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Programs & Events

2026 Friends of Jocassee Key Dates & Events

Winter

FEB. 21
10am-1pm

Perk Up the Park at Keowee-Toxaway

FEB. 26
5pm

Jocassee Fireside Chat at Jocassee Valley Brewing on Loon Research

MARCH 9
Noon-2pm

Adopt-A-Highway at DFSP

Spring

MARCH 21
10am-3pm

BellFest at DFSP

APRIL 18

Jocassee Fireside Chat at DFSP on Cavity Nesters

APRIL 25

Fishing with Friends Trout Tournament at DFSP

MAY 2
9am-Noon

Family Golf Outing at Oasis Ranch

Summer

JUNE
Noon-2pm

Adopt-A-Highway at DFSP

AUG. 1

Jocassee Fireside Chat on Oaks in the Upstate; time & location TBD.

Fall

SEPT. 12
9am-Noon

VIP Day at DFSP

SEPT. 14
Noon-2pm

Adopt-A-Highway at DFSP

OCT. 3

Paddle Splash at DFSP

OCT. 17

Native Plant Day; time & location TBD

NOV. 21

Jocassee Santa & Annual Meeting at DSFP

DEC. 14
Noon-2pm

Adopt-A-Highway at DSFP

Tell a Friend about Friends of Jocassee

Do you love the Jocassee Gorges? Please help us to conserve and protect it through education, special events and educational opportunities by becoming a member. Are you already a member? Awesome! Please tell a friend about us and invite them to join.

Programs

SherriE & Dan Whitten

Outdoor Educational Scholarship

We’re privileged to rename this scholarship to honor the incredible Sherrie & Dan Whitten. FOJ Founding Members, Master Naturalists, and dedicated stewards of outdoor education and conservation.

If you love the Jocassee Gorges as much as we do and want to deepen your connection to nature while gaining valuable knowledge, this scholarship is your gateway. Stay tuned for application details and how YOU can become a part of this amazing legacy.

Let’s keep the spirit of exploration alive—because conserving the wild beauty of Jocassee is always more fun with friends!

FOJ will consider proposals from individuals and organizations that further its mission to preserve, promote and protect the Jocassee Gorges. The goal of the program is to increase awareness and understanding of the natural, historical, and cultural significance of the lake and surrounding area.

Projects must be completed in one year or less. Application deadline is April 1st.

After the project is complete, recipients are required to submit a written project report and give a brief presentation at one of our FOJ events or a poster summarizing project.

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