Keep South Carolina Wild
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
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.
Golden-winged Warbler
Amuse: twice baked sunchokes with Monetta asparagus, bacon, chive
Balestri Valda Soave Classico DOC ’Sengialta’, Italy
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Oyster mushroom bisque, sherry Gouda cream
Vigna Madre Pecorino ‘Becco Reale’, Terre di Chieti IGP, Italy
Roseate Spoonbill
Local beet & strawberry salad, strawberry rose’ vinaigrette, watercress, whipped garlic-dill fromage blanc
Mas des Infermières Source Rosé, Luberon AOP, France
Green Heron
Yellowtail hamachi crudo, black lemon vinaigrette, orange & cumin-scented pickled carrot and cauliflower
Coto de Gomariz ‘Flower and the Bee’ White, Ribeiro D.O., Spain
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Hickory Nut Gap pork cheek braised with spruce tip and rosemary, Carolina Gold rice middlins, fresh peas and truffle
Aguijon de Abeja Cabernet Franc, San Juan, Argentina
Prairie Warbler
Caramel banana budino, sweet cornmeal short cookie, rum whipped crème fraiche, candied cashew
Evolucio Late Harvest Furmint, Hungary
Amie & Hunter Garrett
Melanie & Chase Samples
Allison & Anthony Quartararo
Anne & Mark Kaiser
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.
