Interlaken Wildlife Foundation

08/14/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our founder, Mr. Gary Dietrich.

While his passing leaves a tremendous void in the Interlaken Wildlife Foundation family, we are honored to carry forward the vision, passion, and legacy he built.

Please keep Mr. Dietrich’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our founder, Mr. Gary Dietrich.While his passing leaves a tremendous void in the Interlaken Wildlife Foundation family, we are honored to carry forward the vision, passion, and legacy he built.Please keep Mr. Dietrich’s family, friends, and ...

08/07/2026

The Interlaken Wildlife Foundation is proud to unveil our brand new website!

Over the past few months, our team has worked hard to create a site that better reflects our mission, showcases our work, and makes it easier for you to stay connected with everything happening at the Foundation.

We invite you to explore our new website, learn more about our mission, meet our incredible team, and discover the projects and opportunities that are making a difference.

While you're there, be sure to follow and like our social media pages to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, conservation efforts, educational resources, and exciting announcements.

Interlaken Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization in Cameron, South Carolina, dedicated to protecting wildlife through conservation, education, and public engagement. The foundation provides opportunities for people of all ages to experience and learn about the natural world wh...

08/06/2026

CAMERON, S.C. — August 5, 2026 — The Interlaken Wildlife Foundation is pleased to announce Robert Gibbes as its new Executive Director. Gibbes will oversee the Foundation's mission for connecting people to nature through outdoor recreation, education, and hunting and shooting sports.As Executive...

07/31/2026

Today we were proud to host SouthLand Wildlife Seed at Interlaken!

Guests toured demonstration plots, learned about Southland Wildlife seed blends, heard from industry professionals and wildlife experts, and discussed practical land management techniques that can be applied to properties of all sizes.

Thank you to Southland Wildlife, the presenters, vendors, and everyone who joined us!

03/30/2026

We are excited to once again partner with the Calhoun County Soil and Water Conservation District and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to host a special visit with local youth! 🎣

With support from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clemson Extension, and many dedicated local volunteers, students had the opportunity to learn fishing fundamentals.

It’s always a great day when learning meets the outdoors!

12/25/2025

07/25/2025

🔥 It was a scorcher, but thank you SouthLand Wildlife Seed for spending the day with us!

07/18/2025

It was another great day at Interlaken. We enjoyed hosting everyone!

05/16/2025

Spring has sprung at Interlaken!

Springtime at the Interlaken Wildlife Center (IWC) means shifting from hunting season to outdoor education and preparing the property for next year. This spring also means celebrating our founder, Mr. Gary Dietrich’s 90th birthday. And spring always involves enjoying the sights, sounds and creatur...