Upcoming Events

South Carolina residents are well aware of how annoying insects may sometimes be. This talk will address how insects may negatively affect our health—bite, sting, carry disease--and talk about some examples of the worst offenders and their life cycles. However, insects also benefit human health including serving as important research subjects, producing food, and even being food. About the Speaker...

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...

Now located in the NEW Simpson Art Center! Open Studios is a program that is open to the public once a month, from 10 am to Noon, and invites guests to spend time with a sculptor and observe the various processes employed to produce a sculpture from clay to bronze. Guests are encouraged to ask questions. Included with garden admission.

Learn about the 24,000 acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center located on Cat, South and North Islands at the mouth of Winyah Bay. This whirlwind presentation will just scratch the surface of the properties transformation from rice plantations to hunting club to heritage preserve with lighthouses, quarantine stations, canals and the Marquis de Lafayette scattered in along the way. About the Speaker: Molly...

Visit our fabulous Fall Plant Sale at the Arboretum, where you can purchase an exceptional selection of Brookgreen Grown plants, most propagated right here on site! Choose from a variety of shrubs, perennials, and cool-season annuals, many cultivated from our very own mother plants. This is a perfect opportunity to enrich your garden with unique and healthy plants. Our expert Brookgreen...

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...

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...

All walks will take place on the Brookgreen Gardens outdoor labyrinth by the creek unless specified otherwise. 2025 Walks: Summer Solstice Walk Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm Celebrate the longest day of the year and the beginning of the Summer season at Brookgreen. Remembrance Walk Thursday, September 11,2025 at 1:00 pm Join us on Patriot's Day to remember and honor the heroes of September 11th...

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...

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...