McBee, SC – Grab your binoculars and your hiking shoes and head to the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for an outdoor adventure. Whether you are a novice wildlife watcher or an experienced birder, this outing offers a fantastic opportunity to explore your national wildlife refuge! Sponsored by the Friends of Carolina Sandhills NWR, join naturalist Irvin Pitts, retired biologist with the SC Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department, and Drs. Shawn Smolen-Morton and Mac Williams, birders who regularly lead routes on the Christmas Bird Count and other birdwatching opportunities.
The event is planned for Saturday, May 11, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants should meet in the refuge office parking lot and be prepared to caravan to several locations with some light walking. This event is free, but we kindly request pre-registration by May 8, 2024.
Who: Free, open to the public, preregistration required.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:30a.m. until 11:30a.m.
Where: Meet in the refuge office parking lot (23734 US Highway 1, McBee, SC)
What: Be prepared to caravan to several locations with some light walking. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, and wear clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guide, a hiking stick, or anything you may need to make the outing more enjoyable.
The Friends of Carolina Sandhills NWR is a group of citizens dedicated to supporting the role of the refuge in protecting and preserving the longleaf/wiregrass ecosystem, promoting public enjoyment and responsible use of the refuge, and educating the public concerning wise use of its resources. Located in Chesterfield County, Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge is a 46,000-acre wildlife refuge dominated by rolling sand hills and longleaf pine. This ecosystem supports more than 200 species of birds, 42 species of mammals, 41 species of reptiles, 25 species of amphibians, and over 1000 plant species.
The refuge is open year-round for wildlife-dependent recreation: thousands of visitors participate in fishing, wildlife observation, hunting, nature photography, hiking and environmental education programs and events.
