Word to the Wise 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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2 min

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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4 min

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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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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4 min

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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4 min

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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3 min

Discovering the Many Facets of Archaeology

Over the summer months, the SCDNR Archaeology team immersed Clemson University student Marshal McGee into a variety of field studies that ultimately broadened his future career possibilities.

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14 min

Hiking Through Upstate South Carolina: Our Documentary

Three women, with various aptitudes in outdoor experiences, carefully plan and embark upon an eighteen-mile hiking trip through the mountains of South Carolina. Together they accomplish their goal and create memories to last a lifetime.

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Meet the Freshwater Fisheries Interns

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources freshwater fisheries interns share what sparked their interest in the career field.

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