Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc

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The Boyd Foundation creates, supports, implements, and promotes outdoor recreational opportunities and facilities, the appreciation of wildlife, beautification of urban areas, educational programs and enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of Columbia, South Carolina and the Midlands at large. These were and are the special interests of our founders, Darnall W. and Susan F Boyd.
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CURRENT PROJECTS

The Boyd Foundation is currently working on the new Boyd Foundation Innovation Center, The Broad River Pedestrian Bridge, Boyd Passage, The Aquarium and Reptile Center at River Banks Zoo, The Sanctuary at Boyd Island Gazebo, The Taylor House, and the Boyd Living Shoreline. See more information about our Current Projects page.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

The most recent project that The Boyd Foundation has completed is the Greenhouse and Gatehouse at The Hampton Preston Mansion and Gardens. To see other projects that the Boyd Foundation has completed, see our Completed Projects page.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

The Boyd Foundation has an annual scholarship program: Boyd Scholars Program at Clemson University, Darnall W Boyd, Jr. Scholarship at Washington & Lee University, and most recently The Boyd Scholarship Program at Sandhills School. To see the stories of the children that these scholarships have helped, see our Scholarships page.

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“Making It Grow” is an award-winning program produced by SCETV and Clemson University. Host Amanda McNulty from Clemson Extension along with other Clemson Extension Agents and featured guests offer research-based information on a variety of gardening, agricultural, and environmental topics, while also highlighting interesting places and products from around South Carolina.