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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
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What's happening Saturday, Feb 15 at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The second full day of activities will get underway Saturday morning at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. Exhibitions will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at all five SEWE venues including Brittlebank Park, Charleston Place, Gilliard Center, and Marion Square. Start your day at Brittlebank Park where the festival's most popular event, the Dock Dogs competition, will get underway. Competition waves occur throughout the day. Enjoy a sheep and duck herding demo at Brittlebank Park from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Here, you'll see intelligent and agile dogs artfully guide sheep and ducks through a series of intricate obstacles using just a few verbal commands. Get an exclusive look at world-class paintings and bird carvings at the Copley Fine Art decoy exhibit at the Charleston Marriott from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., offering a first look before the winter sale and auction opens. Organizers say it's a rare opportunity to preview remarkable works of art from renowned artists and craftsmen. See conservation in action: join Jay Walea, director of conservancy with Palmetto Bluff, and Patty Kennedy of the North American Land Trust, for an interactive discussion at the Palmetto Bluff table inside Charleston Place. Learn how conservation efforts shape community development to ensure extraordinary places are preserved for generations to come. Saturday's event gets underway at 10 a.m. Over at the Gaillard Center, the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show will get underway at 11 a.m. where attendees will get an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey and various other animals. Arrive early: seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Artists will showcase their skills in pencil, scratchboard, and graphite during the live art series at Charleston Place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The National Marine Mammal Foundation will host an interactive workshop in Marion Square where doctors provide hands-on experience in marine mammal medicine and cutting-edge science and technology. That event begins at noon. South Carolina's culinary scene will be on display in Marion Square featuring the state's top specialty food vendors under the Certified SC tent starting at 12 p.m. You'll have the chance to watch talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for live demonstrations and tastings. For a full look at events, please click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- General
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What animals can you see at SEWE?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is back this year in the Lowcountry, and the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary has an extravagant animal show in store for attendees. SEWE will get an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes, and much more! The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will have its animal show on Friday, February 14 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The following animals are just a few that attendees could see if they attend the animal show. A general admission ticket is required to attend the animal show, to purchase, click here. Moe the Barred Owl Moe the barred owl, who only has one eye, is one of the birds of prey that attendees will have the opportunity to meet at SEWE. Amy an official with the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, says Moe was unfortunately hit by a car and sustained major head trauma. His eye ruptured and an ophthalmologist removed it, making Moe unable to be released back into the wild. Amy says this is a common occurrence with birds of prey, because of their monocular vision, they do not have peripheral vision. 'We have a number of animals that will be at the Gaillard [Center] this weekend that – unfortunately – are trauma victims by car accident,' said Amy with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Bowtie the Alligator Bowtie is a 2-year-old alligator who lives at the sanctuary and he has a long life ahead of him. Officials with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary say alligators can live up to 100 years in captivity. 'If an alligator is fed by a human one time it's never allowed to live in the wild again, and that was his particular case,' said Amy. Bowtie was fed by a human when he was a baby which ultimately doomed his life in captivity. 'That's why things like SEWE are so important to teach people these things because often it's our best intentions but sometimes really backfire,' Amy added. Aztec the Corn Snake This will be Aztec's first time at SEWE! Busch Wildlife states that corn snakes prefer drier areas, typically found in pine and flatwood habitats. When asked about how Aztec is doing during his first Sewe Amy said, 'So far so good, we had the Gala last and we're going to be doing the shows at the Gaillard, so I think he will really enjoy it.' Chewy the Screech Owl Chewy is also missing an eye, similar to Moe, and Amy says this is also most likely due to him being hit by a car. Amy said, 'When these poor little guys get hit, often times the eyes really take the brunt of it.' Chewy is fully grown, officials say when they hatch they are about the size of a cotton ball – little white fluffs – and they are fully grown by the time they reach 3 months. Amy added that the first couple of weeks, screech owls are doubling in size every day. They eat lots of bugs when they are small, and move on to eating lizards and small rodents when they are fully grown. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Southeastern Wildlife Expo kicks off with three days of art, food, and wildlife demos
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a three-day festival that brings together wildlife experts, artists, and exhibitors, begins Friday in downtown Charleston. Over 500 vendors will be displayed at five locations including Marion Square, Charleston Place, the Gaillard Center, Charleston Marriott, and Brittlebank Park through Sunday afternoon. The annual event, known as SEWE, began in February 1983 with about 100 artists and exhibitors, and 5,000 attendees. It has since grown into one of Charleston's most anticipated festivals – unofficially referred to as the kickoff to tourism season – bringing in roughly 500 exhibitors, artists, and wildlife experts and 40,000 attendees each year, generating an estimated $50 million in economic impact. The purpose of the festival is to promote wildlife and nature conservation and 'make positive contributions, through entertainment, to the genre of wildlife art, conservation, education, and the local, regional and state economies.' There is a lot to do at SEWE with fun for the entire family. Top events include the popular Dock Dog competitions, sheep and duck herding, fly fishing demonstrations at Brittlebank Park, enjoy chef demos and a bite to eat at Marion Square or browse the art gallery at Charleston Place. Renowned wildlife explorer and conservationist Forrest Galante will present live animal shots at the Gaillard Center with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Blade and Bow to showcase Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey during 2025 SEWE Handcrafted goods by artisans and craftsmen from around the country are put on display during the annual event, along with wildlife and nature paintings, carvings, and sculptures. Stop by the Charleston Marriott for the sporting showroom featuring sporting and adventure guides, outdoor outfitters, taxidermy, sporting gear, and clothing. In the 'Kids Zone' at Brittlebank Park, attendees will find pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo, inflatables, educational programs, and other activities. A small kids section will be available at Marion Square, too. For more information about SEWE and to view the schedule, please click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
