Tuesday Bird Walk

Event Dates

Weekly on Tuesday until December 29, 2026

Event Times

08:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location Details

Star Fort Pond is Located on the backside of the park off Highway 246 on Kinard Road. From the visitor center, take a right on HWY 248 then a right on Johnston Road. At the end of Johnston Road take a right on HWY 246 and then an immediate right on Kinard Road. The Star Fort Pond parking lot will be on your right.

Cost

This is a free event.

Event Description

Join a park ranger and/or a volunteer for our Tuesday morning birdwalks! The walks start at the Star Fort Pond at 8am and end around 11am. We do a slow-paced 1.5 mile walk around the pond while we listen and look for birds and other wildlife. All levels of birders are welcome, from beginner to expert. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow with a photo ID.

- Meet at the Star Fort Pond parking lot at 8am
- Wear comfortable footwear for a slow paced 1.5 mile walk
- Bring water and wear shoes that can get wet/muddy
- Wear layers as temperatures will change throughout the morning
- Free of charge and all are welcome, from beginners to experts
- Limited number of binoculars available to borrow with an ID

Directions to Star Fort Pond: Take Highway 246 south from the Town of Ninety Six. Go about 2 miles and turn to the right onto State Road 27 or Kinard Road. Go about 1/4 of a mile and the lake will be on the right.