Word to the Wise Archives | South Carolina Wild

SCDNR’s Virtual Summer Internship Experience in Photos

During the summer of 2020, this group of archaeology interns learned new ways to network from remote locations, create unique works paces and achieve lofty goals for the SCDNR’s Heritage Trust program.

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4 min

Running Through the Woods

This Thomas Sumter Academy athlete explains how running on local trails has helped him stay connected to the outdoors year-round.

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3 min

From Catching Frogs to Making Laws

Students at the University of South Carolina are conducting research using trail cameras to monitor wildlife all over the world! This type of research leads to discoveries that benefit wildlife populations and the environment.

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2 min

My Home-based Archaeology Lab

Adhering to COVID-19 student safety guidelines, Jessica Cooper discovered a unique opportunity to teach her son about preserving artifacts while working from home.

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A Photograph as an Artifact: Rethinking Anthropological Boundaries

Anna Morales is a student at the University of South Carolina studying to become a visual anthropologist. Through her internship with the SCDNR’s Heritage Trust program, she explored how a photograph can act as an artifact.

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From One Home to Another: Archaeology During COVID-19

Carefully sifting through oyster shells and sediment, this archaeology intern recovers remnants of ceramics and other artifacts that will be preserved by the SCDNR Heritage Trust program.

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4 min

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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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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