Junior Naturalist: Insect Safari

Type: Activity

Status: Open

Location: PICP - Sweet Gum at Palmetto Islands County Park

Fee: Standard charge: $10.00

Sat, June 6, 2026

Ages: At least 8 but less than 13

Bring your curiosity and engage all of your senses while exploring natural habitats at your county parks! Led by Charleston County Park's Education staff, the multi-seasonal Junior Naturalist program series offers a wide variety of fun and educational nature-based activities focused around a central theme. Children who attend 8 classes earn the title of a Certified Junior Naturalist! Did you know there are more than a million species of insects? Become familiar with some interesting local insects by collecting, observing, and then releasing them. You may even discover that "creepy crawlies" aren't bad at all!What to expect: Accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and accessible water fountains are available at this park. This program will take place in an open-aired shelter and will include a walk throughout the park. Trails are paved and flat and the program speed is moderate to slow. Benches are located along the program route, which is a loop. Periods of standing and gazing upwards to observe wildlife are part of this program.

17248 PICP - Sweet Gum at Palmetto Islands County Park Sa MacDonald, Melissa

Jun 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at PICP - Sweet Gum