Course Title: (ECO11026) NATURAL HISTORY & BIRD WATCHING FIELD TRIP ON PINCKNEY ISLAND

A guided walk of Pinckney Island, tailored either as a bird-focused experience or a broader exploration of the island's natural history. You decide. Discover the diverse habitats found across the island and the wildlife that depends on them.

NOTE: You will be walking 2 miles on uneven ground with no restrooms available.

Course Pre-requisites
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Course Information: ECO11026 RANDOM DRAW OR SOLD OUT with a waitlist available

Schedule:

November 19, 2026. This is a random draw selection class drawn on September 22.

Times:

08:00am-10:00am EST

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Price:

Tour Fee: Member : $10.00

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Carlos Chacon

Biography: CARLOS CHACON, a Costa Rican naturalist, has led tropical tours since 1996. He holds degrees from the University of Costa Rica and the University of South Carolina. Based on Hilton Head Island, he works with the Coastal Discovery Museum, leading programs and managing the butterfly enclosure. He now leads multiple Costa Rica trips each year focused on wildlife, conservation, and natural history.

Facility Detail

Offsite: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. 278 - William Hilton Pkwy

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Facility Resources
Google Map link to Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Offsite: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge