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SUMMARY:Shoe Collection Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Shoe Collection Deadline\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, May 17 at 5 pm\nAll ages — Free\nIn cooperation with Keep the Midlands Beautiful\, we’re collecting used shoes. Thi shoe collection project is one of our Green Steps projects as an opportunity to learn about how this helps the environment and helps those in need. \n \nBe inspired to collect shoes from your friends\, family and neighbors. Arrange a drop-off time to meet up with Kim by May 17th\, contact colacityinfo@gmail.com
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/shoe-collection-deadline/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Green Steps
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Nest Make-it-Take-it
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Nest Make-it-Take-it\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, February 7 @1 pm\nAll Ages — $3/participant\nNOTE: This event is organized by Cola City Homeschoolers–open to all homeschoolers. This is not a drop-off event. Scroll down to register to reserve your space. \nThis project is part of our ongoing environmental education series with Green Steps. Participants will learn about pollinators important role in nature. Then\, we’ll create a pollinator nest to help restore natural habitat for our pollinator friends. Make-it-Take-it–all supplies included! \nAges: All ages can participate (but younger participants may need parental assistance).\nLocation: Harbison State Forest\, 5600 Broad River Road\nFacilitated by: Park Rangers\, Beth Foley and David Jenkins\nTime: Wednesday February 7 from 1-3 pm\nCost: $3/participant \nMake-it-Take-it–all supplies are included. But\, please bring loppers/pruning tools if you have any. \nParking fee is waived for this workshop: Turn in at the sign for Harbison State Forest\, not the SC Forestry Commission headquarters which is next door at 5500 Broad River Road. To reach the Environmental Education Center\, continue past the first parking lot and bear left through the wooden gate onto a gravel road. Take the first right (at the closed metal gate) onto another gravel road. The Education Center is a log cabin building at the top of the hill on the left. There is ample parking directly in front of the Education Center. \nLook for Kim to greet you. Please arrive a few minutes early. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 so we can help you catch up to the group.\nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions. \nPre-register for this Cola City event:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/pollinator-nest-make-it-take-it/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Green Steps,Teen
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SUMMARY:Envirothon Coach's Training
DESCRIPTION:Envirothon Coach’s Training\nSaturday\, February 3 from 8:45-2:30\nFREE — Educator/Parent\nREGISTER by Jan 22: HERE\nNOTE: This is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers\, but we are looking for a volunteer who would like to facilitate a team for Cola City. \nSC Envirothon (environmental science competition for high school students) will be held on April 26. Training for coaches is on February 3 from 8:45-2:30 (FREE) and lunch is provided. Richland County coaches may be eligible for a $500 stipend.\nDetails at: https://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/Envirothon/ \nAnyone want to facilitate a team? The training is FREE\, so you can find out what all you need to do (how many students we need to recruit). There’s no obligation to bring a team to the competition in April\, either. \nSC Envirothon Training Trunks are available for coaches to borrow from local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Trunks are filled with professional environmental tools and activities to prepare students for practical portions of the competition. Plus additional resources\, including training videos and PDFs\, registration materials\, and event information. I could be willing to partner as a support for the coach–if you want\, too. \nCoaches registration deadline: January 22!\n\nDuring the Envirothon\, high school student teams are tested on their knowledge of five areas of environmental science (wildlife\, forestry\, soil science\, aquatics\, and a current topic) and their performance on an oral presentation. Teams consist of 3-5 students plus an alternate (optional) in grades 9-12. Each team must have the support of a team coach. \nThe 2024 Competition Theme is “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future.”
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/envirothon-coachs-training/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Events,FREE,Green Steps,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T123000
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SUMMARY:Fly A Kite Day and Litter Pick-up
DESCRIPTION:Fly-A-Kite Day & Litter Pick-up\nhosted by Cola City Network\nWednesday\, March 8 @12:30 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: this event is co-hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers and Southeast Columbia Homeschool Co-op. No registration required\, just show up! \nCome fly a kite at Seven Oaks Park at 200 Leisure Ln\, Columbia\, SC 29210 at 12:30 pm\, on Wednesday\, March 8. \nBring your own kite. There’s picnic tables and a shelter if you want to bring a lunch or snacks. Wear comfortable clothing–and sunscreen! There’s also restrooms on site and a playground. \nThere will also be a litter pick-up challenge hosted by South East Academic Co-op’s Green Steps. Litter grabbers and gloves are provided. \nLook for Angela Hardy to greet you. Call or text if you get lost along the way (or to let her know to keep an eye out for you!) 803-743-8802
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fly-a-kite-day-and-litter-pick-up/
CATEGORIES:Green Steps,Teen
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SUMMARY:Forest Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Forest Conservation\nby SE Homeschool Co-op\nThursday\, February 23 10-noon\nTeens 13+ — $3.50\nNote: This is a Cola City event in collaboration with Southeast Columbia Homeschool Co-op. Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with questions. \nCome for this ranger-led lesson on forest conservation\, prescribed burns\, and careers in forestry\, led by Ranger Beth Foley. Meet at Harbison State Forest Education Center 5500 Broad River Road Columbia\, SC 29212. Parking is free for this event. \nTeens ages 13+: $3.50/student. Well-behaved middle schoolers (no running off into the woods) may also attend. Wear close-toe shoes for hiking along the trail. Bring water bottles and picnic lunch for afterwards. Parent chaperones are free. \nFamilies with younger siblings can participate in the Junior Forester program with parent chaperone on a separate trail. Free materials for hands-on activities included and Jr. Badge for completing the trail. The guidebook says it’s geared for K-2nd grade\, but we think it’s really appropriate for all elementary ages. Plus it’s more fun to work together as a group. \nLook for Angela Hardy to greet you and help organize our participants. Contact her if you are running late or get lost along the way: 803-743-8802\nIf you cannot reach her\, contact Kim 803-307-4880 \n\n\n                \n                        Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n                            \n                        Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Teen Participant name and ageTeens 13+/High school. Middle school 11-12 must be well-behaved. Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional teen participants.       Parent chaperone verificationWill the parent chaperone with the teen group or younger siblings group? Choose one. Teens Only GroupYounger SiblingsTeen Drop-offParent is responsible to check in with Cola City's representative at drop off\, and pick up. Student will be respectful and courteous while under supervision of Cola City's volunteer chaperones. I agree to the drop-off policy and request permission for student participant to be supervised by Cola City's volunteer chaperones.How many younger siblings?Please let us know how many participants will participate in the Jr. Forester activity? Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.Cola City Mailing ListWould you like to be added to our mailing list for information about upcoming homeschool events and activities?\n			\n				\n				Yes\, add me to the mailing list\n			\n			\n				\n				Yes\, I think I'm already on the list\n			\n			\n				\n				No\, thanks anyway\n			Forestry Tour QuantitySelect the number of middle/high school participants. \n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$3.50\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n							$0.00
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/forest-conservation/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Green Steps,Teen
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SUMMARY:Compost Make-it-Take-it Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Compost Make-it-Take-it Workshop\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Nov 3 @1pm\nAll ages — $5/family\nThis class/project is part of our Green Steps Environmental Education series. We have partnered with Harbison State Forest’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden as our “school” garden. \nYou’ll be learning about how composting works\, with a vermicompost bin that you’ll be able to take home with you. We will also be looking at a variety of backyard compost bins. \nPlease bring; \n\nfruit/vegetable scraps or peelings (no added fats or sugars)  or a bag of leaves\, if you have any–for us to put into the compost bins.\noptional: Jack-o-Lanterns are great for composting!\n\nGarden Project from 1-2:30 pm on Nov 3 @1 pm at Harbison State Forest  5600 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29212.\nCost: $3/student or $5/family to cover supplies and to help fund our Green Steps projects \nWe’ll meet behind the Education Center (Note: we will have access to restrooms inside the building). Parking fees are waived for this activity. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing in case it’s chilly. Water bottles and hats are also advisable. \nContact Kim/Cola City Homeschoolers with any questions.\ncolacityinfo@gmail.com or 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/compost-make-it-take-it-workshop/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Green Steps
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SUMMARY:Recycling Shoes: Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Recycling Shoes: Virtual Workshop\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nMonday\, April 12 at 1 pm\nAll ages — Free\nIn cooperation with Keep the Midlands Beautiful\, we’re collecting used shoes. Kick off our shoe collection project (which is one of our Green Steps projects) with this virtual workshop about how this helps the environment and helps those in need. \nBring a few supplies with you: \n\nCardboard that you are allowed to cut up or plastic bottles.\nScissors\, tape\nyarn\, string or plastic grocery bag\n\nBe inspired to collect shoes from your friends\, family and neighbors. Drop off your collection at Science Share Fair on Friday\, April 23\nor arrange a time to drop off with Kim by April 30th. \n\n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/recycling-shoes-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Green Steps
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SUMMARY:Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Composting Workshop\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, February 24 @1pm\nAll ages — $5/family\nThis class/project is part of our Green Steps Environmental Education series. We have partnered with Harbison State Forest’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden as our “school” garden. \nYou’ll be learning about how composting works\, with a vermicompost bin that you’ll be able to take home with you. We will also be looking at a variety of backyard compost bins. \nPlease bring; \n\nfruit/vegetable scraps or peelings (no added fats or sugars)  or a bag of leaves\, if you have any–for us to put into the compost bins.\noptional: seed paper Valentine’s to plant in the garden box.\n\nGarden Project from 1-3 pm on February 24 @1 pm at Harbison State Forest  5600 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29212.\nCost: $3/student or $5/family to help fund our Green Steps projects \nWe’ll meet behind the Education Center (Note: the building is closed\, and we will not have access to restrooms). Parking fees are waived for this activity. We will still practice social distancing. But\, masks are recommended whenever we’re closer than 6 feet apart. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing in case it’s chilly. Water bottles and hats are also advisable. \nContact Kim/Cola City Homeschoolers with any questions.\ncolacityinfo@gmail.com or 803-348-2419 \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/composting-workshop/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Steps
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SUMMARY:Richland Recycles at State Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Richland Recyles Day at the State Fairgrounds\nSaturday\, June 27 from 8 am–4 pm\nRichland County residents are invited to bring recyclable materials to a drop-off event June 27 at the State Fairgrounds. Drop off these items: Household Hazardous Waste\, Paper for Shredding\, Cooking Oil\, Pesticides\, Scrap Metal\, Electronics and Tires. \nCola City Homeschoolers is a Green Steps school\, Click HERE to find out more about our environmental education projects.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/richland-recycles/
CATEGORIES:Green Steps
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