Lowcountry

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.   

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.   

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

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

Saturday, April 25, 2009

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

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.