Congaree Land Trust

06/05/2026

This Saturday is National Trails Day — and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than hitting the trails with our partners in conservation at Nature As Teacher!

Trails connect us to the land, to each other, and to the places we're working hard to protect. Join in tomorrow and experience a beautiful protected property. Details in their post below. 👇

See you tomorrow on the trails!

*June 6th 8-5PM

05/27/2026

Join Us for Land Trust Day at Mast General Store!

On Saturday, June 6th, from 9 AM to 8 PM, stop by Mast General Store on Main Street in Columbia to celebrate Land Trust Day and support local land conservation with Congaree Land Trust!

🛍️ Shop with Purpose – 20% of all sales will be donated to CLT to support our mission.

🤝 Learn more about CLT – Visit our table to meet staff and volunteers between 10 AM and 3 PM, hear about our work, and learn about how to support!

🌱 Participate in a Seed Planting Activity – Plant seeds of native wildflowers and take a little piece of the Midlands home with you.

✅ Round-Up for Conservation – Register round-ups begin June 1st and go through June 7th. When you check out, simply ask to round-up your total for CLT!

Let’s come together for conservation, community, and a celebration of the places that make central South Carolina special. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/18/2026

A day well spent paddling through Congaree National Park with the CLT team! Moving through quiet waterways, taking in the towering floodplain forest, and sharing time appreciating the kind of landscapes that define this region and inspire our mission. Days like this are a reminder of how important it is to care for these ecosystems — so they continue to thrive for wildlife, for people, and for future generations.

05/05/2026

Midlands Gives Day is here, and thanks to Former Board Member Ethan Nord, and the Ethan W. Nord Donor Advised Fund of CCCF, every dollar you give to CLT is matched – up to $5,000.

Our region is growing fast – and so is the need to increase the pace of conservation. The farms, forests, and natural areas at the heart of central South Carolina need protecting now, and this match means your gift does twice the work to get us there.

The math is simple. The opportunity is real. The lands we're working to protect won't wait.

👉 Give today at our Midlands Gives page: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/congareelandtrust

🔁 Share this with someone who loves the Midlands – every gift helps us unlock the full match.

Thank you for showing up for the lands we love. Your generosity is what makes it possible to protect the lands that make central South Carolina special for generations to come!

04/28/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY | Midlands Gives – May 5th

South Carolina is growing fast. The land we love needs protecting now more than ever – and this year, your support goes twice as far.

A generous CLT Board Alumni has committed a $5,000 matching gift for Midlands Gives. Every dollar you donate is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. That means your gift does double the work to protect the farms, forests, and natural areas at the heart of central South Carolina.

Early giving is open now.

👉 Visit our CLT Midlands Gives page to give: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/congareelandtrust/
🔁 Share this with someone who loves the Midlands and the lands we are working to protect.

Together, we can move faster, protect more, and keep central South Carolina connected to the land that defines us for generations to come.

04/23/2026

It was a great day to celebrate and support conservation during the South Carolina Land Trust Network Land Legacy Leaders Day at the State House! CLT Executive Director, Stuart White, was joined by Board Member/Landowner, Charles Cate, and Landowner, Jack Suber, in recognizing Governor McMaster for his commitment to conservation and to thank and encourage legislators to continue their support in the protection of our beautiful state and natural resources.

04/22/2026

⏰ Reminder — Join us this weekend!

On Saturday from 10 AM–12 PM at Camp Discovery in Blythewood, SC, we will be hosting a free, family-friendly guided nature walk as part of the Columbia City Nature Challenge!

Columbia is back for its second City Nature Challenge — an international campaign where cities worldwide document local biodiversity. Last year, nearly 103,000 people across 669 cities logged over 3.3 million nature observations. Now it's our turn to add to that count!

Come learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify and record local wildlife, plus an optional children's activity. It's free, it's fun, and it's rain or shine.

Space is limited — registration is required! Sign up via the link below.

Register: https://congareelt.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/congareelt/event.jsp?event=87&

04/16/2026

April is National Native Plant Month, and here in the Midlands, we couldn't be more grateful for the plants that have called this land home long before we did.

From trees like the longleaf pine to wildflowers like the swamp rose mallow, these native species feed our wildlife, filter our water, and keep our land healthy for generations to come. Caring for this land – and the native species that depend on it – is at the heart of our mission, and this month, we're celebrating the roots that hold it all together!

Can you identify any of these native plants? Drop your answers in the comments below!

04/13/2026

Join us Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM – 12PM at Camp Discovery in Blythewood, SC for a free guided, family-friendly nature walk – co-hosted by Camp Discovery and Congaree Land Trust!

Columbia is back for its second City Nature Challenge, an international campaign where cities worldwide document local biodiversity. Last year, nearly 103,000 people across 669 cities logged over 3.3 million nature observations. Help us add to that count!

Participants will learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify and record wildlife, and will be able to participate in an optional children’s activity. Registration is required, and space is limited – so sign up today!

Don't miss this chance to get outside – rain or shine – to explore nature, and make your mark on Columbia City Nature Challenge's biodiversity record!

Visit the link below to register:
https://congareelt.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/congareelt/event.jsp?event=87&

04/10/2026

Looking for a fun volunteer activity this weekend?

It is time for another exciting edition of Wannamaker Work Day!
- Sunday, 4/12 @ 9 AM -
At our Wannamaker Nature Preserve, we are constantly working to make every one of the 529 acres a better place for wildlife. It is one of the few places in this hemisphere that is truly managed for untamed creatures. Virtually all of the work we do is meant to return the property to its natural state and put it on a path to self-sustainability.
Join us and contribute to our noble cause! We will gather at the Pavilion, discuss the day's goals, then set out to do the work of conservation. No experience required!
**Editor's Note: Our main entrance, the Pavilion Gate, is marked with our address (LOOK FOR 1003 Old Number Six Hwy, St. Matthews) and will have a bird sign at the entrance. This is where you should turn in. The gate will be open; drive on through and you'll see the Pavilion. We are surrounded by private property - if a gate is closed, do not proceed through it!!
***Extra note: We recently submitted a correction to Google Maps for our address. The pin for the address now accurately shows up at our main entrance. Still, look for the address number (1003 on a blue sign) and bird sign to be sure you are in the right place. When in doubt, DO NOT TRESPASS.
Email [email protected] with questions.