Explore each plant's different approaches to capturing its prey and how this has fascinated people over the years. Charles Darwin was so interested in carnivorous plants that he wrote a whole book about them. Visit the Nature Center to make your own Venus fly trap or pitcher plant, or design and create a never-before-seen and […]

In this open house, learn how your garden can help save the Earth! Join us to plant flower seeds and take them home to your garden; they'll provide nectar and pollen for our pollinators. In our garden scavenger hunt, discover plants that support wildlife that you can plant too! Families can get tips on planting […]

Stroll along the Natural Heritage Trail, where native wildflowers bloom and the historic Oconee Bells make their spring appearance. Discover the migratory birds that fly across South Carolina or who are making their way home for the summer. Visit the Butterfly Garden to see what's stirring! We'll have lots of hands-on activities for the family. […]

Together, we'll uncover the wonders of nature as early European explorers once saw them. Discover the amazing animals that once roamed our state—like bison, wolves and colorful parakeets—and learn why they're no longer part of our landscape. Try your hand at old-time adventures: use a compass to find your way and practice writing with a […]