Keep South Carolina Wild

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Invasive Species Cleanup Day

Are you looking for an opportunity to protect South Carolina’s native habitats? If so, please join us at SCWF’s property in Sumter for an Invasive Species Cleanup Day from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18th. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants such as Chinese privet, nandina, and English ivy, giving native plants and wildlife a better chance to thrive. Invasive species threaten healthy ecosystems by displacing native plants, altering soil and light conditions, and limiting resources for wildlife.

Please bring water, wear sturdy footwear, and feel free to bring hand tools such as loppers, pruners, or snips if you have them.

Working for Wildlife Day

Friends, volunteers, and staff of Carolina Sandhills NWR along with the SC Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will host a workday at the refuge on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Since 1998, the SCWF and the refuge have collaborated on volunteer projects. We invite you to join us for a day of learning about refuge wildlife as you help conserve and protect valuable natural resources. Anticipated projects include maintaining trails, installing trail and boundary signs, litter pick-up, and repairing boardwalks and kiosks.

If you would like to learn more about this volunteer opportunity, you can check out our blog post from last year’s volunteer day here.

If you haven’t yet visited the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, we encourage you to do so. Founded in 1939, the refuge contains rolling sand hills dominated by the longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem. Along with the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, the refuge is home to more than 190 species of birds, 42 species of mammals, 41 species of reptiles, and 25 species of amphibians. More than 800 species of plants have been identified on the refuge, including rare species of pitcher plants, Well’s pixie-moss, and the white-wicky.

EcoLeaders at Sesquicentennial State Park

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!