Marion Soil and Water Conservation District

119 Palmetto Pointe Rd., Suite A

Marion, SC 29571

(843) 423-1742, Ext. 101

 ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION!

 This celebration consists of making contacts with our youth in the public and private school sectors.  Annually, the district distributes between 750 and 1000 trees to 2nd grade students throughout the county.  Each student receives a tree to plant for future generations to come.  This past Arbor Day was held on December 5th, with students receiving pine trees.  For further information about arbor day, call the office at: (843) 423-1742, Ext. 101 

www.arborday.org

Britton's Neck Elementary, 2nd grade glass

Fletcher M. Johnson, Sr. Environmental Trail

Through a grant from Vulcan Materials Company, the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District with assistance from Pee Dee RC&D has worked to establish an environmental trail in Marion County.  We established an educational facility, providing educational kiosks (soil, water and tree), work stations/lunch tables, native shrubs, and a flower garden along the trail.  The environmental trail was established for Marion County schools and citizens.  Please call the office for additional information.   

Trail Map

              ANNUAL CONSERVATION ESSAY CONTEST

The Marion SWCD offers an Essay Contest to local school student in 5th - 8th grades each year to expand the knowledge and awareness of conservation.  The 2015 Essay Contest topic: LOCAL HEROS - YOUR HARDWORKING POLLINATORS!  Nine schools participated, with (30) essay students accepting awards for their prize winning conservation essays, along with (1) James F. Huggins Scholarship awarded.

McCORMICK MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY WINNERS

Commissioner Bruce Baker proudly assists the Essay Winners giving each of them a winning certificate, and monetary award.

Palmetto Middle School Essay Winners

Vice-Chairman David Owens presents the winners of Palmetto Middle School and Johnakin Middle School's 6th and 8th grades.

River Bend Academy Essay Winner

Sec./Treasurer Commissioner Jimmy Taylor presents River Bend Academy, Pine Grove Academy, and Mullins-Marion Christian School with their awards.

Pine Grove Academy Essay Winner

Mullins-Marion Christian School Essay Winners

Johnakin Middle School 6th Grade Essay Winners

Pee Dee Academy 8th Grade Essay Winner

Commissioner Cody Gibson presented the 8th grade essay winner from Pee Dee Academy.

Johnakin Middle School 8th Grade Essay Winners

James F. Huggins Scholarship Winner

 Chairman, John A. Wiggins presented the $1,000 scholarship to Hannah   M. Martin from Pee Dee Academy.

Backyard Conservation Booklets are available for distribution to those interested in learning about conservation.