Nature Rocks!

Name: Nature Rocks!
Start: 2024-10-13T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-13T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Hopelands Gardens

Schedule

Sun Oct 13 2024 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hopelands Gardens | Aiken, SC

The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch and the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department presents the 3rd Annual Nature Rocks in Hopelands Gardens on Sunday, October 13th, from 2 - 5 pm. This is sure to be a fun and exciting day of nature crafts, scavenger hunts, and interactive demonstrations by several local organizations. In addition, participants can enjoy Story Time with Mother Goose, face painting, a history walk and learn about the ancient traditions surrounding the labyrinth.
“We are very excited to be hosting this event again this year after the success of last year’s event. Most of the organizations from last year will be returning and we are pleased to welcome the several new exhibiters.” Tommie Culligan, Co-Chair of the Nature Rocks in Hopelands event along with Kathy Wise.
Hopelands Gardens is the perfect location to host Nature Rocks. Previously owned by Hope Goddard Iselin, it was donated to the city in 1970 around the time of her death. The 14-acre property is home to thousands of trees, a butterfly garden, and numerous species of birds, is part of the National Camellia Trail, and contains wetlands which are home to amphibians and reptiles. Hope Iselin planted the many beautiful Oaks and Cedars that now grace the property, conveniently nestled on the outskirts of Downtown Aiken.
This event could not be possible without the support of the following organizations: Aiken Women’s Club, Aiken Scholars Academy, Aiken Council of Garden Clubs, Sand River Woman’s Club, Keep Aiken County Beautiful, Aiken Land Conservancy, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, Purebred Compost, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Garden Club of Aiken, Girl Scout Troop #1417 Cadets, Tall Pines STEM Academy , Aiken Bee Keepers, Butterfly Monarchy Club, Mother Goose, Allen Riddick, Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken Gems & Minerals, Cedar Creek Church, Aiken County Master Gardeners and the South Carolina Bluebird Society.
Parking for this event is available at Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road.
For more information, call 803-642-7631.