Winter/Spring 2026 Registration is Open. Call (843) 208-8247 with any questions.

Course Title: (ECO212, ECO213) MAY RIVER EXPEDITION

This class uses a random draw waitlist selection for participation, with participants being notified on January 27, 2026. If selected, you'll be notified and must pay a $35 tour fee to confirm your spot. If not selected, you'll stay on the waitlist and will be contacted if a space opens.

Please do not show up unless you've been confirmed and paid - stand by admittance is no longer allowed.

Come aboard Captain Amber Kuehn's floating classroom, Spartina, to explore Bluffton's May River. On this biology expedition, you will explore the interesting and unique life of the Lowcountry's salt marsh estuary. Amber, a marine biologist, will provide scientific explanations as you take a trip through this scenic river and salt marsh. Dolphins, wading birds, and fiddler crabs are among other visitors commonly seen on the tour.

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: ECO213 (3 seats (15%) remaining)

Schedule:

March 31, 2026. This is a random-draw selection class that will be drawn on January 27, 2026. You will be notified at that time if you have been selected. If selected, a $35 tour fee will be due to finalize your registration.

Times:

12:00pm-01:30pm EDT

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Price:

Tour Fee: Member : $35.00

Course Notes:

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Amber Kuehn

Biography:

AMBER KUEHN is a local marine biologist who grew up in Bluffton. Her master's degree and her captain's license brings her salt marsh ecology tours to life. She also holds a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources permit to monitor sea turtles nesting on Hilton Head Island.

Facility Detail

Calhoun Street Public Boat Dock/Launch Area

117 Calhoun Street

Bluffton, SC 29910

Facility Resources
Google map link to the Calhoun St boat dock/launch : https://maps.app.goo.gl/Phfd1YdvxWGb84xZ8

Calhoun Street Public Boat Dock/Launch Area