Parks Mill Spider Lilies - Open House
In 2016, the SC Native Plant Society and the Naturaland Trust purchased the Parks Mill Rocky Shoals site on Stevens Creek in McCormick County. This purchase brought under protection the last significant population of the very rare Spider Lily. The lilies share the site with a largely intact, but non-functional, water-powered grist mill featuring late 19th century turbine technology.
On May 19th & 20th, members of the SC Native Plant Society and other environmental organizations, as well as the general public, will be able to step onto the historic gristmill site and view the lilies in their full glory. There will be Native Plant Society members present to serve as guides and to answer questions during the hours of 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, May 19th & May 20th. There will be presentations on the lilies preservation and on-going efforts to stabilize the historic grist mill facility.
Date and Time
Saturday May 19, 2018 Sunday May 20, 2018
May 19, 2018 and May 20, 2018
Location
The site is located on Stevens Creek where it passes under SC 283. Entrance to the site is just to the west of the bridge over Stevens Creek. A temporary sign will be posted at the gate indicating "SCNPS Event".
There is very limited parking at the site. Arrangements have been made for off-site parking in downtown Plum Branch with a shuttle vehicle to transport visitors to and from the Parks Mill site. To call for a shuttle, please call 864-979-3169.
For more detailed information on individual and group visits, visit the website shown in this announcement.
Fees/Admission
None
Website
Contact Information
Bill Stringer 864-979-3169
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