Reserve Education Activities

Winter-Spring 2008

All Programs are FREE Unless Noted
Space is LIMITED and REGISTRATION is REQUIRED
Meet at HOBCAW BARONY DISCOVERY CENTER Parking Area

Winter Birds of Hobcaw

The South Carolina coast is an important wintering area for waterfowl and shorebirds.  Join Wendy Allen, Reserve Manager, for a guided birding trip through the forests and marshes of Hobcaw, with emphasis on the shorebirds that congregate on marsh banks at high tide.  Dress warmly and bring water, snack, and  binoculars (if you have them). 

FREE, but please register to reserve a space.

January 11th (Friday) 9:00 - 12:00 am

Bike to the Boardwalk

Meet Reserve staff in the Hobcaw Discovery Center parking lot and bike 2.5 miles (each way) to the Reserve’s salt marsh boardwalk on beautiful North Inlet, then enjoy a leisurely salt marsh exploration.  Upland forest habitats,  wildlife, salt marsh ecology and a variety of other topics will be discussed during the trip.  Bring your own bike (all terrain tires recommended), snack, water, cameras, and binoculars (if desired). 

Times for all trips are 9:30 –11:30 am, weather permitting. 

FREE, but please call to register in case of last minute program changes.

February 16th (Saturday)      March 15th (Saturday)      March 29th (Saturday)

April 12th (Saturday)     April 26th (Saturday)     May 17 (Saturday)

Fishes of North Inlet

Participants will learn about fish, crab, and shrimp  species common to our creeks and assist with a long-term biological monitoring project.  Old clothes and sneakers or boots are recommended.  Be prepared for walking through marsh mud, biting insects, and outdoor conditions.  Bring a bag lunch and water, if desired, and meet at the entrance to

Hobcaw Barony promptly at the start time to travel by van to the creek and seawater laboratory facilities. 

FREE, but limited to 10; please call to register.

March 19th (Wednesday) 12:00-3:00 pm

April 3rd (Thursday) 11:00 am-2:00 pm    May 5th (Monday) 1:00-4:00 pm

North Inlet Kayak Tours

Join Reserve and Surf the Earth staff for a naturalist-guided tour through the creeks of North Inlet.  This program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem. Fee includes kayak, paddle, personal floatation device and water.  Bring snack,  camera, binoculars, and wear sturdy shoes.  Meet at Hobcaw Discovery Center parking lot at the start time. 

Times for all trips are 9:30 am–1:30 pm, weather permitting.

Cost: $50/person, with a 6 person limit; please call to register.

March 4th (Tuesday)     March 18th (Tuesday)

April 15th (Tuesday)      April 30th (Wednesday)     May 30th (Friday)    

Spring Wildflowers

Take a walk through maritime, upland forest, and wetland habitats to see spring in bloom at Hobcaw Barony.  Reserve staff and naturalists will help identify common spring wildflowers; meet at the Discovery Center parking area to travel by van to  selected sites.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring insect repellant. 

Cameras and binoculars welcomed. 

Free, but please register to reserve a space.

May 9th (Friday) 10:00 am-12:00 pm