Brookgreen U

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

Tue, Oct 22 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Oct 22 2024
Join us for an engaging Artist Talk featuring Meg Filiatrault and Kathleen V Stuart, the artists behind the captivating exhibition Verdant Textures: Art in Bloom. This exhibition celebrates the dynamic relationship between nature and art, with both artists offering unique interpretations through their respective mediums. Meg will discuss her intricate cyanotypes, created using sunlight and...
Wed, Oct 23 2024, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Oct 9 2024, Wed, Oct 23 2024, Wed, Nov 6 2024, Wed, Nov 20 2024, Wed, Sep 11 2024, Wed, Sep 25 2024
Education
Register: October 9th | October 23rd | November 6th | November 20th In a novel portrayal of Gullah Geechee culture, author and cultural interpreter Ron Daise will engage listeners in a participatory presentation about history, songs, beliefs, and language. He will share information about his research for and excerpts from his historical novel, Raptors in the Ricelands, which is set in a fictional...
Thu, Oct 24 2024, 10:30am - 12pm
Thu, Oct 24 2024
We are honored to host Chief Harold D. Hatcher, a statewide and nationally recognized and awarded leader in Native American Equality, along with three other prominent members of the Waccamaw People. Chief Hatcher will open an informative lecture as he shares about the many Native Tribes of South Carolina and their history. Vice Chief Cheryl Cail will examine the Dimery Settlement in Horry County...
Sat, Oct 26 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Apr 6 2024, Sat, Apr 13 2024, Sat, Apr 20 2024, Sat, Apr 27 2024, Sat, May 4 2024, Sat, May 11 2024, Sat, May 18 2024, Sat, May 25 2024, Sat, Sep 7 2024, Sat, Sep 14 2024, Sat, Sep 21 2024, Sat, Sep 28 2024, Sat, Oct 5 2024, Sat, Oct 12 2024, Sun, Oct 20 2024, Sat, Oct 26 2024
10:30am - 11:30am
Please Note: Remaining sessions will be held in the Leonard Pavilion Class Description: Yoga in The Gardens allows you to experience Brookgreen Gardens in a unique way. Connect your body, mind, and spirit in the tranquil setting of beautiful Brookgreen Gardens. This Hatha-based practice is ideal for anyone who enjoys the opportunity to move one's body in an outdoor setting, breathe deeply, and...
Tue, Oct 29 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Oct 29 2024
While some wildlife migrates to warmer areas for the winter, many stay put. In order to survive the winter, these animals must have certain resources available to make it through. Many animals, like amphibians, reptiles, and insects, need a safe place to keep warm. Many that stay, like birds, also need a reliable source of food. They typically find these resources in wild areas, which can be few...
Wed, Oct 30 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Wed, Oct 30 2024
Education
Join us for a compelling conversation with Joseph McGill, founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, and Herb Frazier, award-winning journalist from the Charleston City Paper. Together, they will delve into the powerful stories of enslaved people, as McGill’s project brings attention to the preservation of former slave dwellings across the United States. Through this collaborative dialogue, McGill and...
Tue, Nov 5 2024, 7 - 9am
Tue, Sep 3 2024, Tue, Sep 17 2024, Tue, Oct 1 2024, Tue, Oct 15 2024, Tue, Nov 5 2024, Tue, Nov 19 2024
Registration: S eptember 3 | September 17 | October 1 (Registration is Full) October 15 (Registration is Full) | November 5 | November 19 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...
Tue, Nov 5 2024, 10 - 11am
Tue, May 7 2024, Tue, Jun 4 2024, Tue, Sep 3 2024, Tue, Oct 1 2024, Tue, Nov 5 2024
Registration: October 1st (Registration Full) | November 5th Join us at Brookgreen Gardens for Tree Walks led by Dominique Werboff, Ph.D. of Coastal Carolina University. Learn about tree anatomy, physiology, identification, and care, and how they function in landscapes and ecosystems. Whether you're a nature enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding or simply looking for a fun and...
Wed, Nov 6 2024, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Oct 9 2024, Wed, Oct 23 2024, Wed, Nov 6 2024, Wed, Nov 20 2024, Wed, Sep 11 2024, Wed, Sep 25 2024
Education
Register: October 9th | October 23rd | November 6th | November 20th In a novel portrayal of Gullah Geechee culture, author and cultural interpreter Ron Daise will engage listeners in a participatory presentation about history, songs, beliefs, and language. He will share information about his research for and excerpts from his historical novel, Raptors in the Ricelands, which is set in a fictional...
Thu, Nov 7 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Nov 7 2024
Join Christopher Judge in this informative presentation discussing the archaeology of the Mississippian period circa A.D. 1100-1600 in the Wateree River Valley in central South Carolina. These indigenous societies were the ones impacted by early European explorers and colonists. The University of South Carolina has been excavating in the valley since 1973 and many important discoveries have been...

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