The Black River

Nestled amid South Carolina’s coastal plain, the Black River is home to some of the richest wildlife in the country.

Swamp Yoga

Sept. 23, 2023     11:00 - 3:00, limited to 30, donation based class    Guided by Pawleys Island local Sharon Stollenmaier ERYT 200, participants will spend the day  outdoors beginning with a specially themed yoga class led by Yogi Sharon at Sweet Bay Pond.  Followed by a short meditation, journals will be provided for writing or drawing.  […]

Birding at the Preserve

Cypress Preserve 16368 County Line Road, Andrews, SC, United States

Oct. 7, 2023     8:00 - 11:00, limited to 20, free of charge Guided by Wendy Allen and Sarah Wilson, participants will spend the morning walking through the long leaf pine savanna and along the hardwood swamps that make up more than half of the preserve looking at birds, butterflies, and anything else that we […]

Bike the Preserve

  October 14, 2023 - Biking the Preserve, limited to 15, free of charge   Using single speed bicycles and a guide supplied by BRCP,  participants will bike the preserve and visit some of the diverse ecosystems it has to offer!  Fresh water swamps and upland forests await those who want to explore by bicycle. […]

Herpetology at the Preserve

Cypress Preserve 16368 County Line Road, Andrews, SC, United States

Oct. 21, 2023     10:00 - 12:00, limited to 15, free of charge Guided by Parker Gibbons, participants will spend the morning walking with an expert learning about the local reptiles and amphibians that call the preserve home.  Be prepared to walk between 3 and 5 miles. Participants should bring a refillable water bottle, snacks, […]

Swamp Yoga

October 28, 2023     11:00 - 3:00, limited to 30, donation based class    Guided by Pawleys Island local Sharon Stollenmaier ERYT 200, participants will spend the day  outdoors beginning with a specially themed yoga class led by Yogi Sharon at Sweet Bay Pond.  Followed by a short meditation, journals will be provided for writing or drawing.  […]

Bike the Preserve

November 4, 2023 - Biking the Preserve, limited to 15, free of charge   Using single speed bicycles and a guide supplied by BRCP,  participants will bike the preserve and visit some of the diverse ecosystems it has to offer!  Fresh water swamps and upland forests await those who want to explore by bicycle.   […]

Hike the Preserve

  Nov. 11 - Hiking the Preserve, limited to 15, free of charge Guided by a BRCP employee, participants will hike a portion of the preserve and visit some of the diverse ecosystems it has to offer!  Fresh water swamps and upland forests await those who want to explore by foot.   This 2 hour […]

Swamp Yoga

November 18, 2023     11:00 - 3:00, limited to 30, donation based class    Guided by Pawleys Island local Sharon Stollenmaier ERYT 200, participants will spend the day  outdoors beginning with a specially themed yoga class led by Yogi Sharon at Sweet Bay Pond.  Followed by a short meditation, journals will be provided for writing or drawing.  […]

Hiking at BRCP’s Peninsula

Peninsula 91 Hammock Rd., Andrews, SC, United States

Guided by a BRCP employee, participants will be hiking on the newest trail system at the preserve, The Peninsula Tract off of Hammock Road.  Guests will visit this beautiful hardwood swamp along the Black River, exploring by foot.  This 2.5 hour event will cover 2 to 3 miles of either crushed limestone or grassy trails.  […]

Hiking Black River Cypress Preserve

Cypress Preserve 16368 County Line Road, Andrews, SC, United States

Guided by a BRCP employee, participants will hike a portion of the preserve and visit some of the diverse ecosystems it has to offer!  Fresh water swamps and upland forests await those who want to explore by foot.  This 2.5 hour event will cover about 3 miles of either crushed granite or grassy trails.  Bring […]