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• NAEP-SC Explore-SC: Timmerman Trail

  • When
    22 Mar 2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    12th Street Ext. at Otarre Parkway, Cayce, SC 29033

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  NAEP-SC's Explore-SC Series: Timmerman Trail

  NAEP-SC is excited to introduce our new Explore-SC series, a series of guided excursions across SC, offered exclusively to NAEP-SC members and their families. Get outdoors, network, and explore SC with fellow environmental professionals and students while learning about some of SC’s great natural history and recreational opportunities.

  The first event of the series will a be guided nature walk along the Timmerman Trail in the Midlands on Saturday, March 22. Bring your kids and families and join us on a beautiful hike along the Timmerman Trail. The hike will be guided by Wade Biltoft, a biologist and natural history enthusiast with Three Oaks Engineering.

  After the hike, refresh and recharge with a cold drink or some good food at Steel Hands Brewing. NAEP-SC members will receive a complimentary drink courtesy of NAEP-SC!

  This event is free. 

  We kindly request you to RSVP so we can get an approximate headcount.  

  Please see the attached flyer. 

  Time & Location

  Saturday, March 22, 2025
  9 a.m. to 12 noon

  Timmerman Trail

  Meet at the trailhead parking area:

  12th Street Ext. at Otarre Parkway

  Cayce, SC 29033

  Followed by refreshments at:

  Steel Hands Brewing

  2350 Foreman Street

  Cayce, SC 29033
  

  
  

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• Lunch & Learn: Florence, SC Archaeological Data Recovery

  • When
    4 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Dominion Energy - 601 Old Taylor Road

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  NAEP-SC is excited to have Mechelle Kerns from Terracon Consultants, Inc. as our featured speaker. Please join us as she shares the results of Terracon's archaeological data recovery at three sites in Florence County, SC. 

  Lunch will be provided.

  You must register by Friday, March 28, 2025. Space is limited due to the venue size.

  TIME & LOCATION

  April 4, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
  Dominion Energy

  601 Old Taylor Road

  Cayce, SC 29033

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  Mechelle will share the results of the archaeological data recovery at sites 38FL116, 38FL506, and 38FL513 in Florence County. Topics will include:

  • Review archeological data recovered from sites in Florence County, SC.
  • Over 7,300 artifacts were recovered, revealing evidence of prehistoric occupations from the Middle Archaic to Mississippian periods.
  • Site 38FL116 showed the most intensive occupation with a high artifact density and diverse tool assemblage.
  • Highlights include a Middle Archaic pit feature at 38FL116, primary use of metavolcanics from the Uwharrie Mountains, and a variety of lithic and ceramic artifacts.

  

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• Drinks & Cornhole (Columbia Craft Brewing)

  • When
    10 Apr 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia Craft Brewing - 520 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201

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  Please join us for drinks and cornhole at Columbia Craft Brewing Company in Columbia, SC. No registration is required.

  All environmental professionals are welcome (NAEP-SC members and non-members). 

  The first 10 people will receive their first drink on us!

  
  

  Thursday, April 10, 4:30-7 p.m.
  Columbia Craft Brewing Company
  520 Greene St.

  Columbia, SC 29201

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NAEP 2025 Annual Conference & Training Symposium

  • Start
    28 Apr 2025
  • End
    1 May 2025
  • Location
    Charleston, SC

  NAEP 2025 Annual Conference & Training Symposium

  Join us in person in Charleston, South Carolina! 

  Enthusiastic environmental professionals from across the country gather each year at the NAEP Annual Conference & Training Symposium to share in the opportunity to learn about new projects, share technical knowledge, network with other industry professionals, engage with leaders in environmental technologies and practice. 

  This year we are so excited to host the conference in beautiful Charleston, SC and celebrate 50 years of NAEP!

  Details and Location

  Sunday, April 27–Thursday, May 1, 2024

  Charleston Marriott
  170 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

  This conference is being put on by NAEP. To register, please visit their website:

  https://www.naep.org/naep-2025-conference-training-symposium
  

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• Women's Event: Punches & Pizza

  • When
    17 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    BGR8 Martial Arts - 130 Hunter Village Dr. Suite C, Irmo, SC 29063

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  We are excited to offer this free event for the women of NAEP-SC. Come learn self-defense strategies specifically tailored for women during a 3-hour hands-on seminar. This event will be followed by pizza and networking at a nearby local pizzeria. Lunch will be provided.

  This is a free event for members and students. Also feel free to bring your teenage daughters and mom for some Mother’s Day bonding.

  • Learn in a fun and stress-free environment.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
  • Network with other women in the environmental field.

  Come learn:

  • Situational awareness while on the job and off
  • Basic fundamentals of proper punches and kicks
  • Escapes and counter-attacks for common attacks on women
  • And more

  You must register by Friday, May 9. Space is limited.

  
  

  
  

  TIME & LOCATION

  May 17, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  BGR8 Martial Arts

  130 Hunter Village Drive, Suite C

  Irmo, SC 29063

  
  

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• Lunch & Learn: SCDES BCM Program - Critical Area Permitting and CZCs

  • When
    18 Jul 2025
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Dominion Energy - 601 Old Taylor Road

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  NAEP-SC is thrilled to have staff from the SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) as our featured speakers. Their presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. 

  You must register by Friday, July 11, 2025. Lunch will be provided and space is limited due to the venue size.

  TIME & LOCATION

  July 18, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
  Dominion Energy

  601 Old Taylor Road

  Cayce, SC 29033

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  Please join us as SCDES speaks about the Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) program, critical area permitting, and coastal zone consistency certifications (CZCs). Topics will include:

  • What is the BCM Program and what is their function?
  • What federal and state regulations pertain to the BCM Program? 
  • What is a critical area permit and when is it needed?
  • What are the procedures for critical area permitting? 
  • What is a coastal zone consistency certification (CZC) and when is it needed?
  • And more! 

  
  

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• Explore-SC Series: Corks and Kayaks (Saluda Shoals)

  • When
    8 Aug 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Saluda Shoals Park, 6071 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

  NAEP-SC is pleased to offer this free NAEP-SC members only event as part of our Explore-SC series. Enjoy an interpretive paddle tour on the Saluda River and learn about the unique history of the area followed by a wine tasting. All kayaks and equipment will be provided. Attendees will also take home a complimentary Saluda Shoals Park wine glass to commemorate the evening. This event will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park. Ages 21 and over. Spots will be limited.

  Stay tuned for more information on how to register.

  
  

  TIME & LOCATION

  August 8, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

  Saluda Shoals Park

  6071 St Andrews Rd

  Columbia, SC 29212

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Lunch & Learn: NOAA Fisheries - Habitat Conservation Division

  • When
    12 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  NAEP-SC is excited to have staff from NOAA Fisheries - Habitat Conservation Division as our featured speakers. Please join us for lunch and learning as they speak about the Habitat Conservation Division, EFH program, related regulations, regulatory review processes, permitting, etc.  

  Lunch will be provided.

  Stay tuned for more information about this event and how to register.

  
  

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