Keep South Carolina Wild

Jun
03

Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner at The Hollow in Columbia

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Event Date: June 03, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$135 (Single Ticket)

Location: The Hollow, 823 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

Ticket sales close May 31 at 4pm!

Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at The Hollow in Columbia 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 Dante Serra.

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.

Menu

Inspired by the yellow-billed cuckoo
Confit frog legs, potato cake, blackberry compote 

Inspired by the Eastern whip-poor-will
Summer fruit gazpacho 

Inspired by the roseate spoonbill
Crawfish-stuffed prawn, grits, Creole

Inspired by the green heron
Blackened catfish, collard greens, red rice risotto 

Inspired by the prairie warbler
Lemon bar with macerated berries & whipped cream

 

Presenting Sponsor:

 

SCWF Friends:

 

Susan Hamilton & Tom Gross

Drs. Jackie and Alaric van Dam 

Company Sponsors:

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 to our 45,000+ supporters and followers, and on press releases, website, and the menu. 

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.

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us increase our impact for South Carolina’s 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.

Featured image: 2026 menu art winner, Gathered Around the Plate by Liz List.

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