Take this rare chance to travel with a small group to explore the rice fields of Hobcaw Barony’s Waccamaw River and Winyah plantations. Captain Paul Kenny, along with staff from the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, will explore fresh water ecology, coastal history and international research on this boat trip, which will also include bird watching and information on the waterfowl that winter in the area.

Hobcaw Barony, 22 Hobcaw Road. Wednesday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. $125. (843) 546-4623, hobcawbarony.org