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The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Learn about the history and cultural influences of Carolina Gold rice and its cultivation in Georgetown  County and the land that is now the 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… Continue reading Carolina Rice Culture

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Explore portions of Cat Island’s forest and brackish marshes on this walking trip. In addition to beautiful  scenery, you will learn about the management of these ecosystems and the plants and animals that thrive  in these two very different environments. Program will include a leisurely hike through the forest and  along the dikes of Cat… Continue reading From Forest to Marsh Walk

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds, waterfowl, and other  wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats, including brackish marshes, managed wetlands, and longleaf  pine forests. Locations will vary due to the time of year and which birds are in residence. Make sure to  bring your camera and… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour

Experience an educational field trip around the 24,000-acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, learning about  the history and ecology of the islands, as well as the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. This trip requires  little walking, put participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the  Intracoastal Waterway, as… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour