2010 Calendar of events

January 5 - Opportunities and Challenges of Climate and Energy Policy for Agriculture and Forestry; Harbison Environmental Education Center; 9am to 4:30pm; Read about its success!

January 12 - First Day of the SC Legislative Session

January 13 - House Conservation Briefing: “Conserving Communities…naturally”
Hosted by House Majority Leader, Rep. Kenneth Bingham and House Minority Leader Rep. Harry Ott
8:30 – 9:30 am; Blatt Building, Room 101; 1105 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC

January 13 - Senate Conservation Briefing: Conversations with Conservationists
Hosted by Senator John Courson
10:30 – 11:30 am; Gressette Building, Room 105; 1100 Pendleton St, Columbia, S
RSVPs are not required, but appreciated: Debbie Parker (803-799-0716 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

January 19 and following Tuesdays through May 8th – Lobby Team Tuesdays, The Nickelodeon Theater, Columbia - Join us at 11am for a cup of coffee as we talk about current conservation issues. At the statehouse your presence will show the importance of wildlife habitat in SC. Come on any Tuesday that fits your schedule, and we will guide you through the day’s events. No experience necessary!

January 23 - SCWF Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet; Columbia; Photos are up!

January 26 - Climate and Energy Forum, 10am-noon, Clarion Town House - The forum is focused on the impacts on sea level rise, tourism and businesses in SC.

February 5 - 9am-1pm - Forest Landowner Workshop; Harbison Environmental Education Center, 5600 Broad River Road, Columbia (flyer)

February 23 - 10am - Camo Coalition Steering Committee/SCWF Lobby Day; 1201 Main Street, 23rd floor Training Room, Columbia

February 27 - Wildlife Habitat Workshop, Sewee Visitor Center, Awendaw, SC

March 15-19 - National Wildlife Week

March 26-28 - Palmetto Sportsman Classic; Columbia

April 10 - National Summit on Children and the Outdoors; Houston, TX

April 17-18 Sesquicentennial State Park Great American Backyard Campout, Columbia
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April 22 - Earth Day

April 22 – SCWF Board Meeting

April 23-25 - Santee Birding and Nature Festival; Summerton, SC

April 26 – Photo Contest Begins

May 4 – Lobby Day, Columbia – An Oyster Roast will conclude this spring’s Lobby Team Tuesdays. Join us as we talk about the issues the Palmetto State faces; wildlife habitat, surface water use, river shacks, conservation bank, smart energy solutions, and maintaining community protections.

June 20-26 - Camp Wildwood; Kings Mountain State Park, York County
High schoolers discover that they are part of nature and their actions in some way affects the natural balance. The professional staff and counselors pass on knowledge and appreciation for the protection and wise use of our natural resources.

June 26 - Great American Backyard Campout

July 16 - SCWF Photo Contest ends. Results will be announced at the end of the month.

July 22 – SCWF Board Meeting

August 28 - Wild Summers Nite Auction & Wild Game Feast, Columbia

Oct. 8 - 10 - Women's Outdoor Recreation Retreat; Hickory Knob State Park

October 21 – SCWF Board Meeting

December - Working for Wildlife at Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge; McBee

2009 Calendar of Events

January

January 13 - First Day of the SC Legislative Session

January 16 - Coal Plant Press Event; Florence

January 17 - SCWF Annual Meeting and Award Banquet; Columbia

February

February 10 - 10am - Camo Coalition Steering Committee Lobby Day

February 13 - 1pm-2pm - Bass Tournament Meeting; SCWF office

February 21-22 - 10am-4pm - Art In The Garden; Cypress Gardens*

February 27-March 1 - Spring Flower Show; Cypress Gardens*

February 28 - 10am-4pm - SCWF/NCWF Board Meeting; Charlotte, NC

March

March - “Friend of EarthFare,” shop with a reusable bag; Columbia Store

March 3 - Habitat Presentation at Garden Clubs of South Carolina District Meeting; Anderson, SC

March 4 - Habitat Presentation at Garden Clubs of South Carolina District Meeting; Rock Hill, SC

March 9 and 10 - SC Rivers Forum; American Rivers; Green Quad*

March 20 - Earth Fare Columbia Cookie Sale

March 27 - Swamp Soiree and Dinner; Cypress Gardens*

March 28 - Earth Fare Columbia Spring Fever Event - SCWF gets 5% of total store sales this day, please come by to support us!

March 27-29 - Palmetto Sportsman Classic; Columbia

March 28-June 6 - Orangeburg Master Naturalist Training Course

March 29 - Earth Hour - Turn off the Lights!!

April

April 2 - 8am - Appalachian Coal Mining Discussion; Green Quad, Columbia

April 2 - Midlands Plant and Flower Festival*

April 4 - Earth Day Festival at Kalmia Gardens; Coker College, Hartsville

April 8 - 11am - Coal Press Event; USC Green Quad; Columbia

April 22 - Earth Day

April 25 - Celebrating Rural Heritage; Florence*

April 25 - Sumter Earth Day Celebration; Sumter*

April 25 - Great American Backyard Campout Event at Sesquicentennial State Park; Columbia

April 27 - Leopold Education Project Workshop at Beidler Forest

May

May 1-3 - Women's Outdoor Recreation Retreat; Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton

May 2 - Saluda Shoals Earth Fair, Columbia, SC

May 9 - EdVenture Climate Change Exhibit Opening; Columbia

June

June 13 - SCWF 2009 State Bass Tournament; Clearwater Cove Marina on Lake Wateree, Camden

June 21-27 - Camp Wildwood; Kings Mountain State Park, York County

June 27 - Great American Backyard Campout

July

July 9 & 10 - Leopold Educators Workshop, Columbia

July 11 - Family Nature Walk - Sandhills Children's Garden, Clemson Road, Columbia. 10:00 am - hosted by the Richland County Master Gardener Association. FREE

July 13 - SCWF Photo Contest ends. Results will be announced at the end of the month.

July 25 - Family Nature Walk - Riverfront Park North End, Broad River Road, Columbia. 7:00 pm FREE

August

August 8 - Family Nature Walk - Sesquicentennial State Park, Two Notch Road, Columbia. 10:00 am FREE

August 29 - Wild Summers Nite Auction & Wild Game Feast

September

September 1- Green is Good for Business Conference; Columbia Convention Center*

September 11-13 - Women's Outdoor Skills Workshop - Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, SC - contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.*

September 26- Outdoor Family Adventure in celebration of National Hunting & Fishing Day; Columbia (Women's Article)

October

October 3 - Outdoor Family Adventure in celebration of National Hunting & Fishing Day; Upstate Event - Seneca

November

November 1 - Caring for Creation Conference - FREE Interfaith Green Conference for Richland County Places of Worship. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.*

November 3 - SCWF Young Professionals Happy Hour - Liberty Tap Room; Columbia. 5:30-7:30pm

November 21 - Lexington Wildlife Federation Turkey Shoot & Catfish Stew - 8 am until...

November 30 - Sustainable Holiday Celebration - FREE holiday gift fair and reception; 5:30-7:30pm 701 Whaley, Columbia, SC. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.*

December

December 12 - Working for Wildlife Day at Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge; McBee. 9:00 am until 12:00 pm

 

*Not an SCWF affiliated event