SC Native Plant Society - Pee Dee Chapter

Join us this Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 PM for a Firefly Walk at Lynches River County Park. We will be joined by Brad O'Brien, Xerces Society Ambassador, as we explore, in hopes of seeing some fireflies!

Space is limited and registration is required. Secure your spot today!

https://scnps.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/scnps/event.jsp?event=2186&secureIdCustomer=1&

Join the movement and let's work together to create less lawn and more life across the P*e Dee!

🌿JOIN THE MOVEMENT: LESS LAWN MORE LIFE 🌿
What if your backyard (or balcony!) was full of birds, butterflies, and life, and getting there took just one small action a week?
This spring we’re joining the FREE Less Lawn More Life Challenge, a 12-week program that guides you through turning your outdoor space into a thriving habitat. No experience needed. No lawn required. Balcony gardens, small plots, and rural acres all count.
The kickoff was a free live virtual event on May 7th at 7pm ET featuring a keynote from Robin Wall Kimmerer, botanist, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, and one of the most celebrated voices weaving together indigenous wisdom and plant science.
Every participant starts with a free Wildr Score, a 5-minute ecological health assessment of their outdoor space. Take it at the start of the challenge. Take it again at the end. Most people are surprised by how much changes.
Sign up → lesslawnmorelife.com And share this with someone who's ready to see a little less lawn and a lot more life!

Our final in-person native plant sale of the Spring 2026 season will be taking place this Saturday at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner! If you've never visited this park before, it's well worth the trip -- beautiful boardwalks and hiking trails.

Note: This is a RAIN OR SHINE event, so no matter what the weather decides to do, we'll be there!

Alternatively -- if you're in the market for some native plants but would prefer to stay closer to home AND have access to our full inventory -- you can place an order through our Online Native Plant Shop (https://www.nativeplantsttp.com/store) by tonight at 8 PM for James Island driveway pickup this weekend or early next week (you choose at check-out).

Hope to see everyone tonight! 🍻

Join us this Thursday at 6:30 PM at Southern Hops Brewing Co. in Florence for a spring social.

No program or presentations- just a relaxed chance to meet others interested in native plants and local ecology.

It's also a great time to meet current board members and learn more about open board positions if you've ever considered getting involved.

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! 🍻

Join us this Thursday at 6:30 PM at Southern Hops Brewing Co. in Florence for a spring social.

No program or presentations- just a relaxed chance to meet others interested in native plants and local ecology.

It's also a great time to meet current board members and learn more about open board positions if you've ever considered getting involved.

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! 🍻

https://www.friendsoflewisoceanbay.org/flytrapfest

🎄 SCNPS P*e Dee Chapter Christmas Social 🎄
Join us this Thursday, Dec 18th, at 5:30 PM at Local Motive Brewing for a casual holiday meet-up. No program- just a chance to connect and celebrate the holiday season together. Friends welcome! 🍻✨

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SC STATE PARKS - Friday, November 28, 2025!

This year on Black Friday, we challenge you and yours to and enjoy South Carolina's state parks.

Admission will be free at state parks in South Carolina on Friday, November 28 -- including tours at our three historic homes. The promotion encourages people to spend some time in the great outdoors the day after Thanksgiving!

Tour capacity is limited. Reservations can be made online for historic home tours starting Monday, November 10, at 9am:

Rose Hill Plantation at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m
Redcliffe Plantation at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Hampton Plantation at noon and 2 p.m.

We hope to see you in a South Carolina State Park!