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Between the Waters S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E X I V , I S S U E 1
On Call at Hobcaw
J immy Bessinger knows the barony better than
anyone. Maintenance manager is his official
title, but his responsibilities are vast and include
repairing roads, operating heavy equipment,
conducting controlled burns, rescuing stranded
fishermen and arresting poachers. While Jimmy
gained most of his knowledge on-the-job over 42 years
of working at Hobcaw Barony, he’s been preparing for
this job his whole life.
His grandfather, Clarence Bessinger, was a game
warden in Georgetown County during a time when
wardens provided their own firearms and vehicles.
Jimmy grew up at his knee and observed his ways.
His Uncle Leroy Bessinger was employed at Arcadia
Plantation, adjacent to Hobcaw, “He taught me the
way of the woods and the ways of poachers. He also
taught me how to keyhole clams and fish in a treetop,”
says Jimmy.
In June 1971 the plantation manager, Nolan Taylor,
offered Jimmy a job at Hobcaw working for the Belle
W. Baruch Foundation on a crew with 4 other men for
maintenance and security work. “I was hired to be
boot-tracker, woods rider and security guard,” Jimmy
explains. He learned forest management and
prescribed burning, bridge and ditch work and often
trapped feral hogs. It was not uncommon to cook, sell
or give hogs away at that time. The first 5 hogs that
Yum Young’s BBQ, owned by George Young of
Arcadia, ever cooked and sold were purchased from
Taylor for exactly the money George had in his pocket
- $12.
Jimmy remembers that Hobcaw was secluded, quiet
and protected. The gate opened at 8am and closed at
5pm no matter what. Only authorized personnel came
in or out and only during operating hours.
The foundation, Clemson University and the University
of South Carolina formed an agreement in 1975 to
allow the schools to conduct research on the property.
At this time, the foundation contracted with Clemson
for maintenance and security, so Jimmy and his co-
workers became Clemson employees. After working
for the foundation with modest wages, becoming a
state employee with higher wages and better benefits
was a good change for Jimmy and his growing family.
Carol, Jimmy’s wife, has been his partner at Hobcaw
since the beginning. As Jimmy says, “Carol is always
by my side.” Their home on the bluff near Hobcaw
House is identified by local fishermen as Bessinger
Shore and they have reared two boys and a grandson
from this cottage. Being a maintenance manager is not
a 40 hour a week job. There have been many long
nights patrolling the woods and swamps in heat,
humidity, bugs and bitter cold. A network of plantation
security managers along with state and federal officers
support each other whenever there is a need and
Jimmy always responds. Carol understands, supports
his work and when safe accompanies him.
In 1985, Jimmy played an integral role in Operation
Socko, a yearlong undercover investigation, which led
to the arrest of 19 men for clam poaching. Jimmy and
other plantation security personnel worked with law
enforcement officers to identify and convict these men
of the illegal sale and transport of nearly $1Million
worth of SC clams. Jimmy recollects the day the sting
(continued on page 2)
HOBCAW BARONY
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
Minor Mickel Shaw
Chairman
Edwin H. Cooper, III
Vice Chairman
Albert Baruch Mercer, MD
Secretary
Benjamin T. Zeigler
Treasurer
Hayne Hipp
Hugh C. Lane, Jr.
Grainger McKoy
Benedict Rosen
Dale Rosengarten, PhD
On Call at Hobcaw:
Jimmy Bessinger
1
Executive Director
Notes
2
Educational
Partnerships
3
New Website 3
Contributors 4
Hunter Pace 5
The Caines Legend 6
Hobcaw
Happenings
7
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation
Donald Withers: Clambank Landing
Donald Withers
P A G E 2
B E T W E E N T H E W A T E R S
B elle Baruch had a vision for
Hobcaw Barony when she
created the trust that owns
the plantation today. She had
a vision to create something that did not
exist in South Carolina, a private-public
partnership to facilitate research in
forestry and marine biology by the
colleges in our state.
To carry out her vision, Belle turned to six
of her closest friends and family to serve
as the first Board of Trustees for the
foundation. These trustees understood
her passion, the uniqueness of the
property and the boldness of her plan for
Hobcaw Barony.
Over 49 years later, the current nine
members of the Board of Trustees have
been creating a new vision statement for
Hobcaw Barony. This new vision will be
consistent with Belle’s original mission,
but one that can direct the foundation’s
work for the coming decades in an era
very different from that of Belle Baruch.
The new vision will continue the
ecological research and ensure that the
unique historical assets at Hobcaw
Barony are conserved. Our plans will
move Hobcaw Barony toward becoming
the premier site for all ages to study
coastal ecology and history in South
Carolina. We are excited about this next
chapter in Hobcaw Barony’s future and
believe that this is what Belle Baruch
intended for the property.
(continued from page 1)
came to a head, “The arrests took
place one morning at high tide
and we caught most of the
poachers at home, since they
usually worked during nighttime
low tides.”
No story of Hobcaw is complete
without a discussion of the
impacts of Hurricane Hugo.
Jimmy remembers, “We'd worked
through other bad storms and
knew how to get ready, but we
had no idea of the strength of the
storm that ended up hitting us.”
They prepared by moving
equipment, boats and trucks
inland to the airplane hangar, but
the devastation from that storm
leveled much of the plantation.
Jimmy recalls the water was
within inches of his house and
hardly a tree was standing after
Hugo. Making his way through
debris from Hobcaw House,
Jimmy communicated by radio
with the crew at the main gate.
Working towards each other by
removing fallen trees and weighty
piles of limbs, the men discovered
after two days that all the swamp
causeways had been destroyed.
They came up with another plan
to clear the road. With help from
out-of-state power company
employees, they cut a straight
shot from Highway 17 to Hobcaw
House down Kings Highway using
a backhoe and bulldozer.
There was no power or water at
Hobcaw for two weeks, so Jimmy
and Carol dug their own well and
used an old hand pump and
galvanized pipe to get water. It
was four months until there was
some sense of normalcy at
Hobcaw and years before most of
the causeways, piers and roads
could be rebuilt. Jimmy
remembers other storms and
forest fires, but also funny stories
and staff long gone.
In 2003, Jimmy was instrumental
in assisting the foundation win a
lawsuit involving the proof of
ownership of 70 acres of barrier
island, long considered a part of
the barony. The foundation's
victory was assisted by the
testimony from Jimmy, who
asserted knowledge of the north
boundary lines which owners had
acquiesced for over 30 years.
Confidence in his testimony and
his composure on the witness
stand led to the retention and
continued protection of the land
as foundation property.
George Chastain, executive
director of the foundation, credits
him by stating, "His institutional
knowledge as the longest serving
Hobcaw Barony employee is
important to us." His ability to
remember the smallest details
and the biggest challenges is
crucial in managing a large
plantation.
Time and tide stand still for no
man and for a man such as
Jimmy Bessinger, the job he has
is hard and long and dangerous,
but his devotion to duty and love
of the land has made him
invaluable to the future of Hobcaw
Barony.
Executive Director Notes from George Chastain
“The one
time I
wished for
a
railroad
strike and
The one
time I
wished for
no
passage
home.”
Mary Lawrence Post Long Island, NY Entry in Hobcaw Barony Guest Book Nov. 7, 1919
V O L U M E X I V , I S S U E 1 P A G E 3
hobcawbarony.org
gets a facelift
T he Hobcaw
Barony website
recently received
a new look. The
goals for the new design
were to give visitors a more
inviting feel and to
encourage exploration.
However, one thing that
stayed the same is the
background shade of green
which was Belle Baruch’s
favorite color. Music
selected from her personal
collection of albums can be
heard while visiting the
homepage. There are many
new features such as the
Google calendar for easier
viewing of special programs
and links that enable
teachers access to the
curriculum offered to various
grade levels. Also new are
grant submission,
membership application, and
board member biographies.
Experience our facelift
firsthand at
www.hobcawbarony.org.
P artnerships between
The Belle W. Baruch
Foundation, the South
Carolina Department
of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
and the South Carolina Forestry
Commission (SCFC) have taken
the educational programs at
Hobcaw Barony to the next
level.
In October 2012, the SCDNR
Carolina Coastal Discovery
(CCD) docked their 45 foot
catamaran, Educational Vessel
Discovery, at the newly rebuilt
pier at Hobcaw House on
Winyah Bay. The SCDNR CCD
staff, the National Estuarine
Research Reserve staff, 183
students and 26 adults
participated in hands-on
educational activities on the
inherent value of South
Carolina’s marine ecosystem
and resources. The students
took water samples and
interacted with various marine
organisms leaving them with a
deeper understanding and
appreciation of the estuarine
ecosystem.
Another mutually beneficial
partnership took place in
November 2012, when Hobcaw
Barony hosted, for the first time,
the Wood Magic Forest Fair.
This event was sponsored by
the SCFC and the USDA Forest
Service along with numerous
donors including International
Paper. Through this program,
396 fourth grade students were
introduced to the importance of
forests and forest products in
their everyday lives. The
students and teachers learned
the value of good fire over bad
fire, the function of sawmills, the
impact of recycling to the forest
ecosystem and the significance
of the forest in providing soil and
water protection, air filtration,
wildlife habitat and jobs.
“We will continue to seek
partnerships to enhance and
expand our
educational
programs,” says
Trista Hindman,
environmental
educator.
Left: Students test water
salinity using a
refractometer while aboard
the SCDNR Educational
Vessel Discovery during a
joint learning session at
Hobcaw Barony.
Right: Richard Camlin,
foundation senior
interpreter, shows 4th
graders that a healthy forest
provides animals, including
the white-tail deer, with
important habitat. Courtesy of North-Inlet Winyah Bay NERR
Michelle Johnson
B E T W E E N T H E W A T E R S
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation 2012 Contributors
P A G E 4
Baruch Society
Friends of Hobcaw
"I contribute to
the Belle W.
Baruch
Foundation for
many reasons,
but I have a
great
respect for the
research that is
conducted at
Hobcaw and
known to
researchers all
over the
world. More
people should
know about the
impressive work
being done
here."
Clinch Heyward
Friend of Hobcaw
Partner, Sterling
Homes
Dr. & Mrs. John J. Britton
Mr. & Mrs. George Chastain
Mr. Lloyd Clark
Mr. & Mrs. Don Corey
Mrs. Anne Floyd
Mr. & Mrs. George Geer
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Green
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Lane
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martin
Mr. & Mrs. J.C. McGinty
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Mills
Dr. & Mrs. E. E. Prince, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Benedict Rosen
Dr. Sally Self
Dr. & Mrs. Hal Shaw
Mr. Jerome A. Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Withers
Dr. & Mrs. Mason Ahearn
Ms. Cynthia Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Linwood Altman
Mr. & Mrs.John Aragona
Ms. Marguerite Assey
Ms. Margaret Balcer
Mr. & Mrs. Stephens Baldwin
Mrs. Shirley Bingaman
Mr. & Mrs. James Black
Mr. & Mrs. Tate Bowers
Dr. & Mrs. William Boyd
Ms. Katherine Breiter
Mr. & Mrs. John Brienza
Ms. Lee Gordon Brockington
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Chastain
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cordeiro
Ms. Leila Coyle
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Crosby
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cross
Dr. & Mrs. Hal Crosswell
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Daragan
Mr. Gene L. Davis
Mr. T. Dudley Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Douglas
Mr. John Draughn
Dr. & Mrs. Paul DuBois
Dr. & Mrs. Tom Dulin
Mrs. Marcia Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. Austin Farley
Mr. & Mrs. Bernice Farmer
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Finch
Ms. Donna Fiocca
Mrs. June Chandler Hora
Ms. Mary Emma Foster
Ms. Sharon Gascon
Mr. & Mrs. John Gomolski
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Graham
Mrs. Myra Hager
Ms. Beth Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Clinch Heyward
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Honeycutt
Mr. & Mrs. William Hoyle
Mr.& Mrs. Doug James
Mr. & Mrs. Rhett Johnson
Dr. & Mrs. Webster Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Kaminski
Mr. John Kester
Mrs. Janet Krapels
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kreikemeier
Mr. & Mrs. John LaMaster
Ms. Kay Latimer
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Lemon
Mr. & Mrs.Lindsay Little
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lorenz
Ms. Cheryl Love
Mrs. Barbara MacDonald
Mrs. Susan Maloney
Dr.Allan Markezich
Ms. Rebecca Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mathis
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert McClary
Mr. & Mrs. Duncan McIntyre
Mr. & Mrs. Jay McNamara
Mrs. Ginger McNeill
Ms. Molly McNeill
Ms. Beverly Meadow
Mr. & Mrs. Christ Mellas
Mrs. Kay Nance
Ms. Marcia Nellos
Mrs. Karen Olson
Ms. Laurie Oreskovic
Ms. Sally Overcash
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Pioth
Mr. & Mrs. Albert T. Quantz
Mr. & Mrs. William Raley
Mr. & Mrs. John Sands
Ms. Jill Santopietro
Ms. Ellen Schaengold
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Schenk
Mr. Bill Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Siegrist
Mr. & Mrs. James Silvers
Mr. Tommy Skinner
Mr. Harry Slifer
Mr.& Mrs. Cary Smith
Ms. Eileen Snell
Ms. Becky Sparrow
Mr. Steve Steinwedel
Ms.Julie Stenton
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Teague
Mrs. Charla Tindall
Mrs. Pam Toemmes
Ms. Elizabeth Tucker
Ms. Margaret Ulrichsen
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Van Dillen
Mrs. Faith Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Withers
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wolfe
Donors
Mr. Richard Camlin
Ms. Susan Carson
Ms. Margaret Crump
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Danen
Ms. Christina Divelbiss
Ms. Celeste Drouin
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Goebel
Ms. Charlene Haupt
Mr. Waldo Hyman
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jones
Mr. William Kolodi
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nichols
Mr.& Mrs. Robert Sobon
In Kind Donors
Mrs. Annette Arroyo
Mrs. Sharon Corey
Mrs. Nancy Corrigall
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Dempsey
Mrs. Marcia Dunn
Mrs. Carol Gomolski
Mrs. Avis Hutchinson
Mr. Hugh C. Lane, Jr.
Mrs. Posy Lough
Mr. Stephen Mantell
Mr. & Mrs. Mac McGinty
Mrs. Ginger McNeil
Mrs. Celeste Mellas
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Revere
Mrs. Phyllis Shaw
Mrs. Gayle Spencer
Mrs. Robert Wolfe
P A G E 5 V O L U M E X I V , I S S U E 1
Hunter Pace:
A Tradition of Horses
At Hobcaw A hunter pace is
an event where
riders follow a
course that
simulates the
riding conditions
encountered
during a foxhunt.
On November
17, 2012, the
foundation held
the first annual
hunter pace
fundraiser. Ten teams of riders competed on a
crisp fall day through woods and over jumps and
all enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by
Applewood Restaurant on the grounds of the
historic Bellefield Plantation stable. (Below:
pictured left to right) team riders Laura Getz,
Sandy Clarke, and Angela McBey took the win in
the first flight. Nikki Graham, owner of Justintime
Farm, and Amy Vlahos assisted the foundation in
planning the event. Additional photos are on the
Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center Facebook
page.
The second annual hunter pace will be held
November 2013, look for details in the fall
newsletter and at hobcawbarony.org.
Volunteers
We are grateful to the support that we receive
from contributors and volunteers. Your support
allows us to grow. We in turn give back to the
community by way of new and expanded
programs, opportunities to experience nature, and
conservation of the beauty and history of Hobcaw
Barony. To learn more contact us:
843-546-4623 or hobcawbarony.org
* 10 year volunteer
Annette Arroyo
Sharon Corey
Lane Crosby
Sue Daragan
Debra and Jack Dempsey
*Marcia Dunn
Gerri Emanuele
Donna Fiocca
Anne Floyd
*Mary Emma Foster
Carol Gomolski
Bill Griffin, Jr.
Bill Hanley
*Virginia Hayes
Ella Henderson
Sue Hess
Mary Hewson
Mary Holman
Sandra Hood
Peg Howell
Bill Hoyle
Avis Hutchinson
Phyllis Jividen
Pam Kerschner
Janet Krapels
Bonnie Linado
*Barbara MacDonald
Gloria Mattox
Jan and Mac McGinty
Ginger McNeill
Molly McNeill
Beverly Meadow
Celeste Mellas
Kay Nance
Marcia Nellos
Kathy and Bill Raley
Sandy and Ron Revere
Sheila Rogers
Anita and Bob Schuhmacher
Janet Shaw
*Bill Shehan
Joshua Shubrick, Sr.
Becky Sparrow
Gayle Spencer
Julie Warren
*Maryann and Bob Williamson
Joan and Donald Withers
*Margaret and Robert Wolfe
Foundations/ Agencies/ Business & Corporations
Arcelor Mittal USA
ARMA
Applewood House of Pancakes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
Hayne Hipp Foundation
International Paper
New South Lumber Company
NRCS
NFWF
Rose Arbor Fabrics
Santee Cooper
SCDNR
South Strand Antique Arts
Association
The Bunnelle Foundation
Total Tree Care
Wisteria Garden Club
Windwalker Horse Trails
“Every time I visit Hobcaw I am touched and inspired by the
natural beauty. We are so fortunate to have a place like this and
we need to make sure that it is protected and shared.”
Joan Withers, Baruch Society
Above: Sarah Sarb takes a jump
at the Hobcaw hunter pace.
P A G E 6
B E T W E E N T H E W A T E R S
Continuing the Caines Legend
T he Caines brothers are
recognized by
collectors as the only
known South Carolina
decoy carvers. Their
extraordinary artistry, the value of
their rare decoys, and the tradition
and heritage of these men of
Georgetown County are what
creates legends.
During the mid 1800s the Caines
family worked as commercial
fishermen and hunters making
their home on the shores of
Winyah Bay at Caines Village.
This area was part of the colonial
Hobcaw Barony and was
purchased by Bernard Baruch in
1905.
Baruch felt that the family
members of Caines Village lived
on his land illegally and were
therefore poaching. However,
after many attempts to prosecute,
Baruch realized that if he got rid of
the Caines family, then Hobcaw
would become open season for
other poachers. He offered the
Caines brothers jobs as hunting
guides, in essence paying them
not to hunt. Four of the five
brothers worked for Baruch and all
are buried on the Hobcaw
property.
The brothers were much loved by
guests and Hucks was Baruch’s
favorite, a great raconteur, he
would tell stories around a
barbeque pit or an oyster roast
after a long day in the field.
Baruch greatly admired Hucks’s
skills in the woods and on the
water. He wrote, “Hucks could
call a duck so well with his mouth
or with a caller that neither the
hunter nor the duck could
distinguish the call for that of a
real duck. When I asked Hucks
the secret of his success as a
duck man, he would say, ‘Mr.
Bernie, this business is like
everything else – you just got to
know.’”
And know ducks they did. They
carved their mostly mallard
decoys from a single piece of
cypress or gum. Many believe
that Hucks carved either the
majority or at least carved the fine
features of the head, neck and
wings. The Caines’s signature
was a “snakey neck” or heart-
shaped wings or both. Of the 550
decoys that existed, only 50 are
known to have survived and it is
their rarity and artistry that has
commanded the near $200,000
price tag.
Hucks’s grandsons, Jerry and Roy
Caines, are continuing their
grandfather’s legacy. After
spending most of their lives as
commercial fishermen, the two
began carving their own decoys in
2005. They took home two
ribbons at their first show and
have been dominating the
competitive scene since. They
call themselves the Caines boys
to distinguish themselves from
their grandfather and great uncles.
The foundation asked the Caines
boys for their help in repairing two
badly damaged decoys, a mallard
and a black duck, carved by their
grandfather. “The decoy heads
were broken off from years of
hunters carrying them by the
necks. We knew that Jerry and
Roy would be able to restore them
to their original condition,” says
George Chastain, foundation
executive director.
Jerry and Roy carved new heads
for the two decoys and painted
them the same patina making the
new heads indistinguishable.
They also carved a preening
mallard based on a decoy of their
grandfather’s design. All three
decoys are on display at The
Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center
where they were unveiled on
February 21, at a Friends of
Hobcaw opening event.
Lee Brockington, foundation
senior interpreter, put it best when
she said, “History books rarely
record the voices of those who
know the land and waters best.
The Caines’s heritage speaks to
the generations of South
Carolinians who have called the
Lowcountry their home.”
(Far right): Jerry and Roy
Caines with their award
winning decoys.
(Right): Mallard and black
duck decoys (ca. 1910)
carved by Hucks Caines
and repaired by Jerry and
Roy Caines. Both are on
display at The Discovery
Center.
“I don’t believe
Roy and I would
be carving
today had it not
been for the
relationship our
family had with
the Baruchs 100
years ago.”
- Jerry Caines
“Repairing our
grandfather’s
decoys was an
honor and we’re
proud of how
they turned
out.”
- Roy Caines
Georgetown Times Donald Withers
Hobcaw Barony Photo Safari
Friday, April 5 6:00AM—10:30AM
Tuesday, April 23 5:45AM—10:15AM
$50 per person for each session
Spend an early morning with Donald Withers, master naturalist
and nature photographer, capturing the beauty of Hobcaw
Barony. There will be several sites visited on the property. All
levels of photographic expertise welcome.
Build a Bat Box
Saturday, April 6
Cost $20 per box 5:00PM—8:00PM
Bats are one of the most unique animals in the world, and are
crucial to many ecosystems. Insect-eating bats are the primary
predators of night-flying insects. One little brown bat can eat
several thousand insects each night. Join us as we discuss bat
biology, build and install bat boxes around the pond at Bellefield,
and watch and wait for the flying mammals to appear at dusk.
Spring Cleaning? Green Cleaning!
Thursday, April 18
Cost $15 10:00AM—12:00PM
It’s hard to get away from cleaning products. They go on our
dishes, countertops, furniture, clothes, floors, windows and even
float through the air. In the war on dirt and germs, our techniques
may often be making things worse. The health and environmental
implications of the cleaning products we all grew up with can be
surprising. Instead of opting for cleaning products that kill
everything in their path, there are plenty of natural products and
methods that keep a house clean without the toxic side effects.
Don’t miss this opportunity to eliminate chemicals in your home.
Boater Education Class
Saturday, April 20
Free 10:00AM—4:00PM
Hobcaw Barony in partnership with The South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) ) is hosting a boater
education class. Learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible
boating. Boaters under 16 years of age are required by law to
pass an approved boater education course before operating,
without supervision, a personal watercraft (including jet ski) or a
boat powered by a motor 15 hp or more. To sign up go to
dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html. Under “Instructor-led Classes”
click on “Boating Course Calendar”. Enter zip code 29440 and
select April 3rd. Bring your lunch.
Watercolor Textural Effects with Natural Objects Workshop
Saturday, April 20
$40 per person 10:00AM – 4:00PM This one day workshop will encourage you to explore the marvelous shapes found in nature. Natural objects will be the foundation which can then be developed into an abstract or realism composition. Bring a brown bag lunch. Intermediate level of painting. Review equipment list at www.hobcawbarony.org.
True Blue, An Indigo Workshop Friday, May 10
Cost $50 9:00AM—4:00PM
During the Carolina colony’s early history, rice and indigo shared
success as early crops. Learn a bit of history and chemistry and
then in a workshop, dye materials to understand the colorfast blue
dye that catapulted Carolina into economic wealth by 1750.
Lunch included.
Coastal Ecology Camp
June 5,6 & 7 June 26, 27 & 28
June 12,13, & 14 July 10,11, & 12
June 19, 20, & 21
$65 per child 9:00AM—12:00PM
Each 3-day nature camp is open to rising second through fifth
graders. Campers will explore different environments where
activities, games and animals are used to teach the importance of
each ecological setting. Habitats covered will include the pond,
forest and salt marsh.
Wild Wednesdays
$5 per child
Adult must accompany children 3:00PM—4:30PM
Targeted to children ages 5 through 10, but all ages are welcome.
Each program begins with an informal discussion and hands-on
activities are part of the experience.
June 5 What Lies Beneath: Life in a Pond
June 12 What’s Pressing You: Leaves of Nature
June 19 Salt Marsh: Wild and Salty
June 26 The Sting on Pollinators
July 3 Alligator Birthday Party
July 10 Blues, Stones, Hermits—We’re Talking CRABS!
July 17 The Inside Scoop on Owl Pellets
July 24 Snakes, Gators, Skins and Skulls
July 31 Tortoise or Turtle?
Aug 7 History Mystery
HOBCAW Happenings Register by calling 843-546-4623 (unless otherwise specified) or email us at [email protected].
Additional activities are offered by the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve www.northinlet.sc.edu
Non-Profit U.S. Postage
Paid Georgetown, SC
29440 Permit #303
22 Hobcaw Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
Address Service Requested
SHOP HOBCAW
Collectable Miniature Decoys
Miniature wooden decoys made locally by the award-
winning carvers the Caines Boys. For more on the Caines
Boys, Jerry and Roy, see the article on page 6. These
hand-carved and hand-painted decoys are about 6” long
and have all the detail of a full sized model. Shown left is
a wigeon drake and on the right is a black duck priced at
$350 each. Carving kits are available for $25.
HOBCAW BARONY
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation
Mission Statement
To conserve Hobcaw Barony’s unique natural and cultural resources
for research and education.
TO:
Donald Withers
HOBCAW BARONY
Discovery Center
9am to 5pm
Monday through Friday
Tours
9:30am to 12:30pm
Tuesday through Friday
Reservations—843-546-4623
www.hobcawbarony.org
Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center
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