Barrier Island Botany

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"Maritime vegetation is tough. Sea storms, airborne salt, flood tides, desiccating heat, drought, intense windchill, and ice forever test coastal plants for sheer endurance. Such specialized tidal landscapes lend the warm glow of surety to those who come to know their hard-won beauty and priceless services. " - Todd Ballentine Join Park Interpreter Rachel Dunn in exploring the flora of Hunting Island State Park. In this split indoor/outdoor program, learn to identify basic botanical features, explore some of the common plants found in the low country, and put your skills to the test as we walk the Nature Center Scenic Trail. 

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. We recommend bringing…