Features Archives | South Carolina Wild

The SCDNR’s Archaeology Lab at Parker Annex

Have you ever wondered about ways that you can locally get involved as a student archaeologist or archaeology volunteer? The lab at Parker Annex in Columbia, S.C., offers opportunities for volunteers of all ages.

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Bird Conservation in South Carolina

Now that warmer temperatures have arrived, many of us are enjoying the company of all sorts of melodic birds. Learn how you can help the birds that visit your backyard.

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South Carolina Seven Wonders Expedition

As a means of showcasing South Carolina’s “Seven Wonders,” Tom Mullikin and Thomas Mullikin, Jr. are planning a 2020 expedition from the mountains to the sea! This exploration will take place this summer in recognition of Earth Day’s fiftieth anniversary. Stay tuned for more!

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South Carolina Wildlife photo contest winners announced

The winners of the 2019-20 South Carolina Wildlife/Hampton Fund photography contest have been announced! The top-scoring images are on display in this gallery and in the March-April issue of South Carolina Wildlife magazine.

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Jewels in the Crown

Don’t miss the unveiling of the Jewels in the Crown art collection and commemorative essay created by John E. Davis for the May-June 2020 edition of South Carolina Wildlife magazine. Jewels in the Crown showcases the many conservation success stories of the SCDNR Wildlife Management Area and Heritage Trust programs.

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South Carolina Wildlife 2020 essay contest

If you are a South Carolina college or high school student who enjoys the outdoors, why not enter the 2020 South Carolina Wildlife magazine essay contest? The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15th.

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The Trail Less Traveled

Living on a farm, Suzannah was used to checking off a regular list of tasks each day. At age sixteen, she worked to include equestrian training in her schedule. The long hours paid off!

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Be More Like Trees

The game of golf isn’t easy, as Keegan can attest. “I don’t think the trees liked me, for I always seemed to hit them. I wondered what the trees thought about this game.”

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Name That Tune!

There is a growing list of cellphone apps that you can use to identify bird species by their melodic songs, chirps and calls. Now it is a little easier for novice and expert birders to name that tune!

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The Great Outdoors

What started as a high school writing assignment turned into a fun way to learn more about South Carolina’s great outdoors.

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