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Lowcountry Earth Force has been working for the past eleven years to support youth driven, service-learning initiatives that are designed to engage youth in both environmental and community problem solving activities. As a member of the Lowcountry, our work is deeply connected to the local educators, youth and South Carolina's unique and beautiful environment. We strive to provide year-long, one-on-one support for our educators and their students with trainings, field trips, and other professional development and networking opportunities. 

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News Items

  • Civic Action - An Exhibition of Civic Activism

    Civic Action - An Exhibition of Civic Activism
    18 Jun 2009 -

    Lowcountry Earth Force has been invited to participate in an exhibition of civic activism, sponsored by the Charleston Civic Design Center.  The exhibition will showcase local grassroots organizations and the work they are doing to improve the Lowcountry. 

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  • Youth for a Change - 11th Annual Youth Environmental Summit

    Youth for a Change - 11th Annual Youth Environmental Summit
    3 Jun 2009 -

    See the Post & Courier's coverage of the Summit by clicking here -

    http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/jun/04/youth_activists_lead_way84695/

    Over 400 students and their educators across 3 counties came together to participate in Lowcountry Earth Force's 11th Annual Youth Environmental Summit on May 22, 2009. Participants interacted with representatives from 20 Earth Force community partners including: SC DNR, Grice Marine Laboratory, LEEP, SCANA, the SC Aquarium, Charleston Water System, the Sustainability Institute, ACSEC, CCL, SCORE, Legare Farms and many more!

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  • Earth Force Celebrates Earth Day All Week Long!

    Earth Force Celebrates Earth Day All Week Long!
    29 Apr 2009 -
    Earth Force stayed busy last week in honor of Earth Day by participating in a wide range of community events, festivals and fundraisers!
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  • President Signs Landmark National Service Legislation

    President Signs Landmark National Service Legislation
    27 Apr 2009 -
    The Serve America Act will increase and enhance opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve by adding new Learn and Serve programs including Youth Engagement Zones which expands the reach of service learning into some of our hardest hit communities and a Summer of Service program for rising 6th-12th graders.
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  • Earth Force Celebrates National Volunteer Week in Charleston

    Earth Force Celebrates National Volunteer Week in Charleston
    21 Apr 2009 -

    National Volunteer Week kicked off to a great start in the Lowcountry, starting with a Mayoral Proclamation by Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on Monday, April 20. 

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  • Support Earth Force - How You Can Help!

    Support Earth Force - How You Can Help!
    15 Apr 2009 -

    As a supporter of Lowcountry Earth Force, you can feel good knowing that you are supporting the future of your community. Because you support us, you support our youth, our environment and our future. Together we are creating a better future, improving our community and protecting the environment. The change starts with you. 

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  • Earth Force Students Conduct Eco-Audit Project and Present at the 2009 National Service Learning Conference

    Earth Force Students Conduct Eco-Audit Project and Present at the 2009 National Service Learning Conference
    3 Apr 2009 -
    Four Lowcountry Earth Force students worked with three Earth Force students from Denver, CO to conduct an Eco-Audit project and presented their findings in a workshop at the 20th Annual National Service Learning Conference in Nashville, TN. 
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  • James Island Middle Students Hand Out Reusable Canvas Bags At Piggly Wiggly

    James Island Middle Students Hand Out Reusable Canvas Bags At Piggly Wiggly
    2 Apr 2009 -

    On Saturday, March 21st, 20 students from James Island Middle School were out at the Harborview Road Piggly Wiggly handing out reusable canvas bags to shoppers as part of their Earth Force project.  

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  • Earth Force Students Benefit from Community Partner Presentations and Field Trips

    Earth Force Students Benefit from Community Partner Presentations and Field Trips
    31 Mar 2009 -

    As part of their community inventories and researching for their projects, many Earth Force students have benefited this semester from presentations and field trips lead by community partners of Earth Force.   

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  • LEF Service Learning Mini-Grant Award Presentations

    LEF Service Learning Mini-Grant Award Presentations
    27 Mar 2009 -

    Throughout the month of March, LEF presented checks and awards to the 4 school recipients of the 2009 Service Learning Mini-Grant Program.  This years winners were Memminger Elementary, Goose Creek High School, James Island Middle School and the Charleston County School of the Arts.   

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  • Wando High Students Win Earth Force Staples Award

    Wando High Students Win Earth Force Staples Award
    9 Feb 2009 -
    Wando High School Team to Receive $500 Donation of Staples Eco-Friendly Products for Dedication to Improving the Environment.
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  • Support LEF Through the Food Lion Shop & Share Program

    Support LEF Through the Food Lion Shop & Share Program
    3 Mar 2009 -

    Learn how you can help support Lowcountry Earth Force through the Food Lion Shope & Share Program!

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  • 2009 Tricountry Youth Service Day

    2009 Tricountry Youth Service Day
    24 Feb 2009 -

    Save the Date and come join Lowcountry Earth Force as we participate in the 2009 Tricounty Youth Service Day!!!                         

    Saturday, April 25, 2009

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  • LEF Announces Awards for 2009 Service Learning Mini Grant Program

    LEF Announces Awards for 2009 Service Learning Mini Grant Program
    20 Feb 2009 -
    LEF is proud to announce that it has selected 4 area schools as the recipients of our 2009 Service Learning Mini-Grant Program. LEF received some great project proposals and we are very pleased with the depth of thought, creativity and purpose the students and educators put into their proposals. 
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  • LEF is now on Facebook!!!

    LEF is now on Facebook!!!
    18 Feb 2009 -

    Are you a fan or member of Facebook?  If so, make sure to check out LEF's new Facebook page!

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  • LEF is Moving to a New Office in West Ashley!

    LEF is Moving to a New Office in West Ashley!
    21 Jan 2009 -

    LEF is excited to announce that we will be moving into our new office later this month in West Ashley! LEF's new office will be located at 829-D Savannah Highway in the historic Avondale district of West Ashley.

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  • James Island Charter High School (JICHS) Students Say No To 526

    James Island Charter High School (JICHS) Students Say No To 526
    18 Dec 2008 - Over 40 students from several classes at James Island Charter High School conducted a litter clean up of the marsh area underneath the James Island Connector during the afternoon of Sunday, December 14th. More...
  • Winter 2008 Newsletter Available

    18 Dec 2008 - Click here to read the latest news from LEF. This issue includes information on:
    - Lowcountry Earth Force Happenings
    - Green Fair - A Smashing Success
    - Changing the World - One Tree At A Time!
    - Here We Grow! More...
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