July 2008 Events at Sewee Center
July Wednesdays Sewee Summer Movies for Families
Wed. 2 PM 7/9 “Camouflage, Cuttlefish and Chameleons
Changing Color” “Wonders Down Under”
7/16 “Tadpoles, Dragonflies & the Caterpillar’s Big Change”
“Totally Tropical Rainforest”
7/23 “Flying, Trying and Honking Around”
“Cara the Sea Turtle”
7/30 “Animal Adventures, Alligator and Crocodile”
“Cain the Coyote”
Sewee Film Festival for Kids: Two 30-minute National Geographic Nature Videos. Suitable for children ages 6 to 12. Call 928-3368 for more information. Free Program
July 12 Low Country Discovery, Reptiles!
Sat. 10-12 Ages 8 to 12 come explore the wild and interesting things that live in the Francis Marion National Forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about various reptiles of South Carolina. Be sure not to miss this hands-on experience involving live animals. Registrations required by July10, call 928-3368 Free Program
July 19 Lowcountry Folk Remedies & Pharmacology: A History,
Sat. 2PM Dr. Richard Porcher
Dr. Richard Porcher will tell the story of the use and study of folk remedies through the experiences of Native Americans, African slaves, Dr. Francis Porcher and Dr. Julia Morton. Dr. Richard Porcher is a lifelong student and educator of the natural history, native flora, and culture of South Carolina. His talks reflect his keen interest in the Lowcountry and always prove to be informative and inspiring. Free Program
July 26 Gifts of the Forest and Refuge, Sweet Grass Baskets
Sat. 2PM Vera Manigault will demonstrate basket sewing, a traditional
skill that uses native materials and dates to the African slave labor on rice
plantations. This cottage industry is now recognized as an art form. Vera has patterned the use of natural dying agents to color the sweet grass, adding color to the baskets and other items she sews. These unique baskets will be offered for sale. Free Program
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