The Nature Conservancy has released its scheduled tour dates for the Broxton Rocks for 2015.
Visitors are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and discover nature’s splendor in Coffee County. Tour dates for the spring are April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m., May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, and May 23, 10 a.m. to noon.
Considered a natural wonder in South Georgia, the Broxton Rocks are part of a 15,000 square-mile band of subsurface sandstone known as the Altamaha Grit, formed by shifts in the earth’s tectonic plates eons ago. Rare plants, unique wildlife and a waterfall are only a part of the discoveries awaiting visitors.
Tours are open to the public; however, participants should follow these listed guidelines: participants should be in good physical shape – Broxton Rocks is not ADA accessible, no wheel chairs, walkers, canes, breathing apparatuses, etc. Tours are not advisable for people who have any problems that limit walking. This may include, feet, legs, knees, hip, back and any respiratory conditions. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised-one supervising adult per child.
Please dress accordingly, wear comfortable and protective clothing to protect yourself against bugs, sun, weather, briars, bushes, etc. Comfortable shoes with good treads are a must due to the fact that you will be walking approximately 1 ½ miles over uneven and rocky ground.
The tour takes approximately two hours to complete. Please feel free to bring and carry bug spray, sunscreen, cameras, bottled water, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. Anything you bring in, you must bring out with you. Please help keep the preserve clean. Each individual will have to complete a release of liability form in advance. There are no restrooms at the Broxton Rocks Preserve, and pets are prohibited. Under unfavorable weather conditions of light mist and rain, the tour will go forth as planned.
However, in the event of heavy rain, snow, or sleet, the tour will automatically be cancelled.The tours are free of charge. However, contributions are accepted to help support conservation work throughout Georgia.
Visit www.nature.org/georgia and click the ‘Ways of Giving’ link or send checks to the Nature Conservancy along with a letter expressing if your donation is for general support or should specifically be used in the greater Broxton Rocks area.
For more information about the Broxton Rocks Preserve or the Nature Conservancy, please call (404) 253-7210.
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