Jamison Browder, a pre-kindergarten educator who has secured several grants for campus gardening projects, has been named the County’s Conservation Teacher of the Year by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD).

September's plant of the month is wrinkle-leaf goldenrod, Solidago rugosa.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District's 2019-2020 Annual Report is now available! Peek inside to learn more about the new Richland County Seed Sanctuary, Pollinator Demonstration Garden, SC Conservation Teacher of the Year, and more! 

Mary Burts of Columbia, SC, was appointed to the RSWCD Board of Commissioners in May of 2020.

August's plant of the month is black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta.