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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park to Host Bird and Nature Walk at Penn Center National Historic Landmark District

a large live oak tree in a coastal forest
This sprawling live oak tree is visible along the Capers Creek Nature Trail

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News Release Date: October 16, 2023

Contact: Chris Barr, 843-441-3156

BEAUFORT, SC- Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free birdwatching and nature hike along the Capers Creek Nature Trail at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on Saturday October 28 at 8 am. The hike will begin at Darrah Hall and last around 1-hour and cover approximately 1-mile of walking.

As the summer heat of the Lowcountry turns to the relatively cooler weather of fall, many of the region’s birds are on the move. Join a park ranger and Bill Jirousek from the Fripp Island Audubon Club for a guided walk to learn more about environmental stewardship of the coastal marsh, and the birds, trees, plants, and wildlife that call St. Helena Island home. Participants are encouraged to wear long pants and closed toed shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. The park will have binoculars to loan out for the hike, but participants are invited to bring their own as well.

For more information about Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, visit www.nps.gov/reer or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS. And for more information about the Penn Center, visit www.penncenter.com 

 

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Last updated: October 16, 2023

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