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"Greenville is so lucky to have a place like this! Your community must be really proud!"
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Sign Up for this year's Foothills Drifter 6K
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Saturday,
Feb. 18
The 8th annual Foothills Drifter 6K is the only trail run of its kind in Greenville, S.C. A festive atmosphere welcomes both advanced and novice runners. The race benefits Lake Conestee Nature Park.
This race was originated by Mahalia Peck, then of Half-Moon Outfitters, and Mike Foley, of Go-Green Events, in 2010 as a way to support the Park. The goal was to help supply needed funds to expand the trail network at the Nature Park. To date, the event has raised thousands of dollars, all earmarked for trail construction.
The event was named after Clint Eastwood's epic movie, "High Plains Drifter," in which Clint struggled against seemingly insurmountable difficulties, much as runners did at the inaurgual event in 2010, where snow, sleet and freezing rain pelted runners as they traversed trails, boardwalks and bridges coated with 2 inches of ice.
So, the 8th annual Foothills Drifter 6K is a rain/sleet/snow or shine event. We have every intention of forging ahead, regardless of weather and hope you are all up to the task! If Mother Nature brings it again, we think Clint Eastwood would want each of you to bundle up, strap on your running shoes and show us what you are made of!
The 6K course will include as many dirt trails -- and as little asphalt -- as possible. We estimate about 60 percent trail/40 percent asphalt.
This year the event is brought to you by the Conestee Foundation and is sponsored by Greenville Running Company and Go-Green Events.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, Feb. 17
- 1-6 p.m. -- Packet pickup at Greenville Running Company, 765 Haywood Road
Saturday,
Feb. 18
- 7:45-8:45 a.m. -- Packet pickup at Lake Conestee Nature Park.
- 9 a.m. -- Race begins.
- 10:30 a.m. -- Awards ceremony begins.
Register here
Since this event is known for its audacious swag, this year is no different. Every runner who registers before Feb. 9 will receive a hooded sweatshirt(!) and a pair of running gloves. The hoodies are a lightweight, runner friendly, 52% Cotton/48% Polyester blend by Greenville's own Delta Apparel.
The race will be held rain or shine!
Sorry, we cannot make refunds for this event.
Hooded sweatshirts will be ordered on Feb. 9 for this event so any entries after this date will be unlikely to receive a hoodie.
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Nature's Sweethearts
Saturday, Feb. 11th 3:00-4:30
Join the Lake Conestee Park Educators for a fun afternoon exploring the softer side of the park. We will learn about some of the unique relationships that occur between different organisms in the park and then create an animal themed Valentine inspired by the book My Heart is like a Zoo by Michael Hall. Check the weather and dress accordingly. We hope to have a campfire and some warm beverages to keep everyone cozy!
Ages: Geared for children ages 4-8 accompanied by an adult but all ages are welcome.
Where: Shortleaf Shelter (new covered pavilion). The closest parking lot to the pavilion is by the LCNP office (601 Fork Shoals Rd.) which is labeled as W2 on the park map.
Cost: $8 for one child accompanied by an adult; each additional child is $5.50.
Pre-registration is required and closes at noon on Friday, February 10th. Minimum of 10 participants required.
Register here
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A Few Updates on the Conestee Foundation Board
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Many thanks to outgoing board Treasurer, Signe Cann. We are delighted she will stay on the board. Our new treasurer will be
Meghan Zettlemoyer Ludwig, Audit Manager at KPMG. She received her Masters in Professional Accountancy from Louisiana Tech University. and is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the state of SC. We'd like to welcome new board member,
Bill Bridges. Bill was with Bank of America for 27 years and more recently was a Managing Trustee and Chief Investment Officer with the Graham Foundation. He is a graduate of Furman (B.A.) and Clemson (MBA).
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Conestee Foundation Board of Directors
Tom Kester, Chair
John Gardner, Vice Chair
Eric Vinson, Secretary
Meghan Ludwig, Treasurer
Jim Beard
Bill Bridges
Signe Cann
Jim Gossett
Sarah Fletcher
Colin Young
George Zimmerman
Staff
David L. Hargett, Founder and Executive Director
Mary Arrington Walter, Director of Development and Communications
Sarah Whitmire,
Education Program Leader
Tricia Keyzer,
Nature Educator
Garrett Schultz,
Park Maintenance Assistant
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Lake Conestee Nature Park consists of over 400 acres of beautiful natural habitat along three miles of the Reedy River, just 6 miles south of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The park is a mosaic of mixed mature forests, emergent wetlands, riparian corridors, and successional meadows. This mix provides a rich diversity of wildlife habitats. Deer, raccoon, beaver, fox, river otter, and various small mammals inhabit the park, along with numerous species of reptiles and amphibians. 207 bird species have been reported by the Greenville County Bird Club. The park has been designated an Important Bird Area of Global Significance by the National Audubon Society. LCNP's dam and old Lake Conestee, approximately 140 acres in area, are on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Lake Conestee Nature Park and Conestee Foundation
864-277-2004
physical address: 601 Fork Shoals Road, Greenville, SC 29605
mailing address: P O Box 9111, Greenville, SC 29604-9111
info@lakeconesteenaturepark.com
website: lakeconesteenaturepark.com
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