Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/19/2026

Are you curious about what’s fluttering and buzzing outside? Interested in how you, your family, group, or organization can be involved in scientific research from your own yard or local park? Build knowledge and skills as a community scientist at the Conestee Nature Preserve Meadow on July 18th! No prior professional experience needed- this program is for everyone! Register today to learn about Greenville County’s common pollinators, impacts of pollution, and simple ways to contribute to conservation through science.

Register: https://www.conesteepreserve.org/event-details/pollinators-in-action-flutter-and-buzz-into-community-science

06/09/2026

Check out the workshop Soil to Success: Building Profitable, Resilient Farms, happening in nearby Spartanburg county! Free for all interested farmers and landowners!

06/05/2026

Check out this cool learning opportunity!

Join FoRR at Southernside Brewing Co. next Tuesday evening for science, storytelling, and river connections! Grab a drink and hear from local experts as they describe how we plan with nature. Dive into the concept of ecological planning and learn how and where the City of Greenville utilizes green practices to help keep our Reedy clean. Then, be sure to stick around for Q/A & the conversations that follow!

Come early (around 6 PM) to socialize, grab some snacks, and settle in before the talks begin at 6:30. No RSVP needed. We hope to see you there! Southernside Brewing Co.

Full event details at www.friendsofthereedyriver.org/events

06/04/2026

📚 Check out GCSWCD's June library programs! Sign up at greenvillelibrary.org/events.

05/20/2026

Greenville County farmers and producers are invited to take the USDA-NRCS Local Work Group survey by May 24 to influence how federal EQIP funds are distributed locally. Your input is crucial for prioritizing environmental and conservation concerns that impact our region’s agricultural success. Take the survey by May 24: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd93-9QlO2od8X0AJ37WrcZHBhYrnkE-ff5nYHLzB6HeWhvow/viewform.

For more information, contact Greenville Soil & Water Conservation District at 864-467-4996.

05/13/2026

Are you curious about what’s fluttering and buzzing outside? Interested in how you, your family, group, or organization can be involved in scientific research from your own yard or local park? Build knowledge and skills as a community scientist! No prior professional experience needed- this program is for everyone! Register today to learn about Greenville County’s common pollinators, impacts of pollution, and simple ways to contribute to conservation through science.

Register: https://www.conesteepreserve.org/event-details/pollinators-in-action-flutter-and-buzz-into-community-science

05/12/2026

Come and join GCSWCD to learn about composting at Hughes Main Library! Sign up at greenvillelibrary.org/events today.

05/11/2026

Farmers and timber landowners: The SC Department of Agriculture is offering federal funding through the SC Disaster Relief Block Grant for Hurricane Helene (2024). The program is designed to provide targeted assistance to farmers and forest landowners who experienced losses not covered by existing USDA programs or crop insurance. Find out if you’re eligible at agriculture.sc.gov/helene. Application period: May 12-June 30. Review process: July 1-September 30. Landowner payments: Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to GCSWCD's 2026 Annual Awards Winners!!! Scroll through to learn more about Katie Delloso, Matthew Lindsey, and Bruce Bannister.

04/30/2026

🌱🎨 WE'RE ONE MONTH AWAY FROM THE DEADLINE!

Are you a student in Greenville County looking for a way to combine art and conservation? Check out the national NACD K-12 Poster Contest! This year, the theme is SOIL: WHERE IT ALL BEGINS. Swipe for rules and how to enter, and visit https://greenvillesoilandwater.com/nacd-poster-contest/ to learn more.