Visitor Information

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,… 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

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… 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,… 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 the beauty of one of the most endangered ecosystems, the longleaf pine forest. Learn the historic use of longleaf, as well as their ecological characteristics, importance, and present- day management. Program will include an extensive but leisurely hike through the forest and a visit to remains of a former sawmill on Cat Island. Participants… Continue reading Longleaf Forest 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