Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District

06/23/2026

Kassidy enjoyed her time this week at Gilbert and Forts Pond Elementary schools for their summer programs. Students learned about bees and got to become a bee and pollinate flowers around the room with glitter.

Happy Pollinator Week to everyone!!

06/23/2026

The deadline to apply for this grant is July 11. If you live in Richland or Lexington county, we can help!
Kassidy-
[email protected]
(803) 358-8684
123 Park Road, Lexington

06/18/2026

Day 2 at Newberry County Conservation Camp. Kids learned about birds native to South Carolina and played a game on preys and predators.

06/17/2026

Day 1 at Newberry County Conservation Camp. Kids learned what pollinators are and made pollinator bead bracelets.

06/17/2026

Kassidy is enjoying her time at the Environmental Educators Association of South Carolina (EEASC) conference.

She was named the 2026 Green Steps Schools Mentor of the Year and our very own Pleasant Hill Elementary School achieved a superlative award in the Conserve category! Congratulations to both of them!

06/16/2026

Join us for a rain barrel workshop next Friday morning! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-fun-fire-safety-a-backyard-benefit-workshop-tickets-1988865371866?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking for a fun and educational summer activity for the family? Join the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium for our Summer Fun & Fire Safety Backyard Benefits Workshop on June 26, 2026, from 9 AM–12 PM at the Lexington County Auxiliary Building!
Learn important fire safety in the landscape, plus enjoy a hands-on rain barrel construction.
• Registration is limited and required ($40 includes your own rain barrel).
• A free-to-learn option is also available for those not purchasing a rain barrel.
📍605 West Main St, Room 113
Use this link to sign up today: https://bit.ly/bbworkshopsummer26
Town of Pine Ridge, South Carolina
Town of Springdale, SC
City of West Columbia, SC
City of Cayce
Town of South Congaree
Town of Lexington, SC
Town of Irmo

06/15/2026

Looking for a fun and educational summer activity for the family? Join the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium for our Summer Fun & Fire Safety Backyard Benefits Workshop on June 26, 2026, from 9 AM–12 PM at the Lexington County Auxiliary Building!
Learn important fire safety in the landscape, plus enjoy a hands-on rain barrel construction.
• Registration is limited and required ($40 includes your own rain barrel).
• A free-to-learn option is also available for those not purchasing a rain barrel.
📍605 West Main St, Room 113
Use this link to sign up today: https://bit.ly/bbworkshopsummer26
Town of Pine Ridge, South Carolina
Town of Springdale, SC
City of West Columbia, SC
City of Cayce
Town of South Congaree
Town of Lexington, SC
Town of Irmo

06/12/2026

If you are in Lexington or Richland county and need help filling out your application, reach out to Kassidy at [email protected] or (803) 358-8684.

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06/10/2026

Our monthly board meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 16 beginning at 4:30 PM in Room 130 of the Lexington County Auxiliary building (605 W Main St. Lexington SC, 29072). Our meetings are open to the public.