This November, two opportunities in the Upstate invite you to roll up your sleeves and support partner organizations working to protect and restore Upstate streams and habitats.
Upstate Forever — Invasive Species Removal at Upper Shoals at Glendale
Thursday, November 13 | 1:00–3:00 PM | Spartanburg
Join Upstate Forever, the Tyger River Foundation, and Audubon South Carolina for an invasive species removal workday at the Upper Shoals at Glendale property on Lawsons Fork Creek. Volunteers will help remove autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) to improve habitat for migratory birds and support post-hurricane recovery efforts.
Meeting location: Wofford College Goodall Environmental Studies Center, 351 Broadway St, Glendale, SC 29346.
What to bring: Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes; tools and gloves provided.
Register for the workday →
Friends of the Reedy River — Invasive Plant Pull and Mulching at Reedy River Meadow
Thusday, November 20 | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM | Greenville
Hosted by Friends of the Reedy River, this hands-on volunteer workday focuses on removing invasive plants and spreading mulch to restore native vegetation along the Reedy River. Participants will learn how to identify invasive species like Johnson grass, understand the role of native meadows and riparian buffers, and gain practical experience in sustainable habitat restoration.
These are great chances to get outside, meet others who care about conservation, and make a visible difference for the Upstate’s native landscapes.
