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Saturday, February 7th

10:30 — 11:30 a.m.

Tree Trek

HC Members | $10
Non-members | $15

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Hampton-Preston Garden : 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Chris Mathis, Horticulture Manager at Historic Columbia, on a guided tour of the diverse tree collection in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion. This tour is an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of trees ranging from South Carolina natives to exotic species rarely seen in cultivation. Tree treks are open to all nature lovers, whether you're a seasoned arborist or just tree-curious!

Please meet at the front gate of the Hampton-Preston Mansion Gardens, located on Blanding Street. 

  • Tickets

    HC Member: $10 
    Non-member: $15
    Tickets are required, and this event is capped at 30 participants. 

  • Parking

    There is free street parking located around the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please obey all posted parking signs.

  • Weather

    This program will not take place in the case of inclement weather, and you will receive a refund or a ticket to a future Tree Trek. If the Tree Trek proceeds as planned, no refunds will be offered. Please check the forecast before arriving. 

    Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Questions?

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Chris Mathis, Horticulture Manager

(803) 252-7742 ext. 27

Birdwatching & Other Garden Events

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07 Feb

Saturday, February 7th: 10:30 — 11:30 a.m.

Tree Trek

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Chris Mathis, Horticulture Manager at Historic Columbia, on a guided tour of the diverse tree collection in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion. This tour is an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of trees ranging from South Carolina natives to exotic species rarely seen in cultivation...

Learn More

12 Feb

Thursday, February 12th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia. With the Hampton-Preston gardens playing host to over 100 bird species over the course of the year...

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12 Mar

Thursday, March 12th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia. With the Hampton-Preston gardens playing host to over 100 bird species over the course of the year...

Learn More
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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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