Environmental Education Association of South Carolina

Annual Conferences and Forums:

* Spring 2006 Conference: Santee State Park March 30 - April 1, 2006

* EEASC holds an annual conference each year in March. The conference moves around the state from year to year so participants can learn about and experience South Carolina's rich and varied resources first-hand.

* The Spring Meeting includes field trips, workshops and informative sessions. It is usually held on a Friday and Saturday during the second weekend in March, and costs are kept to a minimum. This year, by popular demand, the conference has been stretched to three days! These are affordable, enjoyable and educational weekends that can be enjoyed by the entire family. All are welcome.

The registration form is in the Winter Newsletter.

The Spring 2006 Conference will be held at Santee State Park in Orangeburg County on March 31 and April 1.

The Theme is Discovering Connections to Krast Topography

Our Friday Night Keynote Speaker will be Rudy Manke.

We are doing something new this year. Note that there are two Friday morning field trips. Everyone may
participate in both field trips. The field trips will depart from the Village Round at 10:00 A.M. and travel
to the Sink Hole Pond. Group A will follow the trail to the sink hole. Group B will walk a trail to spot
Spring wildflowers, birds, butterflies, etc. After Group A has toured the sink hole, Group B will take a
turn. At 12:30PM we will travel back to the Village Round for lunch.

On Friday afternoon at 1:30 PM, we will travel to the pier by the office to board the Fisheagle for a
tour of the lake. This will take about 2 hours. After the tour you are on your own until 5:30PM. Arrive at
the Village Round to finish placing your bids on the silent auction items.

We will have the Enviro-Swap at 5:30 to 6:00PM. Space will be available for Exhibits. Call Diane to reserve a spot: (803) 534-2409x.118.

Remember to bring items for the silent and live auctions. If you would like to participate in the Enviro-
Swap bring an item to swap. Items vary from books, magazines, pictures, skeletons or skulls, extra props
for lessons, packets of seeds, etc. The Banquet will begin at 6:30PM.

Environmental Education Connections

On Saturday, following breakfast, we will have three speakers. Lunch and the business meeting will
follow. Saturday afternoon, you will have a variety of field trips to choose from. Some of these will be on
your own, others will be guided tours. Some of the choices include: Bird watching and /or visiting the
Indian Mound, Edisto Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg ­ did you know this was the town dump; and
Congaree Swamp National Park.

If you are staying until Sunday, there are opportunities for golf, fishing, boating, hiking and biking and
more nature trails to discover.

Lodging:
Two cabins (of the 10) are available near the Village Round from March 30 through April 1. They are reserved
under Diane Curlee. To reserve a cabin (sleeps 6): Call the Santee State Park (803) 854-2408. Tell them you are
with the EEASC and the cabins are reserved starting on March 30. The minimum is two nights. Please call
Diane (534-2409x.118) when you have reserved a cabin. This will help us make sure all of the cabins we have
reserved are used. If all of the cabins are booked there are motels available in Santee. Call Diane for a list.

Directions:
From Columbia take I-26 to Hwy.6 (St. Matthews to Elloree). In Elloree, at stoplight turn LEFT onto
Cleveland Street. Follow Cleveland Street to Santee State Park. Watch for sign to your LEFT. If you pass the
main entrance, you will get to a fee station. Turn around and return to main entrance to your RIGHT.

From Charleston take I-26 to I-95. Take Hwy. 6 Exit. Turn Right in Santee. Follow Hwy. 6 towards Elloree.
State Park Road will be on your RIGHT. You will cross Cleveland Road at the main entrance to the park.

From Orangeburg follow Hwy. 301 to Hwy. 47 Turn LEFT. Follow 47 into Elloree to Hwy. 6. Cross Hwy. 6.
This is Cleveland Street. Follow Cleveland Street to Santee State Park. Watch for main entrance and sign to
your LEFT. If you pass the main entrance, you will get to a fee station. Turn around and return to main entrance to your RIGHT

Follow State Park Road straight into park. You will see the boat landing and fishing pier on the right. The
office will be on your right.

* The EEASC Fall Conference: November 12, 2005. USC's "Green Dorm"

Cick HERE for pictures from our 2001 meeting

The primary goal of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina is to instill within South Carolinians a greater knowledge and appreciation for our state's natural heritage.

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For more information contact:

Karey Santos

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