Community members at the 3rd Annual Irmo Earth Day Celebration hosted by McGregor Presbyterian’s Green Team visited 20 fun learning stations about soil, water, plants, wildlife, recycling, and solar energy. Community partners included Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Irmo Middle School, Irmo High School, Lexington County Soil & Water Conservation, Lexington CountyContinue Reading
In celebration of Earth Day, the Town of Irmo partnered with Junk King of Columbia to host a small appliance recycling event on Tuesday, April 22 at Moore Park. The event ran from noon to 4 p.m. and provided residents with a free, convenient way to responsibly dispose of oldContinue Reading
IRMO – The community is invited to “Think Globally by Acting Locally” at the third annual Irmo Community Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McGregor Learning Garden (6505 St. Andrews Road). This free, family-friendly event encourages environmental awareness and sustainability withContinue Reading
McGregor is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Community Earth Day Celebration, and they are actively seeking presenters, vendors, and volunteers for this exciting event. The celebration will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 2 pm at McGregor Presbyterian Lawn and Learning Garden. If you participatedContinue Reading
By Jane Hiller SC Green Step Schools Coordinator David Jenkins (pictured), entomologist from the SC Forestry Service taught the Irmo community about edible insects and more at the recent Earth Day Celebration at McGregor’s Learning Garden. Other presenters included: Carolina Wildlife Center, Congaree River Keepers, Environmental Education Association of SC,Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A top-level contingent from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department joined POWERPLANTSC officials and Governor Henry McMaster for the kickoff to a statewide tree-planting iniative, Thurs., April 22. The Earth Day kickoff was held on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia where S.C. FloodwaterContinue Reading