“GIVE, GET & GO” CHALLENGE FOR NEW MARSH VIEW TRAIL

 The Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy is encouraging the community to get out and enjoy some trail time by hosting free guided nature hikes on the new Marsh View Trail every Saturday in April. 

 As part of the MPLC’s “Give, Get & Go” Challenge this spring, the non-profit land trust is working to raise awareness for the value of land preservation in this region by teaming up with several local naturalists who will share their knowledge and expertise on various topics, including; wildlife habitat, horticulture and bird watching.  Each Saturday the public is invited to explore another exciting feature found in this serene natural environment.

The first guided walk will be held on Saturday, April 3^rd at 9:00am.  Discover more about this exciting new trail and the educational components of shared green spaces like this.  Details for the guided hikes on April 10^th, 17^th and 24^th will be available on the MPLC website at www.mountpland.org or by calling (843) 884-1060. 

This first hike will last approximately 45 minutes and take place at 9:00am on Saturday, April 3^rd, rain or shine.  Anyone interested in participating should call the MPLC office at (843) 884-1060 to sign up for this free activity.  Donations to the MPLC are welcomed.  Participants will meet at the trail head located off of Fred McKay Way between the Mount Pleasant Waterworks Operations Center and the Joe Gawrych Baseball Complex at 1619 Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant.

The “Give, Get & Go” Challenge is a campaign to raise $25,000 this spring in order to ensure the permanent protection of this new Marsh View Trail.  Community members are being encouraged to Give a contribution of $10, Get a lifetime of enjoyment by guaranteeing the MPLC’s ability to monitor and protect the Marsh View Trail forever and Go outside and enjoy at least 10 minutes in nature everyday. 

The new Marsh View Trail opened to the public in February of this year, thanks to the voluntary placement of a conservation easement on the property by the Mount Pleasant Waterworks Commission.  The predominantly paved trail winds across 6.5 acres of the high ground portion of this 57 acre conservation easement that sits on the back portion of the Mount Pleasant Waterworks Operations Center on Rifle Range Road.  The pine and oak lined trail winds for less than a quarter mile through the preserved area and opens up to an unobstructed and scenic marsh view.