Join Aiken Land Conservancy Stewardship Coordinator, Ryne Huggins, on a hike to the Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve. Ryne will lead participants on a 3-mile walk to observe this incredible example of longleaf pine savanna just outside of Aiken. We will observe signs of gopher tortoises, if not the tortoises themselves, and will search for some of the…

The next hike in the ALC Hike Series will take place at the Henderson Heritage Preserve. The hike will loop two miles near a large pond, follow a seepage stream upslope, pass by longleaf pine sandhill and will visit a unique rock outcropping. As always, we will search for interesting plants and animals throughout the…

An Interactive Art Festival Hosted by Aiken Land Conservancy Breathe in the crisp, beautiful fall air and unleash your creativity at Carolina Bay Nature Preserve during this outdoor art experience! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this festival is all about making art—together. When: Saturday, October 25,…