Keep South Carolina Wild

Category: Fundraising

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

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 Coming Soon!

 

Presenting Sponsor:


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.

2026 Wild Summer Nights Online Auction

This year’s Wild Summer Nights Online Auction runs Friday, July 24th, 9am – Sunday, July 26th, 8pm.

This is our favorite fundraiser because it truly has something for everyone. Whether you are planning your next vacation, event, outdoor adventure, or are looking for a uniquely wonderful gift, you will enjoy bidding on a variety of items for a great cause! All proceeds support our mission to conserve and restore wildlife and habitat through education and advocacy.

If you would like to donate an item or experience, please use the Make an Item Donation below.

If you would like to be a sponsor, read on for options!

The 2026 auction has a fundraising goal of $100,000, and we need your support to reach this goal!

Sponsorship options:

Presenting, $2,500: featured logo ads & top billing on auction site, event webpage, and press releases. 

Full, $1,500: featured logo ads and top billing on the auction website and top billing on the event webpage.

Half, $750: logo ads and listing on the auction website and event webpage.

Quarter, $375: name listing on the event webpage.

Share your support of wildlife and habitat conservation with our 46,000+ supporters and followers!

 

 

 

Be an auction sponsor!

Make an Item Donation

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Banner Image Credit: Light the Way by Stuart Barfield.

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

Ticket sales close on Friday, April 3rd, 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

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

Sponsor

Company Sponsor

Wine Sponsor

SCWF Friends

 Amie & Hunter Garrett

Melanie & Chase Samples

Allison & Anthony Quartararo

Anne & Mark Kaiser

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.

Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner at The Willcox in Aiken

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. 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.

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 45,000+ 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.

Featured image: Gathered Around the Plate by Liz List.

Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday—the global day of generosity that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday—join a movement that makes a real impact. It’s a day to give back and create lasting change for the world around us. On December 2, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation invites you to be part of something bigger—to give back to wildlife and help protect the wild places we all love. Together, we can make this Giving Tuesday truly wild!

Please consider becoming a recurring donor on Giving Tuesday or making a one-time donation! Recurring donors have an increased impact on our organization. Whether you set up your gift monthly, quarterly, or annually, recurring donors provide us with the ability to plan ahead, knowing that your support is on the way. This increased stability makes a tremendous difference to our small but mighty team as we travel across the state offering educational programs and events. Our goal this Giving Tuesday is to add 25 new recurring donors; will you be one of them?

 

Image credits top to bottom: Cruising by Bradford Andrews, SCWF’s POWR+ Fly Fishing Class, and Forest Blessings by Jennifer Brown.

Holiday Drop-in

We’d love to see you at our annual Holiday Drop-in! This is a great chance to start your shopping early, enjoy light refreshments, and meet with our staff.

Come see our new merchandise in person. We have limited edition SCWF-branded glassware and branded charcuterie boards. Our shop is also stocked up with bluebird, owl, and duck nesting boxes; bird-friendly coffee; wildlife books for children and adults; SCWF hats; habitat and garden signs; and more!

National Park Trip Raffle

Congratulations to our winner, Patricia S. from Hilton Head!

Purchase a raffle ticket for $30 for a chance to win a National Park Trip Getaway for up to 6 guests valued at $2,200! Only 300 tickets will be sold! That means you have a 1-in-300 chance of winning – or even greater if you purchase multiple tickets at a discount.

Embark on a nature-inspired retreat with a four-night stay for your friends, family, or as a treat for yourself at your choice of dozens of hotels near one of our iconic national parks. From geysers to towering cliffs, customize your escape to embrace the majesty of nature’s wonders.

This trip is valid at multiple locations and dates at a wide range of accommodations. Book within 12 months and complete travel within 24 months of purchase.

INCLUDES:
– 4 nights in your choice of a hotel near a national park
– Parks include Yellowstone, Glacier, Zion, Rocky Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains, and more!
– Typical room configuration will be a one-bedroom accommodation with two queen beds and a pull-out queen sleeper sofa, though this may vary by hotel. However, there is an option to upgrade your room, add additional travelers, and extend your stay for a fee at redemption.

Some properties charge a resort fee at check-in, as well as a refundable deposit. View valid resorts, current availability, estimated resort fees at check-in, and booking terms via this link (tip: try searching by different dates to see more options): https://redeem.travelpledge.com/T41032

Unless otherwise noted, food and transportation are not included. Certain optional amenities, such as parking, may require an additional fee at the property. Park admission is not included.

TERMS
There are a wide variety of hotels available. The hotels available depend on the check-in date and are subject to availability when you book. Book early for best availability. There are typically more options available outside of peak season (typically summer) and during weeknights. Availability is subject to change as room inventory at a particular hotel fluctuates. Primary traveler must be at least 21 yrs. old and the legal guardian of any children traveling.

The raffle winner will redeem their certificate directly with the business. Detailed instructions will be included on the certificate issued to the winner via email by TravelPledge before January 30, 2026.

Max retail value: $2,200

Use the button below to purchase your raffle tickets. 

Increase your odds of winning by buying more tickets at the following discounts!

$30 – 1 ticket

$54 – 2 tickets

$81 – 3 tickets

$108 – 4 tickets

$135 – 5 tickets

Raffle Logistics

No physical tickets will be issued. Winner will be drawn from purchase receipt on Friday, December 19, 2025, and announced on our Facebook page. Winner will be notified by phone or email.

Net proceeds from this raffle support SCWF’s wildlife and habitat conservation and education programs in South Carolina.

Since at least 2021, 100% of all raffle receipts have supported our conservation and education programs in South Carolina.

Please note that should the minimum amount of $1,100 not be reached, then this raffle will convert into a 50/50 raffle and the winner will be awarded half of the generated revenue.

SCWF Oyster Roast Fundraiser at Bowens Island

Thank you for your interest. Ticket sales closed on Thursday, October 23, at 3pm.

Come feast on delicious wild oysters with SCWF and help raise funds for coastal wildlife conservation! Natural habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate, and local wildlife need our help to conserve and restore the woods, waters, and wetlands on which they depend.

Ticket sales are now live for SCWF’s oyster roast fundraiser at the iconic Bowens Island in Charleston on Sunday, October 26th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm! There will be fresh, delicious oysters, beer & wine, vegetarian options, and a raffle. If you haven’t been to Bowens Island yet, come check out this unique location that is a local favorite known for fresh seafood and a laid-back atmosphere, right on the marsh. All sponsorships include a VIP social from 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

Plus you are doubling your impact for conservation since Bowens Island restaurant participates in SCDNR’s oyster shell recycling program, so our used oyster shells will be returned to the environment to build new reefs!

 

Thank you to our Sponsors!

SCWF Friends

Dr. George B. Del Porto &

Mrs. Karen Del Porto

Trip King

Nancy Swan

Chili Sponsor

Dessert Sponsor

Beer Sponsor

 

Become a sponsor to help us increase our impact for local wildlife!

Refund Policy: 90% of ticket price will be refunded for cancellation more than two weeks prior to the event; 75% refunded when less than two weeks before event. All refund requests must be made via email to mail@scwf.org.

Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner at Between the Antlers in Georgetown

Ticket sales have ended for this event. Thank you!

Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at Between the Antlers in Georgetown 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 Chelsea Cribb.

This year’s featured species include the cerulean warbler, American redstart, golden-crowned kinglet, belted kingfisher, Canada warbler, and of course, the roseate spoonbill, whose conservation story inspired this dinner series. All of these species are depicted in Heather Deacon’s beautiful image above. Heather’s piece titled, Palmetto Feathers, is the winning image of the 2025 Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills art contest!  As each course is served during the dinner, 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

First Course, inspired by the American redstart

Chargrilled Blue Point oysters, mango pineapple coulis

Second Course, inspired by the cerulean warbler

Peruvian Chopped Salad: summer corn, radishes, lima beans, red onions, herb vinaigrette

Third Course, inspired by the roseate spoonbill

Tuna Carpaccio: thinly sliced tuna, shaved red onions, sliced avocado, cilantro lime drizzle

Fourth Course, inspired by the golden-crowned kinglet

Crispy Pan-Fried Red Snapper, saffron Santee Gold rice, salsa verde

Fifth Course, inspired by the belted kingfisher

Marinated & Stuffed Flank Steak: feta cheese & spinach, garlic smashed fingerling potatoes, chimichurri

Sixth Course, inspired by the Canada warbler

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse, local blueberries

Presenting Sponsor:

SCWF Friends:

Barbara & Clinch Heyward

Regina & John Jahrstofer

Elaine & Bill Miller

Natalie & Marty Kent

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us increase our impact for local wildlife. Please consider a sponsorship when you make your purchase below. For company sponsorships, you’ll receive two tickets at the $500 level, or four dinner tickets at the $1,000 level, and we’ll include your logo on all marketing materials sent out to our 40,000+ supporters and followers, press releases, website, and the event menu. For $300 SCWF Friend sponsorships, you’ll receive two dinner tickets and will be recognized by name on the same formats. Thank you for considering a philanthropic gift to support our mission!

FKS dinner refund policy: 90% of ticket price will be refunded for cancellation more than two weeks prior to the event; 75% refunded when less than two weeks before event. All refund requests must be made in writing or by email to mail@scwf.org.

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

This event is sold out – thank you! 

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 cerulean warbler, American redstart, golden-crowned kinglet, belted kingfisher, Canada warbler, and of course, the roseate spoonbill, whose conservation story inspired this dinner series. All of these species are depicted in Heather Deacon’s beautiful image above. Heather’s piece titled, Palmetto Feathers, is the winning image of the 2025 Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills art contest!  As each course is served during the dinner, 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

Specialty cocktail/mocktail, inspired by the golden-crowned kinglet

First Course, inspired by the American redstart

Berry Salad

Blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, roasted sunflower seeds,

feta, strawberry vinaigrette

 

Second Course, inspired by the roseate spoonbill

Seafood Arancini

Lump blue crab, freshwater crawfish, freshwater prawn, creole sauce 

 

Third Course, inspired by the belted kingfisher

Scallop Crudo

Passion fruit reduction, lemon

 

Fourth Course, inspired by the Canada warbler

 Venison Tenderloin

Tri-colored cauliflower – two ways, red wine demi-glace 

 

Fifth Course, inspired by the cerulean warbler

Blue Marble Cheesecake

Blueberry reduction

 

Presenting Sponsor:

 

Event Sponsors:

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

National Land Realty/Jim Taylor

Goings Law Firm

SCWF Friends:

Jon Boguski and Jess Holm

Drs. Jackie and Alaric van Dam 

Tom and Jennifer Mancke 

Susan and Trey Boone

McKenzie and Tim Scott

Audubon SC – Rebecca Haynes & Merrill McGregor

 

 

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us increase our impact for local wildlife. Please consider a sponsorship when you make your purchase below.

For company sponsorships, you’ll receive two tickets at the $500 level, or four dinner tickets at the $1,000 level, and we’ll include your logo on all marketing materials sent out to our 40,000+ supporters and followers, press releases, website, and the event menu.

For SCWF Friend sponsorships, you’ll receive two dinner tickets at the $300 level and will be recognized by name on the same formats.

Thank you for considering a philanthropic gift to support our mission!

FKS dinner refund policy: 90% of ticket price will be refunded for cancellation more than two weeks prior to the event; 75% refunded when less than two weeks before event. All refund requests must be made in writing or by email to mail@scwf.org.