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:

Showcase your commitment to personal enrichment with a Brookgreen U certificate. Certificates are awarded quarterly to individuals who have participated in four or more Brookgreen U classes. For the maximum Brookgreen U experience, students are encouraged to take one class in each mission area per quarter. Certificates include a 20% discount on a purchase at Keepsakes, the Brookgreen museum shop.

Brookgreen U Quarters:

Winter (Jan.–Mar.), Spring (Apr.–June), & Fall (Sept.–Nov.).

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 27 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Oct 27 2026
American Sculpture
Sixteen years ago, Giany Guedjo and his family left their home in Benin to move to the United States, where they began building a new life in Georgetown County. In this talk, he will share his journey of finding a welcoming community in South Carolina and reflect on how he was able to create a sense of belonging around the Carolina Human Reinvestment (CHRSC) Community Garden, especially during the...
Thu, Oct 29 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Oct 29 2026
Join Ranger Mike Walker from Huntington Beach State Park to meet some of the cold-blooded wildlife who share our coastal communities. Learn how to not only be safe around them, but actually appreciate the ecological services that snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators provide for us that make our world a better place. A variety of models, biofacts, and live animals will be presented during this...
Tue, Nov 3 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Nov 3 2026
Join Andrea DeMuth, Vice President and Curator of Zoo Collections at Brookgreen Gardens, 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...
Wed, Nov 4 2026, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Nov 4 2026, Wed, Nov 11 2026
In a novel portrayal of Gullah Geechee culture, Author, Emmy-nominated Performing Artist, and Cultural Interpreter author Ron Daise engages listeners in a presentation about history, songs, beliefs, and language. He shares information about his research, citing references utilized from his previous publications, and reads excerpts from his historical novel, Raptors in the Ricelands , which is set...
Fri, Nov 6 2026, 10:30am - 1pm
Fri, Nov 6 2026
Ignite your senses this November with a hands-on candle-making workshop that blends creativity, culture, and storytelling. Set against the serene backdrop of Brookgreen Gardens, this unique experience invites you to craft your own custom candle while exploring the history and tradition of scent as a form of personal and cultural expression. Discover the art and technique of candle making, from...
Tue, Nov 10 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Nov 10 2026
We all want to be cozy on cold winter days. While some wildlife migrates to warmer areas for the winter, many stay put. Learn how you can use your garden to create shelter for amphibians, reptiles, and insects to brave the cold. Be inspired to provide reliable food sources for birds and other wildlife. You can use your backyard as a bridge between wild spaces by preparing your garden as a haven...
Wed, Nov 11 2026, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Nov 4 2026, Wed, Nov 11 2026
In a novel portrayal of Gullah Geechee culture, Author, Emmy-nominated Performing Artist, and Cultural Interpreter author Ron Daise engages listeners in a presentation about history, songs, beliefs, and language. He shares information about his research, citing references utilized from his previous publications, and reads excerpts from his historical novel, Raptors in the Ricelands , which is set...
Thu, Nov 12 2026, 11am - 1pm
Thu, Nov 12 2026
Celebrate the season with a hands-on floral design experience at Brookgreen Gardens. In this festive workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful mixed-green wreath using evergreens such as pine, magnolia, and cedar, accented with pinecones, and dried embellishments. Guided by our instructor, you’ll discover wreath-making techniques that are both approachable for beginners and inspiring for...
Fri, Nov 13 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am
Fri, Nov 13 2026
Breadfruit is a tropical fruit tree with a fascinating global history, both dark and heroic. This presentation, based on the recently published book, Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree, details the botanical, cultural, and political history of breadfruit’s dispersal throughout Oceania by ancestors of today’s Pacific Islanders and transplantation to the Caribbean by British...

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