Visitor Information

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

Does your child love the outdoors, nature, and wildlife? Maybe they want to be a biologist, wildlife biologist, or natural resource professional when they grow up! Come join SCDNR staff for a day in the life of a Wildlife Biologist at the Yawkey Wildlife Center! Kids will get to participate in hands-on activities replicating tasks… Continue reading Biologist for a Day (for kids)

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