Southern Conservation Trust is hosting “Hike & Like,” an afternoon of free family outdoor fun scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City. Activities include trail hiking, treasure hunt, and prizes.
The well-loved trails will offer hiking along Line Creek and among the exciting outcroppings. An experienced guide will highlight fascinating facts about our local ecosystem and wildlife habitats. Hikers will be able to choose focused guided tours on wildlife, plants, etc.
Don’t miss your chance to see a diverse collection of live venomous and non-venomous snakes and reptiles who call the Southeastern U.S. home. Presented by Southeastern Reptile Rescue’s Jason Clark at 4 p.m., you’ll be only feet away learning how to identify king snakes, rat snakes, corn snakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and even an American alligator…most are found right here in our own backyards. Jason captivates the crowd with the reptiles and his rescue adventures while he teaches why we should appreciate and protect these often feared members of the animal kingdom. Donations to defray the cost of the program will be accepted.
Additional activities include a Treasure Hunt with prizes and refreshments. All activities are presented thanks to many sponsors and partners. This wellness activity is presented by Piedmont Fayette Hospital along with sponsors BB&T, TCBY and Outpatient Imaging. Partners include Urban Jungle, Play It Again Sports.
Southern Conservation Trust is a Fayette County-based conservation nonprofit that owns, manages and protects more than1600 acres of farms, forests and environmentally sensitive land in the Southern Crescent. The Trust hosts environmental programs and enhances its five public use preserves in Fayette County with trails, overlooks and re-introduction of native species. As a regional land trust the Trust works with willing landowners to permanently protect open space that benefits the community and can offer tax benefits for the landowner.
“In today’s busy climate research indicates a decrease in the outdoor activity of our children and young people. It has been proven that young people who participate in outdoor activities benefit emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically,” explained Pam Young of the Trust. “You don’t need to throw out your child’s iPod, cell phone or video games but we do need to include outdoor activities as a way to strike a balance.” Start now, come out and enjoy the afternoon at Line Creek Nature Area.
Line Creek Nature Area is located off highway 54 at MacDuff Parkway. To register or for more information visit www.sctlandtrust.org or info@sctlandtrust.org.
