north mount pleasant www.Nor thMountPl easant . com | www. Par kWes tNe i ghborhoods . com | www. Br i ckyardHomes . com 108 BY COL I N MCCANDLESS Discover Your Nature Fix Near North Mount Pleasant North Mount Pleasant is conveniently located near dining, shopping and public beaches, but sometimes you need to escape the traffic and crowds and find solace in Mother Nature. Whether you enjoy hiking, birding, wildlife watching, biking, fishing, camping or hunting, outdoor recreational activities are close by. We’ve highlighted some local places you can explore to scratch that nature itch. Or are those just mosquitoes? No matter where you venture, don’t forget the bug spray. CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY The Center for Birds of Prey, located off Highway 17 in Awendaw, has been gradually re-opening to the public since September 2020. As of publication, the center was limiting visitor attendance to 50 people for all events and requiring advance online ticket purchasing. They are currently offering avian flight demonstrations and tours on Thursdays and Saturdays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Gates open at 10 a.m., flight demos are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and guests have the remaining time to take a self-guided property tour. Director of Education Stephen Schabel said they are Wild Into the Photo by U. S . Fi sh and Wi l d l i f e Se r v i ce . Endangered red wolves in the enclosure at the Sewee Visitors and Environmental Education Center in Awendaw. Sewee serves as the visitors center for Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
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