Green Pond Rural Alliance

08/13/2026

Green Pond Gathering:

Flowers and Shrubs

September 19, 10AM



Free Bulbs for Attendees!



Provided by Green Pond Rural Alliance

Location within the Green Pond Community will be announced once we have a headcount of attendees

Join flower and garden enthusiasts to learn:

how they started and maintain their flower beds and gardens
about flowers and shrubs that were planted by families living here in the 1800s
hacks and keys to success based on some of our challenges in our community (red clay, deer and other wildlife foragers, drought and cold snaps)


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07/25/2026

🚨City of Woodruff Council Meeting Tuesday, Jul 28th at 5:30pm🚨

If you are concerned about being annexed by the City of Woodruff, it might be helpful to attend this city council meeting to understand how this municipality is growing by convincing landowners to allow 10’ strips of their properties to be annexed. What are they gaining by doing this?

02/16/2026

The Green Pond Rural Alliance (GPRA) is launching a plan to stop urban sprawl in the Ferguson Creek Watershed. They want to help neighbors protect their land from overdevelopment.

The Problem: Spartanburg County is growing faster than ever. While some areas have strong zoning rules (the PZO), most of the county uses older rules (the ULMO) that allow industrial plants and dense subdivisions to be built right next to farms and homes.

The Solution: "Rural & Agricultural Overlay Districts": The GPRA is encouraging landowners to apply for a special protection called a Rural & Agricultural Overlay District.

● 50% Green Space: If a developer buys land in this district, they must keep at least 50% of it as open green space.
● Better Protection: This prevents heavy industrial projects (like chemical plants) from moving in next door.
● Smart Growth: It pushes big businesses toward major highways and away from quiet rural neighborhoods.
How You Can Help: The County Council may soon change these rules in a way that favors developers. The GPRA needs community support to show that residents want to preserve their rural way of life.

Join the Community Meeting

● When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am
● Where: Wayne Waddell’s Barn, 1421 Waddell Road, Woodruff 29388
● Goal: To discuss how to protect the watershed and apply for these land designations.
● Contact: To get more info, email [email protected].
For more details on local zoning, you can visit the Spartanburg County Planning Department or check the County Council Calendar for upcoming public hearings.