Grand Strand Field Trip: Yawkey Wildlife Center

Join us on a tour of the beautiful Yawkey Wildlife Center! On this tour we will be stopping to see some of our native wildflowers, such as Hibiscus moscheutous (Swamp Rose Mallow), Nymphaea odorata (American White Water Lily), and Stachys caroliniana (Carolina Hedge Nettle).

This will be a low exertion event, but will include extended periods of standing and walking (~1 mile). We will be riding a bus through the property and stopping to take short walks. Anticipate walking along trails and through brush on uneven ground.  

Wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and plenty of water. This area has ticks and in June will have lots of mosquitoes which will be undetered by bug spray. Please consider wearing long sleeves and bringing a hat with mosquito netting. 

Location: Yawkey Wildlife Center (1 Yawkey Way S, Georgetown, SC 29440)

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Parking and Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes early to meet at the South Island Ferry (S Island Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440). There is a lot there for parking. We will be riding the ferry across to South Island where we will meet with our tour guide and board the bus.

The field trip coordinator can be reached by phone at (801) 669-6602 with any issues.