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

Sat, Oct 5 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
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10:30am - 11:30am
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 simply feel better than you do today. Move through a series of gentle...
Tue, Oct 8 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Oct 8 2024
If you're like a lot of the Grand Strand community, you're probably not a native South Carolinian and may have even moved here from a different part of the country. Join Lucy Contreras as she helps fellow "transplants" get up to speed in gardening in the South. Learn about plants that perform well in your new home, general garden lessons, and the trials and tribulations from a Northerner-turned...
Thu, Oct 10 2024, 10am - 2pm
Thu, Oct 10 2024
Join us for a Watercolor Workshop where participants will learn, through guided instruction and hands-on practice, the art of simplifying complex forms. Participants will also harness color temperature to breathe life into their creations, mastering the delicate dance between light and shadow to evoke the illusion of depth and space. As the workshop unfolds, each participant is encouraged to bring...
Tue, Oct 15 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 | October 15 | 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 bring your binoculars and comfortable...
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 | October 15 | 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 bring your binoculars and comfortable...
Tue, Nov 5 2024, 9:30 - 10:30am
Tue, May 7 2024, Tue, Jun 4 2024, Tue, Sep 3 2024, Tue, Oct 1 2024, Tue, Nov 5 2024
Registration: June 4th | September 3rd | October 1st | November 5th Join us at Brookgreen Gardens for Tree ID Walks led by Dominique Werboff, Ph.D. of Coastal Carolina University. Learn about leaves, twigs, bark, and tree identification. Whether you're a nature enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding or simply looking for a fun and educational activity, our Tree ID Walks offer something...
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...
Tue, Nov 12 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Nov 12 2024
There is a food crisis looming in the world today due to the increase of population, and the reduction in agricultural resources, including water, fertilizers, and land availability. Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) has been emerging as part of the solution. Join Dr. Gurley in an informative lecture which will include an introduction to aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics as well as...
Thu, Nov 14 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Nov 14 2024
Dive into the diverse world of shark teeth! Join Charles Shelton Jr. of Myrtle Beach Shark Teeth and hone your identification skills with hands on practice using shark jaws and teeth. Learn how to tell the difference between a real tooth and shark tooth look-a-likes. Learn tips on how to hunt for shark's teeth and other fossils the next time you're at the beach. You are invited to bring your own...
Tue, Nov 19 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 | October 15 | 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 bring your binoculars and comfortable...

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