Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!
Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.
This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.
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Cheraw State Park was the first state park built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Formerly used as farm land, the park was acquired in 1934 during the Depression, so the land could be...
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Often times butterflies are directly connected to plants.
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Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. A rice plantation used to exist in an area which is now called Hampton Creek. The river-based rice culture...
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Jones Gap State Park is located in the Blue Mountain region. The Middle Saluda River is a really significant river in South Carolina because It's one of the few rivers within South Carolina that's...
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Santee State Park is home to Lake Marion. Fishing, kayaking and canoeing are popular activities. There are also tours to learn about the wildlife. This area being wetlands hosts quite a few wildlife...
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In 2008, the Catawba River was named the most endangered river in the United States by the advocacy group American Rivers. In this program, The Big Picture looks at the preservation of this river and...
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Animals are truly Eco-Friendly! Join the Zoo Keepers at Riverbanks to discover how animals support our planet. See vultures fly, sharks swim and bees buzz to make our home a colorful, healthy and an...
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Students are invited to join in as we journey through Riverbanks Zoo and Garden searching for ways to support a healthy Earth and all its creatures! Conservationist Philippe Cousteau is the son of Jan...
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The Tomistomas Crocodile is often referred to as the most beautiful of all the crocodiles but, don’t let their good looks fool you. This endangered species can grow up to twenty feet long and weight...
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden works with four major animal conservation groups in an effort to help endangered animals. Let’s check out the Uroplates Project and see how conservation works.
