Do you wonder where wildlife wander in winter? Join SCWF for a Winter Wildlife Workshop on Saturday, February 21st! During this workshop, participants will learn what wildlife is up to during the colder months and how to support them not just during winter, but all throughout the year right in your own backyard. Participants will learn how to create and enhance wildlife habitat by planting native plants, providing a water source, adding feeders and nest boxes, and how their own yards can be certified by the National Wildlife Federation. Learn more about how to certify your yard here.
Held from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at the Wild Birds Unlimited in Columbia, participants will also enjoy creating their own bird feeders to take home and entering for the chance to win door prizes generously donated by the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop. Bird-friendly coffee and light refreshments will also be served as part of the experience. Don’t miss your chance to connect with nature this winter!
This class is full! Please stay tuned for future opportunities.
We’re partnering with Seven Oaks Plant Shop for a free workshop led by our Habitat and Education Manager, Savannah Jordan, who will teach you how to certify your backyard as a wildlife habitat! Although this class is free, pre-registration is required. Seven Oaks Plant Shop will provide coffee ready for everyone right before the presentation begins.
During this hour-long presentation, Savannah will share how habitat loss affects endangered species, and how you can help in your own backyard by providing food, water, and cover to create a wildlife habitat that will make a big difference, one space at a time. This is a great way to kick off 2026 and begin planning for the Spring planting season. We can do it with a purpose this year!
Featured Image Credit: Cedar waxwings by Teresa Kopec.
This symposium is for members of the South Carolina Native Plant Society. You can join and register for the fall symposium at the same time by going to the “Register Here” button at the bottom of this page.
You are invited to join Savannah Jordan, SCWF’s Habitat Education Manager, on Sunday, October 19th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm for a workshop at Bookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet.
This workshop will include instruction on how to create a variety of nature-inspired crafts, gifts, and artwork. Participants will also learn how their own gardens can become Certified Wildlife Habitats through an informative presentation about using the right plants, foods, and other essential elements to create a backyard sanctuary for wildlife.
Join us on the coast for a Habitat Workshop to learn how to create a sanctuary for wildlife in your own backyard! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to create a thriving habitat for wildlife in your yard, garden, or greenspace using the right plants, foods, and other essential elements.
Hosted by North Myrtle Beach Parks & Rec, the classroom portion of the workshop will be held at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, which will include an engaging presentation from SCWF’s Habitat Education Manager, Savannah Jordan.
Participants will also get to create their own nature craft using seashells, and hear from Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful about how to keep our beautiful beaches clean for all to enjoy. Following the classroom portion, participants will drive over to the nearby beach access to participate in a beach litter pick-up and learn how to log data through the SC Adopt-A-Beach program. Space is limited for this workshop, so register today!
Get ready for a fantastic class on caterpillars, butterflies, and other insects on Thursday, September 11th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at College of Charleston’s Stono Preserve.
Dr. David Coyle will talk about all things Lepidoptera (fancy talk for moths and butterflies) before we begin exploring the native trees, shrubs, and perennials in search of caterpillars. Some species we might find include: the Stinging Rose caterpillar, the Monkey Slug, and the Saddleback, among others. As fall migratory bird season will have just started, Jay Keck, SCWF’s Industry Habitat Manager and our in-house bird guy, will also be on site to identify any of the birds feasting on caterpillars during the class.
Dr. David Coyle
SCWF Industry Habitat Manager, Jay Keck.
Time: September 11th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Rain date, Sept 12th.
Price: $75
There are only 12 spots available, so please sign up quickly if you are interested!
Get ready for a fantastic class on caterpillars, butterflies, and other insects on Thursday, September 4th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Clemson Botanical Garden.
Dr. David Coyle will talk about all things Lepidoptera (fancy talk for moths and butterflies) before we begin exploring the native trees, shrubs, and perennials in search of caterpillars. Some species we might find include: the Stinging Rose caterpillar, the Monkey Slug, and the Saddleback, among others.
As fall migratory bird season will have just started, Jay Keck, SCWF’s Industry Habitat Manager and our in-house bird guy, will also be on site to identify any of the birds feasting on caterpillars during the class.
Dr. David CoyleJay Keck, SCWF’s Industry Habitat Manager
Location: SC Botanical Garden
Time: September 4th from 9am – 12pm. Rain date, Sept 5th.
Price: $75
There are only 12 spots, so please sign up quickly if you are interested!
Calling all conservationists! Do you want to make a direct impact on the conservation of South Carolina’s natural resources? Do you want to help protect our state’s beautiful natural areas? If so, then please use the link below to sign up to volunteer for SCWF’s EcoLeaders program at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC. This event will be held on Monday, July 21st from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Participants will be planting native plants for wildlife habitat and pollinators. This new native plant garden will then be certified by the National Wildlife Federation.
Did you know that planting native plants not only has a significant positive impact for native wildlife species, but it also serves as carbon storage. Carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is a leading cause of climate change and plants are great at taking CO2 out of our atmosphere and storing it in the ground, which is very beneficial to soil and wildlife.
Please be prepared for a full day outside. We recommend bringing a hat, plenty of water, sunscreen, and bug spray. SCWF will provide snacks and lunch.
Thank you to the Bloomberg Philanthropies & the City of Columbia for sponsoring this project!
Beat the heat this summer by joining us on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Water for Wildlife Workshop. This is a fun, interactive, and educational workshop where you will learn about the importance of providing water for wildlife and the variety of ways to add water sources to your own yard, garden, or greenspace. Plus, learn how you can get your yard certified as a Certified Wildlife Habitat and make your own bee waterer to take home to help wildlife in your own yard!
Participants will also see a rain barrel demonstration and learn about water conservation and watershed protection from a Water Resources Agent with Sumter County’s Clemson Extension Service and Sumter Soil and Water.
Be sure to register each participant; up to six family members can be registered at once!
What is that bird? What kind of tree is this? Can we go fishing? Parents, do you get these questions all summer once school is out? We’ve got you covered! Register today for the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Families Exploring Nature Day in Lexington, South Carolina!
Join our staff on a leisurely nature walk, learn the basics of fishing and try your luck in the pond, plant some native milkweed seeds to take home and help pollinators in your own backyard. This event will run from 9:00-12:00 and registration is only $10 per person! Come explore with us!
Learn how to create a functioning ecosystem in your landscape in this interactive Habitat Workshop! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to create a thriving habitat for wildlife in your yard, garden, or greenspace using the right plants, foods, and other essential elements. The classroom portion of the workshop, which will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn of Anderson, includes an engaging presentation from SCWF’s Habitat Education Manager, Savannah Jordan, where participants are encouraged to bring a picture of their own yard to evaluate habitat and develop a quick plan/design for improving their habitats.
Following the classroom portion, participants will drive over for a field trip excursion to nearby Green Pond Landing to observe and discuss habitat features at a nearby newly Certified Wildlife Habitat. After a cookout lunch provided by Visit Anderson, a group discussion in the field will involve concrete examples of how to improve habitat quality for a diversity of wildlife from bees and butterflies to birds and mammals. Participants will also enjoy planting native seeds in pots to take home and entering for the chance to win exciting door prizes! Space is limited for this immersive workshop, so register today!
*Please note that the workshop will start at the Hilton Garden Inn of Anderson and end at Green Pond Landing.*
Thank you to the Duke Energy Foundation for sponsoring this workshop.
