Each year, the Hitchcock Woods Foundation participates in the City of Aiken’s public celebration and observation of Earth Day. For more information, visit the City’s website at www.aiken.net.

The annual Blessing of the Hounds immediately precedes Aiken Hounds’ formal Opening Meet. The Blessing is held on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gate in the Woods. This traditional ceremony and beloved tradition lasts about 30 minutes and the public is welcome. There is no parking at the South Boundary entrance, but attendees may park downtown. One should allow 30 minutes to walk from Laurens Street to Memorial Gate. No motorized vehicles or dogs are permitted in the…

The Hunt Week Gala is a privately hosted cocktail party for all local equestrian hunt week club participants and guests.

Saturday, April 20, 2019 Walk in the Woods Back by popular demand, there will be two Walk-in-the-Woods opportunities during Earth Day Aiken.  One at 8:45am and the other at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA5SDHoTV6ijbi8RR3kitK1K5qoMWkMIp1ixbRCFtcyO_xJw/viewform Each walk is limited to 25 people. The walk is about 2 miles, so wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. There will be a $5 charge per participant, but that price includes an EDA t-shirt and transportation to and from the Hitchcock Woods entrance.…

The Festival of the Woods is an annual evening celebration of the history and natural resources of Hitchcock Woods.  The event features a guest speaker, dinner under the stars in Hitchcock Woods, a wine bar, and live music. The 2019 Festival Guest Speaker is Dwayne Estes, Director for Southeastern Grasslands Initiative. For reservations please call the Foundation office at 803-642-0528.