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 utilize 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!

Nature Discovery is back this Thursday! 🙌Calling all young naturalists! This Thursday, we’re saying “Bye, Bye Blackbird!...
09/28/2026

Nature Discovery is back this Thursday! 🙌

Calling all young naturalists! This Thursday, we’re saying “Bye, Bye Blackbird!” as we explore birds and migration, and discover where our feathered friends go when they aren’t here at the Preserve.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 3:00PM-4:30PM
🎒 K5-5th grade
💲 $10/session

Nature Discovery is a drop-off after-school club where kids can learn, investigate, hike, and make meaningful connections with the natural world.

Learn more and get your 🎟️ today using the 🔗 in our BlO! Can’t make it this week? There are still spots available in our other October and November sessions.

Heads up! Parking lot D, located at 601 Fork Shoals Rd, will be closed this Friday 9/25 through the morning of Monday 9/...
09/24/2026

Heads up! Parking lot D, located at 601 Fork Shoals Rd, will be closed this Friday 9/25 through the morning of Monday 9/28 for Hops and Herons. During this time, only b**r festival traffic will be allowed. Thank you for your understanding!

🚨Light Blue trail closure through the Winter as City of Greenville Public Works begins their efforts to remove Helene de...
09/17/2026

🚨Light Blue trail closure through the Winter as City of Greenville Public Works begins their efforts to remove Helene debris from the Reedy River.

They will be operating heavy machinery in this area, so it will be strictly off limits to trail users. To learn more about this work, visit their website: https://bit.ly/4xA6Z5n

Thank you for your patience as this important work is completed! 🤝

09/16/2026

Slow down. Breathe deeply. Listen. 😌

Join Latoya, founder of SoulShine Roots & Resonance, this Saturday at 10 am for a 90 minute immersive experience that invites you to step away from the pace and noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. 🌿

Learn more here -> https://www.conesteepreserve.org/events

No prior experience with meditation or sound experiences is necessary!

Our merch travels near and far! From the trails at Conestee to adventures across the country, we love seeing our visitor...
09/11/2026

Our merch travels near and far! From the trails at Conestee to adventures across the country, we love seeing our visitors take a little piece of the Preserve with them on their adventures! 🏔️

Where has your CNP merch been? Always feel free to tag us so we can see when our merch joins you on your travels!

Come pick up your Conestee gear at our Gift Shop on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-4pm OR check out our online shop 👉 conesteepreserve.org/shop

The Purple Trail is now re-opened! Thank you for your patience.
09/04/2026

The Purple Trail is now re-opened! Thank you for your patience.

🚧East Bay Observation Deck Temporarily Closed🚧We have some exciting news! While the East Bay Observation Deck will be cl...
09/02/2026

🚧East Bay Observation Deck Temporarily Closed🚧

We have some exciting news! While the East Bay Observation Deck will be closed until further notice, it’s all for a good reason, the Observation Deck is getting a much-needed rebuild! Our team is working hard to update and strengthen the structure, helping ensure it remains beautiful, safe, and enjoyable for years to come.

We’ll keep you posted and let you know as soon as the Observation Deck is ready to welcome you back. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we make these improvements! 💚

📸: Amy Randall

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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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