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This program empowers adults 50+ to continue to explore, discover, and grow. Come out and “fling” some arrows! We’ll start with the basics of archery, and you’ll soon find that inner child as you start hitting those bull's-eyes.

Ready to flutter into a world of wonder? Join us to discover the secret lives of bats! We will learn how these tiny night flyers "see" with sound, where they live, what they eat, and more. This program nurtures curiosity, early science skills, and love for these amazing nighttime creatures. Join us for lots of hands-on exploration and fun as we celebrate one of nature's coolest creatures - bats!

Ready to flutter into a world of wonder? Join us to discover the secret lives of bats! We will learn how these tiny night flyers "see" with sound, where they live, what they eat, and more. This program nurtures curiosity, early science skills, and love for these amazing nighttime creatures. Join us for lots of hands-on exploration and fun as we celebrate one of nature's coolest creatures - bats!

Experience the beauty of a bottomland hardwood forest with a trained naturalist. Beneath the towering cypress trees, we'll uncover some secrets of the plants and animals that inhabit this uniquely southern ecosystem.

Join a Master Naturalist instructor to see the natural wonders of our parks in a new light. Discover plants and animals while learning about their connections to the world around them and how that connectivity may circle back to you!

This walk focuses on the incredibly diverse northeast end of Folly Island. Once the home of a Coast Guard station, this Heritage Preserve protects maritime forest, beach, dune, and marsh habitats for wildlife. This site is a leader in number of bird species seen in South Carolina. At this time of year, we hope to see a variety of seabirds, sea ducks, and shorebirds such as Northern Gannet, Black Scoter, Piping Plover, and much more.

Come out and learn the art of flying discs! We’ll start with the basics, including: types of discs, throwing techniques and etiquette on the course. We'll have the opportunity to play a few holes at our course.

Identifying trees without their distinctive leaves demands scrutiny, dedication, and practice. Through the use of dichotomous keys, helpful instruction, and your powers of observation, learn more about twigs, buds, and bark!

Winter is a great time to explore the beach. Join an experienced naturalist to familiarize yourself with many species that may be found there. We'll search for artifacts and living creatures along the beach such as molluscs, sponges, corals, and more. Share in the discovery by learning intriguing stories about adaptations that allow for life near the ocean.

Discover the secret social lives of plants, animals, and everything in between! Who are partners and who are rivals in different ecosystems? We will explore the surprising and sometimes sneaky ways living things work together - or against each other - in the wild. From best-bud partnerships like flowers and bees, to one-sided freeloaders, like dreaded ticks! This program will help us see that in nature, everything (and everyone) is linked - sometimes in the most unexpected ways!

Enjoy an evening of music, lots of dancing, and delicious refreshments in Hollywood and McClellanville! Wear your favorite sneakers with your finest formal wear for a truly unique experience.