A pond, boardwalk and butterfly garden run as a nature preserve in the middle of Ridgeland.Blue Heron Nature CenterNature & Wildlife · HardeevilleFree 4.0The centre is a pond and a loop of boardwalk on the edge of Ridgeland, with a butterfly garden and a small education building. Wading birds work the shallows most of the year and the turtles are unbothered by anybody. It takes half an hour and costs nothing. Dining nearbyCriolloAmerican12 mi · ~29 min driveOne Hot Mama’s BBQBarbecue · $$14 mi · ~34 min driveFair Winds Bar & GrillAmerican15 mi · ~36 min driveGilligan’s Seafood Restaurant- BeaufortSeafood · $$16 mi · ~37 min driveSea Eagle MarketSeafood Market16 mi · ~40 min driveFlatbread Grill & Bar BlufftonBar & Grill17 mi · ~40 min driveThings to do nearbySergeant Jasper County ParkFamily & Recreation · Paid12 mi · ~28 min driveOld Sheldon Church RuinsForts & Ruins · Free15 mi · ~35 min driveRedfish Beaufort Guide ServiceTours & Charters · Paid17 mi · ~42 min driveSea Island AdventuresTours & Charters · Paid17 mi · ~42 min driveWhile you're here11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary FestivalWed, Oct 21 · Festivals17 mi · ~42 min drive← Back to Explore