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Public Tours and Programs

Nemours invites one and all to experience the natural wonders of the Lowcountry. Join our staff as we explore the ACE Basin together.

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Photo Beau Bauer Nemours 4 - Public Group Tours

We offer free public tours approximately once a month. During the tour visitors peek behind the gates and experience the land stewardship, wildlife conservation, research, and education at the heart of Nemours Wildlife Foundation.

Please be sure to check the calendar below to see when the next public tour will happen and to reserve your spot. Tour registration opens one month before the tour date. Space is limited.

While the tours are free to the public, we rely on the generosity of our donors to expand program offerings. To donate, please visit our DONATE page or you may provide it to our Education & Outreach Coordinator at the time of your tour.

What to expect during a public tour.

Each tour begins at the duPont Conservation Hall with a brief presentation pertaining to that month’s tour focus. Following the presentation, visitors board our tour wagon for a driving tour of the Nemours Wildlife Foundation. Our tour vehicle is an open-air wagon with cushioned bench seating. The tour route meanders through a variety of habitats from managed wetlands to pine savannas. Generally, guests have the opportunity to see many bird species and other wildlife on these tours.

Please note that most tours do not include our Ecopasture Initiative, as that area is not along the normal tour route. Occasionally, we will offer tours that focus on the Ecopasture Initiative and visitors will have an opportunity to see our herd of Pineywoods cattle. Details about monthly tours can be found by viewing the tour description.

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  • Mosaic Workshop: Creating Unique Coasters with Glass

    Nemours Wildlife Foundation 161 Nemours Plantation Drive, Yemassee, SC, United States

    Soak up some marsh scenery and unleash your creativity to make a set of custom coasters to take home. No prior experience is needed. This is a beginner friendly, adult-only workshop. […]

    Get Tickets $60.00 11 tickets left

  • Discover: The ACE Basin

    Nemours Wildlife Foundation 161 Nemours Plantation Drive, Yemassee, SC, United States

    The Nemours Wildlife Foundation invites you to experience the ACE Basin! Join a Nemours staff member for a guided tour behind the property's gates. Visitors get a chance to view managed […]

    RSVP Now Free 7 spots left

  • Discover: The ACE Basin

    Nemours Wildlife Foundation 161 Nemours Plantation Drive, Yemassee, SC, United States

    The Nemours Wildlife Foundation invites you to experience the ACE Basin! Join a Nemours staff member for a guided tour behind the property's gates. Visitors get a chance to view managed […]

    RSVP Now Free 7 spots left

  • Morning Bird Walk at Nemours

    Join a Nemours staff member for a leisurely stroll around the property. Our meander through distinct habitats will allow us to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and […]

    RSVP Now Free 2 spots left

  • Discover Nature Journaling

    Nemours Wildlife Foundation 161 Nemours Plantation Drive, Yemassee, SC, United States

    Bring a new dimension to your time spent in NATURE. Step away from the day-to-day and discover the joys of keeping a nature journal. Discover Nature Journaling is a new […]

    Get Tickets $5.00 3 tickets left

  • 30th Anniversary Celebration

    Nemours Wildlife Foundation 161 Nemours Plantation Drive, Yemassee, SC, United States

    This year, Nemours Wildlife Foundation is celebrating 30 years of research, education, and conservation, and that calls for a party! With that in mind, we’ve decided to shift our previously […]

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Upcoming Events

GERALD H. SCHULZE

Chairman

STEPHEN CLEMENTS, PH.D.

Wildlife Scientist

MARIAH WHITEHEAD, PH.D.

Board Member

She is currently the Vice President and Senior Director of Land at the Open Space Institute, where she has been instrumental in shaping strategic conservation priorities, climate resilience efforts, and freshwater protection programs in the Southeastern United States. Prior to her current appointment, she was involved in various conservation initiatives including piloting The Nature Conservancy’s Coastal Resilience 2.0 program and contributing to the NOAA Climate Vulnerability Assessment Tool for Coastal Habitats. In addition, she is
trained as a Conservation Coach in the Conservation Standards strategic planning process, a skillset and distinction she shares with our President and CEO. However, she asserts that her most significant role is parenting three daughters, and her favorite activity is spending time with her family in the outdoors. 

JOHN WILLIAMSON, III

Board Member

COLDEN R. BATTEY, JR.

Board Member

Colden has been a partner in the law firm of Harvey & Battey since 1963. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Battey served as chairman of Beaufort County Council for 8 years; he is a past president of the Beaufort County Bar Association, past director of the South Carolina Bar Association and of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. He currently serves as the president of the Open Land Trust board of directors.

ALEX SHUFORD

Treasurer

Alex loves the Lowcountry and has long had an interest in conservation. He is a retired Vice President with South State Bank and brings great experience in financial management, marketing and non-profit organization to the Trust. He currently serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and on the Board of the Open Land Trust as Treasurer. He is also a past president of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association and a past member of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees. Alex has two grown sons whose families all enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry and coastal South Carolina.

KEVIN E. DUKES

Vice Chairman

PEACHIE WASHINGTON
Hospitality Specialist
JESSE DREW
Land Stewardship Specialist
BUBBA ERWIN
Land Stewardship Specialist
JUSTIN RICKENBAKER
Land Stewardship Specialist
ROBERT KITLER
Land Stewardship Specialist
SARA MILLER
Donor Relations & Development Coordinator

Sara is truly looking forward to meeting with our generous and growing number of enthusiastic supporters who share our commitment to conservation. Her responsibilities include communicating news and project updates to our constituents, organizing donor stewardship efforts and events, and assisting supporters with their philanthropic goals. She lives in Beaufort with her two dogs, Kona and Kiwi. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, indulging in fresh local seafood, getting together with her local sorority alumnae group, participating in beach/trash cleanups, and exploring state parks.  

KIMBERLY LARSEN, M.B.A.

Business Administrator

Kimberly lives in Seabrook with her husband, Eric, and their three dogs, Dingo, Kanga, and Bilby. The Larsens are longtime residents of Beaufort County and in their spare time, they enjoy spending time exploring South Carolina’s state parks and relaxing on the local beaches.

HEATHER KRAUS, M.SC.

Education & Outreach Coordinator

BEAU BAUER, M.SC.

Wildlife Biologist
Certified Wildlife Biologist®

ANDREW S. BRIDGES, PH.D.

President & C.E.O.