South Carolina
Working Together to Expand Native Habitat
Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in South Carolina and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s mission is to
conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and
wildlife habitat through education and advocacy.
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SCWF Native Plant Resources
Learn more about South Carolina Wildlife Federation's native plant resources and other wildlife and habitat programs.
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Carolina Fence Gardens
Utilizing some very basic elements, the Carolina Fence™ incorporates both natural and cultural elements, which have been designated as symbols of our state. The Fence can function as a valuable habitat element while showcasing symbols of natural and cultural history.
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Enhance Pollinator Habitat
Pollinators worldwide are in decline. But you can help! Create a Garden for Wildlife in your backyard, schoolyard, or other place in your community.
South Carolina Native Plants
South Carolina's diverse landscape, stretching from the mountains to the sea, is teeming with a rich variety of native plant life. The blooming flowers of South Carolina are a sight to behold, offering a vibrant palette of colors and sustainable beauty to enhance any home garden.
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The Ultimate South Carolina Gardening Guide
In this South Carolina gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this South Carolina gardening guide is for you.
Garden Donations in South Carolina
For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 2 gardens in South Carolina.
About the Affiliate Program
State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.
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Additional Resources
Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live.
South Carolina Green Step Schools
Green Step Schools is a program designed to help schools earn awards for establishing sustainability projects where students learn, do and teach others.
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Clemson's Home & Garden Information Center
HGIC provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety & preservation, and nutrition, physical activity & health.
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South Carolina Native Plant Society
The South Carolina Native Plant Society promotes the awareness and education of native plant species and their importance in the South Carolina landscape and history.