Public Service Activities Archive
Camp helps kids learn how to cook at an early age
Pickens County 4-H is looking for youngsters who would like to hone their cooking skills in the Culinary Clovers Camp.
[Published: July 23, 2008]
School teachers taking part in seminar of S.C. Teacher Renewal Center
Nineteen public school educators from across South Carolina are hiking through pristine Upstate forestland as part of a five-day, pilot experience that will help shape the design of a program expected to have an impact on thousands of their colleagues over the next decade.
[Published: July 14, 2008]
Watermelon field day: The ultimate 'pick your own'
Don Rackley traveled about 100 miles on Thursday morning from his Clinton home for the chance to sink his pocket knife into watermelons so fresh they were still on the vine.
[Published: July 11, 2008]
Clemson's Polomski wins three national communication awards
Clemson extension horticulture specialist Bob Polomski will receive three national communications awards July 15 at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting in Greensboro, N.C.
[Published: July 10, 2008]
Preteen Leadership program hosts select Manning students
A select group of rising seventh-graders in Manning not only will brave the transition from elementary to junior high school this fall; they will serve as leaders in their school.
[Published: July 10, 2008]
Clemson University 4-H agents receive farm-city awards
Alma Harris, 4-H agent in Darlington County, and Robin Currence, 4-H agent in Chester County, received the National Farm-City Award at a recent Agriculture Council meeting at the South Carolina Farm Bureau office in Cayce.
[Published: July 10, 2008]
EPA names Clemson a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management in South Carolina
Clemson University was recognized as a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday.
[Published: July 08, 2008]
Clemson University food and nutrition DVD wins national award
A Clemson University food and nutrition DVD for school children, "Lucy’s Tasty Treasures," has won a gold award from the spring 2008 Millennium Awards competition.
[Published: July 07, 2008]
July events planned at the South Carolina Botanical Garden
These are the events planned in June at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. For additional event information and registration go to www.clemson.edu/scbg.
[Published: July 01, 2008]
Clemson University offers entrepreneurship education for 10 to 12 year olds
Youngsters ages 10 to 12 can learn about becoming an entrepreneur, citizenship and economics in Mini-Society, a program being offered this summer through the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service.
[Published: July 01, 2008]
July events planned for the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in the coming weeks.
[Published: June 27, 2008]
Registration begins for Clemson University Master Naturalist program
Clemson University will offer its Master Naturalist program in the Upstate beginning in August.
[Published: June 26, 2008]
South Carolina 4-H announces BB gun winners
South Carolina 4-H has announced the winners of the recent 2008 state BB gun match at Pendleton Elementary School.
[Published: June 24, 2008]
Clemson University to host state beekeepers July 17-19
The South Carolina Beekeepers Association will hold its summer meeting at Clemson University’s Poole Agricultural Center auditorium July 17-19.
[Published: June 24, 2008]
Clemson Youth Learning Institute summer camps set to begin
Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute is ready to welcome young campers from South Carolina and beyond.
[Published: June 10, 2008]
Extension services offering advanced master gardener training
The Clemson University, Alabama and Georgia extension services are joining to offer advanced master gardener training Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14. The cost is $100 per person for the complete three-day training.
[Published: June 05, 2008]
June events at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in coming weeks.
[Published: June 03, 2008]
Botanical Garden schedules flower show and meet the artist events
Two special events are planned this month at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
[Published: June 03, 2008]
4-H20 water quality camp scheduled for June 17-19
Clemson extension 4-H and Kalmia Gardens of Coker College will sponsor a 4-H20 water quality and outdoor adventure camp June 17-19.
[Published: June 03, 2008]
Chef to teach 4-H cooking camp July 9-11 in Pickens
Pickens County 4-H is offering a cooking camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9-11.
[Published: June 02, 2008]
June events at the S.C. Botanical Garden
These are the events planned in June at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
[Published: June 02, 2008]
4-H trap and skeet contest winners announced
More than 70 youngsters participated in the 4-H Trap and Skeet Shotgun contest May 10 at Mid-Carolina Gun Club in Orangeburg.
[Published: May 21, 2008]
4-H scholarship fund established in memory of Jerry Munns
A 4-H scholarship fund has been established in memory of meat goat producer and 4-H volunteer Jerry Munns of Honea Path.
[Published: May 13, 2008]
Clemson adds irrigation expert to faculty at Edisto REC
Clemson University has added an irrigation expert to the faculty at the Edisto Research and Education Center at Blackville.
[Published: May 13, 2008]
4-H Sporting Clay Shotgun winners announced
The 2008 4-H Sporting Clay Shotgun contest was held May 3 at the Clinton House Plantation in Clinton.
[Published: May 12, 2008]
Your Day radio program goes on the road
The popular Your Day radio program, produced by Clemson University Radio Productions, will once again partner with SCETV, ETV Radio and the South Carolina Channel during the ETV Road Show-10th Edition, May 19-23.
[Published: May 08, 2008]
May events at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks.
[Published: May 02, 2008]
Clemson University professor to receive National Outstanding Extension Educator Career Award
Clemson University Associate Professor Desmond Layne will receive the American Society of Horticultural Science Outstanding Extension Educator Career Award July 21 in Orlando, Fla.
[Published: May 02, 2008]
Clemson helping Aiken faith-based community build capacity to serve youth
A grant totaling nearly $700,000 will help five faith-based and community organizations build capacity to serve at-risk youth in Aiken and neighboring Edgefield County.
[Published: May 01, 2008]
May events at the South Carolina Botanical Garden
These are the upcoming events at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
[Published: April 30, 2008]
South Carolina 4-H delegates return from national conference
South Carolina’s 4-H delegation attended the recent 78th National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.
[Published: April 28, 2008]
Clemson extension offers 4-H2O camp this summer
Clemson extension is offering a 4-H2O camp for ages 8 to 12, June 16-18 and July 22-24.
[Published: April 28, 2008]
Clemson extension offers 4-H2O camp this summer
Clemson extension is offering a 4-H2O camp for ages 8 to 12, June 16-18 and July 22-24.
[Published: April 28, 2008]
Extension offers goat and sheep parasite-control seminar
Clemson extension is offering a goat and sheep parasite-control seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24 at the extension office at 219 Laurens St. in Laurens.
[Published: April 25, 2008]
Certified chef to teach 4-H cooking camp
Pickens County 4-H is offering a cooking camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-11 for youngsters aged 12 to 15 years old who are interested in the culinary field.
[Published: April 24, 2008]
'Ag at a Crossroads' will be Webcast free on May 1
“Ag at a Crossroads,” a one-day power conference at Clemson University, will be available free in a Webcast on May 1 for those interested in the state of the agricultural economy and the national economy as a whole.
[Published: April 21, 2008]
Clemson’s Sandhill REC will host farmer’s market beginning April 29
If you’re looking for another place to buy fresh, locally grown produce, look no further than Clemson University’s Sandhill Research and Education Center.
[Published: April 18, 2008]
Clemson recruiting volunteer army to fight cogongrass spread
The Cogongrass Task Force is seeking volunteers to hunt down cogongrass, one of the worst invasive species in the world, before it expands its foothold in the Palmetto State.
[Published: April 17, 2008]
Clemson initiative reduces child neglect
New research shows that children in participating communities in South Carolina’s Upstate are safer as a result of a major Clemson University initiative.
[Published: April 15, 2008]
Private applicators pesticide license training set for May 1
Clemson Extension in Horry County is offering a Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Core Exam Study Course on May 1, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Horry County Extension Office, Johnny M. Shelley Agriculture Facility,1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway.
[Published: April 11, 2008]
Clemson youthful offenders program receives arts grant
Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute has been awarded $3,000 by the South Carolina Arts Commission for 2008-2009. The support will allow YLI to incorporate arts into its educational curriculum at the W.W. Long Youth Development Center (YDC) in Aiken.
[Published: April 10, 2008]
Anderson County Shooting Sports Fun Day set for April 26
Anderson County 4-H is hosting a Shooting Sports Fun Day from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Belton Gun Club, 153 Range Road.
[Published: April 09, 2008]
Clemson extension to hold Equine Management Seminar
The Pee Dee Region of Clemson extension will conduct a five-week Equine Management Seminar.
[Published: April 09, 2008]
Forest landowners to meet April 11 in Lexington
Forest landowners in South Carolina will meet April 11 in Lexington to hear the experts talk about proper land management.
[Published: April 09, 2008]
Clemson Extension will hold equine care workshop
The Greenville, Pickens and Oconee extension offices will be presenting an Equine Care and Management Program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 at the Greenville University Center, 225 South Pleasantburg Drive.
[Published: April 07, 2008]
Shooting Sports Fun Day set for May 3
Pickens County 4-H is hosting a Shooting Sports Fun Day on Saturday, May 3, at the Department of Natural Resources range in Pickens from 9am-Noon.
[Published: April 07, 2008]
Garrison arena to host J.D. Massey Classic Horse Show April 16-19
More than 500 horses and riders will be competing at Clemson University's T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena April 16-19 for the 75th J.D. Massey Classic Horse Show.
[Published: April 03, 2008]
April events in the South Carolina Botanical Garden
April events at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
[Published: March 31, 2008]
April events at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in April.
[Published: March 28, 2008]
Botanical Garden to hold Spring Plant Sale April 18-19
Perennials, trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, native plants, shade plants and more will be for sale at the South Carolina Botanical Garden’s Spring Plant Sale on April 18 and 19.
[Published: March 28, 2008]
Land, cash donations to support Teacher Renewal Center, youth programs
Clemson University and the South Carolina Department of Education Thursday announced a major gift of Upstate forestland and cash to support a new partnership aimed at providing unique professional development opportunities for teachers to renew their enthusiasm for the teaching profession.
[Published: March 27, 2008]
History of South Carolina indigo to be presented at events
Clemson University will host two evening events Thursday and Friday about indigo, a South Carolina crop that was used to make dye globally.
[Published: March 26, 2008]
It's time to protect your house from termites
Spring is here! Everything’s starting to bloom. Unfortunately, it’s also time for termites to swarm out of their colonies and reproduce, lay eggs, and form other colonies
[Published: March 25, 2008]
Leadership South Carolina selects class of 2008
Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest leadership development program, has announced the members of its class of 2008.
[Published: March 24, 2008]
Wildlife food plot contest accepting entries for 2008
4-H FACE for Wildlife Project is now accepting entries for 2008 for youths 5-19 years old. Registration cost is $5.
[Published: March 24, 2008]
Clemson University DVD wins Telly awards
“Lucy’s Tasty Treasures,” a Clemson University food and nutrition DVD for school children, recently won two bronze Telly Awards for outstanding film and video in the health and wellness category and for outstanding promotional piece in the health and fitness category
[Published: March 21, 2008]
100 years of 4-H celebrated at teen weekend
“4-H: Back to the Future” was the theme of this year’s 2008 State 4-H Teen Weekend held recently in Winnsboro.
[Published: March 20, 2008]
Camp Bob Cooper launches its popular Spring Crew Training
Eat. Sleep. Row. That’s the Spring Crew Training motto at Clemson’s R.M. Cooper Leadership Center, otherwise known as Camp Bob Cooper, on Lake Marion near Summerton.
[Published: March 12, 2008]
Honey bees are vital to food production
Spring is almost here and that means plants soon will be blooming and abuzz with millions of honey bees gathering pollen and nectar for their hives.
[Published: March 11, 2008]
Squirrel contraceptive research under way
A gray squirrel contraceptive research project is under way on the Clemson University campus in conjunction with the USDA National Wildlife Research Center.
[Published: March 10, 2008]
Clemson professor named Rural Educator of the Year
Doris Cole, research assistant professor at the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, a public service activity of Clemson University, has been named Rural Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Commerce
[Published: March 10, 2008]
Learning science, math and technology is an adventure for Clemson Student Investigators
Clemson Student Investigators is gearing up for its second season of solving mysteries at the Youth Learning Institute Headquarters and Education Center in Pickens
[Published: March 10, 2008]
Two Clemson University documentaries to air on SCETV
Clemson University's Video Production Services has produced two documentaries that will air on SCETV this month
[Published: March 10, 2008]
Processing plants can save water by air chilling poultry
About 9 billion chickens are processed in the United States each year and 63 billion gallons of water are used to cool the carcasses when they take a dip in cold water or an ice and water mixture.
[Published: March 05, 2008]
Clemson’s new summer camp provides wilderness adventure and education
Clemson’s Youth Learning Institute has adde a wilderness adventure camp to its 2008 line-up of summer programs for those aged 8 to 16.
[Published: March 05, 2008]
Clemson University’s “Expeditions with Patrick McMillan” begins its second season 7:30 p.m. March 23 on SCETV.
[Published: March 05, 2008]
Lexington County joins with Clemson on stormwater issues
Officials in Lexington County have joined forces with Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program to tackle stormwater issues on a countywide basis in order to protect watersheds.
[Published: March 03, 2008]
Top ninth- and 10th-graders visit Clemson to prepare for college
Parents from three states brought their top ninth- and 10th-grade students to the Youth Learning Institute (YLI) last weekend for an adventure-filled weekend program that introduces Clemson University.
[Published: February 27, 2008]
Pesticide regulation department launches new Web site
The Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has launched a new Web site to help property owners and pest-control professionals.
[Published: February 27, 2008]
March events at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks.
[Published: February 27, 2008]
South Carolina Botanical Garden events for March
These are the events planned at the South Carolina Botanical Garden in March.
[Published: February 26, 2008]
Clemson experts cited on national Extension Web site
Clemson University extension experts are among those cited on a national Cooperate Extension Service Web site featuring the "best of the best" agents and specialists from across the United States.
[Published: February 22, 2008]
Quality family leisure time equals family satisfaction
A family that plays together stays together, according to research at Clemson University.
[Published: February 22, 2008]
Clemson summer camps challenge, educate and inspire youth
Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute (YLI) has opened registration for five innovative, adventurous summer camps in South Carolina for young people aged 8 to 16.
[Published: February 19, 2008]
Clemson offers Master Wildlifer II across S.C. Feb. 19-March 11
Master Wildlifer II, an advanced satellite course designed for landowners, land managers and wildlife enthusiasts who want to integrate wildlife into their land-use plans, is scheduled for Feb. 19 to March 11.
[Published: February 07, 2008]
Sailing adventure offered to teens
This summer, teens from South Carolina and beyond will set sail aboard the Spirit of South Carolina for a 14-day sailing expedition to explore coastal New England and the Gulf of Maine. Spirit Ocean Adventure, a pilot sailing program that will launch in June, is a partnership initiative of Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute and the S.C. Maritime Foundation.
[Published: February 07, 2008]
Be sure your lawn-care service is licensed to use chemicals
If you are thinking about hiring a lawn-care service to help control insects, weeds or plant diseases in your lawn or garden this spring, the Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) urges you to make sure you hire a service that is licensed in S.C. Category 3, Turf & Ornamental Pest Control.
[Published: February 06, 2008]
Clemson's Girls Center offers unique training for gender-specific practitioners
The Girls Center at Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute is South Carolina’s sole training site certified and licensed to provide Girls Circle Facilitator Trainings. Girls Circle is a model of structured support groups for girls from 9 to 18 years, designed to foster self-esteem, help girls maintain authentic connection with peers and adult women in their community, counter trends toward self-doubt, and allow for genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and creative activity.
[Published: February 05, 2008]
Clemson to host aging conference March 30-April 1
Clemson University will host a conference featuring nationally recognized researchers who will share the best ways to maintain or restore mobility for older adults.
[Published: February 01, 2008]
Wildlife Federation honors two in S.C. 4-H program
A Clemson extension 4-H agent and a 4-H graduate turned volunteer won South Carolina Wildlife Federation Conservation awards recently at Furman University.
[Published: January 28, 2008]
Clemson conference will focus on families, communities, youth
In tough times families need to find ways to strengthen the ties that bind. Clemson Extension Service will host a conference in Myrtle Beach Feb. 11-14 that brings together professionals who work with families, communities and youths to showcase programs of excellence from across the country.
[Published: January 23, 2008]
South Carolina Botanical Garden events for February
These are the events scheduled in February at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
[Published: January 23, 2008]
4-H Farm Fun Day scheduled for Feb. 2 in Lancaster
Clemson Extension 4-H is hosting "Farm Fun Day," from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 2 at ACE Hardware and Garden Center, 714 S. Market St., Lancaster.
[Published: January 18, 2008]
Upcoming events for the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks.
[Published: January 17, 2008]
Clemson University's 4-H Shooting Sports program has scheduled an instructor certification workshop Feb. 15-17 for anyone interested in being a volunteer for the shooting sports program.
[Published: January 16, 2008]
State 4-H teen council asking for names of 4-H alumni
Millions of young people in South Carolina have been involved in 4-H since the first corn club in 1908.
[Published: January 11, 2008]
New master gardener manuals for sale
Clemson extension now has the new master gardener training manual for sale.
[Published: January 11, 2008]
New art exhibit to open at S.C. Botanical Garden
The first exhibit of the year at the South Carolina Botanical Garden Discovery Center Gallery will begin Jan. 17 featuring photography by Tommy Wyche and paintings by Jim Sutherland.
[Published: January 08, 2008]
Survey reveals what issues are important in S.C.
As the 2008 political new year kicks off the countdown to Election Day, the Jim Self Center on the Future at Clemson University reports what on the minds of South Carolinians.
[Published: January 07, 2008]
Chapin wins Clemson alumni award for public-service efforts
A Clemson University faculty member has been honored for his outstanding service to the small grain and peanut growers of South Carolina.
[Published: January 02, 2008]
Clemson employees honored with extension awards
Ten Clemson University employees were honored recently for their outstanding service to Clemson University.
[Published: January 02, 2008]
Upcoming events for the South Carolina Botanical Garden
These are the events scheduled in January at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
[Published: January 02, 2008]