Conestee Nature Preserve

Conestee Nature Preserve CNP is a 640+ acre state-designated Wildlife Sanctuary located just five miles south of Greenville. Conestee Nature Preserve is remarkable in its versatility.
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Our property’s combination of environmental, educational, recreational, and historical value is unmatched in the area. Indeed, the Preserve has the incredibly rare distinction of having been recognized both as an Important Bird Area of Global Significance and as a listed property on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 100,000 visitors come through our gates each year in order to ut

ilize the Preserve for a myriad of purposes, including birding, biking, hiking, learning, wildlife watching, and photography. We encourage you to explore and discover what makes Conestee a special place for you!

New merch alert! 🚨 We’ve got two new hats, one returning trucker hat favorite, and a new t-shirt design! 🙌Come see us at...
06/05/2026

New merch alert! 🚨

We’ve got two new hats, one returning trucker hat favorite, and a new t-shirt design! 🙌

Come see us at the Gift Shop located at our main entrance (840 Mauldin Rd). The Gift Shop is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM–4 PM, weather permitting. All proceeds from merch help us maintain our trails and habitats and help us keep this special place beautiful for all of our visitors! 💚

We recently dedicated a new Brittany’s Bench at Conestee Nature Preserve, honoring the life and legacy of Brittany Langl...
06/04/2026

We recently dedicated a new Brittany’s Bench at Conestee Nature Preserve, honoring the life and legacy of Brittany Langley Lawson. 💚

Located at a scenic overlook along West Bay, one of Brittany’s favorite places to spend time with family, friends, and nature, the bench serves as a lasting reminder of the joy she found in the outdoors and the love she shared with those around her.

Created through Brittany’s Benches, this special space invites visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with the beauty of nature and one another. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this meaningful tribute possible.

Last week, Audubon South Carolina visited the Preserve to band Prothonotary Warblers and fit them with tiny geolocators....
06/01/2026

Last week, Audubon South Carolina visited the Preserve to band Prothonotary Warblers and fit them with tiny geolocators. These beautiful yellow song birds nest in our wetlands and floodplain forests during the summer, but spend the winter in Central and South America.

The geolocations, tiny tracking devices, will help researchers track migration routes and identify the important habitats these birds depend on throughout their journey.  

Fun Facts:
• Prothonotary warblers travel thousands of miles each year.
• Unlike most warblers, they nest in tree cavities and readily use nest boxes.
• Their bright yellow color earned them the nickname, “swamp canary”.
• The Prothonotary Warbler is South Carolina’s official State Migratory Bird.

We couldn’t have asked for a better day for Conestee’s Friends of the Preserve Spring Fling! Our Friends spent the eveni...
05/29/2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better day for Conestee’s Friends of the Preserve Spring Fling! Our Friends spent the evening exploring the Preserve, chatting with our Education, Trails & Conservation, and Admin teams, discovering fun facts about Conestee, participating in hands-on field trip activities, and spotting wildlife along the way!

Events like this are a wonderful reminder of the community that makes our work possible. Thank you to our Friends of the Preserve for making it possible for us to maintain trails, restore habitats, and connect people of all ages to the wonder of nature. 💚

Not a Friend of the Preserve yet? Join at the Spotted Salamander level and you can join us at our next Friends of the Preseve event! https://www.conesteepreserve.org/friends

Join us for our upcoming Walking Stick Workshop and create your own handcrafted hiking companion! Whether you’re a seaso...
05/26/2026

Join us for our upcoming Walking Stick Workshop and create your own handcrafted hiking companion! Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a creative outdoor experience, this workshop is for you.

📍CNP - 601 Fork Shoals Rd entrance
🗓️ Saturday - June 6, 2026
⏰ 10AM-12PM

Spots may fill quickly, so grab your 🎟️ and get ready to make your very own walking stick —> https://www.conesteepreserve.org/event-details/walking-stick-workshop-2

As you enjoy the trails this time of year, please keep an eye on where you’re walking! It’s turtle season and they may b...
05/22/2026

As you enjoy the trails this time of year, please keep an eye on where you’re walking! It’s turtle season and they may be crossing paths, nesting near trail edges, or resting in the sunshine like this little guy. 🐢

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840 Mauldin Road
Greenville, SC
29607

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm
Saturday 7am - 5:30pm
Sunday 7am - 5:30pm

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