South Carolina Lowcountry shares community updates and local initiatives.

The Hampton Wildlife Fund presented the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with a $190,000 donation to support statewide education and outreach, and Delta Dental of South Carolina released a 2026 Dental Care Resource Guide listing nearly 50 low- or no-cost dental providers, with about 20 options for the Lowcountry.

The Hampton Wildlife Fund presented $190,000 to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources on March 27 to support statewide education and outreach programs. Delta Dental of South Carolina published a 2026 Dental Care Resource Guide that lists nearly 50 low-cost and free dental clinics, with about 20 options serving the Lowcountry. Tanger Outlets Hilton Head is hosting an Earth Day sneaker recycling campaign April 17–30 with collection events on April 17–18 and April 24–25 at the Tanger Tent and ongoing drop-off at several stores. The Palmetto Animal League highlighted two pets available for adoption: Ruth, a 1-year-old black cat, and Williams, a 6-year-old dog. Key details: - Hampton Wildlife Fund presented $190,000 to SCDNR during a March 27 ceremony in Columbia to support education and outreach efforts statewide. - The donation will support programs including archery in schools, youth fishing rodeos, marine and freshwater education, Camp Wildwood, scholarships, and other conservation education initiatives. - Delta Dental of South Carolina released its 2026 Dental Care Resource Guide listing nearly 50 clinics and programs; roughly 20 local options are noted for the Lowcountry and the guide is available at deltadentalsc.com/resourceguide. - Tanger Outlets Hilton Head will collect used sneakers April 17–30, with staffed collection at the Tanger Tent on April 17–18 and April 24–25 from noon–4 p.m., and additional drop-off at select stores; donors at the Tanger Tent receive a 20% retail offer. - Sneakers collected by Tanger will be recycled through a partnership with Sneaker Impact and repurposed into rubber material for play surfaces and other products. - Palmetto Animal League listed Ruth (1-year-old cat) and Williams (6-year-old dog) as pets of the week and provided contact information: 843-645-1725 and [email protected]. Summary: The reported donation and program support aim to expand hands-on conservation education and outreach across South Carolina, while the dental resource guide is intended to connect residents with low- and no-cost dental services. The Tanger sneaker drive runs April 17–30 and the animal league continues to list adoptable pets; additional program details and timelines are reported by the organizations involved.