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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day on June 3
May 30, 2023Land 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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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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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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Sustain SC Partners with Coca-Cola Consolidated to gift Litter Gitter
March 17, 2023
Sustain SC and Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, installed a Litter Gitter on the University of South Carolina’s campus. The Litter Gitter, a patented tactical…
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A year of learning opportunities at UWS
February 13, 2023
As spring is upon us, where at the school will be hosting numerous classes, courses, and skill based workshops at our location in Tamassee SC. We have 33 acres for…
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Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center set to open March 2, 2023 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
January 30, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C., will open the much anticipated Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center on…
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South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks
December 14, 2022Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University
December 14, 2022
Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
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Conservation District awards 5 mini-grants for fall projects
November 7, 2022
Initiatives for County students involve food production, garden revitalization, animal habitat Students at five local education sites will receive hands-on environmental education this fall, thanks to financial support provided by…
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Sustain SC hires Policy Expert to lead Sustainability Study
November 7, 2022
Sustain SC welcomed Pam Martin as a Fellow on the organization’s growing team. This new role was created specifically for Martin, who will direct collaborative efforts around sustainable development goals…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation, Google provide matching $500,000 grants to ensure protection for Waites Island
November 3, 2022
The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, has joined Google in providing matching $500,000 grants that will go toward permanently protecting a portion of Waites Island from…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund
October 27, 2022
Waites Island focus of first conservation project Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…
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Conservation Commission grant bridges gaps at Harbison State Forest
October 10, 2022Application period for funding to reopen Dec. 1 Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), volunteers with a local organization recently finished replacing four aging bridges…
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Wingard’s Market hosts Tatanka Bison Tour
October 5, 2022
Wingard’s Market hosts its Tatanka Bison Ranch Tour, led by Wingard’s Naturalist Zach Steinhauser. The Tatanka Bison Tour takes place Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 pm in York, SC. Members…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Congaree staff recognized for work in wilderness stewardship
August 29, 2022
Congaree National Park staff was recognized this week for their work in enhancing wilderness stewardship at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. by the National Park Service and its philanthropic partner…
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Formosan subterranean termites confirmed in Aiken County
August 11, 2022
Local entomologists recently announced the discovery of Formosan termites for the first time in Aiken County. While subterranean termites are common in the Palmetto State, the Formosan subterranean termite species,…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful to host Lakeside Litter Sweep Cleanup event on Lake Murray
August 2, 2022
Saturday, September 17th Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
August 2, 2022
South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness…
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SCPRT awards nearly $1.2M in federal grants to 11 trail projects across the state
July 20, 2022
Two trail projects along the Saluda River selected for federal grant funding The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce that 11 projects from…
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Kayaking on the Wateree River then a 3.5-mile hike
July 18, 2022
Central Electric Power Co-op CEO discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition ROB HOCHSTETLER, president and CEO of Central Electric Power Cooperative; Dr. Tom Mullikin; and other dignitaries and outdoor…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown
July 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
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DHEC, SCDNR urge residents not to keep wild animals as pets
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) urge South Carolinians not to keep wild animals as pets. To protect people…
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Prime Time in the Parks teen program
June 20, 2022
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department are hosting 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth which began Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that…
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City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat
June 15, 2022The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool on days when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. Misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the following locations: Misting Stations: Granby Park, 100 Catawba St. MLK Park, 2300 Greene St. Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel…
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Richland County environmentalists earn state honors
June 13, 2022
Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than…
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