Jen Howard, South Carolina Land Trust Network
October 3, 2023
Be a part of the SC Land Trust Networks Land Trust Days South Carolina’s land trusts have collectively protected more than a million acres in our state. The SC Land…
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Big steps for white rhino conservation
September 25, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Leads the Charge in Conservation of White Rhinos Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated World Rhino Day on September 22 by sharing the team’s groundbreaking work with…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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Local elementary school wins $20K learning garden grant
September 11, 2023Monarch Elementary School in Simpsonville won a $20,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to create a comprehensive, hands-on, interactive learning garden and classroom space. Trees, shrubs, and flowers will be planted to help create…
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Young entrepreneur breaks boundaries with Ecological Improvements’ exceptional achievements in 2023
September 11, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – The future of erosion control has a name, and it’s Jack Moran. At just 26 years old, the dynamic entrepreneur and founder of Ecological Improvements (Ei) has…
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Courtney Stonell Receives Keep South Carolina Beautiful Partnership Award at 2023 Litter Summit
September 10, 2023
Celebrating Two Years of Dedication to Litter Prevention and Environmental Stewardship In a resounding acknowledgment of her commitment to preserving South Carolina’s natural beauty, Courtney Stonell, the Laurens County Chamber’s…
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Zoo takes next steps toward river views + economic growth
September 7, 2023
Phase Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Bridge to the Wild Expansion Promises Extraordinary River Development Zoo takes next steps to increase economic impact in South Carolina Imagine visiting…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: Hot Weather Hatchings and More
September 6, 2023
2023 SUMMER RECAP: New Hatchlings and Successful Partnerships Soared This Summer at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Eager to experience the Columbia, South Carolina summer first-hand, several new friends emerged from…
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4-H’ers Win Regional Titles
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina 4-H Program has announced the winners of the 2023 4-H Small Garden Project. Two Laurens County 4-H members were regional winners for the Upstate of South Carolina.…
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Dominion Energy environmental grant application now open to nonprofit, educational organizations
August 29, 2023
Dominion Energy has opened the application window for eligible nonprofit and educational organizations to apply for environmental grants. The Environmental Education & Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy’s efforts to…
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Upcoming events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
August 23, 2023
*** 2023 CALENDAR UPDATE *** Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden UPCOMING EVENTS Riverbanks ZOOfari: Friday, September 29. Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks’…
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South Carolina Green Industry Association announces the details of the 20th Annual Fall Field Day
August 23, 2023The South Carolina Green Industry Association presents their 20th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Modern Turf, located at 5740 Peach Orchard Road in Dalzell, SC.…
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Laurens County Stands Out in SC DHCE 2022 Solid Waste Management Report
August 16, 2023
The results of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (SC DHEC) 2022 Solid Waste Management report are in, and Laurens County emerges as a true leader in…
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Emerger Strategies joins Climate Neutral’s service provider network
August 15, 2023
Emerger Strategies is delighted to join Climate Neutral’s service provider network, working alongside Climate Neutral to offer Sustainability Consulting Services to brands who want to become Climate Neutral Certified. We’re…
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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care
August 11, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield permanently protected, added to the Liberty Trail
August 7, 2023
The Hammond’s Store Battlefield most recent addition to statewide driving tour The South Carolina Battleground Trust announced the acquisition of the Hammond’s Store Battlefield near Clinton in Laurens County, South…
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Nearly a mile of Congaree River frontage permanently protected
August 7, 2023
Audubon South Carolina, Friends of Congaree Swamp, & Ducks Unlimited partner to acquire and protect Arant property overlooking Congaree National Park Audubon South Carolina, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Congaree…
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Blue Box Pools
August 1, 2023
Celebrate the fusion of luxury, innovation, and eco-friendliness with our Shipping Container Pool from Blue Box Pools. Crafted from high-quality, recycled shipping containers, this pool serves as a sustainable yet…
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Mayors meet mid-bridge over the Cooper River in SC7 destination event
July 27, 2023
Linked by the 2.5-mile Ravenel Bridge spanning the South Carolina Lowcountry’s historic Cooper River is the City of Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant from which their respective mayors…
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City of Charleston to host Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project information sessions
July 17, 2023
The city of Charleston, in partnership with Charleston County, the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Preservation Society of Charleston, will host a series of public information sessions throughout July and August to…
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Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina
July 17, 2023
Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…
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For Second Year in a Row SC7 Features Laurens County Trail During Month Long Expedition
July 17, 2023
Last week representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a team of military veterans joined South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of…
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Clemson Researchers Work to Develop Less-Immunogenic Wheat Varieties for Gluten-Sensitive Consumers
July 10, 2023
“The research we are conducting knows no boundaries and is applicable beyond borders,” saidSachin Rustgi, molecular breeder at Clemson University’s Pee Dee REC Gluten is a group of proteins found…
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New Chicks on the Block + Pledge to Go Plastic Free
July 10, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Challenges Community to a Plastic Free Summer Everyone Can Be Part of the Solution to Plastic Pollution Inspiring behavior changes, from watching wildlife in action to…
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National engineering firm Garver to create Water Design Center, add new office in Greenville
June 29, 2023
Firm emphasizes East Coast growth plans in adding approximately 100 new jobs downtown in “region ripe for sophisticated, custom solutions” Garver, a multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with…
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SC includes $10 million in new budget for the Saluda Grade Trail
June 22, 2023
The Saluda Grade Trail Conservancy (“the Conservancy”) is pleased to share that the South Carolina State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the…
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Wingard’s Market selected for June feature in National Publication
June 21, 2023
Wingard’s Market’s Backyard Nature Center and innovative gardening concepts has been selected for the June edition of Garden Center Magazine’s “Spotted” feature. Tucked inside the newly expanded Wingard’s Produce Center,…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates World Giraffe Day with a nod to outstanding animal care
June 21, 2023
Giraffes are a main draw at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and World Giraffe Day on June 21, provides a great reason to celebrate and talk about these magnificent animals and…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023
We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Conservation partnership gives head start to endangered gopher frogs
June 16, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) once again partnered to provide a “head start” to the state-endangered gopher frog. As a result, 89…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Announces Second Quarter Community Champion Volunteer
June 15, 2023
The Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Community Champion Award recognizes a business, organization, or individual volunteer that has initiated or actively engaged in an activity that has significantly contributed to…
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World Ocean Day
June 7, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Ready to Inspire Visitors to Make Waves for Conservation Kick Off Summer with a Visit to Riverbanks on World Ocean Day There are many reasons to…
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ArborGen announces appointment of Justin Birch as President and CEO
June 6, 2023
RIDGEVILLE, SC – ArborGen Inc, the largest global supplier of tree seedling products for the forestry industry, announced the appointment of Justin Birch as president and chief executive officer. Mr.…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment
June 1, 2023
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…
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Historic Columbia announces June 2023 events
June 1, 2023
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for June 2023. See the full list of June events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Storm Drain Art Contest
May 30, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful is proud to launch the Storm Drain Art Contest, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting the 2023 Keep It Clean “Drains to Stream” Initiative. The contest…
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Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day on June 3
May 30, 2023
Land trusts provide benefits to everyone living in or visiting our local communities – from beautiful scenery and wildlife habitat to fresh water, flood mitigation, and recreational opportunities. The Mast…
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The Hill Institute at Furman hosts talk focused on innovation and sustainability
May 30, 2023
Leaders in innovation and sustainability gathered recently in downtown Greenville to discuss how sustainability can act as a catalyst for innovation. The group, gathered by The Hill Institute at Furman, was…
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Take a bite out of hunger and save on zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays
May 25, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to partner with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 6, guests visiting Riverbanks will receive buy-one get-one…
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Local gardening enthusiasts make gift toward Conservation Education
May 16, 2023
County’s Soil and Water Conservation District receives $9,000 boost Conservation education efforts of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) recently received a generous boost from the Palmetto Garden…
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Big fishing means big economic impact
May 9, 2023
From XVI World Bass Championship to Bassmaster Elite Series, and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour – Lake Murray is The Top Fishing Destination Over the last 6 months Capital…
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New Komodo dragon facility for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
May 9, 2023World’s Largest Lizards to Land New Habitat at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to announce the next step in Phase One of the Zoo’s Bridge…
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Earth Month Effort Draws Large Number of Volunteers In County Wide Cleanup
May 4, 2023
The April Upstate Team-up to Clean-up Challenge, supported by Palmetto Pride, a friendly competition between upstate Keep America Beautiful Affiliates, closed with grand success. Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) reported…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches effort to help manage flooding and reduce urban heat by increasing urban tree canopy
April 27, 2023Charleston Parks Conservancy has announced the relaunch of its Charleston Trees Program in honor of Arbor Day on April 28. Charleston Trees was formed in the 1990’s as a result of Mayor…
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It’s Fire Ant Season!
April 26, 2023
By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service You have been battling the Red Imported Fire Ant unsuccessfully for a number of years now. Every time you knock out one mound it seems…
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Celebration of S.C.’s expanding environmental awareness
April 25, 2023
Governor McMaster, others praise the Palmetto State, but say “we have work to do” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan, S.C. Senator Thomas Alexander,…
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Sustain SC graduates second class of SLI Fellows
April 21, 2023
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the second class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. On Friday, all 25 participants accepted their certificate of completion in Columbia. They were joined…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates hatching of critically endangered birds
April 20, 2023Bird Care and Conservation Soar to New Heights with Award-Winning Program The flock at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce its first-ever hatchings of two rare blue-billed curassows.…
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Laurens Hosts 2nd Annual Earth Day Community Cleanup
April 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will host their second annual Earth Day Community Cleanup on Thursday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 22nd. City employees and volunteers will come together to show…
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