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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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Sat, Apr 22 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 25 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Apr 25 2023
The Secret Lives of Seashells, with Ranger Mike Walker Explore the secret lives of the mollusks we find on our beaches. But be forewarned: This world is filled with murder and mayhem. With a selection of weapons sure to rival any mystery writer’s imagination, the predatory members effectively dispatch their victims – frequently related species, if not their closest kin. Join us for all the sordid...
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Tue, Apr 25 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Apr 25 2023
Explore the secret lives of the mollusks we find on our beaches. But be forewarned: This world is filled with murder and mayhem. With a selection of weapons sure to rival any mystery writer’s imagination, the predatory members effectively dispatch their victims – frequently related species, if not their closest kin. Join us for all the sordid details as we learn how these animals catch food...
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Sat, Apr 29 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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Sat, Apr 29 2023, 11am - 12pm
Sat, Apr 29 2023
Vibrant blooms and foliage collected from the nooks and crannies of the Southern landscape define Blackwell Botanicals. Their meticulous preservation and artistic presentation elevate these harvested treasures into unique and highly styled works of art. Harvesting from the swamps of South Carolina, the gardens of Virginia’s countryside, the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and the mountains of the...
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Wed, May 3 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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Fri, May 5 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Fri, May 5 2023
The History of Labyrinths, with Laura Rogers Young If you’re a Brookgreen Gardens regular, you have probably happened upon the impressive labyrinth which fronts the creek. The beautiful setting, stone benches and gentle breezes make it a wonderful place to pause in your garden strolls. Have you ever wondered where labyrinths originated, or how they were used? What defines a labyrinth, and why...
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Sat, May 6 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, May 9 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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Thu, May 11 2023, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, May 11 2023
Garden Earth: Organic Vegetable Gardening 101, with Brookgreen Horticulturist Jason Flynn Jason will discuss the history of organic gardening and agriculture and how this is practiced at Brookgreen’s own Bethea’s vegetable garden. Tips and techniques to reap a bountiful harvest, not just for your own garden, but also for the entire Earth will be on the plate! No registration required. Doors open...