Keep South Carolina Wild

Apr
08

Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner at Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Event Date: April 08, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$135 (Single Ticket)

Location: 13 S. Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Ticket sales close on Wednesday, April 1st, or when all tickets have been sold.

Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest near Greenville on Wednesday, April 8th,  from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a six-course, wine-paired conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Executive Chef Adam Cooke.

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. Vegan/vegetarian options available. Please note dietary restrictions and seating requests in the Notes field on the ticketing page.

Menu (preliminary)

Golden-winged Warbler

Amuse: twice baked sunchokes with asparagus, bacon, celery root

 

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Oyster mushroom bisque, sherry Gouda cream

 

Roseate Spoonbill

Candy stripe beet salad, strawberry rose’ vinaigrette, watercress, whipped garlic-dill fromage blanc

Green Heron

Chilled Broadwater shrimp, black lemon vinaigrette, cumin-scented pickled carrot and orange zest

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Hickory Nut Gap pork cheek braised with spruce toss and rosemary, Carolina Gold rice middlins, crisp parsnip and truffle

Prairie Warbler

Caramel banana budino, sweet corn sable cookie, rum whipped crème fraiche, candied cashew

 

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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. 

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 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.

Featured image credit: Gathered Around the Plate by Liz List.

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