Conservation projects at five local schools will receive funding through the Conservation Education Mini-Grant and Clean Stream Columbia Programs sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Columbia.  These award programs provide up to $250 in support of environmental efforts at Richland County schools.

A Project Learning Tree (PLT) preK-8 Curriculum Workshop will be held at Benedict College on Saturday, February 13, from 9:00am until 3:30pm.  Lunch will be provided and participants will receive the PLT environmental education curriculum guide.  Register here!

The Richland SWCD will host a Pasture Field Day in Blythewood, SC, on Tuesday, September 29, from 9am-2pm.  One pesticide applicator Continuing Credit Hour will be offered to attendees.  RSVP to Charlie Fisher at fisherc@rcgov.us or (803) 576-2080.  Flyer (.pdf)

Richland County preK-12 students are invited to participate in the 2015 Arbor Day Youth Contests.  Contest winners will receive recognition and $25 cash prizes.  Submissions are due by October 23, 2015 November 6, 2015 (deadline extended due to flooding).

Mini-Grants (up to $250) are available to support Richland County Eagle Scout candidates' projects that promote natural resources conservation or conservation education initiatives.  Application deadlines are October 15, 2015 and February 16, 2016.