Event Details

Join us for a delightful morning immersed in nature on our "Feathered Friends Walk" at the Stono Preserve! This guided bird walk will take you through the preserve's lush habitats, offering a unique opportunity to observe and learn about the diverse avian species that call this area home.

The walk will be led by Nicole Marie Pettinelli of the Charleston Bird Club and Melissa Hughes, Professor of Ornithology and Associate Chair of the Department of Biology at the College of Charleston. We'll walk a portion of the main nature trail, allowing us to explore various habitats, from wetlands to woodlands. There will be opportunities to spot common and rare species and advance your birding skills as we make frequent stops. This event is suitable for amateur and experienced birders.

Date: November 12, 2024

Time: 9 am - 10:30 am

Location: Stono Preserve; 5300 Dixie Plantation Rd. Hollywood, SC 29449

Directions: After arriving at the first gate, you will keep driving to the next gate on the left (gate 4). We will then all meet at the barn.

Due to limited space, we kindly request advance registration. Please plan to bring binoculars and a water bottle. Comfortable walking shoes and long pants are highly recommended. This event is free, but donations are welcome. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled.

More Information About Stono Preserve:

The College of Charleston at Stono Preserve is a majestic 981-acre property along the Stono River and the Intercoastal Waterway. The myriad ecosystems include long-leaf pine forests, wetlands, savannahs, tidal marshes, and brackish, saltwater, and fresh-water ponds.

Stono Preserve enables the College of Charleston to educate its students in an unparalleled natural setting, inspire collaboration across campus, industry, and governmental agencies, and prepare students and faculty to be leaders in today's environmentally volatile global society. In collaboration with the Lowcountry Land Trust, the College of Charleston is embarking on a strategic, comprehensive plan to restore Stono Preserve to its original purpose as a "conservationist's classroom." Native, diverse ecosystems will be restored and maintained to provide experiential learning for College students and faculty. With the "light on the land" minimalist support facilities in place, Stono Preserve will become an urban refuge for those interested in and appreciative of the natural world around us.