Event Topic Nature
APRIL
11APR3:15 PM4:00 PMNature Nook: Pollinator Garden3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
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We’re planting our pollinator garden at the Chapin Branch Library. We’ll provide the seedlings to get things started while you get your hands dirty. (grades K–5)
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We’re planting our pollinator garden at the Chapin Branch Library. We’ll provide the seedlings to get things started while you get your hands dirty. (grades K–5)
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APRIL 11, 2024 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
16APR5:30 PM6:30 PMMaster Gardeners: Kids in the Garden5:30 PM - 6:30 PM South Congaree Branch
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Gardening is good for a child’s brain, body and soul. Kids can learn not only about natural systems but also about themselves. We will cover how to get started, interesting
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Gardening is good for a child’s brain, body and soul. Kids can learn not only about natural systems but also about themselves. We will cover how to get started, interesting projects to try and fun plants to grow. We’ll also suggest some books and gardens to visit to spur more interest. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (all ages)
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APRIL 16, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
17APR4:00 PM5:00 PMKid Zone: Earth Day4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
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Get creative and help beautify our library garden with your own creations. Paint rocks and planters to express your love for the Earth. Dress for a mess. Weather permitting, part
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Get creative and help beautify our library garden with your own creations. Paint rocks and planters to express your love for the Earth. Dress for a mess. Weather permitting, part of this program will be held outdoors. (grades K–5)
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APRIL 17, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
22APR2:00 PM4:00 PMSocial Scene: Plant Swap2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
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Bring some plants and/or seeds and trade with others to celebrate Earth Day. (all ages)
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Bring some plants and/or seeds and trade with others to celebrate Earth Day. (all ages)
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APRIL 22, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
24APR4:00 PM5:00 PMinBeTween: Butterfly Garden4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
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Did you know the Irmo Branch has a butterfly garden? Learn about what we’re growing and add your special touch to our green space. Weather permitting, this program will be
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Did you know the Irmo Branch has a butterfly garden? Learn about what we’re growing and add your special touch to our green space. Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors. (grades 6–8)
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APRIL 24, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
26APR3:30 PM4:30 PMFamily Palooza: Sow, Grow & Read3:30 PM - 4:30 PM South Congaree Branch
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Welcome to a world of wonder and exploration, where little hands become green thumbs and curious minds bloom alongside vibrant flowers. Celebrate the changing of the seasons by
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Welcome to a world of wonder and exploration, where little hands become green thumbs and curious minds bloom alongside vibrant flowers. Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting your hands dirty at the library. (families with children)
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APRIL 26, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
MAY
06MAY10:30 AM11:00 AMFamily Storytime10:30 AM - 11:00 AM South Congaree Branch
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Introduce your little ones to literature in a way that allows all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (families with children)
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Introduce your little ones to literature in a way that allows all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (families with children)
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MAY 6, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
15MAY6:00 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Porch Planters6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
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Bring your own planters to create a collection of plants that will repel mosquitoes. Plants provided. (ages 18+)
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Bring your own planters to create a collection of plants that will repel mosquitoes. Plants provided. (ages 18+)
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MAY 15, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
16MAY4:30 PM5:30 PMNature Nook: Bird Watch Quest4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gaston Branch Library
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Get out your journal and sharpen your eagle eyes to spot different types of birds. (grades K–5)
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Get out your journal and sharpen your eagle eyes to spot different types of birds. (grades K–5)
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MAY 16, 2024 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
JUNE
06JUN5:30 PM6:30 PMFamily Palooza: For Heaven's Snakes5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Chapin Branch Library
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South Carolina has around 40 wonderful snake species, of which only six are venomous. Jay Keck, SC Wildlife Federation’s habitat education manager, will help us identify the snakes in our
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South Carolina has around 40 wonderful snake species, of which only six are venomous. Jay Keck, SC Wildlife Federation’s habitat education manager, will help us identify the snakes in our area, their habitats and how they fit into our ecosystem. This program will feature live non-venomous snakes. (families with children)
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JUNE 6, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
11JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMForest Explorers10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
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Discover how trees and forests impact our daily lives with Harbison State Forest. Explore the impact of conservation and preservation on natural resources through engaging hands-on activities. (grades K–5)
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Discover how trees and forests impact our daily lives with Harbison State Forest. Explore the impact of conservation and preservation on natural resources through engaging hands-on activities. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 11, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
18JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JUNE 18, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
20JUN4:30 PM5:30 PMCraft Squad: Constellation Jars4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Gaston Branch Library
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Bring a little wonder into your room by creating a constellation jar. (grades K–5)
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Bring a little wonder into your room by creating a constellation jar. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 20, 2024 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
22JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JUNE 22, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
24JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMCarolina Wildlife10:30 AM - 11:30 AM South Congaree Branch
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
24JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMCarolina Wildlife2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 24, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
25JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMCarolina Wildlife10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 25, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
25JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMCarolina Wildlife2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 25, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
25JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JUNE 25, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
26JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMCarolina Wildlife10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
26JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMCarolina Wildlife2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 26, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
26JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JUNE 26, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
27JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMCarolina Wildlife10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 27, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
27JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMForest Explorers2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
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Discover how trees and forests impact our daily lives with Harbison State Forest. Explore the impact of conservation and preservation on natural resources through engaging hands-on activities. (grades K–5)
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Discover how trees and forests impact our daily lives with Harbison State Forest. Explore the impact of conservation and preservation on natural resources through engaging hands-on activities. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 27, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
27JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMCarolina Wildlife2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 27, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
27JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JUNE 27, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
28JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMForest Explorers2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
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Discover how trees and forests impact our daily lives with Harbison State Forest. Explore the impact of conservation and preservation on natural resources through engaging hands-on activities. (grades K–5)
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Discover how trees and forests impact our daily lives with Harbison State Forest. Explore the impact of conservation and preservation on natural resources through engaging hands-on activities. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 28, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
28JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMCarolina Wildlife2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You
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When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Join the Carolina Wildlife Center as they introduce mysterious nocturnal animals and identify fact from fiction. You will gain a better understanding and respect of these misunderstood animals and their turbulent relationship with humans. (grades K–5)
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JUNE 28, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
JULY
17JUL1:00 PM2:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JULY 17, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
20JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMLifelong Learning: Calling All Campers3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
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Exchange camping tips and tricks with other outdoor lovers in a casual conversation about equipment, sites and campfire recipes while we make our own trail mix. (ages 18+)
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Exchange camping tips and tricks with other outdoor lovers in a casual conversation about equipment, sites and campfire recipes while we make our own trail mix. (ages 18+)
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JULY 20, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
22JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JULY 22, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
23JUL5:30 PM6:30 PMAuthor Talk: Tom Poland5:30 PM - 6:30 PM South Congaree Branch
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South Carolina author Tom Poland will talk about the carnivorous plants, snakes, amazing orchids and wildflowers that live in our bays. Begin your adventure by checking out his book Carolina
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South Carolina author Tom Poland will talk about the carnivorous plants, snakes, amazing orchids and wildflowers that live in our bays. Begin your adventure by checking out his book Carolina Bays: Wild, Mysterious, and Majestic Landforms, and plan an adventure to one of the several nearby bays, including a heritage preserve that may be a bay in the process of forming. (ages 18+)
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JULY 23, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
26JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMSouth Carolina State Parks10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JULY 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
30JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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JULY 30, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AUGUST
01AUG3:00 PM4:00 PMSouth Carolina State Parks3:00 PM - 4:00 PM South Congaree Branch
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park
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Discover SC State Parks like an Ultimate Outsider. Get tips about hiking, fishing, camping and other fun recreational activities to explore throughout the state. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park Interpretive Ranger Stacey Jensen. (all ages)
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AUGUST 1, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
05AUG2:00 PM3:00 PMLifelong Learning: Houseplants 1012:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
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Beginners are welcome at this houseplant how-to class. Learn the basics to be a responsible plant parent. (ages 18+)
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Beginners are welcome at this houseplant how-to class. Learn the basics to be a responsible plant parent. (ages 18+)
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AUGUST 5, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM