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Don't be spooked! It's a Friday the 13th MICROMOON!!!

Rare 'Micromoon' Is Gracing Us With Its Presence On Friday The 13th

Americans haven't seen a full harvest moon on the supposedly unlucky day since 2000. This one will be teeny.

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Thank you to the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce for highlighting the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail!
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Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce

Finding Fairfield Friday!!! Take a look at the Palmetto Trail that runs through western Fairfield County. If you are looking for a beautiful nature trail be sure to visit the Palmetto Trail today! #findingfairfield

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Palmetto Conservation Names Interim To Succeed N. C. Britt
722 King Street, Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: (803) 771-0870 Fax: 771-0590 www.palmettoconservation.org Contact: Mary Roe Interim Executive Director mroe@palmettoconservation.org 803-771-0870 FOR IMMEDIATE...
National Achievement Award Recognizes Partnership and Development of Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
Contact: Natalie Britt Executive Director natalie@palmettoconservation.org 803-771-0870 JUNE 12, 2019— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Photo attached National Achievement Award Recognizes Partnership And...
New Palmetto Trail Passage Opens in Jocassee Gorges Wilderness
722 King Street, Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: (803) 771-0870 Fax: 771-0590 www.palmettoconservation.org Contact: Natalie Britt Executive Director natalie@palmettoconservation.org 803-771-0870 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Dec....

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Our state's most treasured and attractive state resource--the Palmetto Trail--finds itself among the distinct aroma of our Lowcountry tidal basins, the gentle flow of our rolling Sandhills, the intoxicating murkiness of our sleepy rivers, and the spectacular sights from our majestic mountains....It is why we refuse to leave and outsiders decide to stay.

- Mikee Johnson

Palmetto Conservation Board Member from Cox Industries

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Help Re-connect the Eastatoe Passage

The 4.6 mile Eastatoe Passage of the Palmetto Trail opened in late 2018. This critical passage takes us one step closer to connecting the entire upstate and being able to #finishthetrail!

Unfortunately, the two fiberglass bridges on the Eastatoe Passage were damaged during a record setting flash flood in April. The bridges were displaced from their footings, but thankfully, they are not beyond repair.

The nature of the damage and the difficult terrain means getting equipment to the area and making the needed repairs is going be both challenging and costly.

We need your help!

Let’s Re-Connect Eastatoe!

Starting immediately, we will begin executing a three-phase plan to Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall the two bridges displaced by the flood. These critical repairs will pave the way to complete one of the longest new sections of the Palmetto Trail in the Upstate.

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Bicycle Across South Carolina

Bicycle Across South Carolina
Featuring Poinsett State Park to Swamp Fox Passage

September 12 – 15, 2019
Limited registrations available

AmeriCorps Needs YOU!

Are you looking for a life-changing experience serving South Carolina’s public lands? The Palmetto Conservation Corps is hiring members to serve for 5.5 months, starting work as soon as possible. Our AmeriCorps program provides training in trail building, wilderness first aid, leave no trace ethics, environmental stewardship, and disaster response. Corps members gain professional skills in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem solving while also networking with seasoned professionals in the field of conservation and land management.

Does it sound too good to be true; are you wondering if the program is as beneficial as we say it is? Numbers speak for themselves- 100% of this year’s Fall Crew chose to extend their service into another term.

When asked what was gained from serving with the Palmetto Conservation Corps, one member said the following:

“The Corps has given me skills, certifications, and experiences that will undoubtedly help me in the job market once I complete my term of service. However, the crew mates I serve alongside and the supervisors I learn from have become the best part of my experience. I have gained friends and mentors that will last a life time.”

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Palmetto Conservation Foundation

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Palmetto Conservation Names Interim To Succeed N. C. Britt

National Achievement Award Recognizes Partnership and Development of Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park

New Palmetto Trail Passage Opens in Jocassee Gorges Wilderness

What's Happening

Help Re-connect the Eastatoe Passage

Register for the True to the Brew Trail Run!

Bicycle Across South Carolina

Bicycle Across South Carolina Featuring Poinsett State Park to Swamp Fox Passage

September 12 – 15, 2019 Limited registrations available

AmeriCorps Needs YOU!

Bicycle Across South Carolina
Featuring Poinsett State Park to Swamp Fox Passage

September 12 – 15, 2019
Limited registrations available