Our K-12 programs are FREE, in line with state standards, and fun activities to learn about environmental stewardship and conserving natural resources. Our curriculum is based on Project WET, WILD, and Learning Tree. Topics include water, soil, forestry, wildlife, and agricultural careers.
We have several contests set to the NACD's Stewardship Week Theme, creating an awareness of environmental stewardship in each participant. We have Conservation Awards to recognize people who are being good stewards of the environment and/or are educating about good stewardship. We have two scholarships in honor of past Commissioners.
Envirothon is an environmental competition where high school students learn and demonstrate knowledge of environmental topics and equipment relating to soil, water, forestry, and wildlife.
The South Carolina Commissioner's School of a Agriculture is a great week-long camp opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing careers in agriculture to learn more about the field.