Affiliates
Rapid urbanization in our county continues to put great pressure on natural resources resulting in the disappearance of farmland, open space vistas (like pastureland), and wooded areas. The loss of trees to development, as well as the lack of preservation of green spaces and buffers along some of our beautiful streams in the county, is highly concerning. Your help can give us a stronger voice in educating Lexington County residents on conservation efforts.
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This past fall we added a new member to our staff in the position of part-time Education Program Assistant. With their help, we hope to implement new classroom and community programs, future summer activities and workshops. We are also working towards partnering with Stormwater Management, Clemson Extension and local businesses to host programs and events to will provide Lexington County residents with opportunities to learn more about conservation in a fun and welcoming environment. These programs will also us help educate and encourage Lexington County youth to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.
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Support from our Affiliate members provides funding for our variety of programs such as:
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Helping county students attend conservation workshops
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Providing college scholarships related to environmental and conservation majors
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Celebrating Arbor Day in elementary schools
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Student photography and poster contests that highlight agriculture, recycling, water quality, and an appreciation for our natural resources
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Providing Mini grants to support conservation projects and youth environmental education initiatives
If you are concerned about the state of our county’s natural resources, and you share our desire to mitigate the impact we have on our environment so our county can continue to grow and thrive for future generations; please complete and return the enclosed form. Your contribution is tax-deductible, and memberships of more than $50 will receive two admissions to the 2024 Annual Recognition Banquet. Every contribute helps and is greatly appreciated.
2024 Affiliates
Golden Eagle
Bill Scott
Osprey
Price's Country Store
Oswald Wholesale Lumber, Inc., Jim Oswald
Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc.
S. C. Pole & Piling, Inc.
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Hugh Caldwell
Senator Katrina Shealy
Silver Fox
Red Ridge Farm
Gilbert-Summit Rural Water District
Harmony Hills Farms
Congaree Land Trust
Shealy's Bar-B-Que
Shealy's Reality, Inc
Economy Furniture Company
W.P. Law, Inc.
First Community Bank
Caughman's Meat Plant, Inc.
Midlands Electric Cooperative
Sease Farms, Inc
Toole Enterprises
Roof Hardware
Virgil & Marie Leaphart
Norm & Tina Blum
The Honoralbe Larry Brigham Jr
The Honorable Ronnie Cromer
Steve DeKozlowski
Billy & Beth Derrick
Kathy Hensley
Al & Linda McNeill
James & Carol Metts
Larry & Beverly Nates
The Honorable Russell Ott
Barbara Padget
Hugh Rogers
Matt & Celeste Schnabel
Brad Sease
Huly & Brenda Shumpert
James Slice
Tommy & Jenny Stone
Brent Weaver
Friends of Conservation
Barr-Price Funeral Home
Heritage Landscape Services, Inc
AAA Well Drilling Service
Toole Enterprises
Carts Plus
Ag South Farm Credit
Rikard Farms
Ag South Farm Credit
Joel Bickley
Dwight & Julia Davis
Walt & Richie Douglas
James N Gunter
Jamie Gunter
Edith Harmon
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Barbara Padget
Paul & Susan Schreiber
Richard & Sharon Shealy
Von & Vicki Snelgrove
George & Joy Sullivan
Reverend Mike & Alyssa Watson