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Welcome to FRESPACE!

We are FRESPACE, that is FRiends of Edisto Beach State Park and the Edisto ACE Basin Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Founded in October 2002, we are a South Carolina corporation with tax exempt 501(c)(3) status.

Our purpose is to solicit volunteers and raise funds to support local educational and recreational projects for the public by enhancing the park systems, Environmental Learning Center, Ranger Station, and park grounds.

FRESPACE Announcements

FRESPACE in the Community

FRESPACE Volunteers assist at Edisto Beach Triathlon

On Saturday, October 26, FRESPACE contributed one dozen volunteers to staff two of the three aid stations for the running...
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Environmental Learning Center Events

Environmental Learning Center November 2024 Program Calendar

The Environmental Learning Center has posted their calendar of events for November. Lots of opportunities for learning more about Edisto...
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FRESPACE in the Community

FRESPACE President, Mick Royston, poses with purchaser and creator of ELCee, the turtle sponsored by FRESPACE.

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Environmental Learning Center Events

Environmental Learning Center October Program Calendar

The Environmental Learning Center has posted their October 2024 schedule of events. Lots of opportunities for learning more about Edisto...
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Edisto Beach State Park FRESPACE in the Community Volunteering

FRESPACE members volunteer help in shorebird nesting area

FRESPACE members assisted SCDNR and Edisto Beach State Park staff in removing the posts and signs used to define the...
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