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Nature Connects aims to bring greater understanding of natural world to Riverbanks

by CJ Leathers | Sep 26, 2025

Nature Connects features a variety of animals and plants made from LEGO bricks.

Keeping it green on Greene Street

by Tyuanna Williams | Apr 24, 2025

Sustainable Carolina hosted an eco-friendly festival to promote sustainability. The smoothie-blending bike was a hit.

Treasured Trees aims to promote awareness, values of trees

by Katie Rojas | Oct 2, 2024

The nomination process for the Treasured Trees program is open through Nov. 1.

South Carolina wants you to help track frisky horseshoe crabs

by Danielle Cahn | Apr 20, 2023

State wildlife officials are asking the public to report horseshoe crab spawning areas.

Supersized salamander snags research spotlight

by Danielle Cahn | Apr 12, 2023

The largest North American salamander is declining in population. A trio of USC undergraduates are researching how to bring it back.

Seed Sanctuary in Richland opens new location, expands mail program

by Taylor Kaye Beltz | Mar 16, 2023

The seed supplier hands out seeds for free to promote sustainability and home gardening.

SC gets $1.6 million in federal money for forest, watershed management

by Danielle Cahn | Mar 3, 2023

Forest restoration and management efforts in the South Carolina Piedmont watershed will expand following a $1.6 million award from a national partnership.

Riverbanks Zoo opens long-awaited aquarium and reptile house

by Emily Okon | Mar 3, 2023

The Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center is open after nearly two years of construction.

Where do environmental bills stand in SC General Assembly?

by Danielle Cahn | Feb 15, 2023

S.C. environmental groups describe what policies they expect to make an impact this legislative session, including clean energy, land conservation and electric vehicles.