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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, 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… 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 Waterway,… Continue reading Introductory Field Trip |
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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 Waterway,… Continue reading Introductory Field Trip |
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When the precursor to today’s Intracoastal Waterway was under construction, there was a bustle of activity in Smithville - from houses, to logging and sawmill operations, and a loading dock. Explore this area today and see the evidence of these activities and the people who lived and worked here on Cat Island. This trip will… Continue reading Exploring Smithville: Building the Canal |
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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 Waterway,… Continue reading Introductory Field Trip |
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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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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, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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Do you have a budding naturalist, birder, or photographer in your family? This trip is just for them! Kids and parents will join SCDNR staff on a special kid-friendly version of our regular birding and wildlife photography trip. All skill levels are welcome – come and learn photography basics (camera or cell phone photography), how… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Watching for Kids! |
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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, 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… 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 Waterway,… Continue reading Introductory Field Trip |
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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… Continue reading Longleaf Forest Walk |
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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, 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… Continue reading Birding and Wildlife Photography |
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