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To advance our educational mission, Brookgreen Gardens is offering “Brookgreen U” in 2021, providing a variety of classes and hands-on learning opportunities for the community and our visitors.
Consisting of a variety of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops, classes will begin in January. Four classes per month will be offered each quarter: January – March, April – June, and September – November. Classes will concentrate on Art, Horticulture, Wildlife, and History.
Some classes will engage students in make-and-take activities. Electives will include ongoing learning experiences at Brookgreen Gardens. Completion of each class or elective will qualify as one (1) credit. Completion of four (4) classes or electives per quarter that represent one of each departmental focus of Art, Horticulture, Wildlife, and History will qualify students with enough credits to receive a Brookgreen U Certificate.
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Wed, Mar 29 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Wed, Mar 29 2023
Hooligans and Rice Kings: South Carolina Stories from Research for a Novel with Lindy Carter In March of 2022, Charleston author Lindy Carter released her latest novel “The Rice Birds.” Set in 1849 in Charleston, the historically accurate book is about an Irish Potato famine survivor who arrives in SC to begin a better life, but she finds prejudice, grueling work, and chaos as the kings of the...
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Sat, Apr 1 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Apr 1 2023, Sat, Apr 8 2023, Sat, Apr 15 2023, Sat, Apr 22 2023, Sat, Apr 29 2023, Sat, May 6 2023, Sat, May 13 2023, Sat, May 20 2023, Sat, May 27 2023
Class Description: Yoga In The Garden 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...
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Tue, Apr 4 2023, 7 - 9am
Tue, Apr 4 2023, Tue, Apr 18 2023, Tue, May 9 2023, Tue, May 23 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. To Register: vrichardson@brookgreen.org ( limit 16) Admission tickets must be bought online before the event. Join Hal Vivian as he leads an informative walk around Brookgreen’s Creek and garden identifying birds. Bring your binoculars and good walking shoes. Coffee and donuts will be served afterwards. Free for members and free with garden admission for Non-members...
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Wed, Apr 5 2023, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Apr 5 2023, Wed, May 3 2023, Wed, Jun 7 2023
Join photographers Anne Malarich, George DeCamp and Chuck Lawhon once a month for a 2 hour walk through Brookgreen Gardens with cameras in hand! Walks will begin at 10:00a.m. and end at noon. There will be various subjects discussed each month such as, flowers, butterflies, and birds. You will discuss photographical topics along the way on exposure, and composition. It will be a learning...
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Wed, Apr 5 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Wed, Apr 5 2023
Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild, with Pat Walters and Ed Lawson The ancient art of blacksmithing is still practiced today. Join blacksmiths Pat and Ed as they demonstrate their talents by keeping an old art alive. The gates in our Palmetto garden were designed by the famous Charleston blacksmith Philip Simmons who mentored the South Carolina Artist Blacksmith Association at its start in...
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Sat, Apr 8 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Apr 1 2023, Sat, Apr 8 2023, Sat, Apr 15 2023, Sat, Apr 22 2023, Sat, Apr 29 2023, Sat, May 6 2023, Sat, May 13 2023, Sat, May 20 2023, Sat, May 27 2023
Class Description: Yoga In The Garden 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...
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Wed, Apr 12 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Wed, Apr 12 2023
The Hidden History of Georgetown S.C, with Steve Williams Join Steve Williams, author of “The Lost History of the Howard School”, as he reveals a few of the alumni of Howard School and how they shaped Georgetown and the United States. No registration required. Doors open at 10:00 Seating is limited to room capacity of 140. Any changes or cancelations will be noted on our website as well as social...
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Sat, Apr 15 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Apr 1 2023, Sat, Apr 8 2023, Sat, Apr 15 2023, Sat, Apr 22 2023, Sat, Apr 29 2023, Sat, May 6 2023, Sat, May 13 2023, Sat, May 20 2023, Sat, May 27 2023
Class Description: Yoga In The Garden 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...
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Mon, Apr 17 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Mon, Apr 17 2023
Come discover these unique geological formations on the landscape through South Carolina’s best assemblage of Carolina bays at Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. We will talk about the unique flora and fauna found there; plus, how prescribed fire is used as a management tool. Also learn what Coastal Conservation League is doing to protect these resources.
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Tue, Apr 18 2023, 7 - 9am
Tue, Apr 4 2023, Tue, Apr 18 2023, Tue, May 9 2023, Tue, May 23 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. To Register: vrichardson@brookgreen.org ( limit 16) Admission tickets must be bought online before the event. Join Hal Vivian as he leads an informative walk around Brookgreen’s Creek and garden identifying birds. Bring your binoculars and good walking shoes. Coffee and donuts will be served afterwards. Free for members and free with garden admission for Non-members...