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
Guided Shorebird & Sea Turtle Walk on May 31
By frespaceedisto
/ April 21, 2025
Join us for a guided shorebird and sea turtle walk along Edisto Beach State Park. See below for more information,
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Environmental Learning Center May 2025 Calendar
By frespaceedisto
/ April 19, 2025
The Environmental Learning Center has posted their calendar of events for May 2025. Lots of opportunities for learning more about...
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FRESPACE Hole Patrol 2025
By frespaceedisto
/ April 17, 2025
A volunteer opportunity to help keep a flat and clean beach for our beach walkers and our sea turtles. Click...
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2025 EBSP Loggerhead Turtle Patrol Training Held
By frespaceedisto
/ April 15, 2025
Leah Schwartzentruber, Edisto Beach State Park Turtle Specialist, and Meredith Bean and Kelly Lambert of DNR, held the 2025 EBSP...
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Great Turnout for 2025 Annual Meeting
By frespaceedisto
/ April 14, 2025
On Saturday, April 12, the FRESPACE 2025 Annual Meeting was held at the ELC. This was our best attended Annual...
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