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About US

The Appearance Commission was created in 2007 by the Polk County Board of Commissioners.

Meet our Members

The Appearance Commission is led by an all-volunteer team of community leaders.

Members

Helpful Links

There are many ways to do your part to keep our environment healthy and neighborhoods welcoming. Learn more about the organizations below.

NATIVE/INVASIVE PLANTS INFO

NC Native Plant Society

SC Native Plant Society

NC Cooperative Extension

Trees Coalition-Upstate SC

MountainTrue Smart Plant Buyer Guide

Invasive Species Information

Gardening for Life - Whether you are looking for a place to buy native plant plugs, are on the hunt for tips to identify and remove invasive species, are looking for your next book to read, or you simply want to dive into learning about all things healthy habitat … we are sure you’ll find some great information here.

Weed Wrangle

RESOURCES FOR KUDZU REMOVAL

Companies for Kudzu Removal

POLK COUNTY INFO

County Information

County Government News

County Recycling Information

NC Adopt-A-Highway

POLK COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS

Please review the ordinances for your subject matter before submitting a complaint form.

Polk County Planning & Zoning Ordinances

Complaint Form

TOWN INFO

Tryon

Saluda

Columbus

Our Carolina Foothills

Blue Ridge Towns and Trails

Farmers Markets

Polk County Farmers Markets

CONSERVATION/ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

Saluda Community Land Trust

Conserving Carolina

MountainTrue

 

DARK SKY INFO (Light Pollution)

International Dark Sky 

Dark Sky Society USA

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS

 

Event: Conserving Carolina Kudzu Warriors 

Time:  Mondays, 9-11am

Location: Conserving Carolina's Norman Wilder Forest preserve

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Event: Pints for Pollinators

Time: 01/25/24 - 6pm

Location: Bodega Noir, Landrum, SC

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Event: Kudzu Talk

Time: 02/26/24 - 6pm

Location: Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) 

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Event: Kudzu Warriors talk at Walnut Creek - hosted by Conserving Carolina

Time: - details coming soon

Location: Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) 

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Event: Gardening for Life Celebration

Time: - 03/30/24 - 12pm-5pm

Location: Kudzu Warriors/ Polk County Appearance Commission Table Top Resources
Polk County High School, Columbus, NC

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Links

News

Read the latest updates on the Polk County Appearance Commission

News
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