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THE RED WOLF EXHIBIT AT THE SEWEE VISITOR CENTER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The two Red wolves at the Sewee Center, Tigger, sixteen-year old female, and
Conner, five-year old male, were moved to Brookgreen Gardens at Murrells Inlet,
SC. Red wolves will return to the Center upon completion of improvements made to
the Red wolf enclosure.
The Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center is Open Wednesday -
Saturday as staff are available.
The Center is open Wednesday - Saturday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm as staff are
available. Before your visit, please call (843) 928-3368 to confirm that the
facility is open. If the facility is closed, Center grounds are open. Visitors
can hike the Nebo Nature Trail, picnic at the shelter near the Sewee Pond and,
observe Red wolves at the viewing platform adjacent to the trail boardwalk.
Fishing is allowed in the Nebo Ponds, found along the nature trail leading
southeast from the main building and bus parking area. The Sewee Pond is only
open for fishing during scheduled events. If the Center entrance gate is
closed, you can park off of Highway 17 and walk in to access the grounds.
ABOUT THE SEWEE VISITOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Experience the unique heritage and natural history of the South Carolina
Lowcountry! The Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center showcases the
valuable ecosystems of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis
Marion National Forest, providing recreational information and interpretation of
refuge and forest ecosystems, and offering educational opportunities and
enjoyable experiences for all ages. The Cape Romain NWR works in collaboration
with the Francis Marion NF and the Friends of Coastal South Carolina to provide
Center offerings. The Friends of Coastal South Carolina is the Friends Group for
the Cape Romain NWR and Francis Marion NF, and supports the biological,
historical, educational and interpretive activities of the agencies.
Learn more about the Francis Marion National Forest
Learn more about the Friends of Coastal South Carolina
There are no entrance fees at the Sewee Center.
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WHAT THE CENTER OFFERS
* Interactive exhibits featuring forest to sea ecosystems
* Live endangered Red wolf viewing area with scheduled feeding and interpretive
programs
* Classroom and laboratory designed for lectures and hands-on activities
* Recreation Information Center
* Book sales outlet
* Auditorium - an orientation film introduces you to the Refuge and Forest
* Nature trail - a one-mile loop trail passes the Sewee Pond, Red wolf viewing
area, freshwater ponds, swamp wetlands and pine forest
* Native plant gardens
The Sewee Center’s exhibits and walking trail provide many interactive
interpretation opportunities. In the exhibit hall, you are guided through the
forest to the sea ecosystems which highlight wildlife and plant species, and
management efforts underway on the refuge and forest. Along the Nebo Trail,
signage interprets the common plants and animals and life-giving systems at work
in the forest.
The Sewee Center offers visitors a multitude of opportunities for photography.
Stroll to the native pollinator garden areas for a chance to photograph many
colorful native moths and butterflies, or walk to the Red Wolf viewing platform
where you can take photos of the wolves through glass panels. The Nebo Trail
offers even more chances to spot local wildlife, including several species of
birds and reptiles. Look for anoles, alligators, turtles, kingfishers, herons
and egrets in and around the Sewee and Nebo Ponds. At the ponds, capture shots
of gators sunning along the banks or young ones swimming in the water. Look for
yellow-bellied sliders and catfish close to the water's edge.
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In addition to the extensive exhibits and interpretive trail, the Sewee Center
offers a wide variety of educational opportunities. Educational activities occur
year-round, both during the week and on Saturday mornings, and individuals,
groups and scouts are encouraged to plan a visit. You can learn about upcoming
week-end activities on our monthly Calendar or, you can call and schedule a
group or scout visit if you have a program preference that we offer at the
Center. Recurring activities at the Sewee Center include children's discovery
programs on Saturdays and guided nature walks.
Annual events hosted at the Center include the Bulls Bay Nature Festival in May
and Youth Fishing Rodeo in June. Cape Romain NWR works with the refuge
concession to offer six public tours to Lighthouse Island to view the 1800s
lighthouses. Tour participants meet at the Center for the historic presentation
of the lighthouses before boarding the concession ferry to travel to the
island. Lighthouse Tour reservations are made with the concession. The Youth
Fishing Rodeo is offered by the Francis Marion NF and Cape Romain NWR. Children
ages 6 through 16 fish the Sewee Pond and create fish art T-shirts. Prizes are
awarded based on fish weights and age categories and, with fishing booklets and
supplies for all, no child leaves the Center empty-handed. The Youth Fishing
Rodeo is scheduled for June 8, 2024.
Bird banding at Bulls Bay Nature Festival | Image Details
The Bulls Bay Nature Festival is a partnership of federal, state and local
agencies, conservation organizations, businesses and schools in the Bulls Bay
communities that come together to connect people with nature and each other. All
activities are free, with activities offered for all ages. Festival events
happen throughout the day on Cape Romain NWR, in Francis Marion NF, at Hampton
Plantation State Historic Site, and the Sewee Center. The Sewee Center is the
hub for the festival with numerous activities, live music, and food. The 9th
annual Bulls Bay Nature Festival will be held May 18, 2024.
RED WOLVES
The Sewee Center is home for two endangered Red wolves, a sixteen-year old
female known as Tigger and Conner, a five-year old male companion for Tigger.
Red wolves are housed at the Sewee Center for observation, education and
breeding. There are over 40 captive breeding facilities for the wolf nationwide,
which are a vital element of red wolf recovery. Currently, there is a captive
population of approximately 230 wolves. These wolves help to ensure the survival
and genetic diversity of the species.
In early January 2024, the two Red wolves at the Sewee Center were temporarily
moved to Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service makes improvements to the Red wolf enclosure.
The Red wolf is one of the most endangered canids in the world today and is
classified as "critically endangered" on the International Union for
Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List. The Red wolf is listed as an
endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, except in a portion of
northeastern North Carolina where it was reintroduced as a nonessential
experimental population at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. This
population is the only known wild population of Red wolves. Today, approximately
20 are known to be in the wild.
The Red wolf's name comes from the reddish coloring of the head, ears, and legs.
However, its coloring can range from very light tan to black. Weighing 45 to 80
pounds, the Red wolf is smaller than the gray wolf and larger than the coyote.
The Red wolf's distinguishing features are the long ears and legs. Red wolves
reach breeding maturity in their second or third year and breed in February or
March of each year. Two to six pups are born in April or May. The pups are born
with their eyes closed and are completely dependent on their mother for about 2
months. In the wild, they usually remain with the parents until reaching
breeding maturity, forming small family groups, or packs.
It was the belief that the Red wolf caused widespread cattle losses that led to
extensive predator control programs in the early part of the 20th Century. The
Red wolf was also affected by land clearing and drainage projects, logging,
mineral exploration, and road development that encroached on its forest habitat.
As predator control programs were carried out with a vengeance, the Red wolf was
totally removed from extensive areas of its former range, while in other areas
its social structure structure
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constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a
building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing,
platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning
table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.
Learn more about structure was destroyed by removal of pack members.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established a captive breeding program for
the Red wolf in 1973. Biologists began to remove remaining red wolves from the
wild in an effort to save the species from extinction. Over a period of six
years, 400 wolf-like canids were captured and of those, 17 were Red wolves and
only 14 of those successfully bred in captivity. By 1980, the red wolf was
considered extinct in the wild.
Lilly's wolf pups | Image Details
Cape Romain’s Bulls Island has played an integral role in the recovery of the
endangered Red wolf. Due to its protected geographic location and prey base,
Bulls Island was chosen as an experimental release site. In 1978, the 9-month
successful release of two wolves, John and Judy, demonstrated the feasibility of
reintroduction into the wild. Bulls Island became the first island breeding site
in 1987. On April 23, 1988, two young males were born. In the following years,
young pups would roam the island, learning basic survival skills before
relocation into the wild at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in
northeastern North Carolina. On April 18, 2004 the last island litter of four,
three females and one male, was born. The island breeding program closed in
2005. From 1987 to 2005, 26 pups were born at Bulls Island.
In May of 2014, the wolf Lilly gave birth to five pups at the Sewee Center of
which four healthy pups survived. Jewell, one of Lilly's pups, sired five pups
at the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro in May, 2020.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The Refuge, Forest and Sewee Center offer exceptional experiential in-depth
studies of our Lowcountry ecosystems. As always, if you have specific topics,
environmental issues, species, or projects of interest, we are happy to design a
program to meet your needs. We want to continue to find ways for students to
learn about and explore our public lands and become involved in their
environments. As a service to our communities and our national forest and
wildlife refuges, or programs are offered at no charge.
Earth Stewards Science Learning and Environmental Stewardship Program
Marsh crab count | Image Details
Now in its 20th year, the eight-lesson, fifth-grade Earth Stewards program
continues to be the cornerstone of Friends of Coastal South Carolina’s
educational efforts. Based on the fifth-grade science standards, Earth Stewards
focuses heavily on the ecosystems and oceans and landforms units. We can
incorporate concepts from the mixtures and solutions and force and motion units
depending on teacher preferences.
Earth Stewards is a combination of in-class lessons (four lessons) and field
studies experiences (four lessons) that allow students to travel to a national
wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water
managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the conservation and, where
appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their
habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Learn more about national wildlife refuge or site on the Francis Marion National
Forest to investigate, explore and collect data on freshwater wetlands, pine
forests, and salt marsh salt marsh
Salt marshes are found in tidal areas near the coast, where freshwater mixes
with saltwater.
Learn more about salt marsh ecosystems. We apply the vocabulary students are
learning in class as we explore factors that limit wildlife populations and
impact the health of ecosystems. Back in the classroom, students will use the
data they collected to better understand the interrelationships within the
ecosystems they explored. When available, we incorporate data from ongoing
research projects on the refuges and forest into our lessons to further
strengthen the real-world connection to science learning.
As we explore the ecosystems of the refuges and forest, we discuss the
importance of these places to human health (clean air and water) and the impacts
human activity has on the environment. Students learn about current
environmental issues like plastic pollution and climate change climate change
Climate change includes both global warming driven by human-induced emissions of
greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns.
Though there have been previous periods of climatic change, since the mid-20th
century humans have had an unprecedented impact on Earth's climate system and
caused change on a global scale.
Learn more about climate change and their impacts on wildlife and people. To
take the stewardship portion of the project one step further, we offer a variety
of service projects classes can choose to participate in, which allow students
to become true stewards of the environment.
Our programs benefit elementary (and middle school) students and their teachers
in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties. Our programs are
offered at no cost so that all interested schools may participate.
Field studies experiences require students to be at the field site for a minimum
of four hours. Lessons generally run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. we do have the
option to begin earlier or later to accommodate school schedules. In-class
lessons are generally one hour.
Earth Stewards Curricula:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Earth Stewards
Lesson 2: Nature Observations and Journaling
Lesson 3: Mammal Skulls
Lesson 4: Forest Ecology
Lesson 5: Service Project/Citizen Science
Lesson 6: Fiddler Crabs
Lesson 7: Freshwater Ecology
Lesson 8: Food Web/Wrap-up
Science Education Programs Offered on-site at the Sewee Center
Would you like your students to learn about native animals and plants and the
places they inhabit such as freshwater wetlands, the salt marsh, barrier islands
or upland forest? If so, bring your class to the Sewee Center for an exceptional
education program each student will remember for a long time.
Native reptile education class | Image Details
What You Need to Do
- Determine what programs will enhance your student's studies.
- Call at least two weeks in advance. Groups are accepted on a first-come,
first-serve basis. The maximum group size is 50 and there are no fees.
- Programs at the Sewee Center are from 1 1/2 to 2 hours and incorporate the
orientation video and exhibit hall. The programs, aligned with curriculum
standards, offer a range of topics including threatened and endangered species,
ecosystems, shorebirds, native plants and animals, animal tracks, invasive
species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced
into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment,
economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy
ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species , and orienteering.
- Plan for lunch - there are no food services. There is a 40-person picnic
shelter and, a classroom is available if weather and insects are uncooperative.
Contact the Sewee Educator to Schedule a Sewee Education Visit
Email: educator@sccoastalfriends.org
Phone: (843) 928-3368
Fax: (843)928-3828
FRIENDS OF COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA - SUPPORTING OUR NATIONAL FOREST AND WILDLIFE
REFUGES
Friends of Coastal South Carolina, Inc., is a non-profit corporation formed in
1996 to support the missions of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS)
and Francis Marion National Forest (USFS). The Friends group began its service
by opening a book sales outlet at the Sewee Center when the Center opened in
December 1996. Our Friends group is a major partner as it supports biological
projects and internships, provides funding for interpretive exhibits and
activities, and delivers innovative and excellent education programming. The
group partnered with the Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin and Waccamaw National
Wildlife Refuges to expand the education outreach of these stations.
The Friends group for the National Wildlife Refuges and Forest of Coastal South
Carolina has been significant to the creation, expansion, and management of the
Sewee Earth Stewards program. Based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Earth Stewards
framework, the curriculum-based conservation education program focuses on
freshwater wetlands, salt marsh, and barrier island habitats for fifth and
seventh grade students. In 1997, the Friends began providing ecosystem programs
for Cape Romain NWR and Francis Marion NF, reaching about 75 students annually
for the first two years. Today, our Friends interact with over 14,000 students
each year along the South Carolina coast.
How to Reach Us
Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center
5821 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429
GPS Coordinates: 32.97499, -79.6693
Phone: (843) 928-3368
Fax: (843) 928-3828
The Center is closed on major holidays.
For your visit, you should bring:
- Insect repellent
- Drinking water
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes for walking
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
* Fishing is allowed throughout the year at the Nebo Ponds. A state fishing
license is required for the Nebo Ponds. The Sewee Pond is opened to fishing
only during scheduled events.
* Camping is not allowed on the grounds of the Sewee Center or in the
surrounding forest areas. Camping is available within designated areas of the
Francis Marion National Forest and at Buck Hall Recreation Area.
* Leashed dogs are allowed along the unpaved portions of the Nebo Trail. Dogs
are not allowed on the Trail boardwalk.
* The Center gate closes at 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m., vehicles must be parked
along the roadside of Highway 17. Parking in front of the entrance gate is
prohibited.
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Cape Romain NWR Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center Brochure
The brochure provides a list of recreational and educational activities at the
Sewee Center. Highlighted is the Friends Group, Friends of Coastal South
Carolina and, contact information is given for educators who wish to schedule
environmental education programs.
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Sep 1, 2018
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Volunteer Service Application
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includes volunteer interests, qualifications and skills, and availability.
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Cape Romain NWR Headquarters
5801 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429
Phone: (843)928-3264
Fax: (843)928-3803
Email: caperomain@fws.gov
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caperomain
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Headquarters is closed on federal holidays
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2967 Steed Creek Road (State Road 133)
Huger, SC 28450
Phone: (843) 336-2200
Fax: (843) 336-2250
Website: www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/scnfs
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm
The Headquarters is closed on federal holidays.
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