We have a very exciting hike for you in December! Conservation easement landowners, Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, have generously agreed to host a public hike on their 267-acre conservation easement northeast of Aiken. Their property includes spectacular horse pastures, a large pond home to many notable bird species, interesting uplands and wetlands, and…

Please note: RSVPs for this event have been filled. Please use the form below to be added to the waiting list. Join us for a hike at Ditch Pond Heritage Preserve on January 11th as part of our monthly hike series. Explore 296 acres of upland and wetland habitats, including the rare 25-acre Carolina Bay…

The February hike for the ALC Hike Series will take place at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Georgia. The focus will be on wetland ecology and, especially, birds. This is a great time of year to see some of the most interesting and exciting birds that frequent Phinizy Swamp. Peter will bring his binoculars…

The Aiken Land Conservancy is partnering with Clean Up Aiken for a roadside cleanup, and we need your help! Join us on Thursday, February 27th, at 9 AM as we work together to clean up Shiloh Church Road. This is a great opportunity to make a visible impact in our community while enjoying some time…

The March hike for the ALC hike series will take place at Boyd Pond Park. We will hike around the pond, looking for wildlife along the way, before we reach an area that was recently burned. We will discuss native wildlife, the partnership that led to the park's protection, how the park is managed for…

Tickets for the event are currently unavailable, but we would love to put you on our waiting list! A Unique Evening Under the Stars Join the Aiken Land Conservancy for a memorable night featuring live tango performances and traditional asado cooking over an open flame. Enjoy a sophisticated evening of fine food, live entertainment, and…

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…

An Interactive Art Festival Hosted by Aiken Land Conservancy Breathe in the fresh air and unleash your creativity at Winthrop Field during this one-of-a-kind outdoor art experience! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just picking up a brush for the first time, this festival is all about making art—together. When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: Noon…

For our last Aiken Land Conservancy Hike Series hike of the season, join Aiken Land Conservancy Executive Director, Peter Kleinhenz, and Birds Georgia Conservation Programs Manager, Heather Levy, for the unique opportunity to visit one of Georgia's most significant natural areas, Heggie's Rock. This granitic flatrock, located just outside of Augusta, harbors numerous rare plant and animal…

Join us for a lively fall evening in support of local land conservation! Tap into Nature will feature live music by Band of Ages, craft beer and wine, and a delicious lineup of food from Good Girl Brewing Company. Whether you’re new to Aiken or just new to the Aiken Land Conservancy, this is the perfect…

Join Aiken Land Conservancy Executive Director, Peter Kleinhenz, for an exploration of South Carolina's rarest habitat type, the "high pond". We will learn more about this truly unique type of Carolina Bay and explore the 30-acre site thoroughly. This is the only accessible place to view this habitat on the planet and, despite the small…

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,…

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…