This event is SOLD OUT! 

Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at The Willcox in Aiken from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a five-course, wine-paired conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Executive Chef Philip Friesen.

This year’s featured species include the Eastern whip-poor-will, golden-winged warbler, green heron, prairie warbler, yellow-billed cuckoo, and of course, the roseate spoonbill, whose conservation story inspired this dinner series.  We can’t wait to see the menu inspired by these species! As each course is served, SCWF Industry Habitat Manager Jay Keck will share information about each species and the conservation efforts needed to help them thrive.

This convivial evening will not disappoint! Purchase your tickets early to ensure that you can join us for this deliciously informative conservation dinner. All funds raised will benefit conservation and education programs at SCWF. Vegetarian option available.

Rooms: The Willcox currently has no vacancies, but we can let you know if rooms open up before the dinner if you’d like to stay overnight. Email us at mail@scwf.org to let us know. If you’d prefer to book a room nearby, we have a block of rooms at a group rate of $189 for a queen or $209 for a double or king at the Carriage House Inn, a 12-min. walk or a 4-min. drive from The Willcox. Call 803-644-5888 to book, and let them know that you’re with SCWF to get the special rate.

Menu

Welcome cocktail, inspired by the roseate spoonbill
The Roseate: vodka, elderflower, cranberry, fresh lime juice

First Course, inspired by the prairie warbler
Butternut velouté, crème fraiche

Second Course, inspired by the yellow-billed cuckoo
Frisee, fresh berries, pickled shallots, crumbled feta, citrus vinaigrette

Third Course, inspired by the golden-winged warbler
Filet Oscar, jumbo lump crab, roasted asparagus, cayenne hollandaise

Fourth Course, inspired by the green heron
Seared Sea Bass, parsnip puree, wilted spinach, chili oil, local herbs

Fifth Course, inspired by the Eastern whip-poor-will
Caramel Mocha Cheesecake, chocolate shavings

Presenting Sponsors

Sponsors

SCWF Friends

Dennis & Linda Hiltner

AJ & Jan Jackson

Lynn Lewis & David Hawkins

Heidi Dawn & Rick Chalmers

Jess Holm & Jon Boguski

Philanthropic Sponsorships

Please consider choosing a sponsorship to further support our mission!

For company sponsorships, you’ll receive two dinner tickets at the $525 level, or four tickets at the $1,050 level, and we’ll include your logo on all of this event’s marketing materials sent out to our 40,000+ supporters and followers, press releases, website, and on the printed menu. SOLD OUT

For SCWF Friend sponsorships, you’ll receive two dinner tickets at the $325 level, or four tickets at the $650 level, and will be recognized by name on the same formats. SOLD OUT

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us increase our impact for local wildlife. 

FKS dinner refund policy: 90% of ticket price will be refunded for cancellations requested more than one week prior to the event. All refund requests must be made in writing or by email to mail@scwf.org.