Are your sprinklers or irrigation system set to run automatically? We checked the weather and it's supposed to rain here in the Upstate today and tomorrow. If yours are on auto and you don't have a system with rain sensors, go ahead and turn them off. Save some money on your water bill this month!

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In honor of World Car Free Day, try doing one thing today by walking or biking instead of driving. Enjoy the cooler weather and get out there!

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Another great water park season is in the books with the final Waggin' at the Waterpark event. Thanks to Litter Coordinator Summer Gagnon for getting the message out to pup people about picking up after their pets. Remember to grab it, bag it, and trash it!

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What do ducks and rice have in common? It turns out that ducks love eating the bugs and snails that could possibly damage rice plants. Check out this article (including an amazing video) about a rice farmer in Thailand working with nature by using ducks to control pests. The added benefit is that their droppings increase fertilizer in the soil!
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💦💦September Clean Water Challenge💦💦
It's National Responsible Dog Ownership Day, so here's a reminder of our September challenge.

Since there is no magical Poop Fairy, show us your family's poop fairy! Share your crazy, cute and funny photos. We'll select one grand prize winner to win a gift basket full of fun for your pup. We'll draw winners from all entries on September 30 at Noon.

To enter, upload your photo to Facebook using #IamthePoopFairy and tag Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District on your post. ... See more

Learn how heavy rainfall affects waterways here in Greenville County. #yeahthatgreenville

Have you ever eaten a pawpaw? This understory tree produces the largest edible fruit native to North America and they're ripening now! The flavor of pawpaw fruit is often compared to bananas, but with hints of mango, vanilla, and citrus. They have no shelf life, so you won't see them in grocery stores but you can grow your own. You'll need two to cross pollinate, so get a a pair! More from Southern Living: https://loom.ly/_8vkeH0

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Local honey and beekeeping education are available from May Farms, LLC!
Owned and operated by Buddy May Jr, May Farms LLC produces honey, pollen, blueberries, garlic, and more! Buddy is an active educator and enjoys teaching others about beekeeping. Find them at Downtown Greenville's Saturday Market or online at https://loom.ly/8giXMZU.

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CLEMSON WORLD VISITS MAY FARMS LLC APIARY Save the Bees! Every day, we read about the fate of the honey bees. We are told the bees are dying. We are met with the fear that the bees are disappearing. Honey bees pollinate about 70% of the food we eat every day. Were it not for... ... See more

Let's all get prepared for a possible rain event over the next few days. SCDHEC is having dam and reservoir owners lower water levels in preparation. What can you do? Check any storm drains in your neighborhood and make sure they're not clogged. This can help to prevent flooding.

https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/dam-reservoir-owners-operators-should-begin-lowering-water-levels-2 ... See more

Talk about going above and beyond for pollinators. An exhausted bee gets a pick me up with a lavender flower hand feeding. This video will bring a smile to your day!

flower recharge

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