Visitor Information

Visitor Information

Public access to the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is restricted to ensure ecological conservation and protection of the wildlife sanctuary. Special tours are offered on a regular basis by appointment only.

To check the availability of the tours listed below and make a reservation, please contact the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center office by email at WhamP@DNR.SC.GOV, by phone at 843-546-6814 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or leave a message on the answering machine. Reservations are required for all tours and there is no charge involved. Weekly Educational Field Trips typically run in most weather conditions but other events may be weather dependent.

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Carolina Rice Culture

October 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Learn about the history and cultural influences of Carolina Gold rice and its cultivation in
Georgetown County and the land that is now the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center. Visit former rice
plantations, including the Belle Isle rice chimney, listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. We will explore topics including the techniques of cultivating and processing rice, Gullah
Culture, and the present-day ecological influences of former rice fields. This trip requires little
walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the
Intracoastal Waterway, as well as a few steps onto the tour bus. Bring a bag lunch and drink.

Details

Date:
October 25
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center
1 Yawkey Way S
Georgetown, SC 29440 United States + Google Map