Lake Conestee Nature Preserve is a 406 acre state-designated Wildlife Sanctuary; a conservation space for wild things, a world apart. It is also an Important Bird Area of Global Significance, a regionally recognized Birding Hotspot, and the Upstate Partner with Audubon-South Carolina. In addition, the historic lake parcel, including the Lake Conestee Dam, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearly all of our preserve is protected under a conservation easement held by Upstate Forever.
Upcoming Events at Lake Conestee Nature Preserve
Leopold Bench Workshop
March 13, 9:30-12:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leopold-bench-workshop-tickets-142007118113
Join us in celebrating the father of wildlife ecology, Aldo Leopold. During the event, we will share some of Leopold’s words on land ethic then help you construct a simple bench constructed out of mostly reclaimed wood to take home with you. We will provide all of the materials needed to complete your bench. No carpentry experience necessary! We will be there to guide you every step of the way.
Location: 601 Fork Shoals Rd., Greenville 29605
Nature Discovery Program
March 18th, 3:30-5:00PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-discovery-program-tickets-141845685263
Drop your 5-10 year old off for a fun afternoon exploring the Preserve for the signs that animals leave behind.Location: 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, 29607
Homeschool Day at the Preserve
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-day-at-the-preserve-tickets-143760775349
March 26, 9:30-1:30PM
Drop your 5-10 year old off for a fun day at the Preserve. Students will investigate different habitat types as well as consumer/producer relationships.
Location: 840 Mauld Rd., Greenville, 29607
Rain Barrel Workshop
March 27, 9:30-10:30 OR 11:00-12:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-workshop-tickets-142930602279
We are joining forces with Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District for this DIY event. We will supply a 55 gallon barrel and the rain barrel kit and walk you through the steps of creating your very own rain barrel. Please review all of the information on the event page before attending!
Location: 601 Fork Shoals Rd., Greenville 29605
Nature Discovery Program
April 1, 3:30-5:00PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-discovery-program-tickets-141845685263
Drop your 5-10 year old off for a fun afternoon exploring the Preserve for where the wild things are! Are all outdoor spaces created equal from an animal’s perspective? During this session, students will set up a couple of experiments to determine which habitats animals prefer.
Location: 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, 29607
Nature Discovery Program
April 15, 3:30-5:00PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-discovery-program-tickets-141845685263
Drop your 5-10 year old off for a fun afternoon exploring the Preserve. This time we will be looking at the effect non-native plants have on our native wildflowers. Participants will help us plant some native wildflowers in one of our meadows and create a seed bomb to take home and plant. Location: 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, 29607
Nature Discovery Program
May 6, 3:30-5:00PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-discovery-program-tickets-141845685263
Drop your 5-10 year old off for a fun afternoon exploring the Preserve. What is born in the water, has 4 wings, and is the most successful predator on Earth? Come along as we search the water and the air for these amazing creatures.
Location: 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, 29607
Nature Discovery Program
May 20, 3:30-5:00PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-discovery-program-tickets-141845685263
Drop your 5-10 year old off for a fun afternoon exploring the Preserve. During this program younger students will look for all the different colors of the rainbow while the older group will investigate why variations in color occur in nature. Everyone will get to create a piece of art to take home.
Location: 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, 29607
