Summerville attorney Arch Farrar has offered property along Highway 114 to the City of Summerville for a proposed wildlife viewing area, presenting the idea during a recent meeting of the Summerville City Council.

Farrar told council members that he would make the property available for public use, with the city potentially developing it into a place where residents and visitors could observe wildlife and enjoy the natural surroundings.

The property includes a spring that Farrar described as an important natural feature. Water from the spring flows toward Town Creek and eventually into the Chattooga River. Farrar said the spring is located near a residential area and could provide an attractive setting for a public nature area.

His proposal included the possibility of developing a walking trail around the spring, allowing visitors to observe the water and surrounding wildlife. Farrar also discussed opportunities for wildlife viewing, including birds and other animals found in the area.

Farrar suggested that the project could benefit Summerville residents while also providing another attraction for visitors to Chattooga County.

The proposal would require additional consideration by the city, including how the property would be developed, maintained and made accessible to the public.

The offer introduces the possibility of creating another outdoor recreational destination in Summerville, centered on a natural spring along Highway 114.