Katawba Valley Land Trust

09/03/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars for next Thursday for our LAST Speaker Series presentation of the year! Chanda Cooper of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services will present, "Explore Your Watershed with SCDES."

Thursday, September 10th, 7:00 PM
Carole Ray Dowling Center, 509 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster (on the USCL campus)

Katawba Valley Land Trust's Speaker Series is a FREE, fun, family-friendly event that allows the community to get involved with engaging discussions on land conservation, environmental care, and lots of wonderful nature topics!

The Lancaster Rotary Club generously sponsors our Speaker Series, providing all videos and recordings. We sincerely appreciate their support and generosity!

09/01/2026

Happy first day of September from Katawba Valley Land Trust! Late summer in the Catawba River Valley is a special time—wildflowers are in bloom, butterflies and pollinators are everywhere, and birds begin gathering for their fall journeys. While the days are still warm (or hot!), we’re all looking forward to the cooler, crisper air that September can bring. It’s the perfect time to enjoy lingering daylight, walks on your favorite trails, colorful sunsets, and all the sights and sounds of nature as we transition toward fall. Get outside and make the most of this beautiful season! 🌻🦋🍂

08/28/2026

Michelle Evans, Executive Director of Katawba Valley Land Trust, recently had the pleasure of presenting to this year’s LEAD Chester class, an initiative of the Chester County Chamber of Commerce led by Chamber President Brooke Wilson Clinton. Michelle spent the morning guiding the group through a series of engaging activities designed to help participants connect, break the ice, and build camaraderie. Her interactive approach encouraged everyone to step out of their comfort zones and get to know one another, setting a positive tone for the LEAD Chester experience.

A special thank you to the Chester Chamber of Commerce and to Brooke Wilson Clinton and Laura Roberts for inviting Katawba Valley Land Trust to be a part of this very special event!

08/25/2026

Happy 110th birthday to the National Park Service! Today on Founders Day, we celebrate the NPS’s long legacy of protecting America’s natural and cultural treasures—and we also want to shout out our amazing South Carolina State Parks, which offer so many ways to experience the outdoors close to home.

At Katawba Valley Land Trust, our mission is rooted in this same spirit of conservation. From national icons to our own Catawba Valley rivers and forests, protecting special places ensures everyone can enjoy and learn from these landscapes for generations to come.

We’re grateful to all who help care for our parks and natural spaces—today and every day!

08/21/2026

Join us as we count 🦋 this weekend on the Greenway!

08/17/2026

Saturday at the ribbon-cutting for the newest TRACK trail from Kids in Parks at Stevens Park in Kershaw was so neat, even in the heat! Check out these photos from the day, featuring a hike led by KVLT's own Land Management Specialist, some fantastic musical instruments installed at the park (available to everyone!), and an incredible morning of celebration! A special thank you to our longtime supporters and all-around wonderful people, Beverly Timmons of the Kershaw Community Park Council and her husband, Dr. Jim Timmons! Thank you both for taking the time to show our Executive Director, Michelle Evans, and Community Engagement Coordinator, Tina Worden, around the beautiful park!

Katawba Valley Land Trust loves supporting area public recreation programs, and we love teaching the community about nature and the value of protecting land for places like this!

08/15/2026

It's National Honey Bee Day!

Honey bees are vital pollinators for our region’s (and the WORLD's) wildflowers, crops, and natural habitats along the Catawba River Valley. Did you know that ONE-THIRD of the food we consume depends on bee pollination? And by protecting land, we’re also protecting the homes bees need to thrive. Healthy pollinators mean a healthy world for everyone!

Celebrate bees with us and support local land conservation!

08/12/2026

Don't miss this great event on Saturday from Kershaw Community Park Council, Kids in Parks, and Town of Kershaw - South Carolina! KVLT's Land Management Specialist, Lauren Kirby, will lead a children's nature hike! See you Saturday at 10 at Stevens Park! 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏿🚶🏿‍♀️🌳🌳🌳

Kershaw's Stevens Park is now home to one of the newest TRACK Trails in the state and the country! Hike it with us on August 15!

08/11/2026

This elegant egret reminds us how closely water and wildlife are connected. When we protect streams, wetlands, and river corridors, we safeguard the habitats birds rely on every day. KVLT is proud to help keep these waters thriving.

08/07/2026

The weather might have put a damper on outdoor plans this week, but the much-needed rain is a true gift for the Catawba River Valley. These showers replenish our rivers and streams, nourish wildlife, support healthy forests, and help our landscapes thrive. Sometimes a rainy day is just what nature needs!