This September, two opportunities in the Upstate invite you to roll up your sleeves and support partner organizations working to protect waterways and natural areas.
Upstate Forever — Invasive Species Removal at Nalley Brown Nature Park
Saturday, September 20 |10:00 am–12:00 pm | Easley
Join Upstate Forever and the City of Easley for a volunteer workday at Nalley Brown Nature Park, a 38-acre property conserved in 2006. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants like Chinese privet and autumn olive to improve habitat for native wildlife.
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Meeting location: West End Elementary School, 314 Pelzer Hwy, Easley, SC 29642 (shuttle provided to the park).
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What to bring: Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Tools and gloves will be provided, though you may bring your own.
Register for the Nalley Brown workday →
Friends of the Reedy River — Boyds Mill Pond Cleanup
Thursday, September 25 | 9:00–11:00 am | Laurens
Join Friends of the Reedy River, Keep Laurens County Beautiful, and LCWSC for a cleanup at Karl Dixon Memorial Park on Boyds Mill Pond. Supplies will be provided — just bring your energy and enthusiasm to help keep this community resource beautiful.
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When: Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 9:00–11:00 am
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Where: Karl Dixon Memorial Park, 1245 Boyds Mill Pond Road, Laurens, SC 29360
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What to bring: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty; all cleanup supplies provided.
Register for the Fall River Sweep →
These will be a great days to get involved in the Upstate and support our partners who are making a difference in protecting South Carolina’s natural places.
