PRSF Maritime Center offers "Talks & Tours"

Talks & Tours 

Thursday, November 6 will offer a glimpse of the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center’s future programming. Throughout the day, short talks will be given by area experts in several areas. There’s a little something for almost everyone. Arrive early to guarantee a seat – first come, first serve. Free admission.

10:00 a.m.       Lowcountry Photography
World class photographer Eric Horan will speak about capturing all the beauty the Lowcountry has to offer. Mr. Horan is considered one of the Lowcountry’s premier wildlife and nature photographer and offers Photography Safari’s.  If you can’t make the talk be sure to check out his exhibit on display in the Maritime Center.

11:00 a.m.       Landscape & Gardening (with a Sound Mind) 
Curious about landscaping and gardening in the Lowcountry?  Whether it’s about designing a landscape, creating buffer zones, plants native to the Lowcountry, or gardening in general we can answer your questions.  Get answers from the people behind the Maritime Centers gardens: Michael Brock, Mark Dixon, and Laura Lee Rose. 

2:00 p.m.         Large Predators of the Sound
Ever been in the Port Royal Sound and wonder what was swimming right under your feet?  Wonder no more! David Harter, President of Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club, will discuss many of the large creatures that call Port Royal Sound home.

3:00 p.m.         Welcome Home Carolina Snowball 
She has finally made it home! Carolina Snowball has returned to Port Royal Sound thanks to the hard work of longtime fan Kevin Vanacore.  Come enjoy Kevin tell epic tale of this albino dolphin, how she influenced the protection of all our beautiful sea mammals and how 50 years later she returned to the Sound.

4:00 p.m.         Catch & Cook
Have you been wanting to host a seafood soiree? Learn how to collect and cook your own seafood.  Craig Reaves of Sea Eagle Market will show you exactly how to collect and prepare some of the Lowcountry’s finest foods.