Join us for a firefly viewing! These beetles are not flies at all and don’t produce fire either but rather are bioluminescent! They have an organ on the underside of their bellies that produces a flashing light used to attract a mate or to deter predictors.

We will arrive to the preserve before dark and make our way to the Swampside Trail where you can set up a chair or blanket to observe the insects. We will take a hike along the trails after setting up chairs until 9:00 while we wait for full darkness.

The gates open at 7:30 and the guided hike starts at 8:00. We’ll be back to our chairs by 9:00 for full darkness. The gate is locked at 8:00pm and latecomers will not be admitted. Admission is free but space is limited to 20 participants.

THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELED IF IT IS RAINING. Dress for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle!

For GPS: 16368 County Line Road, Andrews, SC