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Yawkey Wildlife Center Showcased on PBS’ Coastal Kingdome Episode
17 January, 2024
Yawkey Wildlife Center Showcased on PBS’ Coastal Kingdome Episode

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center took center stage in a recent PBS broadcast of “Coastal Kingdom,” which delved into the unique biodiversity of the region and its iconic species. This… Continue reading Yawkey Wildlife Center Showcased on PBS’ Coastal Kingdome Episode

Yawkey Center Mentioned On Southernliving.com
9 January, 2023
Yawkey Center Mentioned On Southernliving.com

Georgetown, known for its coastal beauty and nearby beaches, offers visitors a unique outdoor experience: the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center. Once owned by the former Boston Red Sox owner, this… Continue reading Yawkey Center Mentioned On Southernliving.com

Yawkey Foundation donates hundreds of wildlife acres to SCDNR to protect in perpetuity, adding to Yawkey Wildlife Center
14 June, 2022
Yawkey Foundation donates hundreds of wildlife acres to SCDNR to protect in perpetuity, adding to Yawkey Wildlife Center

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… Continue reading Yawkey Foundation donates hundreds of wildlife acres to SCDNR to protect in perpetuity, adding to Yawkey Wildlife Center

Collaborative Efforts in Safeguarding an Endangered Avian Species
9 July, 2021
Collaborative Efforts in Safeguarding an Endangered Avian Species

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,… Continue reading Collaborative Efforts in Safeguarding an Endangered Avian Species