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Gills Creek Watershed Association

Clemson Extension's Terasa Lott talks with Bailey Slice Parker, Executive Director of the Gills Creek Watershed Association, about the steps they have taken to improve water quality and the...

Something About Mary's Garden

Clemson horticulturist Mary Vargo has created a haven for pollinators and an inspiration for those wanting to have just enough lawn for romping dogs. 🌱 Making It Grow is an award-winning program...

Kalmia Gardens - Hartsville, SC

"Making It Grow" visits Dan Hill, director of Kalmia Gardens in Hartsville, for what he describes as botanical time traveling. The sixty-foot slope behind the Hart House is home to plants that moved...
FILE - In this July 30, 2019, file photo, a red-cockaded woodpecker looks to a biologist as it is released back into in a long leaf pine forest at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

A 'conservation milestone,' red-cockaded woodpecker taken off endangered list

Attributing the change to conservation efforts throughout the Southeast, South Carolina wildlife enthusiasts on Monday celebrated the red-cockaded woodpecker's official removal from the federal...

Conservation Efforts

Tiny Toes, Big Impact: Uncovering the 4-Toed Salamander | What's Wild!

In this episode of What’s Wild discover what makes the 4-toed salamander unique, with a special focus on its fascinating nesting habits. In early spring, females nest on land along the banks of small...

Streams of Hope - Carolina Heelsplitter Conservation Efforts | What's Wild!

The Carolina Heelsplitter is a rare and endangered freshwater mussel found in South Carolina. In this episode of What's Wild, learn about the vital role of mollusks in freshwater ecosystems, including...

Explore the Fascinating Life of a Gopher Frog | What's Wild!

This episode highlights the fascinating life of Gopher Frogs and their specialized habitat. Explore the reasons behind their endangered status, focusing on the severe habitat loss that threatens their...

Paws and Preservation - Saving Bobcats on Kiawah Island | What's Wild!

This episode of What’s Wild ventures into the elusive world of bobcats on Kiawah Island. Discover the fascinating behaviors and unique adaptations of these secretive felines as they navigate their...

Fun Facts

Squirrels | 50 Facts You May Not Know

Throughout many of South Carolina’s strong and distinct forests, Squirrels have called these environments home for many centuries. Forests are large areas of land that are covered distinctively by...
The Red Cockaded Woodpecker-50 Facts You May Not Know

The Red Cockaded Woodpecker | 50 Facts You May Not Know

South Carolina is the home to numerous bird species across different regions of the state. However, none is more important to the state’s ecosystem and its Sandhills region than the Red Cockaded...
Marshland Crabs: 50 Facts You May Not Know

Marshland Crabs | 50 Facts You May Not Know

Crabs in the marshlands have played a crucial role off the coast of South Carolina for many centuries. Below, viewers may be shocked at the many different traits these creatures have to offer to their...

Places to Visit

Swamps | From the Sky

There are few other habitats in South Carolina that are as vital and abundant as the wetlands. With a total of 4.6 million acres, the wetlands cover approximately 24% of the surface area of the state...

Table Rock | From the Sky

The aged peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretch down far enough to encompass a small region of our state. One distinctly shaped mountain has caught the eye of natives and travelers throughout time...

Family Day on the Farm | Go For It

Join Devyn as she visits Emerald Farm in Greenwood, S.C. Watch each week as Devyn travels to a different tourism region across the state to partake in iconic South Carolina experiences. For more...

Wakeboarding | Go For It

Gear up and Go For It as Devyn tries Wakeboarding for the first time at Rock Hill's SouthTown Wake Park. For more information, visit https://www.scetv.org/go-for-it https://discoversouthcarolina.com/

Quizzes

What's Wild - Vultures | Trivia Quiz

One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...

What's Wild -Mushrooms┃Trivia Quiz

? Journey into the hidden realms of South Carolina's diverse landscapes, where a kingdom of life exists in the form of fungi. Delve into the vital role mushrooms play in maintaining the ecological...

What's Wild - Ants┃Trivia Quiz

Discover the remarkable lives of these complex insects that play a crucial role in ecosystems worldwide in the latest episode of What's Wild . From their extraordinary social behavior to their...

What's Wild - Gopher Tortoise┃Trivia Quiz

What's Wild season two premiere looked at a keystone species found in South Carolina’s sandhills. If you caught this episode, about the gopher tortoise who has one of the dirtiest jobs. Scroll down to...