Dolly Patton

[Saluda Shoals Park @SaludaShoalsSC]

A wonderful resource! Retired env. ed. director Jeanette Wells countless hours cataloging our plant species resulting in a comprehensive database of native plants with photos and detailed info. It’s been published with help from the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center!

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Remembering and honoring all those who have served our county. Thank you. #memorialday2021 #saludashoalspark

[Dolly Patton @DgPatton1]

Saluda Splash will be open Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day weekend. Come out and cool off with us! #saludashoalspark #saludasplash

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It’s a Star Party on May 15th to celebrate National Astronomy Day (9pm-10pm) at the Drone Field Star Party. $5 per child, accompanying parents are free. Please visit www.ICRC to register. For more fun, download a phone night sky app and bring binoculars! **Weather permitting**

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! Look at these sweet eastern bluebird chicks, about 5-6 days old, in one of our nest boxes, while mom is out gathering breakfast! #saludashoalspark #bluebirds

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Summertime - Summer Camps! Fun for all everyone! Check our summer camp guide at https://t.co/d0Sy4WmH3Y. #saludashoalspark #summercamps

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As the sun sets, it's not too late to donate to Saluda Shoals Park through Midland's Gives. Help us preserve and protect this beautiful, natural space! #MidlandsGives
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Today's the day! Donate to the Saluda Shoals Foundation through Midlands Gives to support our park and its flying friends like the black and white warbler! The early bird get the worm! Photo by park volunteer John Tjtaarda. #MidlandsGives #SupportSupporters #saludashoalspark

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Each year, Park rangers teach more than 8,000 school children lessons on life, physical, and earth science in our 400-acre classroom. This year, we provided lessons virtually. Your donations can spark the spirit of discovery in children. #MidlandsGives #SupportSupporters

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Let’s come together to support Saluda Shoals Park! Make a gift through Midlands Gives tomorrow during the 10am Power Hour and help us win an additional $2,000! Donations will help make our Splash Pad inclusive for children of all abilities. #saludashoalspark #midlandsgives

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Don't forget Midlands Gives is Tuesday, May 4th! Your donation will help support environmental education programs at Saluda Shoals Park. #saludashoalspark #MidlandsGives #SupportSupporters

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It was a perfect day for a BBQ cook-off and some bluegrass music! Congrats to All Smoked Up - for the best pulled pork of the day! #saludashoalspark #bbqcookoff

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A big thank you to Adam Ledford and the South Carolina Crawfish Company, LLC for their generous donation of 7,000 crawfish! These crawfish have helped restock the the Wetland Preserve at Saluda Shoals Park to pre-flood levels. #saludashoalspark #sccrawfish #crawfish

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It was a perfect day for learning about turtles at Backyard Saturday at Leo’s Landing! #saludashoalspark #backyardsaturdays

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Fascinating finds on our walk today! Thanks Ranger Rachel for teaching us about bluebirds and letting us safely see the baby birds! Walking the riverfront trail we found a giant acorn and a curious little opossum! It’s always fun to explore our park!

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We're a week away from Midlands Gives! Let's come together to support Saluda Shoals Park! Help us continue to connect kids to nature through education programs and summer camp experiences. #midlandsgives #midlandsgives2021 #saludashoalspark #saludashoalsfoundation #summercamps

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Snake Myth #1: Snakes are aggressive and will chase you! FALSE!!! Snakes are highly camouflaged and not aggressive. They view people as predators and will hide or flee. If you come across a snake, please be respectful and give it space. Photo by volunteer Christian Feldt.

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Did you know - turtles dig a hole where it will lay its eggs. Turtle eggs are white and covered in leathery shell. They incubate for almost two months. When they hatch, the little turtles head to the pond or river to join their friends. Photo by Park Volunteer Christian Feldt.

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Tickets are going fast for the second performance in our Jazz Series with Flat Out Strangers (4/16)! This Gypsy Jazz Swing Dance show will make you want to get up and celebrate! Starts @ 7:00 pm on the Environmental Center deck. Food/beverages available for purchase.

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Our Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Campers had a great spring break week fishing, net dipping, and more! They even braved the cold waters of the Saluda River for a little rock skipping and exploring! #saludashoalspark #rockskipping #saludariver