Keep South Carolina Wild

Category: Fundraising

Key West Raffle

Congratulations to our winner, Peter K. of Aiken! 

Purchase a raffle ticket for $30 for a chance to win a Key West Escape valued at $4,025! There is a multiple tickets discount.

Key West Escape Includes:
• Half-day Schooner Cruise with Kayaking & Snorkeling for 2
• 3-hour Craft Cocktail Tour for 2
• 3-night stay at the Southernmost Resort, Key West Villas or similar
• Giveback XP Booking Services

 

Use the button below to purchase your raffle tickets. Only 200 tickets will be sold!

$30 – 1 ticket

$54 – 2 tickets

$81 – 3 tickets

$108 – 4 tickets

$135 – 5 tickets

 

 

About the Trip:

Key West is the quirky, tropical heart of the Florida Keys, and the southernmost point in the United States. The island’s vibrant history, free-spirited outlook and unique “Floribbean” vibe are powerful draws for all kinds of visitors, whether you’re into water-sports, night-life, nature, or art.

Set sail for a 4.5 hour epic cruise adventure as you kayak through mangrove-shaded channels, snorkel through crystal-clear water, and relax on the deck of a shallow water schooner in the gentle Florida breeze. This excursion includes all of the equipment that you need, and drinks and snacks.

Explore Key West through the eyes of a local on a cocktail tour that stops at five off-the-beaten-path establishments, from a historic mansion to a boutique hotel that was once a hospital. Your guide will use the city’s bar scene to give you an overview of its history and culture as you navigate through Old Town Key West. The tour includes five cocktails and two food tastings.

Accommodations
Enjoy a 3-night stay for 2 (standard room, double occupancy) at the Southernmost Resort, Key West Villas or similar in Key West, Florida. The FMV for this trip is $4,025!

Please note that the winner has two years from date of purchase to travel, which would be June 30, 2027.

Blackout Dates: December, January and February. All major holidays and special events including Fantasy Fest, Songwriters Festival and Powerboat races. Additional dates may apply. Must book at least 60 days in advance.

 

Raffle Logistics

No physical tickets will be issued. Winner will be drawn from purchase receipt on Monday, June 30

Net proceeds from this raffle support our 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 $2,875 not be reached, then this raffle will convert into a 50/50 raffle and the winner will be awarded half of the generated revenue.

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

Ticket sales close on June 18th!

Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest near Greenville 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 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 

Inspired by the Roseate Spoonbill:

Broadwater shrimp and daikon carpaccio

Inspired by the Cerulean Warbler:

Snow Camp goat cheese and beet salad with pickled blueberries

Inspired by the American Redstart:

Charred and pickled yellow carrots, fried fig and carrot mole, fresh figs and pumpkin seeds

Inspired by the Golden-Crowned Kinglet:

Golden tilefish, lemon vin jaune sauce

Inspired by the Belted Kingfisher:

Local guinea fowl, maitake mushroom, xo gastrique

Inspired by the Canada Warbler:

Lemon tahini tart, nigella pine nut brittle

 

(Please note this menu is subject to change based on availability. Vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options available.)

Presenting Sponsor:

Event Sponsor:

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

SCWF Friends:

Hazel Monteith and Burt Pardue

Hosana Nagasaka and Joel Chavez Ortiz

Rita and Robert Rao

Wine Sponsor:

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.

Happy Hour

Tickets have closed for this event.

You are invited to join SCWF’s staff, board members, and friends on Wednesday, April 30th for a Happy Hour at Robinson, Gray, Stepp & Laffitte rooftop terrace in Columbia from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Learn about our upcoming events and programs, how we are fulfilling our mission, and ways you can get involved to help wildlife and their habitat.

This free event includes light hors d’ouevres, beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail & mocktail. Driftwood artist Atiba Smith’s work will also be on display.

 

2025 Wild Summer Nights Online Auction

This year’s Wild Summer Nights Online Auction begins on Friday, July 18th, 9am and concludes on Sunday, July 20th, 8pm. We can’t wait!

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.

The 2025 auction has a fundraising goal of $100,000, and we need your support to reach this goal! You can support the auction by becoming a sponsor or by donating an item. Sponsorship options:

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 to our 46,000+ supporters and followers!

 

 

 

 

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Be an auction sponsor!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Banner Image Credit: Light the Way by Stuart Barfield.

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

Ticket Sales close Monday, April 21st at 5:00 p.m.

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 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 below. 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.

The winning image of the 2025 Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills art contest is Palmetto Feathers by Heather Deacon.

This convivial evening will not disapoint! 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.

 

Would you like to stay the night at The Willcox? SCWF has a limited number of rooms reserved for a special room rate for $199 + tax. Instructions for reserving these rooms are included in the confirmation email.

 

Menu

Roseate Spoonbill

St-Germain, gin, lime, cranberry

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Creamy cauliflower soup with black truffle

Cerulean Warbler

Watercress and arugula salad, blueberries, feta, toasted almonds, lemon citronette

Canada Warbler

Curried lamb lollipops, raita, fresh mango

Belted Kingfisher

Grilled trout, lobster risotto, Cajun beurre blanc

American Redstart

Warm brownie, lemon curd, fresh berries

 

Event Sponsor:

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.

Gun Raffle

Purchase raffle tickets to win a Mossberg 500 Turkey .410 Bore (retail value $730)! The winner will be selected and notified on Monday, March 31, 2025. You do not need to be present to win.

Use the button below to purchase your raffle tickets. Only 250 tickets will be sold!

$20 – 1 ticket

$36 – 2 tickets

$54 – 3 tickets

$72 – 4 tickets

$90 – 5 tickets

No physical tickets will be issued. Winner will be drawn from purchase receipt.

The winner must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass a firearms background check. If they are unable to pass the background check, they will be refunded the price of their ticket(s), and another winner will be selected. The winner must pick the gun up themselves at Shooters Choice in West Columbia and the background check must be in their name.

Net proceeds from this raffle support our 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.

Sporting Clays Competition Fundraiser

Join SCWF for a Sporting Clays Competition fundraiser on Friday, October 17th, where your four-person team can compete for awards and bragging rights. Teams must register by October 10, 2025 to join us on the range.

Event Schedule

  • Registration       9am
  • Tournament      10am-12:30pm
  • Lunch                  12:30pm-1pm
  • Awards               1pm

 

Registration for your 4-person team is $500. Individual registrations are $125. Team sponsorships are also available.

Fee includes one golf cart per team, 100 targets per shooter, and a bbq lunch from Palmetto Pig. Participants should bring their own gun, ammunition, and hearing and eye protection (required). Maximum shot size is 7.5. The facility has some guns available to rent for $20. Ammunition is available for approximately $40.

 

 

Sponsorships

All sponsorships will receive logo recognition at the event and on all digital marketing shared with our 47,000+ supporters and followers. Sponsorship deadline is October 12, 2025.

$500 Station Sponsorships – 8 available (includes 1 non-participant representative per station)

$1,000 Team Sponsorships – 6 available (includes one 4-person team registration)

$1,500 Lunch & Awards Sponsorship – 1 available (includes one 4-person team registration and the opportunity to provide a giveaway)

SCWF’s Holiday Drop In

You are invited to drop in and visit! This is a great chance to start your holiday shopping early, and enjoy light refreshments while chatting with our staff. Check out our merchandise page to see which items you would like to purchase for yourself or the outdoor enthusiasts in your life! Choose from bird nesting boxes, bird-friendly coffee, wildlife books, SCWF hats, habitat and garden signs, and much more!