Interpretive
Trail
 onders
of this pleasant, easy walking .6-mile loop trail, which is a
combination of recycled rubber, boardwalk, and brick within the
garden. You will circle a pond, which is the home for fish, turtles,
ducks, wading herons, and several assorted alligators, the largest
about four feet in length. Depending on the season, you will be
treated to a variety of butterflies attracted to flowers in a special
butterfly shaped garden. Feeders in a backyard habitat attract birds,
and duck and turtle food dispensers on the banks of the pond attract
ducks and turtles. Light displays sponsored by local businesses are
lit during the holiday season.
Length: 0.6 mile one-way. Fees: No fee. Directions: From Exit 21 (Ridgeland) on I-95, drive west on SC 336. Turn right at the first gas station. The trail is located beside the Comfort Inn and Depot Restaurant. You can park in the lot of either place. Hours: The trail is lighted and may be enjoyed any time. The Blue Heron Learning Center is open 9-5 M-F except on holidays. Camping: None. Information: Blue Heron Nature Center, 321 Bailey Lane, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Phone: Telephone: 843-726-7611.
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