Posts tagged: Birds

Thursday, October 2 was an incredible day on the water for our Palmetto Pro Birder Paddle, led by our Industry Habitat Manager and resident bird guru, Jay Keck. From the first push off the...

The South Carolina Legislature convened on January 14, 2025 for the first session of the two-year session of the 126th General Assembly. The General Assembly will adjourn sine die on Thursday, May 8 at...

A recent resolution was passed by the S.C. General Assembly that officially declared the nights of March through May and August through October as “Lights Out Nights in South Carolina Season” and urges South Carolina...

New Partnerships Allow for Avian Conservation to Soar SCWF was excited to collaborate with the staff of the Riverbanks Zoo on this bird-friendly initiative. Columbia, SC, February 15, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Perron...

Scott Hicks and the WAIT team from Mark Anthony Brewery have been busy this year assisting with nest box placement throughout the property, as well as providing input and direction for the pollinator garden...

Restoring bird nesting habitat one box at a time In 2019, SCWF launched Project Prothonotary, a state-wide conservation effort to install nest boxes for a beloved, yet declining bird species known as the Prothonotary...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! Join us as we highlight species throughout the year that have benefited from this landmark legislation. Red knots are listed as federally threatened,...

Article by Erin Weeks. Published in The Aiken Standard on July 8, 2023 https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/news/local/program-offers-tips-on-bird-identification-at-hopelands-gardens/article_10b35176-1cf4-11ee-a579-7bfddfaa2939.html Nature lovers gathered at the Hopelands Gardens guest cottage on Friday morning for a lecture on identifying birds by their...

May 3rd is National Endangered Species Day and we are recognizing the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for imperiled species like the federally endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker. This year also marks the 50th...

We have already had our first three Midlands Master Naturalist classes! This 12-week course is designed to teach identification skills, ecological concepts, and natural history of the plants, animals, and ecosystems encountered in the...