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Discover "Brookgreen U", our comprehensive continuing education initiative designed to enrich both the community and our visitors. Featuring an array of classes and interactive experiences, Brookgreen U fosters lifelong learning and exploration.
Beginning in January of each year, our program offers a curated selection of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. With four classes per month, participants can delve into the realms of our four mission areas: Art, Horticulture, Wildlife, and History.
“Brookgreen U: Intensives” allows visitors to engage in hands-on activities and classes, where learning extends beyond the standard one hour timeframe. Electives provide ongoing educational opportunities within the surroundings of Brookgreen Gardens.
Join us in unlocking the doors to knowledge and exploration at Brookgreen U.
BROOKGREEN U CERTIFICATES
Our program is designed for personal enrichment. Each completed class or elective earns one credit, culminating in a Brookgreen U Certificate upon the completion of four classes or electives per quarter- fulfilling one class in each of the mission areas.
Attend four Brookgreen U offerings in a quarter and earn a Brookgreen U certificate! Certificate recipients can enjoy a 20% discount on purchases in our Keepsakes Gift Shop.
Our quarters are:
Winter (Jan.- Mar.), Spring (April- June), and Fall (Sept.-Nov.).
To learn more about a program, please select the desired listing below.
Registration is required. Walk-ins are subject to availability.
Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it. – Albert Einstein
f - 2 hours
Wed, Jul 2 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Jul 2 2025
Join photographer CJ Uricks for an interactive Photoshop session focused on editing your photos. Whether it's an image you love but can't quite perfect, or one that's missing that final spark—bring it in and work through it together! In this collaborative workshop, CJ will walk through the process of editing participant-submitted photos. You'll see how she moves a file from Lightroom Classic to...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Wed, Jul 9 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Jul 9 2025, Wed, Jul 16 2025, Wed, Jul 23 2025
This 3-part summer writing workshop series will explore the various ways in which nature writers across multiple genres (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) write about natural environments. One half of each class will be devoted to studying eco-writing that celebrates interconnectedness and beauty; that worries over ecological destruction and climate change; and that calls for community and personal...
f - 1 hour
Thu, Jul 10 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Jul 10 2025
Join Miles Arnott, Vice President of Horticulture and Conservation, for a tour of both the Chime Garden and Anne’s Garden. Miles will show and discuss a variety of bromeliads, aroids and other tropicals, including their culture and care, and explain the concept of designing with foliage color and texture. Miles will then lead you on a tour of Anne’s Garden, where he will discuss the renovation...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Wed, Jul 16 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Jul 9 2025, Wed, Jul 16 2025, Wed, Jul 23 2025
This 3-part summer writing workshop series will explore the various ways in which nature writers across multiple genres (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) write about natural environments. One half of each class will be devoted to studying eco-writing that celebrates interconnectedness and beauty; that worries over ecological destruction and climate change; and that calls for community and personal...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Wed, Jul 23 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Jul 9 2025, Wed, Jul 16 2025, Wed, Jul 23 2025
This 3-part summer writing workshop series will explore the various ways in which nature writers across multiple genres (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) write about natural environments. One half of each class will be devoted to studying eco-writing that celebrates interconnectedness and beauty; that worries over ecological destruction and climate change; and that calls for community and personal...
f - 2 hours
Wed, Aug 6 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Aug 6 2025
Feeling stuck in Auto mode? Bring your camera and your questions to this casual, hands-on Q&A session designed to boost your confidence and help you get the most out of your gear. Led by experienced photographers Anne Malarich and CJ Uricks, this participant-driven workshop will focus on navigating your specific camera's settings. Whether you shoot with Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Sony, or another brand...
f - 2 hours
Thu, Aug 28 2025, 1 - 3pm
Thu, Aug 28 2025
Love a good crunch? Learn how to preserve that fresh garden flavor in this hands-on dill pickle canning workshop! Participants will be guided through the entire canning process—from prepping cucumbers and mixing the perfect brine, to sealing jars for long-term storage. Whether you're a first-time canner or looking to brush up your skills, this workshop offers a fun and flavorful introduction to...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Tue, Sep 2 2025, 7 - 9am
Tue, Sep 2 2025, Tue, Sep 16 2025, Tue, Oct 7 2025, Tue, Oct 21 2025, Tue, Nov 4 2025, Tue, May 20 2025, Tue, Nov 18 2025
Join Richard Costa on an informative walk through the landscapes of Brookgreen Gardens. Join him for an insightful bird walk, meandering along the creek and Gardens, where he expertly identifies various avian species amidst the lush surroundings. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and comfortable walking shoes to fully immerse yourself in this experience. After the walk, indulge in conversation...
f - 1 hour
Tue, Sep 2 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Sep 2 2025
Join local author and storyteller Christine Vernon as she transports us back in time, utilizing neither computer nor technology, to ignite our imaginations and reveal the legendary past of Murrells Inlet. Christine will narrate our local folktales and the intriguing history of the Inlet that was shared by our past storytellers such as Genevieve Willcox Chandler, 'Cousin' Corrie Dusenbury...
f - 1 hour
Thu, Sep 4 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Sep 4 2025
Join Andrea for an in-depth look at the history and future of red wolf conservation in the United States. This talk will explore the challenges and successes of the Red Wolf Recovery Program, the vital role zoos and wildlife institutions play in saving the species, and how Brookgreen Gardens contributes to this national effort. Learn about Red Wolf Ridge, Brookgreen's four-acre habitat that...