Welcome to the Sewee Center
See! Touch! Hear! Experience the unique heritage and natural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Jointly operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service, the Sewee Center showcases the valuable ecosystems of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis Marion National Forest and provides educational opportunities and a pleasant experience for all ages.
What the Center Offers:
- Exhibits featuring forest to sea ecosystems
- Live endangered red wolf viewing area with interpretive panels
- Classroom and laboratory designed for lectures and hands-on experiments
- Recreation Information Center
- Book sales outlet
- Auditorium - an orientation film introduces you to the Forest and Refuge
- Nature trail - a one mile loop trail encompasses the pond, red wolf enclosure and wooded area surrounding the Center
South Carolina Lowcountry Refuge Complex - News from "Life in the Wild"
The South Carolina Lowcountry Refuge Complex is home to four national wildlife refuges - Cape Romain, Waccamaw, Santee and Ernest F. Hollings Ace Basin Refuges. With over 115,240 acres, these unique public lands encompass pristine barrier island beaches, rich salt marsh estuary and riverine ecosystems, and forested freshwater wetlands. Read the complex newsletter Life in the Wild to learn more about the rich diversity of wildlife species. And, find out what wild recreational experiences await you!
2009 Refuge Photography Contest
The National Wildlife Refuge Association announces the 2009 Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest, an event dedicated to showcasing the National Wildlife Refuge System's rich diversity of wildlife and habitat. Your photos can help promote the 150-million acre federal lands system, a centerpiece of conservation in America. Submit up to 10 digital photos between May 1, 2009 and July 15, 2009. To learn more about the contest, contact the National Wildlife Refuge Association.
