About this Event
Lake Jocassee is a botanical jewel in South Carolina. Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Escarpment it is provides access to both mountain and piedmont plant communities. Understanding plant communities is a big aid to learning local plant species. Factors such as elevation, aspect, slope, rainfall and temperature all affect the plants found in a location. Lake Jocassee provides easy access to many of the plant communities found in the Jocassee Gorges, including some quite unexpected! Join Kay Wade to learn about these communities and explore them from the lake.
Location: Holcombe Room, Devil's Fork State Park, followed by a pontoon boat ride
Please note that the state park charges a $5 entrance fee.
Time: 10 am- 2:30 pm
Please Note: All classes are open to the public. If you would like to pursue the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program, all core classes plus 4 electives are required for completion.
Some classes in the certificate program include fieldwork and can be physically demanding We may use hiking trails with moderate difficulty. Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike 1-2 miles without difficulty or assistance over terrain with steep sections, where footing will be uneven, with frequent tree roots, rocks, muddy areas and fallen tree trunks to climb or step over. Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are required.
Please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively. Contact Sue Watts with any questions about the program and the code for the 10% discount which applies to Garden Friends and SCNPS members. Sue Watts:
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the class will be subject to a 20% processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class will be refunded subject to the discretion of the SCBG (less a 20% processing fee).
Class registration cannot be transferred to other classes.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, United States
USD 75.00