Our Mission
To promote the wise use and care of natural resources for the benefit of the citizens of Lexington County
Highlights
Joe Adair - Group Photo
Our staff facilitated two Project Learning Tree workshops this summer. One held at the Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens and the other at Harbison State Forest. Between the two workshops we had facilitators from Laurens SWCD, Greenville SWCD, SCNRCS SC Forestry Commission and Orangeburg SWCD.
Attendees came from all over the state and left with resources for hands-on activities to enhance the environmental literacy of their students.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Partnered Events
Sept 19 - 11am-2pm
Keep the Midlands Beautiful annual removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties.
Protecting Our Waterways
Oct 2 - 11am-2pm @ Saluda Shoals
A collaborate workshop between LSWCD, Keep the Midlands Beautiful and Adopt-A-Stream. Join us to learn about stream monitoring, water management on your property and how to keep pollutants out of our waterways.
Protecting Our Pet Pals
Oct 10 - 9am-12pm @ Seven Oaks Plant Shop
Learn about pet safe plants, the effect of abandoned pets on the environment, and more.
Library Events
Water, Water Everywhere
Sept 5 - 9am-12pm @ Lexington Main Library
Boost water conservation by designing a rain garden and learning to use rain barrels in this hands-on workshop about water scarcity and pollutants
Nature's Nook: Who's in My Backyard (K-5)
Oct 13 - 3:30pm-4:30pm @ Batesburg-Leesville Library
Discover the world of SC reptiles and amphibians, and bring one to life by making your own mask
Teen Scene: Seed Library
Oct 27 - 4:30pm-5:30pm @ Swansea Library
Learn about frost-tolerant crops and small livestock while exploring vegetables and herbs perfect for fall planting, including broccoli, basil and more.
For more information please visit our calendar and don't forget to check us out on Facebook.
