and wellness programs. Every spring, thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature’s bounty awash in color, from the hot pink azaleas to the purple wisteria, to the delicate white dogwood. On this three-day weekend, festival-goers transcend this gracious Southern town to take in the flowers and hospitality and attend one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast: The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival. Click here to follow our official Flowertown Festival Facebook Page!

Volunteer for the festival or one of the other AMAZING Togetherhood Projects throughout the year!

Lowcountry Land Trust’s annual Spring Gathering will occur on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Plum Hill in the ACE Basin. Situated on 944 acres protected by a Lowcountry Land Trust conservation easement, the event will be family-friendly and all-inclusive and highlight the historic landscape.

Guests will enjoy delicious Lowcountry fare, local drinks, and live bluegrass music. During the event, family-friendly activities will occur. A silent auction featuring local products and experiences will also be a part of the homegrown gathering.

The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and best conducted 10K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.

Cooper River Bridge Run Registration where you can also RACE for your FAVORITE Charleston Nonprofit!

VOLUNTEER information coming soon!

april 1 - april 30

Kick-off Lowcountry Land Trusts Lowcountry Earth Month at Earth-A-Palooza!

On March 30 from 11 am-3 pm, Holy City Brewing will host an Earth-a-Palooza to encourage new engagement and event sign-ups. They're even brewing a special beer for the occasion!  Meet local conservation nonprofits and government organizations, sign up for events, and enjoy a cold brew and views at Holy City Brewing – they’re even brewing a special beer for the occasion!

All proceeds from this event go toward WarriorWOD, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans battling PTSD, substance abuse and suicide through holistic methods. The organization started in 2015 after veteran and founder Phil Palmer kept hearing from other veterans at the gym that working out saved their lives.

march 28 - 29

“Professional skateboarder, television personality and stunt performer Bam Margera will be hosting a charity skateboard competition from 11 a.m. -6 p.m. on March 22 at the Bridge Spot Skate Park, under the Romney side of Interstate 26 in Charleston.

The Bridge Spot Skate Park has been hosting suicide prevention benefits for the past few years in honor of local skate legend Ben Bertauski. Bertauski passed away on April 30, 2023, after battling with mental and emotional distress. Since then, family, friends and other skaters who knew Ben have worked together to raise money toward suicide prevention and support those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Under the chant "Ben is here," their cause has garnered almost $20,000 in donations for Ben's Friends and other local charities. This year, after a few messages on social media, the event coordinators were able to get a hold of Margera, who accepted the opportunity to support their skate benefit. He will be bringing a few tricks of the trade along with him, after practicing with friend and mentor Tony Hawk.

After the skate show, the party will move on over to the Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery, 1734 Signal Point Road, James Island. From 8-10 p.m., Margera will be available for skateboard signings as well an art sale, with proceeds donated to suicide prevention. Various punk rock and metal bands will be performing at both locations, along with a slew of local food and drink vendors to fuel the crowds.

For those looking to register, riders can head over to Parrot Surf Shop, 811 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant and sign up for $20 to participate in this skating event alongside Margera himself.

All of the funds raised will be distributed across local suicide prevention charities, Pet Helpers (a personal favorite of the event coordinators) and to local skater families struggling with mental illness.” - Charleston Scene, Post & Courier March 2025

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater.  

World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.  

Every year, UN-Water — the UN’s coordination mechanism on water and sanitation — sets the theme for World Water Day.

The initiative will be celebrated as part of the Stingrays' annual STEM Night, which engages students and families in hands-on learning activities. This year's STEM Night will take place on March 21, 2025. By tying each Stingrays win to a positive impact on education, the "Sprinting Forward, Winning for STEM" program will bring added excitement to every game while making a lasting difference in local classrooms.

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a delightful gathering at Corrine Jones Park and Community Gardens to celebrate the spring season! We’re hosting a Spring Potluck and Seed Swap where gardeners, neighbors, and friends can come together to share food, seeds, stories, and excitement for the upcoming gardening season. Bring your favorite dish—whether it’s an appetizer, main dish, dessert, or beverage—to share with others. This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re able to stay for the whole event or just drop in, we’d love to see you there!

EVENT RSVP

St. Patrick’s Day The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

Halsey Headwaters Garden Expansion Volunteering Event
Halsey Creek – 10th Ave Charleston, SC 29403
1:30-3:00 PM

Palmetto Brewing Co. After Party
289 Huger St Charleston, SC 29403
3:15PM– 5:00PM

Join us at Palmetto Brewing Co. after the volunteer event for a rewarding beverage after all of our hard work! Can’t make the volunteer event? Join at Palmetto Brewing anyways! 

Charleston Green Drinks will be partnering and supporting, Students of the Marsh (College of Charleston), and Native Plants to the People, The M.A.R.S.H Project. The turfgrass has officially been removed…Get ready to get your hands dirty and plant some native plants with us! These efforts will not only support our local pollinators, but it will prevent soil erosion and mitigate the effects of flooding. Bring a shovel if you have one!

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for the Spring Music in the Park series, an evening of great music, food, and community. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live performances from talented local musicians. Whether you love rock, jazz, folk, or pop, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Grab a bite from local food trucks, treat yourself to free ice cream from King of Pops, and enjoy a relaxed night out with friends and family. This free event is open to all ages, so come and enjoy live music in beautiful Corrine Jones Park in downtown Charleston. This event is free and open to the public.

March 5 - March 9

“Curious what happens behind the scenes? Want to lend a hand while celebrating + sharing your love of Charleston? Apply to volunteer! You’ll get an inside look at the inner workings of the festival while playing an essential part of making the festival a memorable experience for all.

In 2024, we welcomed over 400 volunteers who did just that—gaining first hand insight into the festival’s operations while contributing to its success and ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.”

Join us for the 15th annual Teddy Bear Picnic – The Lorax edition! This beloved free tradition takes on a new theme this year, inviting the community to celebrate their parks on Sunday, March 2, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hampton Park. Embrace the spirit of The Lorax by dressing up as your favorite character and get ready to explore, learn, and play with Charleston Parks Conservancy! 

The event and activities are all free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This event is rain or shine so make sure to plan accordingly! 

Keep Charleston Beautiful and our Zero Waste Event team will be helping make this event as close to zero waste as possible with the goal of diverting at least 90% of waste from going to the landfill via composting and recycling. Volunteers will help staff our waste sorting stations to help guests. KCB staff will provide a brief overview of recycling/composting on site.

Our Mission

At the Warrior Surf Foundation, our mission is to enhance veterans' and their families' physical and mental well-being through free surf therapy, wellness coaching, and community support. We harness the healing power of the ocean and the transformative experience of surfing to promote mental and physical well-being, resilience, and community for those who have served our country.

Why We Ruck

The Warrior Surf Ruckathon is more than a fundraising event—it’s a way to walk shoulder-to-shoulder in support of those who’ve served. And it's a perfect way to connect people to the values we stand for while making a tangible impact on veterans’ lives 💪

🏄 Every dollar raised from our Ruckathon will help us put a Veteran through our 12-week program, which includes surf therapy, wellness coaching, yoga, and community for Veterans & their families. 

🎒 Register as a Participant
Sign up to join the Ruckathon and start raising funds for Warrior Surf Foundation. Share your personal fundraising page with friends & family – allowing them to make the commitment to pledge-per-mile during your ruck.

🙌 Volunteer at the Event!

We'd love your help getting everything in order for our first Ruckathon ever. Visit our volunteer page to start the process.

On the morning of March 1st, expect to be at the Wappoo Shelter in JI County Park by 8:30am. We begin our ruck at 9AM. Load up your backpack, hit the trail, and ruck for a cause! More details to come.

Let’s come together to honor our veterans while making a difference—one step at a time!

What is Rucking? Rucking is simply walking while carrying weight in a backpack, also known as a "rucksack". This low-impact exercise, inspired by military training routines, is a fun and healthy way to honor our veterans. So, throw some rocks in a backpack, and join us!