Anderson County Soil and water Conservation District

Adult Education Programs

Our district offers a variety of Adult education programs to the Anderson County community! We strive to offer opportunities for community members to come together and learn about water quality, soil conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife, gardening, and more!

Our Education and Outreach Coordinator would be happy to present to any group that may be interested in our programs. Some of our programs are also offered in partnership with the Anderson County Library! Check out their events page to stay up-to-date on upcoming programs! We will also post current programs on our Facebook and Instagram page.

Programs

We offer the following FREE and low-cost programs for adults and community groups. 

Contact Ann Marie Pauley (annmarie.pauley@andersonswcd.org) for more information!
Gardening Programs

Check out our Seed Library page for specifics on these garden-related programs:

  • Seed Starting 101

  • Intro to Seed Saving

  • Raised Beds Gardening

  • Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden

  • Composting 101

  • National Seed Swap Day
Getting to Know
Rain Barrels

Learn how rain barrels and rainwater harvesting can help conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and protect local waterways. The workshop also covers the benefits, installation, maintenance, and practical uses of rain barrels, along with additional information on rain gardens and water conservation practices.
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Enviroscape Model

The Enviroscape Model is a hands-on educational tool used to demonstrate how point and nonpoint source pollution affect watersheds, streams, and lakes. Through interactive demonstrations, participants learn how everyday activities on the land can impact water quality and discover ways to reduce pollution and protect natural resources.
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Stream Health:
An INtroduction to
SC Adopt-A-Stream

Learn about water quality and stream health through an introduction to the SC Adopt-A-Stream program. Participants will learn how stream health is measured through chemical (pH, dissolved oxygen, etc) or macroinvertebrate monitoring.

**Please note that this program is NOT a substitute for the SC Adopt-A-Stream certification workshops.
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Going, Going, GOne
(Soil Erosion)

Explore how vegetation helps reduce soil erosion caused by wind and water. Through interactive demonstrations and discussions, participants will examine how different levels of vegetative cover affect soil stability and learn the importance of protecting soil and water resources through conservation practices.
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Streambank Repair
Workshop

Learn practical streambank repair techniques to help address erosion and improve stream health on your property. Gain experience installing stabilization practices in a real stream environment and receive educational resources, including Clemson Extension’s Streambank Repair Manual.

We hope to offer this workshop annually in the spring. Please contact us to be put on the waiting list for next year!
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Example of Programs
Check out our programs at the Library