SC Native Plant Society - Pee Dee Chapter

11/11/2026

11/11/2026

10/05/2026

Monarch Waystation Renovation: Volunteer Work and Learn Day
🗓️ Date: October 10, 2026
🕘 Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
📍 Location: Education Center at Lee State Park, 487 Loop Rd, Bishopville, SC 29010
📞 Event contact: Bradley Secraw at [email protected] or (864) 784-4444
Clemson Extension has teamed up with Lee State Park near Bishopville to renovate the park's Monarch Waystation; a protected pocket of habitat where monarch butterflies breed and refuel on their migration.
You'll learn to identify native plants, then get hands-on restoring this pollinator haven.
You'll help mark existing vegetation for preservation, then dig and pot plants for safekeeping while the site is cleared and replanted.
No experience needed; just curiosity and willingness to dig in!
Bring a picnic lunch and a refillable water bottle. Coffee, drinks, and snacks will be provided.
Children are welcome. This event will be held outdoors near a pond; children will require close supervision.
Volunteers are welcome to camp at the park the night before. Reservations are required and can be secured at https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/lee
SC/Clemson Master Gardener Volunteer hours offered for eligible attendees
1.5 Continuing education hours
2 Educational service hours

08/30/2026

🍂 Fall is just around the corner, and we’ve got some great things planned for the P*e Dee Chapter!

Save the dates and stay tuned! We can’t wait to see you this fall. 💚

05/20/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 PM for a Firefly Walk at Lynches River County Park. We will be joined by Brad O'Brien, Xerces Society Ambassador, as we explore, in hopes of seeing some fireflies!

Space is limited and registration is required. Secure your spot today!

https://scnps.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/scnps/event.jsp?event=2186&secureIdCustomer=1&

05/09/2026

Join the movement and let's work together to create less lawn and more life across the P*e Dee!

🌿JOIN THE MOVEMENT: LESS LAWN MORE LIFE 🌿
What if your backyard (or balcony!) was full of birds, butterflies, and life, and getting there took just one small action a week?
This spring we’re joining the FREE Less Lawn More Life Challenge, a 12-week program that guides you through turning your outdoor space into a thriving habitat. No experience needed. No lawn required. Balcony gardens, small plots, and rural acres all count.
The kickoff was a free live virtual event on May 7th at 7pm ET featuring a keynote from Robin Wall Kimmerer, botanist, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, and one of the most celebrated voices weaving together indigenous wisdom and plant science.
Every participant starts with a free Wildr Score, a 5-minute ecological health assessment of their outdoor space. Take it at the start of the challenge. Take it again at the end. Most people are surprised by how much changes.
Sign up → lesslawnmorelife.com And share this with someone who's ready to see a little less lawn and a lot more life!

05/08/2026

Our final in-person native plant sale of the Spring 2026 season will be taking place this Saturday at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner! If you've never visited this park before, it's well worth the trip -- beautiful boardwalks and hiking trails.

Note: This is a RAIN OR SHINE event, so no matter what the weather decides to do, we'll be there!

Alternatively -- if you're in the market for some native plants but would prefer to stay closer to home AND have access to our full inventory -- you can place an order through our Online Native Plant Shop (https://www.nativeplantsttp.com/store) by tonight at 8 PM for James Island driveway pickup this weekend or early next week (you choose at check-out).

04/30/2026

Hope to see everyone tonight! 🍻

Join us this Thursday at 6:30 PM at Southern Hops Brewing Co. in Florence for a spring social.

No program or presentations- just a relaxed chance to meet others interested in native plants and local ecology.

It's also a great time to meet current board members and learn more about open board positions if you've ever considered getting involved.

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! 🍻

04/27/2026

Join us this Thursday at 6:30 PM at Southern Hops Brewing Co. in Florence for a spring social.

No program or presentations- just a relaxed chance to meet others interested in native plants and local ecology.

It's also a great time to meet current board members and learn more about open board positions if you've ever considered getting involved.

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! 🍻

04/27/2026

https://www.friendsoflewisoceanbay.org/flytrapfest