South Carolina Museum Launches Native Garden and Seed Initiative
The South Carolina State Museum has unveiled Planting South Carolina Roots, a community seed and native garden initiative in collaboration with The Riley Institute's DLI Midlands Cohort. This project will work alongside the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to establish a Carolina Fence Garden, designed as a wildlife-friendly space with a split-rail 'worm' fence. The garden's purpose is to foster vital habitats, offer educational experiences, and link gardeners to the region's natural history and plant life. By incorporating native plants, it will draw in pollinators and birds. This initiative is now active and situated at the museum in Columbia.
Key facts
- Planting South Carolina Roots is a native garden and community seed initiative.
- The initiative is in partnership with The Riley Institute's DLI Midlands Cohort.
- The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is collaborating on the project.
- A Carolina Fence Garden features a split-rail 'worm' fence.
- The garden uses native plants to attract pollinators and birds.
- The garden supports essential habitats and provides educational opportunities.
- The initiative encourages gardeners of all ages to connect with South Carolina's natural history and flora.
- The garden is located at the South Carolina State Museum.
Entities
Institutions
- South Carolina State Museum
- The Riley Institute
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation
- The Riley Institute's DLI Midlands Cohort
Locations
- Columbia
- South Carolina
- United States