October News & Updates from SCWF
We have finally had a taste of the crisp fall air in South Carolina! Despite the twists and turns of 2020, we are excited to report there have been a large number of wins for wildlife in South Carolina. Keep reading to learn more about how the South Carolina Wildlife Federation continues to protect wildlife and wild places for future generations to enjoy.
As always, thank you for joining us in our work to preserve South Carolina's natural heritage for years to come!
- SCWF Team
Legislative Wins for Wildlife
As you may know, SCWF employs a Government Relations Manager (Trip King) so we can lobby at the State House for issues concerning our state's precious resources and wildlife species. Although the General Assembly was delayed earlier in the year due to the Coronavirus, we are elated to report that once it reconvened, there were some major wins!
To read the exciting news of the "Turtle Bill" (H.4.831) and the Disaster Relief and Resiliency Act (S.295) passing, visit our website here.
Upcoming Free Zoom Classes!
Photo credit: The Spinner by Natalie Chapman
Snakes! - Wednesday, October 14th at 12 pm - REGISTER HERE
Halloween Creepy Crawlies - Friday, October 23rd at 4pm - REGISTER HERE
Winter Birds - Tuesday, November 17th at 2pm - REGISTER HERE
You can check out our website HERE to see recordings of past classes!
City of Columbia Celebrates One Year as
a Community Wildlife Habitat
It has been a full year since Mayor Stephen Benjamin declared October 11th “Columbia’s Community Wildlife Habitat Day” in honor of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s (SCWF’s) accomplishment of certifying South Carolina’s capital city as a Community Wildlife Habitat. Now, a year since the certification, SCWF is continuing to see additional residents of Columbia take action in their own backyards to create Certified Wildlife Habitats.
Scholarship Application Deadline This Month
2019 Nicole Chadwick Scholarship Recipient Lauren Diaz
Do you know a collegiate or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental studies?
The deadline to submit a scholarship application is October, 31st. LEARN MORE HERE.
Would you like to contribute to our scholarship fund created in memory of wildlife biologist Nicole Chadwick? DONATE HERE.
There is Still Time to Submit Your Images
to the Annual Photo Contest!
Photo credit: Bull's Island Boneyard Sunrise by Bill Sumrell
Calling all amateur photographers! The 18th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest is underway. We have already received some amazing images, so make sure to submit your stunning South Carolina pictures before the deadline!
Deadline: October 31st!
GET DETAILS!
Show Off Your Backyard Habitat with a SCWF Habitat Sign
There have been record numbers of Certified Wildlife Habitats being created all over South Carolina this year! There is no better way to support your local Wildlife Federation than by ordering one of our three Certified Wildlife Habitat signs for your yard!
ORDER A SIGN HERE!