Feathered Friends by Candace Thibeault is the winning image of the Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Art Contest. Her piece depicts the 2024 featured species.
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Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at The Willcox in Aiken 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 Eastern meadowlark, the little blue heron, the Eastern screech owl, the brown-headed nuthatch, the red-winged blackbird, and of course, the roseate spoonbill, whose conservation story inspired this dinner series. 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.
This convivial evening will not disappoint! Purchase your tickets early to ensure you can join us for this deliciously informative conservation dinner. All funds raised will benefit conservation and education programs of 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 $189 + tax. Instructions for reserving these rooms are included in the confirmation email.
Welcome cocktail inspired by the Roseate Spoonbill
Hibiscus Spoonbill Spritz
First course, inspired by the Eastern meadowlark
Roasted golden beets, chevre, blackberries, toasted pecans, Dijon vinaigrette
Second course, inspired by the brown-headed nuthatch
Seared oyster mushroom, parsnip puree, toasted pine nuts, microgreens
Third course, inspired by the Eastern screech owl
Crawfish etouffee, Anson Mills Carolina gold rice
Fourth course, inspired by the little blue heron
Nest of blue potatoes, NY strip, amaranth sprouts, bordelaise
Fifth course, inspired by the red-winged blackbird
Chocolate torte, raspberry coulis, vanilla whipped cream
