Saturday, April 26, 2008
The spring warbler migration should be well under way when we head for Roger and Lee Dane’s Edisto Farm, 2400 acres along the South Edisto River along the Fall Line. The planned walks will take us along the South Edisto River itself, through an old hardwood bottom, and up through a variety of habitats, from open fields and old field succession to pine savannas and brushy edges. In the bottom land, we could see Hooded and Prothonotary Warblers, Louisiana Water Thrushes, Redstarts, Flycatchers and Indigo Buntings, woodpeckers, thrushes and more. Above, we can expect Yellow Bellied Chats, Wood Peewees, and Thrashers, among other species. The last time we walked the farm, we saw over 60 species. We will hope for another great day of birding.
Because this trip is co-sponsored by the Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society, we will be accompanied by a cadre of expert birders who will be prepared to call in whatever neotropical migrants are in the area.
We will meet in the open area behind the McDonald’s at Exit 22 off I-20, where it meets with Highway #1 (York Street) at 7:45 am. Bring a lunch and drinks. And for those with energy to spare, there will be another walk after lunch to another area of the farm.
Bring binoculars, cameras, bug spray, sun, screen, comfortable shoes (that you don’t mind getting wet, as there may be puddles in the bottom land) and layered clothing. And don’t forget that lunch and drinks.
For more information call Mrs. Lee Dane at 803-685-7878
or email at lydiadane@aol.com.
May 16 & 17, 2008
Organized by an energetic group of volunteers, chaired by Ms. Tommie Culligan. Participants will tour wonderful private gardens (a full day’s worth!). A rose garden and a day-lily garden will be two special-feature gardens. The owners of the day-lily garden will guide participants through the garden, tour to begin at 9:30 on Friday. Owners of the rose garden will lead a tour at 9:00 on Saturday. In each of the seven other gardens will be on-site exhibitions and vendors, who will demonstrate
particular plant combinations and styles. There will also be garden workshops and demonstrations at Banksia, the Aiken County Museum, throughout the day.
The Aiken Garden Show will benefit the Aiken County Open Land Trust, the American Red Cross, Aiken Chapter, and the Aiken Child Advocacy Center.
Tickets will be available at Aiken Saddlery, Rick’s Produce, Material Things, the American Red Cross, Cold Creek Nursery, Nandina Home and Design and Aiken Drug.
Tickets: $22 one day / $32 both days (advance price); $25 one day / $35 both days (tour-day price). There is a special rate for groups of 10 or more.
For more information call Mrs. Tommie Culligan at 641-6777
or email at aikengardentour@bellsouth.net
September (Date to be announced)
ACOLT will be the charity beneficiary of this exciting event. More information will be forthcoming, but we hope one and all will support the event.
