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 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.      

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!