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.

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