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 Crimson Clover (trifolium incarnatum) field in Edgefield, SC, by USDA photographer Bob Nichols.

Earth Team - What On Earth Can You Do?

Celebrating 20 years of South Carolina's Earth Team

This special publication highlights 20 years of dedication and service of Earth Team volunteers throughout the state of South Carolina.  The South Carolina Conservation Partnership salutes Earth Team volunteers who dedicate time and effort to carrying out the conservation mission.  Volunteers do make a difference! 

Join the Earth Team Volunteer Program!

You can make a difference! Join Earth Team members across South Carolina who are helping to improve the environment in their local areas by protecting and conserving the earth's natural resources.

As an Earth Team volunteer you will work side by side with professional conservationists. Opportunities are available in many areas including conservation education, public information, clerical duties, engineering, inputting data into computers, and putting conservation on the ground.

Amy and Jay at work

As a volunteer, you could gain professional experience, explore a career, earn academic credit, meet people with similar interests, and conserve your community's natural resources.

Carolina Wren with favorite food

 Backyard Conservation

NRCS Earth Team Volunteers will play a vital role in this national campaign. If you have gardening or landscaping skills, you could educate homeowners about plants, erosion control, composting, attracting birds and butterflies, and developing attractive backyards. The program bring conservation from the countryside to your backyard. As an Earth Team Volunteer, you can promote this new conservation program by getting out into your neighborhood and educating your friends and neighbors. There are hundreds of ways you can make a difference by becoming an Earth Team Volunteer!

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