SCNPS
March 19: 9:00-11:00 AM
Volunteering at this event is not only about gardening but also is a great way to see the plants in all stages of growth and to learn about growing SC native plants.
Oconee History Museum
March 19: 12:00-1:00 PM
Interim Director/Curator Jennifer Moss will explore all aspects of Oconee County history from the Cherokee to the construction of the lakes. It will be a fun learning opportunity.
SCNPS
March 19: 6:30-8:00 PM
Join Friends of the Reedy River watershed scientist, Josie Newton for this presentation: “Restoring the Reedy Corridor: Using Native Plants to Improve Water Quality”.
Mushroom Mountain
March 21: 2:00-3:30 PM
Tours of MM includes an introduction to fungal ecology and life cycles, laboratory overview, tour of the greenhouse fruiting room, and if there is anything fruiting on the trail, you will get to experience it.
Stopharia rugoso-annulata, garden giant mycelium. Stringy, thick and strong, it binds soil together, offering erosion solutions.
MM Photo
Sierra Club South Carolina Foothills Group
March 21: 7:00-9:00 PM
Henry Ballard will present an engineer's perspective on the history of energy production and usage. We will gain a detailed understanding of how we have gotten to where we are with regard to alternative energies.
Green Bird Nature Therapy w/ Jeanne Malmgren
March 23
This unique experiential workshop takes place outdoors … either full day or half-day. Suitable for all fitness levels, and can be adapted to any group’s specific needs/desires, budget, and location — within Upstate South Carolina.
GNHA
March 23: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
We will hike from the Visitor Center to Upper Bearwallow Falls Observation Deck and then drive to another parking area to hike to Rainbow, Turtleback and Drift Falls.
Foothills Trail Conservancy
March 23: 9:00 AM
It will be necessary to shuttle to the Chestnut Ridge Trail Head in Oconee State Park. From there the hike is relatively flat except for a short downhill section. After viewing Station Cove Falls, if Mother Nature agrees, there will be the opportunity to see the spring blooms in one of the most diverse plant communities in the world.
Duke Energy World of Energy
March 23: 9:00-11:00 AM
TreesUpstate and Duke Energy are giving away free trees at the World of Energy. Reserve your tree(s) online today to guarantee availability. Two per household; trees are 2-5 feet tall in 3 gallon containers.
Haywood Community College
March 23: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
With experts speaking about backyard forestry, wildlife corridors, sustainable development and MUCH more, we encourage any and all to join us for this event.
SCNPS
March 23: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Dan Whitten and Rick Huffman will lead a hike to Cane Creek in the Jocassee Gorges.