Events
Volunteer Workday: Huntington Beach State Park
04/11/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Join us for an invasive species removal workday at Huntington Beach State Park!
Midlands Spring Native Plant Sale 2026
04/11/2026 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM ET
Find native plants for the Midlands here!
Plant and Shrub Propagation Demonstration (Savannah River Chapter)
04/16/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Hands on demonstration on propagating shrubs and plants.
South Coast April Chapter Meeting
04/20/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET
This month's meeting is all about one of our State's botanical wonderlands - the Francis Marion National Forest.
Pee Dee Chapter Meeting
04/20/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Monthly chapter meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter held on the third Monday of the month.
30 years celebration, SCNPS History of Advocacy, Issues, and Education
04/21/2026 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM ET
New location: Grimsley Hall |The Citadel | 6:30pm | Rick Huffman
Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve, Landrum, SC
04/25/2026 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM ET
Chestnut Ridge is a favorite for many wildflower enthusiasts. Please join this hike led by Dan Whitten to enjoy trillium, bloodroot, chickweed, violets, Solomon’s seal and many others.
South Coast Field Trip - Francis Marion National Forest
04/25/2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET
Join Jeff Jackson, the Hell Hole Naturalist, for a romp through the woods to discover the botanical wonders of the Francis Marion National Forest
Social Gathering & Membership Drive at Southernside Brewing Co.
04/30/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Current members—bring a friend! Join us for a relaxed social gathering and help spread the word about SCNPS. New members who sign up at the event get a $10 voucher for a burger and beer that night.
2026 Parks Mills/Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Preserve Annual Open House, Session 1
05/09/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Join us at one of four available sessions to see the Spider Lilies in all their glory. Space is limited — pre-registration is required!
2026 Parks Mills/Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Preserve Annual Open House, Session 2
05/09/2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
Join us at one of four available sessions to see the Spider Lilies in all their glory. Space is limited — pre-registration is required!
2026 Parks Mill Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Preserve Annual Open House, Session 3
05/16/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Join us at one of four available sessions to see the Spider Lilies in all their glory. Space is limited — pre-registration is required!
2026 Parks Mills/Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Preserve Annual Open House, Session 4
05/16/2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
Join us at one of four available sessions to see the Spider Lilies in all their glory. Space is limited — pre-registration is required!
Pee Dee Chapter Meeting
05/18/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Monthly chapter meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter held on the third Monday of the month.
Grand Strand Chapter Meeting
05/21/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly (every other month) chapter meeting of the Grand Strand Chapter held on the third Thursday of the month.
Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP
05/23/2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Visit this special Heritage Preserve with Steve Bennett, a retired DNR herpetologist and MNPS member. AGT was one of Steve's projects when he worked at DNR so who better to see it with?
SCNPS Grand Strand - Native Plant Garden Tour
05/24/2026 09:00 AM - 12:45 PM ET
Join us for a driving tour of local native plant gardens!
Pee Dee Chapter Meeting
06/15/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Monthly chapter meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter held on the third Monday of the month.
Grand Strand Chapter Meeting
07/16/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly (every other month) chapter meeting of the Grand Strand Chapter held on the third Thursday of the month.
Social Gathering & Membership Drive at Southernside Brewing Co.
07/30/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Current members—bring a friend! Join us for a relaxed social gathering and help spread the word about SCNPS. New members who sign up at the event get a $10 voucher for a burger and beer that night.
Grand Strand Chapter Meeting
09/17/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly (every other month) chapter meeting of the Grand Strand Chapter held on the third Thursday of the month.
Social Gathering & Membership Drive at Southernside Brewing Co.
10/29/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Current members—bring a friend! Join us for a relaxed social gathering and help spread the word about SCNPS. New members who sign up at the event get a $10 voucher for a burger and beer that night.
Grand Strand Chapter Meeting
11/19/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly (every other month) chapter meeting of the Grand Strand Chapter held on the third Thursday of the month.
Lisa Matthews Memorial Bay Workday
04/04/2026 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM ET
Needed activities include cutting back woody growth around bluebird nest boxes, cutting back woody vegetation along the firebreaks, removal of non-native/invasive plants, native plant and beneficial insect identification and documentation.
Guided tour of the Audubon Beidler Forest Sanctuary
04/04/2026 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM ET
Enjoy a guided spring flower tour in this Audubon Society preserve.
Keep it Beautiful with Native Plants!
03/29/2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
Garden installation day at North Charleston's Adopt-a-Flowerbed program site. Registration opens two weeks before the event.
Stevens Creek HP pop-up trip
03/28/2026 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
This will be an unguided visit to one of the most spectacular wildflower viewing areas in the state. Bring your Porcher!
Volunteer Workday: Myrtle Beach State Park
03/28/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Help make room for native plants to thrive!
Bradford Tree Bounty
03/28/2026 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Set up the SCNPS table to chat with visitors about native plants and the SCNPS plant sale
Growing Together: Office Hour with the President
03/24/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET
An informal chat session for members and non-member followers.
Grand Strand Field Trip: CCU Herbarium Tour
03/23/2026 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET
Join us for a tour of the CCU Herbarium!
South Coast Field Trip: Chelsea Plantation
03/21/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Join us for a trip to Chelsea Plantation, guided by TNC's Land Steward, Brinton Shinn, to discover this recently protected property's floral biodiversity
Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve Tour - Savannah River Chapter
03/21/2026 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Join Savannah River Chapter for a guided tour of Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (1.9 Mile hike)
Lowcountry Chapter - Spring 2026 Native Plant Market!
03/21/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
The spring sale will be farmer’s-market-style with vendors offering a variety of natives. Each supplier will handle their own check-out process (cash, check, or credit card). Shoppers should bring a box, cart, or wagon to carry plants. Volunteers will be on hand to help you. Admission to the Native Plant Market is free.
Grand Strand Volunteer Workday: Waccamaw Tribal Grounds
03/21/2026 08:30 AM - 11:30 PM ET
Join us for an invasive species removal at the Waccamaw Tribal Grounds!
Grand Strand Chapter Meeting
03/19/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly (every other month) chapter meeting of the Grand Strand Chapter held on the third Thursday of the month.
Lowcountry Lecture: Gardening with Natives for (Almost) Year-Round Blooms
03/17/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Learn from the best -- Sharleen Johnson -- just in time for the Native Plant Sale!
Pee Dee Chapter Meeting
03/16/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Monthly chapter meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter held on the third Monday of the month.
South Coast March Chapter Meeting
03/16/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET
This business meeting will include an invasive pests presentation by our very own Victoria Bergesen!
Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve
03/14/2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET
Herrick Brown will lead us through this historical and environmental preserve located just outside Columbia.
Midlands Chapter Meeting: Searching for the Pyramid Magnolia: Conservation through Collaboration
03/12/2026 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly member meeting
Mosquito Bucket Workshop
03/11/2026 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Let's build pollinator-friendly mosquito traps!
Upstate Field Trip - Field Trip: Hike the Pipsissewa Trail at Paris Mountain State Park
02/28/2026 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM ET
First field trip of the year!
Hike
Hike
Guided Tour of Phinizy Swamp (Augusta, GA)
02/28/2026 10:00 AM - 11:55 AM ET
Join the Savannah River Chapter for a guided tour of the Phinizy Swamp in Augusta, GA
Pee Dee Chapter Meeting
02/23/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Monthly chapter meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter held on the third Monday of the month.
Lowcountry Field Trip: Hampton Plantation State Park and the Community Garden at Howard AME Church
02/21/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
People Planning for Pollinators with Crystal Anderson
Lowcountry Field Trip: Hampton Plantation & Howard AME's Community Garden
02/21/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Sat Feb 21st | Crystal Anderson | 10am to 12pm
Upstate Monthly Meeting - February
02/17/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Join Us for Our Monthly Speaker Event
Lowcountry Lecture: People Planning for Pollinators
02/17/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
New location: Grimsley Hall,The Citadel | 6:30pm | Crystal Anderson
South Coast February Chapter Meeting
02/16/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET
This month we're coming together to celebrate all our favorite native plants!
Savannah River Volunteer Workday:Plant Propagation
02/14/2026 09:00 AM - 11:55 AM ET
Join us for a plant propagation work day at USCA
Social Gathering & Membership Drive at Southernside Brewing Co.
01/29/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Current members—bring a friend! Join us for a relaxed social gathering and help spread the word about SCNPS. New members who sign up at the event get a $10 voucher for a burger and beer that night.
Pee Dee Chapter Meeting CANCELLED
01/26/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Monthly chapter meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter held on the third Monday of the month.
Lowcountry Field Trip: Sullivan's Island Maritime Forest
01/24/2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Join us Saturday January 24th for a walk through the Sullivan's Island Maritime Forest with herbalist April Punsalan.
Lowcountry Lecture: Foraging Wild Herbs - Becoming the Ecosystem
01/20/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Byrd Hall | The Citadel | :30pm | April Punsalan
Upstate Monthly Meeting - January
01/20/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
Join Us for Our Monthly Speaker Event
South Coast January Chapter Meeting
01/19/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET
Join us for a propagation workshop by none other than our Chapter President - Laura Lee Rose!
Grand Strand Chapter Meeting
01/15/2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Bi-monthly (every other month) chapter meeting of the Grand Strand Chapter held on the third Thursday of the month.
