Considered one of the most outstanding gifts to wildlife conservation in North America, the Yawkey Wildlife Center (YWC) was willed to the State of …
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Jan 21, 2024
We spent 4 hours with Dept of Natural Resources guide Jim Lee exploring the history and wildlife of Cat Island on the Yawkey Wildlife preserve. Jim was wonderful! Knowledgeable, funny, folksy! He …Full review by joywmcmanus
Oct 14, 2022
I can't put into words what a phenomenal, pristine, & quite magical place this is. Jim Lee is a treasure. The amount of information he relays is incredible. Jim deeply loves and is passionate about w…Full review by lakecatlady
Apr 6, 2022
This tour has been on our bucket list for many years and it was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Jim Lee was outstanding and a wonderful devoted spokesperson. We would highly recommend taking this …Full review by Carol C
Hello, My Great Aunt Mary and Uncle William Phelps owned property on Cat's Island that had lots of marsh land and hunted ducks. My father and I visited it a few times. I am wondering if Tom Yawkey's Widlife Center used to belong to my great Aunt and Uncle ..Phelps.
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Mr. and Mrs. Phelps owned Belle isle plantation, later known as "Blackout". Their heirs sold the property to the Yawkey Foundation. it is now a part of the Tom Yawkey wildlife …
Mr. and Mrs. Phelps owned Belle isle plantation, later known as "Blackout". Their heirs sold the property to the Yawkey Foundation. it is now a part of the Tom Yawkey wildlife Center. A focal point of many of our field trips, and one my personal favorites. I would love to host you for a visit sometime. I do the majority of the field trips and can be reached by email at [email protected], or by phone 843 833-5857. Jim Lee
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