11 SC hikers enjoyed a walk through Reflection Riding Arboretum Tuesday
April 4,2023 under cloudy skies. It was
completed in three hours, three miles and 250 feet elevation gain.
We had a meeting with Corey Hagen
Director of Operations and Outreach educating us of the purpose of this
organization with preserving plant, animal and insect life. He explained that
they are a key source for encouraging native plant species to
support the local eco system.
As it was a short hike we made it a
scavenger hunt, we had points of interest we found on an old map so we searched
to find them. We found all but one which was a millstone.
Some of the pathways were under water. We
were off and on gravel roads, paths and we meandered through some wooded areas
looking for a trail that had seemed long forgotten.
We dropped by the plant nursery to hear
from Paige Powell the volunteer coordinator. They suggested projects as a group
to adopt a garden on the property to remove invasive species and plant natives.
We will be announcing volunteering opportunities soon via newsletter.
If you would like to see a few pictures taken during this hike, click here.
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