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

Sat, Sep 20 2025, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Tue, Sep 9 2025, Tue, Oct 14 2025, Tue, May 13 2025, Tue, Jun 10 2025, Tue, Nov 11 2025, Sat, Sep 20 2025, Sat, Oct 18 2025
Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature and the ancient art of Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation with our Harmony in Nature series. The journey of this unique experience offers a tranquil retreat with gentle melodies and resonant vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls as you are guided into a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Join us for an unforgettable journey of inner peace and harmony...
Tue, Sep 23 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Sep 23 2025
Nights of a Thousand Candles, Brookgreen Gardens’ largest seasonal affair, has become one the most popular holiday events in the Lowcountry. Thousands of hand-lit candles, millions of lights, and miles of extension cords are only part of the story. Preparations for the event take place year-round in order to create a magical holiday experience. Brookgreen’s own Director of Facilities, Jon McGann...
Wed, Sep 24 2025, 10 - 11am
Wed, Sep 17 2025, Wed, Sep 24 2025, Wed, Oct 22 2025, Wed, Oct 29 2025, Wed, Mar 26 2025, Wed, Apr 23 2025, Wed, Apr 30 2025, Wed, May 21 2025, Wed, May 28 2025, Wed, Jun 25 2025
Chair yoga is a gentle practice that can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in elevating spinal health and flexibility, practicing mindfulness, or learning to harness the power of their breath. In this class, yoga postures are performed while seated and/or assisted by a chair. Chair yoga is also a great exercise option for individuals with mobility issues. Students of all experience levels are...
Wed, Sep 24 2025, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Sep 10 2025, Wed, Sep 24 2025
Learn about Gullah Geechee culture, history, and beliefs with Author, Emmy-nominated Performing Artist, and Cultural Interpreter Ron Daise. Explore the resilience and dignity of Gullah Geechee people throughout systems of oppression as Daise juxtaposes readings of excerpts from his novella, We Wear the Mask, Unraveled Truths in a Pre-Gullah Community, with stanzas of “We Wear the Mask” by poet...
Sat, Sep 27 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Sep 13 2025, Sat, Sep 20 2025, Sat, Sep 27 2025, Sat, Oct 4 2025, Sat, Oct 11 2025, Sat, Oct 18 2025, Sat, Oct 25 2025, Sat, Nov 1 2025
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, Sep 30 2025, 10am - 2pm
Tue, Sep 30 2025
Textile artist Kathleen Lang with be at Brookgreen Gardens to facilitate a workshop highlighting the magic of Eco printing. Eco printing is a sustainable natural dyeing technique for capturing botanical prints using no chemicals. Students will collect, prior to the workshop, botanicals such as leaves and other natural dye materials from nature, flatten them and have them ready on the day of the...
Tue, Sep 30 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Sep 30 2025
This lecture will explore the multifaceted importance of Pinus palustris — the longleaf pine — in the landscape and legacy of Georgetown County, South Carolina, — one of the few remaining strongholds of this once-dominant southeastern ecosystem. Once spanning over 90 million acres, the longleaf pine-woodland ecosystems now occupy a fraction of the historic range due to logging, agriculture, and...
Wed, Oct 1 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Feb 5 2025, Thu, Mar 6 2025, Wed, Apr 2 2025, Wed, May 7 2025, Wed, Jun 4 2025, Wed, Oct 1 2025
On the first Wednesday of the month, join photographers Anne Malarich and CJ Uricks for a 2 hour walk through Brookgreen Gardens with cameras in hand! There will be various subjects discussed each month such as flowers, butterflies, and birds. You will discuss photographic topics along the way such as exposure and composition. It will be a learning experience for all! **Note: You must have a good...
Thu, Oct 2 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Oct 2 2025
Education
Join Brookgreen Gardens Horticulturist Jason Flynn for an insightful autumn tour of the South Carolina Native Plant Garden, nestled around the Heron, Grouse, and Loon sculpture. Discover the ecological value and beauty of native plants as Jason explores seasonal highlights, plant care strategies, and the differences between native and non-native species. The tour will also include a look at the...
Thu, Oct 2 2025, 1 - 3pm
Thu, Oct 2 2025
Preserve the sweet, citrusy flavors of fall in this interactive workshop. Oranges in Honey Syrup combines tradition with modern, research-based food preservation methods—perfect for home cooks, gardeners, foodies, and anyone interested in culinary arts or sustainable living. Learn how to safely prepare and preserve this fragrant, golden-hued treat—ideal for elevating desserts, breakfasts...

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