The Upstate is home to an incredible diversity of native plants and wildlife. Celebrate the species that make our region unique — and worth protecting.
Meet the Upstate's wild residents below.
Think twice before pulling up these common spring wildflowers that are often considered weeds — local pollinators will thank you!
A naturalist, historian, storyteller, and so much more, Dennis dedicated his life to discovering, documenting, and sharing the unique majesty of South Carolina’s mountains and foothills.
One of the best ways to get children engaged with nature is to encourage them to nurture the creatures in their own backyard who especially need a little boost in the winter.
Mail or email us your completed maze, coloring page, connect the dots, or word search to receive some custom UF stickers!
Whether you’re looking for elegance, playfulness, or a bold statement, these looks turn local species into fun, wearable Halloween looks.
At less than two inches long when fully mature, it is the smallest salamander in the United States.
Photographer Bobby Bradley offers tips on how to catch a glimpse of the elusive blue ghost firefly.
Heirlooms of prehistoric wilderness, three rare types of habitat in the Upstate are quickly disappearing — but efforts are underway to preserve them.
Greenville, SC
507 Pettigru Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Spartanburg, SC
900 S. Pine St, Ste 1B
Spartanburg, SC 29302
