Carolina Ocean Alliance presents "Hidden Rivers", an exploration of the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters, followed by a discussion with National Geographic 2025 Slingshot Awardee Cash Daniels.

Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day at the headwaters of the newest member of the Creek Collective, Newmarket Creek. We will meet at 4 PM at the end of Grove Street at the LowLine.

Join us Tuesday, January 27th, at 6 PM in Wake Refill (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403). We'll start the year with Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Serviceberry" to help us reconnect with the natural world around us by slowing down and noticing the subtle patterns of nature.

Meet dozens of local nonprofits and organizations serving local communities, browse the sustainable ecopreneurs market,  celebrate World Rivers Day, find your Fall reading list at The Hope Summit Book Fair, and discover the many ways you can be part of the future you want to see in our community.

The Hope Summit Film Festival returns for its second year with an expanded program.

In 2025, The Hope Summit will explore how community-driven solutions can promote Resilience, Regeneration, and the emerging Restoration Economy.

Join our annual MLK Day of Service litter sweep and food drive at Harmon Field in Charleston. We’ll clean up the roadsides and along Gadsden Creek marsh to remove debris before it reaches the Ashley River.

The Hope Summit 2024 Conference returns as a two-day intersectional and multi-disciplinary gathering to explore "reshaping our relationship with water, waterways, and the ocean through community-driven solutions".

Stories have the power to change the world. At The Hope Summit, we aspire to inspire by showcasing powerful filmmakers and translating their stories into tangible, solutions-driven action.

Come support Barrier Island and ocean conservation with Lowcountry leaders and local organizations at The Tides on Folly.

Celebrate the end of Earth Week with all partners of Lowcountry Earth Week through this family-friendly tabling event at Holy City Brewing.

Celebrate Earth Day by helping educate future generations on the environment, by running or sponsoring the 5K Fun Run for the Barrier Island Local Outreach Program.

The Greenest Day features environmentally conscious local crafts, farmers, food trucks, music, and non-profits that contribute to healthier lives and a healthier planet.

Join CVSC, Sierra Club, Charleston Climate Coalition, Coastal Conservation League, and others at Colleton State Park on Sunday, April 7th to hear about the detrimental impacts of H.5118, including the proposed megaproject on the banks of the Edisto River, just next door to Colleton State Park.

Monday, January 15, 2–4 p.m. | Harmon Field, Charleston Join South Carolina Aquarium, The Citadel Near Center for Climate Studies, Charleston Parks Conservancy, Carolina Ocean Alliance and The MARSH Project, Kids Teaching Flood Resilience, and local community partners for an MLK Day of Service.

A cinematic and musical odyssey that explores the remarkable relationship between humans and rivers.

The Hope Summit is back and bigger than ever as a 3-day conference and festival promoting community-driven solutions through collaboration and innovation.

Join us on Folly Beach for World Oceans Day on June 8th.