Nature Rocks returns to Hopelands Gardens on Oct. 11 with crafts, scavenger hunts and interactive exhibits for families and nature enthusiasts.
The fourth annual event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m., according to a community announcement. Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch and the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department are partnering to present the program.
Activities include nature crafts, scavenger hunts, demonstrations by local organizations, Story Time with Mother Goose, face painting and a guided history walk through the gardens. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 18.
“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to Nature Rocks this year,” said Kathy Wise,
event co-chair alongside Tommie Culligan. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with nature in a fun and meaningful way.”
Culligan added, “This year, several new exhibitors will join the many favorites from past years.”
Hopelands Gardens, a 14-acre property donated to the City of Aiken by Hope Goddard Iselin in 1970, features thousands of trees, a butterfly garden and habitats for birds, amphibians and reptiles. The site is part of the National Camellia Trail and includes wetlands near downtown Aiken.
Parking will be available adjacent to the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. For more information, call 803-642-7600 and select option 3.
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