conservation

What to do about honey bee swarms

Phyllis Gilreath April 9, 2014 Announcements

This is honeybee swarming season.  If you find a colony of honey bees in a tree or anywhere in your yard, PLEASE DO NOT call an exterminator.  We have a local beekeeper who will be happy to take them away. Read more

Draft Infill Ordinance

Phyllis Gilreath April 8, 2014 Beautification Committee, Community Development Committee, Local Business, Meetings

The first draft of the infill ordinance is now online at the City’s Planning Website under Infill Development.  Here you can find presentations and minutes of the meetings.  We are providing a brief summary, but if you want to seeRead more

NMCA Newsletter (March 2014)

Phyllis Gilreath March 12, 2014March 12, 2014 Announcements, Beautification Committee, Local Business, Social Events

  *The Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of most months at 6:30 PM at the Bobby Pearse Community Center …check the website for the date of the next meeting or email pgilreath@aol.com for the location and if weRead more

Free Urban Gardening Workday/Workshop

Phyllis Gilreath March 6, 2014 Social Events

We have an urban farm in the North Main area on Summit Drive that has been on the Greenville Urban Farm Tour several times. The site was needing a pick-me-up, so on March 15th from 10am – 5pm, the SCRead more

NMCA Newsletter 2013 Holiday Edition

Phyllis Gilreath November 23, 2013 Announcements, Beautification Committee, Community Development Committee, Local Business, Meetings

              Wishing everyone a very peaceful and happy holiday season, shared with family and friends.   (Editor’s note:  This year due to travel plans and the busy season, we are combining the November andRead more

Thursday Planning Commission – Another Infill Project

Phyllis Gilreath November 12, 2013 Community Development Committee, Local Business, Meetings

This is another example of ‘infill’, something we’ve been hearing a lot about lately. The property is zoned R6, just off Chick Springs Road. While the developer likely meets all current ordinance restrictions, it is a ‘wooded’ lot; thus, aRead more

NMCA Newsletter (10/13)

Phyllis Gilreath October 8, 2013 Community Development Committee, Local Business, Social Committee, Social Events

Welcome to NMCA’s newest Business Member “Sometimes we need to pamper ourselves. Sometimes we need to express on the outside how beautiful we feel on the inside. At CINDY’S SALON AND DAY SPA, we specialize in transforming the total you.Read more

Native Plant Society Fall Plant Sale Catalog

Phyllis Gilreath September 18, 2013 Beautification Committee, Social Events

The South Carolina Native Plant Society will hold its fall  plant sale this Saturday, September 21 from 9am – 1pm at  University Center (old McAllister Square)  on the corner of South Pleasantburg Blvd. and Antrim Drive in Greenville. A huge Read more

NMCA Newsletter (09/13)

Phyllis Gilreath September 10, 2013 Community Development Committee, Local Business, Meetings, Social Committee

    Welcome to NMCA’s newest Business Member The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery located at 205 Cedar Lane Road is a community cafe and grocery store specializing in local food.  They try to source at least half their inventory fromRead more

NMCA Newsletter (08/13)

Phyllis Gilreath August 11, 2013 Beautification Committee, Community Development Committee, Local Business, Meetings

School Starts Soon! August 21 is the first day of school here in Greenville.  For a copy of the calendar of important dates, holidays, etc. for the 2013-14 school year just click here.  And watch out for walkers on yourRead more