Category: Wildlife

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced the generous donation of 269 acres of protected wilderness in Georgetown County by the Yawkey Foundation. This addition expands the existing Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, a 24,000-acre preserve originally donated by Tom Yawkey in 1977. The Yawkey Foundation has continuously funded the Wildlife Center’s operations, totaling o

The Eastern black rail, a secretive marsh bird threatened under the Endangered Species Act, finds sanctuary in South Carolina’s historic wetlands. The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, once a rice plantation, now shelters these birds amidst challenges like flooding and erosion. A partnership between the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Coastal Program aims to preserve

Accompanied by staff from South Carolina Wildlife, the team embarked on a journey to the Yawkey Wildlife Center, where they met Tiny Collington, a local with deep roots in the area. Armed with a video camera, they delved into Tiny’s world as he entertained them with captivating stories of his childhood amidst the stunning backdrop of the wildlife center. For hours, Tiny’s anecdotes tr

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, spanning 20,000 acres in Georgetown, South Carolina, stands as a testament to Tom Yawkey’s legacy of conservation. Yawkey, renowned for his ownership of the Boston Red Sox, cherished this land, leaving explicit instructions for its preservation. Guided tours led by Department of Natural Resources biologist Jim Lee offer glimpses into the center’s rich h