Wofford College Planeteers Links

For a new student, or young environmentalist, the process of finding information and what other people are doing is part of the journey. Consider this a cheat sheet to connect you with the players who are working in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and around the world to ensure a better future for everyone on the globe. But remember, it is not so much these websites that are important but the people behind them. To get the most out of these links go to the contacts page of each and send an email to whoever is in charge. Webmasters love being contacted, it brings great pride for them to know that someone is using their work to expand their own knowledge. That being said, my email is nathaniel.jay.smith at gmail.com

Important Links

Groups working in Spartanburg

  • Upsate Forever Spartanburg: Upsate Forever is located in downtown Spartanburg. They work to promote sensible growth for the city, and general environmental advocacy. My personal favorite group in Spartanburg.
  • SPACE: Spartanburg Area Conservancy: Is a group that takes land in Spartanburg and makes parks out of it. They are responsible for the Cottonwood Trail, and many other small parks around town.
  • Root: Is a periodical published here in Spartanburg encoraging people to care for temselvs, others, and the city of Spartanburg. A very good progressive publicaiton.
  • Hatcher Gardens: Hatcher Gardens is a world class garden and a gathering spot for naturalists and environmentalists. Check out their semi-annual plant sales to get unique plants and support a good cause.
  • Spartanburg Spark: A blog detailing events and news concerning the city of Spartanburg. Also check out the events section to see about kareoke, yoga, meditation, and trivia games happening around Spartanburg.

Groups working here in South Carolina:
  • Southern Energy Network: This a student group that works all across the South East to coordinate actions that no one group could pull off on their own. They offer workshops, trainings, and promote actions all across the south. A fantastic organization that I highly recomend contacting.
  • Southern Environmental Law Center: Is a group that works all across the South East to work for clean air, water, and environments.
  • It's Getting Hot In Here: A Blog detailing the big issues happening, with an eye to the Student movement in the South.