Join SCWF and the SC Conservation Coalition, a statewide alliance of over 40 conservation organizations, on Tuesday, February 6th for our 21st annual Lobby Day at the State House and Oyster Roast at 701 Whaley Street! There will also be an educational session beforehand to learn more about current bills.
Friends, volunteers and staff of Carolina Sandhills NWR along with the SC Wildlife Federation will host a workday at the refuge on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Since 1998, the SC Wildlife Federation and the refuge have collaborated on volunteer projects. Plan to join us for a day of learning about refuge wildlife as you help conserve and protect valuable natural resources.
Join us for a day of birding at Huntington Beach State Park, rated as the top e-bird hotspot in South Carolina. We will sample the many habitats of the park, including salt marsh, tidal creeks and flats, maritime woods, brackish ponds and the beach. If tides and conditions permit, we will hike to the jetty (a three mile round trip).
You are invited to join us for SCWF's holiday drop in! This is a great chance to start your holiday shopping early, and enjoy light refreshments while chatting with our staff. Check out our merchandise page to see which items you would like to purchase for yourself or the outdoor enthusiasts in your life!
Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at Between the Antlers in Georgetown for a five-course, wine-paired conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Executive Chef Chelsea Cribb and Chef Scott Dwyer.
Come feast on delicious wild oysters with SCWF and help raise funds for coastal wildlife conservation! Natural habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate, and local wildlife need our help to conserve and restore the woods, waters and wetlands on which they depend.
Join Amber Von Harten, certified SC Master Naturalist and marine scientist, for a natural history excursion through some of the coastal habitats of SCDNR's Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/ Wildlife Management Area.
Join SCWF's Habitat Education Manager, Savannah Jordan, for World Migratory Bird day at the Richland Library of Ballentine to learn about migratory birds and how we can help them during their long fall migrations.
Hey bird lovers! This is the last chance to catch a glimpse of those beautiful neo-tropical migrants flying through South Carolina during fall migration. Billions of warblers, tanagers, grosbeaks, and buntings will soon be traveling through the US to their wintering grounds in Mexico, and Central and South America.
The Palmetto Outdoor Women’s Retreat (POWR) is a weekend event designed for women to experience nature and outdoor recreation with like-minded ladies in a non-competitive environment. POWR Up will offer longer classes to allow for in-depth instruction on each topic. Each participant will be able to leave the classes feeling confident to try their new skill on their own!
Black bellies, yellow throats, and blue wings - all in one amazing place! You are invited to sign up for a bird walk at Phinizy Swamp led by Jay Keck, SCWF’s Industry Habitat Manager. This birding paradise is located in Augusta, Georgia, and holds many species of migratory warblers, waterfowl, and shorebirds. Twenty-two warbler species have been recorded during the first week of October in this park!
National Public Lands Day is back! Join the Palmetto Trail and South Carolina Wildlife Federation in a day of appreciation for our public lands! Together with Palmetto Trail, we will be hosting a nature hike along the Awendaw Passage.
Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at The Willcox in Aiken for a five-course, wine-paired conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Executive Chef Philip Friesen.
Join Captain Tanya Dowdy to learn about “Amping up your Artificial Arsenal”. Tanya is a passionate angler and absolutely loves catching fish on artificial bait. And fall is one of the very best times to do it!
Get ready for a fantastic class on caterpillars, butterflies, and other insects at the beautiful Rocky Branch Natural Area in Little Mountain, SC, on Thursday, September 19th. 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.
Come count pollinators with us! Join SCWF staff at the Richland Library of Ballentine for a BioBlitz in the pollinator gardens.
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is partnering with the Harbison Community Association and Keep Midlands Beautiful for a litter sweep at Archer’s Lake in Irmo on Saturday, September 14.
Oconee County’s South Cove County Park near Seneca will again be celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day this fall, with a FREE family event which is open to the public. Learn the basics of fishing: how to bait a hook and cast a line into the lake! Shoot an air-rifle, learn the basics of archery, fly-tying and fly fishing. All gear is provided!
Get ready for a fantastic class on caterpillars, butterflies, and other insects at the beautiful Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield, SC, on Friday, September 13th. 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 call them "creepy" and some call them "cool." Either way, spiders are infinitely interesting, and this workshop is designed to help you discover some the amazing attributes that make them so. The day will include a close-up view of spider morphology, analyzing the features that make spider life a success. We’ll have opportunities to distinguish the sexes of spiders, surely a skill you've long desired to acquire. Through our discussion and discovery you’ll gain a better understanding of the different types of webs spiders spin, including how and why they are spun. Their silk is symbolic of the many connections they make in nature, and we'll have conversations about that too.
Some call them "creepy" and some call them "cool." Either way, spiders are infinitely interesting, and this workshop is designed to help you discover some the amazing attributes that make them so. The day will include a close-up view of spider morphology, analyzing the features that make spider life a success. We’ll have opportunities to distinguish the sexes of spiders, surely a skill you've long desired to acquire. Through our discussion and discovery you’ll gain a better understanding of the different types of webs spiders spin, including how and why they are spun. Their silk is symbolic of the many connections they make in nature, and we'll have conversations about that too.
Join SCWF at the Chapin Town Hall pollinator garden on Friday, August 23rd as we celebrate the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census! We will be counting the number of pollinators that land on pollinator plants, all while learning about the differences between different species of bees, butterflies, and more.
Join the staff from the South Carolina Wildlife Federation and officers from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for a POWR+ Shooting Experience at Wateree Range in Eastover, SC.
South Carolina Wildlife Federation is sponsoring our 22nd Annual Wildlife Photography Contest. Send us your best photographs that capture the natural beauty of South Carolina’s wildlife and their habitats - in your own backyard or anywhere in the state.
SCWF’s Wild Summer Nights Online Auction - one of our favorite annual fundraising events - supports SCWF’s mission of Keeping SC Wild through Conserving, Advocating, Restoring, and Educating! Bidding opens Friday July 19th and runs through Sunday July 21.
Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at The Hollow in Columbia for a five-course, wine-paired conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Executive Chef Danté Serra.
Road trip! By late June, many birds have migrated from SC, so let's migrate to the birds! With a higher elevation, the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC are home to many neo-tropical species like the Canada Warbler and Cerulean Warbler during the breeding season. Other birds we only see in the winter, like the Brown Creeper, Winter Wren, and the Hermit Thrush, also breed there and sing their sweet songs, which we don't get to hear during the non-breeding season. Along with those spectacular birds, we will also have the chance to see an amazing bird called the Red Crossbill, a species only found in the Blue Ridge Mountains in our part of the country. Irvin Pitts and Jay Keck will be guiding a group of ten at various lookout spots and parks along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Join us for an investigation into the exciting natural history of dragonflies and damselflies! These majestic creatures grace our waters on the wing throughout the summer in South Carolina, where we boast over a hundred species that come in all shapes, sizes, and incredible colors. Goodale State Park, in the heart of the South Carolina Sandhills, is bursting with a bountiful regiment of these regal creatures.
Camp Wildwood is a fun-filled week during which high school students can experience the many aspects of their natural environment. It is a place to discover that we are part of nature and everything we do in some way affects the natural balance. At Camp Wildwood, you acquire the knowledge and appreciation needed for the protection and wise use of our natural resources.
You are invited to come see our new office location at 1519 Richland Street. Come hang out with the SCWF staff, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, and check out our new native plant pollinator garden. This is also a great time to pick up coffee or any other merchandise that you have been eyeing. We hope to see you soon!
Have you recently learned to fish? Are you a lifelong angler? Either way, you are in the right spot! PLISHING Is a combination of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning litter pick up, and fishing!
Join our challenge, and as you set out on your fishing adventures, you can log your fish as well as litter you pick up and dispose of properly. Each fish caught, fish released, and bag of litter collected can earn you prizes (in addition to enjoying the outdoors and practicing conservation!)
