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This walk focuses on the incredibly diverse northeast end of Folly Island. Once the home of a Coast Guard station, this Heritage Preserve protects maritime forest, beach, dune, and marsh habitats for wildlife. This site is a leader in number of bird species seen in South Carolina. At this time of year we hope to see a variety of seabirds, sea ducks, and shorebirds such as Northern Gannet, Black Scoters, Piping Plover, and much more.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center encompasses several habitats. For this program, we’ll guide children through an investigative, activity-based experience. Join us as we observe various flora and fauna of this distinct ecosystem in both the field and the laboratory.

Learn about the role of the Freedmen's Bureau immediately following the Civil War and gain an understanding of the lives of newly freed people in the Reconstruction Era in Charleston, South Carolina.

This course introduces you to all aspects of coastal navigation. The basics of maps and charts, compasses, aids to navigation, declination/variation, and rules of the nautical road will be covered. Also learn more advanced navigational skills such as dead reckoning, range lines, fixes, following bearings, triangulation, and compensating for the current. Sea kayakers and other coastal travelers will enjoy learning from these informative classes. Gain confidence and skills to feel at ease knowing where you are and how to get to where you want to go.

Will you get stuck in pluff mud or breeze along to your destination? Understanding tides and currents can make a significant difference in your paddling day. This course will help you prepare for your next adventure on the water.

Young children will channel their inner explorers while enjoying nature through hands-on activities, games, music, and art. In this session, learn how birds are unique animals. Polliwogs group: Ages 18 months to 3 years

Join a naturalist for some Ecotherapy. Warning: Potential side effects may include Improved Mood, Improved Circulation, Interest in Something New, and Spontaneous Euphoria.

Young children will channel their inner explorers while enjoying nature through hands-on activities, games, music, and art. Rarely does it snow in Charleston, but let's have some fun learning about weather especially during the winter! Polliwogs group: Ages 18 months to 3 years

Join us on one or more of our regular bird walks. Our trek through many distinct habitats will allow us to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms.