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Go back in time to the days of late 1861 when 2 nd Lt. John R. Beaty and Company B of the 10th South Carolina Infantry were stationed on Cat Island. Bring your chair and be transported by bus to the fort, where you will hear stories from Lt. Beaty’s journal, as well as stories… Continue reading Stories of the Fort |
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Experience a guided 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, but participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the Intracoastal… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour |
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The Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds and waterfowl, as well as other wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats for wildlife, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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Experience a guided 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, but participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the Intracoastal… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour |
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The Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds and waterfowl, as well as other wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats for wildlife, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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During this tour, we invite artists to paint en plein air the history and beauty of the Yawkey Wildlife Center. Visit the exact location where legendary American artist Andrew Wyeth painted on Cat Island in the 1930s. Artists need to provide their own supplies and equipment and be able to navigate 2 floating docks and… Continue reading Plein Air Painting |
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Experience a guided 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, but participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the Intracoastal… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour |
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The Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds and waterfowl, as well as other wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats for wildlife, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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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 |
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Experience a guided 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, but participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the Intracoastal… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour |
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The Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds and waterfowl, as well as other wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats for wildlife, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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What better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than with a walk at the Yawkey Wildlife Center! This will be a leisurely nature walk, discussing the flora and fauna we see along the way. We will cover about 3 miles and stop for lunch along the way. Participants should be prepared to cross the… Continue reading Spring Nature Walk |
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Experience a guided 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, but participants will need to navigate 2 floating docks and a pontoon boat to cross the Intracoastal… Continue reading Introductory Bus Tour |
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The Yawkey Wildlife Center is an important habitat for many species of birds and waterfowl, as well as other wildlife! This trip will visit various habitats for wildlife, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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Breathe in the scent of pluff mud and explore the brackish marsh, discussing the ecology and history along the way. Keep your camera and binoculars handy, as there are always plenty of birds around! This will be a leisurely hike, with stops along the way for nature viewing and lunch. Participants should be prepared to… Continue reading Salt Marsh Walk |
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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 should… Continue reading Longleaf Hike |
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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 |
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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 |
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