Explore the Unique Ecosystems of Blackwell Preserve: A Special SCNPS Field Trip
Join us for an exclusive exploration of Blackwell Preserve, a serene and ecologically significant area in Travelers Rest. This field trip, led by Dan Whitten, offers a special opportunity to access a...
View ArticleBuilding Momentum: Continuing the Fight Against the Fig Buttercup with Your...
Last month, we highlighted the nasty invasive Fig Buttercup (Ficaria verna) and our collaborative efforts with the Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) to curb its spread across South Carolina’s...
View ArticleDo You Love Hummingbirds? Hummingbirds and the Native Plants They Love
by Sue Watts In spring, hummingbirds are returning from their winter vacation in Mexico and Central America. Their return visit coincides with the blooming of some native plants with their favorite...
View ArticleCreating a Suburban Prairie: Transforming Lawns into Diverse Ecosystems
by Chuck Hubbuch Photo Credit: jsonline.com Historical Background of Piedmont Prairies Early European settlers in the Piedmont region of the Carolinas reported seeing numerous prairies and open,...
View ArticleEarly Earth Day Spruce-Up at Pickens County Native Plant Garden: Special...
False Blue Indigo, (Baptesia australis) take the stage! Photo Credit: Judy Seeley Celebrate Earth Day a few days early. Come out on Saturday, April 20, to help “spruce up” and enjoy the Native Plant...
View ArticleSCNPS Fall Symposium: Book Your Accommodations Now!
Photo Credit: DALL-E\Jesse Freeman As we approach the South Carolina Native Plant Society Symposium on October 18-19, 2024, it is important to book accommodations soon, as they are filling up quickly....
View ArticleNature’s Toolbox: Rick Huffman Unpacks Biodiversity and Conservation on the...
Photo Credit: naturebasedexchange.org In a captivating new episode of the Nature-Based Exchange podcast, Rick Huffman, esteemed landscape architect and a founder of Earth Design and the South...
View ArticleRegister Now for the Parks Mill Open Houses – May 18th & May 25th, 2024
Register Now for the Parks Mill Open Houses – May 18th & May 25th, 2024 Join us at the picturesque Parks Mill Preserve to experience the breathtaking Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in full bloom and...
View ArticleCollaborative Efforts Make It “Easy to See” a Difference on the Swamp Rabbit...
Photo Credit: scnps.org The Swamp Rabbit Trail, a vibrant greenway that winds through Greenville, South Carolina, is not only a recreational hub but also a focal point for environmental education and...
View ArticleSave the Date: Annual Upstate SCNPS July Pic-a-nic!
Photo Credit: DALL-E\Jesse Freeman Mark your calendars for the annual Upstate SCNPS picnic at Table Rock State Park, set for Sunday, July 14th! This always delicious gathering is a great chance to...
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