We are proud to highlight the wildlife conservation and education efforts being made by our Graniteville, SC, Wildlife And Industry Together (WAIT) partner, Bridgestone. Education and partnering with the community are taken very seriously at Bridgestone. With the assistance of staff from USC Aiken, the Bridgestone Environmental Education Program (BEEP) was created, offering students K-8 an opportunity to learn in a creative environment outside the classroom. Topics such as biodiversity, healthy soil and water, the life cycle of frogs and butterflies, and bird adaptations, are taught to visiting students, offering a unique opportunity to learn about local wildlife ecosystems!

One of the most engaging conservation efforts on the property for employees is their eastern bluebird project, which includes 31 eastern bluebird boxes that are checked by employees throughout the breeding season. The data is recorded and sent to the SC Bluebird Society which uses the data to track the health of bluebirds and other cavity nesters across the state.

Thank you to Bridgestone and its staff for their conservation efforts and for making their property a fun learning ground for local students!

Image Caption: Eastern bluebird eating a reptile by Jeff Amberg.

For employees three new SCWF interpretive signs were installed on the property, offering workers a quick and easy opportunity to learn more about local birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

Why WAIT?

SCWF Partners with conservation-minded businesses throughout the state who want to help wildlife thrive by enhancing their properties and providing educational opportunities for their employees and communities. Read more about the WAIT Program, and how to join here.