Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
James Wilson is an experienced ecologist with a strong background in habitat restoration and aquatic ecosystem management. Currently serving as the Ecologist at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens since June 2021, James oversees management duties for historic rice fields and forested areas while implementing projects to enhance wildlife habitats. Prior to this role, James worked as an Aquatic Biologist at Kiawah Island Community Association from April 2018 to June 2021, managing a comprehensive lake system and wetlands. James also held positions as a Naturalist at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and Aquatic Biologist Technician, gaining valuable experience in environmental education and aquatic maintenance. An Urban Garden Apprentice at the College of Charleston, James has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from the same institution.
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, on the banks of the Ashley River near Charleston, is the Lowcountry’s oldest public attraction. It is a phenomenal horticultural destination, a significant historic and cultural site, and a place of unparalleled natural beauty. Magnolia’s celebrated gardens, which were designed and planted in the mid-nineteenth century, opened to the public in the years immediately following the Civil War. Since then, countless visitors have wandered these paths beneath ancient oak, cypress and magnolia trees festooned with Spanish moss. In late winter, the camellias bloom; Magnolia has thousands of specimens, many of which were cultivated on site. In spring, the blackwater lagoons reflect masses of azaleas, lilies, daffodils, and wisteria; fall brings the smaller but no less lovely Camellia sasanqua, and summer is when the crape myrtle, hydrangeas, and hibiscus come into their own. In every season, the gardens are captivating.