EXPLORE STABLE VIEW

Explore Trails • • Wildlife Wildlife • • Flora Flora

“A Gathering Place”

Aiken, South Carolina

Uniquely situated within a transitional zone between South Carolina’s distinct geologic regions—the Piedmont Plateau, the Sandhills, and the Coastal Plains—Stable View’s 1,000+ acres provide a habitat for diverse wildlife and fl ora/fauna, and hold clues to an era bygone. Therefore, we are creatively at work designing a number of programs to entertain and educate with a focus on our conservation efforts. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or an avid bird watcher, are hosting guests from out of town, or know someone in search of an idyllic event venue, we are grateful to share all.

BY THE NUMBERS

>> 850 acres secured in conservation

>> 325+ species of flora and fauna >> 2 active Red-cockaded

Woodpecker clusters >> 390 Eastern Bluebirds fledged to date >> 15 miles of well-maintained trails

>> 32 available accommodations and RV sites

>> 5 beehives and plans for native wildfl ower gardens for pollinating and seed harvesting.

FREE TO BEE

Having started in early spring with fi ve nucleus colonies (also known as “nucs”) from a local bee supplier, Stable View’s bees have grown to ten hives with healthy queens. Over the summer, we will support the bees’ efforts to build up and prepare for winter. Our goal is to contribute to healthy pollinators in our area, and share the sweet fruits of their labor! This time last year, Stable View had one resident Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Today, we have nine (fi ve adults and four juveniles)! Additionally, by increasing our number of nest boxes we have helped many of our feathered friends thrive: to date, we have fl edged a total of 155 Eastern Bluebirds; a pair of Eastern Screech Owls successfully fl edged two young; and the American Kestrels fl edged all fi ve nestlings from the same nest box as in previous years.

According to our expert, Mark Pavlosky of MPJ Wildlife, we expect to observe many migrant species working their way South early this fall.

We look forward to hosting bird watchers who wish to view native, rare, or endangered species on their lists!

HISTORICALLY, “A GATHERING PLACE”

Set out afoot—or ahoof—on on our 15 miles of marked trails, each named in honor of local Native American tribes, where you may see evidence of our prescribed fi res, which increase plant diversity, perpetuate endangered species, allow wildlife easier access to food sources, restore nutrients back into the soil, and reduce the risk of wildfi res.