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Birding and Wildlife Photography
Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center 1 Yawkey Way S, GeorgetownThe 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
Carolina Rice Culture
Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center 1 Yawkey Way S, GeorgetownLearn 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
Introductory Field Trip
Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center 1 Yawkey Way S, GeorgetownExperience 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