Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce Invites you to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Join us Thursday, November 5th at 11:00 AM. 565 N Main St, Six Mile, SC 29682
This 10 year in the making (and 4 years of fundraising and construction) conservation easement protected site promoting outdoor recreation health, conservation and agricultural education / history and the plants and wildlife that make up our area comes to fruition with a grand opening / ribbon cutting on November 5, 2026. The site promotes our agricultural history (in process) and features a 1.5-mile walking trail to a beautiful boardwalk and pond overlook, a vegetable participative garden area for youth, adopted planting site features for organizations (in process), a learning center for free use for agricultural and conservation education (or wedding rentals for site maintenance income), native bird, animal, and plant education features and much more. The entire site was constructed with grants and donations and no town funds at all on a 63-acre donated conservation easement protected site.
Current Site Information and Progress
A TENTATIVE date for the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk site grand opening and ribbon cutting has been set in conjunction with the Clemson Area Chamber for November 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM pending completion of major site features.
The major site features at various levels of completion include:
- 1.5-mile educational nature trail
- Boardwalk and pond overlook
- Children’s vegetable gardens
- Children’s Outdoor Learning Center/Center for Environmental and Agricultural Education
- Parking area
- SCDOT entrance apron
Major Site features to be begun include:
- Front entrance drive
- Certain trail fencing for aesthetic, safety, and compliance purposes
Donation Funding Needs:
This entire project is built on 63 acres of donated land from the Bryson estate complete with a Conservation Easement which prohibits future development. The site capital improvements are funded entirely with donations and grants and no town funds at all.
Donations are always welcome and appreciated to continue construction in process and to ensure upkeep of the site and its capital improvements for perpetuity.
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Maps
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TRAIL RULES AND SAFETY TIPS AT BRYSON CHILDREN’S NATURE WALK
THIS IS A CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROTECTED SITE
Follow all trail safety rules. Trail usage is at your own risk. Town of Six Mile assumes no risk of accidents on trail or site.
Hours of operation: Between thirty (30) minutes before sunrise and thirty (30) minutes after sunset.
- Hike the trail at your own risk. Owner not responsible for accidents.
- No fires, fireworks or combustible materials on this site.
- No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail, this includes mountain bikes.
- No horses.
- No camping.
- No hunting.
- Do not litter!!! Do not discard litter on the site and do not deface any part of the premises. This site is protected under a Conservation Easement with Upstate Forever which monitors for site compliance. The SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Department also monitor the site. Respect and protect the natural beauty at the site.
- Cell Phone Reception: Cell connectivity could be limited or non-existent. Tell a responsible person where you are going and when you plan on returning.
- Do not walk off-trail: Do not walk off-trail or enter closed areas or other landowner’s property. CUTTING ACROSS SWITCHBACKS ERODES THE HILLSIDE AND EVENTUALLY DESTROYS THE TRAIL. Plus, walking off-trail increases your chance of suffering an injury.
- Never feed, touch, or remove wildlife: Do not approach or attempt to move sick or injured wildlife. Please report any encounters with aggressive, sick or injured animals to SCDNR. Do not take food items on a hike. Bears have an extremely sensitive sense of smell and will sometimes aggressively approach hikers who have food with them.
- Do not alter or remove plants.
- Ticks: Tick populations can increase depending on the season. Take the following precautions to avoid them:
- Walk in the middle of trails.
- Use insect repellent.
- Tuck your pants into your socks.
- After taking off gear, check for hitchhiking ticks.
- Always do a “tick check” with assistance.
Garden Area Plot Adoption Rules and Information
Spring assignments will be made in April, and winter assignments will be made in September. Please watch for an email with your plot information.
- Garden plots must be kept neat, orderly, and well-maintained
- Plots that are not properly maintained will be made available to someone else for the remainder of the planting season
- Children must always be supervised by adults
- Children should wear appropriate footwear to protect feet from sharp objects and stings
- Walk on pathways, not on garden beds
- Instruct children on safe use and handling of garden tools and equipment
- A water source is provided
NOTE: We reserve the right to clean up and remove any contents from plots that are not properly maintained.
Agricultural or Conservation-Related Businesses, Organizations or Group
Priority for garden plots will be given to children gardeners. Agricultural or conservation-related businesses, organizations, and groups may also request approval to adopt and maintain a garden plot or designated area, preferably featuring native plants, edible plants, or pollinator-friendly vegetation. Plot requests are only for the gardening season.
Requests for other designated areas may be approved, provided the area is properly maintained throughout the adoption period. Approved participants may display a self-provided sign identifying their business or organization, not to exceed 3 inches by 6 inches.