Palmetto Trail Cleanup Day

On Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Palmetto Pride and Keep the Midlands Beautiful will host their Palmetto Trail Cleanup Day. Participants will assist with litter clean up at Fort Jackson Palmetto Trail Section 3. This part of the trail traverses through McCrady National Guard Center, which is on public land. The Palmetto Trail faces significant environmental danger today from litter and illegal dumpsites. From cigarette butts to bags of household garbage to hazardous waste, trash is dumped along the trail where people think no one is watching. Their deliberate destruction of the Palmetto Trail is both harmful to the environment and a negative impact on tourism and economic development.

Volunteers should meet at the McCrady National Guard/Palmetto Trail parking area, located off of Leesburg Road. All cleanup supplies will be provided. It is recommended that volunteers be at least 12 years of age.

For more information or to volunteer, call 803-758-6034 or 877-725-7733, or visit PalmettoConservation.org or PalmettoPride.org.