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.

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 Family Day is the community coming together to celebrate the cultural and natural resources of Hitchcock Woods.  This free event will include learning stations for everyone to learn about our accomplishments and priorities of the Hitchcock Woods.  Subject Matter Experts will be on-hand to answer your questions.   Pack and lunch and picnic under the pines. Family Day is a classroom for adventurers of all ages!  

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…