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Our 2026 schedule is in progress! Check back to see newly added events between now and the challenge!
Our 2026 schedule is in progress! Check back to see newly added events between now and the challenge!
Friday, April 24th
Friday, April 24th
Guided SCDNR Walk at Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve!
Come kick off the City Nature Challenge weekend with a guided walk at Peachtree Rock. SCDNR State Naturalist Will Mundhenke will be leading a guided hike, teaching participants about the history of this unique site and pointing out some of its most eye-catching geologic features, plants, animals, and more! Peachtree Rock is a gem of our state’s heritage preserve system, offering a unique look at a Carolina Sandhills habitat and even includes the only natural waterfall in the Midlands!
Guided SCDNR Walk at Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve!
Come kick off the City Nature Challenge weekend with a guided walk at Peachtree Rock. SCDNR State Naturalist Will Mundhenke will be leading a guided hike, teaching participants about the history of this unique site and pointing out some of its most eye-catching geologic features, plants, animals, and more! Peachtree Rock is a gem of our state’s heritage preserve system, offering a unique look at a Carolina Sandhills habitat and even includes the only natural waterfall in the Midlands!
This event is free to the public, but requires pre-registration to attend. See the link to register!
This event is free to the public, but requires pre-registration to attend. See the link to register!
Time: 10am-12pm
Directions
Registration Link
Columbia Parks Series: Saluda Riverwalk
Columbia Parks Series: Saluda Riverwalk
Come take a guided nature walk through the forest bordering the Saluda river and investigate the flora and fauna that call this park their home! After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, ranger Jay will guide us through an exploration of the boardwalk and trails. This park provides an awesome opportunity to observe riparian plants and animals that live in and alongside the river. We're likely to see different plants and animals on each walk, so feel free to tag along on both!
Come take a guided nature walk through the forest bordering the Saluda river and investigate the flora and fauna that call this park their home! After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, ranger Jay will guide us through an exploration of the boardwalk and trails. This park provides an awesome opportunity to observe riparian plants and animals that live in and alongside the river. We're likely to see different plants and animals on each walk, so feel free to tag along on both!
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails
Saturday, April 25th
Saturday, April 25th
Citizen Science Adventure at Sesqui State Park!
After a quick overview of how you can use the iNaturalist app to record biodiversity data from your smartphone, we’ll embark on a ranger-guided exploration of the Jackson Creek Nature trail. Our rangers will give you an overview of the natural history and unique species of the area, as well as help you keep an eye out for organisms you can record through iNaturalist! This fun and educational event includes up to 1.5 miles of walking on easy, relatively flat trails. Pre-registration is required and space is limited (see link)."
*Note: While this event itself is free to participate in, Sesqui State park charges a per-person admission. See their website for details.
Citizen Science Adventure at Sesqui State Park!
After a quick overview of how you can use the iNaturalist app to record biodiversity data from your smartphone, we’ll embark on a ranger-guided exploration of the Jackson Creek Nature trail. Our rangers will give you an overview of the natural history and unique species of the area, as well as help you keep an eye out for organisms you can record through iNaturalist! This fun and educational event includes up to 1.5 miles of walking on easy, relatively flat trails. Pre-registration is required and space is limited (see link)."
*Note: While this event itself is free to participate in, Sesqui State park charges a per-person admission. See their website for details.
Time: 9am-11am
Directions
Registration Link (Coming Soon)
Time: 9am
Directions
Columbia Parks Series: Finlay Park
Columbia Parks Series: Finlay Park
Come check out Finlay park, the largest and most newly renovated of Columbia's city parks. After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, rangers Mitchell and Karla will guide us through an exploration of the birds and insects that call this park home!
Come check out Finlay park, the largest and most newly renovated of Columbia's city parks. After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, rangers Mitchell and Karla will guide us through an exploration of the birds and insects that call this park home!
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails.
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails.
Columbia Parks Series: Riverfront Park
Columbia Parks Series: Riverfront Park
Come check out the flora and fauna that calls Columbia's Canal and Riverfront Park their home! After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, ranger Duke will guide us through an exploration of the paved trails and pumphouse area. This park boasts beautiful views lower Congaree confluence, perfect for spying herons or otters!
Come check out the flora and fauna that calls Columbia's Canal and Riverfront Park their home! After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, ranger Duke will guide us through an exploration of the paved trails and pumphouse area. This park boasts beautiful views lower Congaree confluence, perfect for spying herons or otters!
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails
Time: 3pm
Directions
Sunday, April 26th
Sunday, April 26th
Time: 6pm
Directions
Columbia Parks Series: Granby Park
Columbia Parks Series: Granby Park
Join us on a guided nature walk at Granby park, a beautiful riverside parked tucked in behind the Gamecock’s baseball stadium. Observe riparian plants, animals, and more with a trips guided by Ranger Karen along the park's paved, handicapped accessible trail system.
Join us on a guided nature walk at Granby park, a beautiful riverside parked tucked in behind the Gamecock’s baseball stadium. Observe riparian plants, animals, and more with a trips guided by Ranger Karen along the park's paved, handicapped accessible trail system.
Monday, April 27th
Monday, April 27th
Columbia Parks Series: Finlay Park
Columbia Parks Series: Finlay Park
Come check out Finlay park, the largest and most newly renovated of Columbia's city parks. After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, rangers Mitchell and Karla will guide us through an exploration of the birds and insects that call this park home!
Come check out Finlay park, the largest and most newly renovated of Columbia's city parks. After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, rangers Mitchell and Karla will guide us through an exploration of the birds and insects that call this park home!
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails.
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s paved, handicapped accessible trails.
Time: 6pm
Directions
Time: 6pm
Directions
Columbia Parks Series: Southeast Park
Columbia Parks Series: Southeast Park
Use the last bit of daylight in the City Nature Challenge to come check out Southeast park, a beautiful green space adjacent to Garner's Ferry Road. After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, ranger Aliyah will guide us on a nature walk through the park's trail system surrounding its central lake!
Use the last bit of daylight in the City Nature Challenge to come check out Southeast park, a beautiful green space adjacent to Garner's Ferry Road. After a quick intro on making your own iNaturalist observations, ranger Aliyah will guide us on a nature walk through the park's trail system surrounding its central lake!
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s unpaved trails.
This event is free to the public and involves extended walking on the park’s unpaved trails.
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