Keep South Carolina Wild

Category: Fundraising

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!