Conservation Education & Outreach
Welcome! Join us to learn about conservation and how to keep our rivers, lakes, and streams clean. Find information on local pollutants of concern, conserving water, local foods, school programs, community outreach, and more. Take a look around, and stay a while!
FEATURED PROGRAMS
What Can You Do?
Every person can contribute to clean water with small actions. Discover how the small things that each of us do an individual can contribute to water quality and soil health.
Buy Local!
Consumers that value fresh food and a working landscape should support local farmers by buying their products. Discover ten reasons why local food is important to Greenville County.
Seed Library
Visit the Seed Library at the Berea Branch, and take home up to ten packets seeds. Choose from over 60 varieties of heirloom food, flower, and native plant seeds ready for planting.
K-12 Classroom Programs
Are you a teacher, scout leader, or camp director? GCSWCD offers free in-classroom conservation and natural resource programs for students.
What is Stormwater?
What is stormwater and why should you be interested? Learn all about it and how runoff from stormwater can impact water quality. Preventing pollutants from entering waterways is the key!
News & Events
What's happening? Check out our monthly highlights. Learn about our workshops, events and school visits! Plus, see what's planned ahead.
NEWSLETTERS
Sign up for GCSWCD's monthly newsletter!
Each month, we send out an email newsletter to subscribers telling them what we've been up to, including opportunities for soil and water health and further learning. Want to connect? Enter your email below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Sign up for GCSWCD's farmer newsletter!
Every couple months or as opportunities arrive, GCSWCD compiles a list of grant opportunities, networking opportunities, learning opportunities, and other news for farmers. Farmers and home-gardeners are welcome to sign up! You can unsubscribe at any time.
"Take care of the land and the land will take care of you."
Hugh Hammond Bennett