Keep South Carolina Wild

Educational
Resources

Education remains at the core of our mission, and our science-based classes, programs, and events are designed to inform and inspire.

We offer state-wide learning opportunties for all ages;
check out our event page for a list of our current offerings!

click here To submit a request for a speaker or exhibitor

Schoolyard Habitats® Program

The Schoolyard Habitats® Program focuses specifically on the use of school grounds as learning sites for wildlife conservation and cross-curricular learning. NWF recognizes the on-going efforts of schools across the country through a certification process. Certified schools provide essential habitat for wildlife, as well as use these sites as teaching tools integrated into the curriculum. To date, NWF has certified more than 1000 schools nation-wide, and more than 200 of those are in South Carolina!

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Ranger Rick

Give the gift of animal FUN. Give a gift of Ranger Rick.
It’s no wonder kids go WILD for Ranger Rick. Every title is packed with amazing facts, awesome animal photos, silly riddles, fun crafts, outdoor adventures, and discoveries that help kids sharpen reading skills and develop an appreciation for the natural world. You won’t find a more FUN way to encourage a life-long love of learning. A portion of every subscription sold goes to SCWF.

Attention Educators!
Choose one of our award-winning titles to help educate, engage, and inspire young readers in the classroom with a special educator rate of only $10, plus a FREE Educator Guide. Call the customer service center at 1-800-611-1599 to place an order or learn more about special pricing for bulk or classroom orders.

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Online Nature
Learning

In 2020, SCWF began offering FREE Zoom webinars on a variety of topics. Each webinar is recorded and then uploaded to our YouTube Channel. We invite you to join us for our next webinar, and also watch some of our previous webinars through the link below.

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Scholarships

  • Deadline:  October 31st
  • Eligibility: full-time students currently pursuing degrees in any environmental field at South Carolina schools of higher education
  • Awards: $500 scholarships are available
  • Scholarship winners will be announced in January, and awarded in February each year.

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is honored to be in a position to distribute educational grants to full-time students pursuing a degree in any environmental field at South Carolina schools of higher education. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible, based on their performance in academia and in related community activities.

These scholarships are funded by contributions from generous individual donors in addition to the ongoing support received from these funds:

  • D. L. Scurry Foundation provides educational scholarship funds for individuals attending colleges, universities and technical schools in South Carolina.
  • The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Fund honors the legacy of an endangered species biologist who made a long-lasting impact on wildlife conservation in South Carolina.
  • The Riverbanks Conservation Support Fund (CSF) provides financial assistance for conservation oriented projects/programs worldwide that promote preservation of the Earth’s biodiversity.
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The applications will need to be submitted online by October 31st, and will address the student’s:

  • educational goal and career interests
  • employment and volunteer experience, including leadership

In addition, a brief note from a supporting faculty member must also be submitted electronically –  please have support letter emailed to this address . Selection will be based on a balance of these factors, and determined by a committee of the Federation Board.

Environmental solutions are not only scientific–they include historical, political, economic and cultural perspectives. The environment includes buildings, highways and ocean tankers as well as pine trees and coyotes. To build a sustainable society, an understanding of social and ecological systems is crucial.

Knowledge lays the groundwork for analyzing environmental problems, resolving conflicts, and preventing new problems from arising. The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is committed to supporting future leaders by helping to provide the financial resources necessary to lay the groundwork for more responsible decision-making tomorrow.

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