Stono Preserve Nature Walk

Join Lowcountry Land Trust for a guided nature walk through the beautiful Stono Preserve. Led by knowledgeable naturalist Bradley Jaynes, we’ll explore the area’s rich biodiversity with a focus on local flora and fauna. This walk will give participants access to this private preserve to learn about local fungi, spot fascinating insects, and gain insight into the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

Whether you’re a seasoned forager or just curious about the natural world, this is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, and fuel your soul with Lowcountry beauty. Kids accompanied by adults are also welcome to join!

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time: 10 to 11 am

Location: Stono Preserve; 5300 Dixie Plantation Rd. Hollywood, SC 29449

Directions: After arriving at the first gate, you will keep driving to the next gate on the left (gate 4). We will then all meet at the barn. Please follow Lowcountry Land Trust’s directional signs once at Stono Preserve.

Advance registration is required! This event is outdoors, and we recommend dressing for the weather. Long pants and closed-toe shoes or snake boots are recommended.  We also recommend bringing bug spray, sunscreen, reusable water bottles, binoculars, and preferred field guides.

Event Accessibility: This nature walk will be approximately one mile long and cover mixed terrain with some incline.

More Information About Stono Preserve

The College of Charleston at Stono Preserve is a majestic 981-acre property along the Stono River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The myriad ecosystems include long-leaf pine forests, wetlands, savannahs, tidal marshes, and brackish, saltwater, and freshwater ponds.

Stono Preserve enables the College of Charleston to educate its students in an unparalleled natural setting, inspire collaboration across campus, industry, and governmental agencies, and prepare students and faculty to be leaders in today’s environmentally volatile global society. In partnership with Lowcountry Land Trust, the College of Charleston is embarking on a strategic, comprehensive plan to restore Stono Preserve to its original purpose as a “conservationist’s classroom.” Native, diverse ecosystems will be restored and maintained to provide experiential learning for College students and faculty. With the “light on the land” minimalist support facilities in place, Stono Preserve will become an urban refuge for those interested in and appreciative of the natural world around us.