Keep the Midlands Beautiful Events
Educators: Please check our Green Steps website for workshops and other events especially for you.
September 7, 2010 - Green Drinks Columbia at Hunter-Gatherer (900 Main Street, Columbia, SC). Click here for more information.
September 14, 2010 - Green Drinks Columbia at the Green is Good for Business Green Business Expo, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Exhibit Hall (1101 Lincoln Street). Click here for more information.
September 16, 2010 - Third Saturday Cleanup: BEACH SWEEP RIVER SWEEP, Saluda River at the Zoo. Click here for more information.
September 25, 2010 - Forest Acres Green Festival, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information.
September 26, 2010 - Forest Acres Green Festival Farmer's Market, 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church (6500 North Trehnolm Road). Click here for more information.
October 5, 2010 - Green Drinks Columbia at Thirsty Fellow (621 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC). Click here for more information.
October 16, 2010 - Third Saturday Cleanup. Location TBA.
Events in the Community
The Richland Conservation District is selling rain barrel systems for $90 each. Click here to learn more. To purchase a rain barrel, e-mail Charlie Fisher or call 803-576-2080.
September 2, 4, 9, 11 and 16, 2010 - Free Compost Classes for Richland County Residents. Times and locations vary by date. Click here for more information.
September 14, 2010 - Green Is good for Business Conference. Sponsored by the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Campaign (CPAC). Click here for more inormation. Click here to register.
September 17, 2010 - Columbia Choice Awards Entries Due. The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 9th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification. These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods and organizations whose work has significantly enhanced the appearance and quality of life of Columbia’s environment. Click here to download the brochure and entry form.
September 24, 2010 - E-Waste Recycling Collection for Lexington and Richland County Residents, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore (483 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC). Click here for more information on accepted materials.
September 24, 2010 - Appearance Counts Applications Due. The Richland County Appearance Commission is seeking applications to recognize the beautification, landscaping, and revitalization efforts of Richland County citizens, community organizations and schools. Click here for more information and the application.
October 1, 2010 - Applications due for Columbia Green Beautification and Tree Grants - As part of its mission to make Columbia more beautiful for residents and visitors alike, Columbia Green has established two grant programs: Neighborhood Beautification Grants and Tree Initiative Grants. The Neighborhood Beautification Grants provide awards from $500 to a maximum of $5,000 for landscaping and beautification. The Tree Initiative Grants provide awards from $500 to a maximum of $2,500 for canopy trees, shade trees which, at maturity, will reach a height of 30 feet or more and have a crown spread of 20 feet or more. Click here for details.
October 16, 2010 - Recycle for Charities Event, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St. John Neumann School off of Polo Road. Click here for more information.