The Children's Discovery Room is located at the Wall Lowcountry Center. If offers interactive stations that engage ages  4- to 12-year-old children, along with their required adult chaperones. They reflect on the nature and history of Brookgreen Gardens. It is free with garden admission and children may stay at any Discovery Station for as long as their interest remains. At some stations, they will complete projects that they may take home with them. With ample written and pictorial instructions at each station, children will function independently or with minimal parental involvement. Hours are Noon - 4:30 pm daily (check daily schedule for exceptions).

Sixteen years ago, Giany Guedjo and his family left their home in Benin to move to the United States, where they began building a new life in Georgetown County. In this talk, he will share his journey of finding a welcoming community in South Carolina and reflect on how he was able to create a sense of belonging around the Carolina Human Reinvestment (CHRSC) Community Garden, especially during the challenges of COVID-19. 

The CHRSC Community Garden, a volunteer-run initiative, has become a hub for resilience and giving. Volunteers have contributed over 20,000 hours of service, cultivating and donating more than 19 tons of fresh produce and an additional 30,000 heads of lettuce grown through its signature hydroponic system — all to support those most in need. 

About the Speaker:

Giany Guedjo is one of eight children born to parents who were teachers in Benin, West Africa. Giany moved his family to the US in 2009 with a diversity visa; although he has a master's degree in accounting from Benin, his first job in the US was at a Subway in Georgetown. In 2011, he earned a master's degree in business, graduating as an outstanding student of the year at Webster University, Myrtle Beach. Some of his key achievements include the 2024 Ike Williams Award for Civic Leadership, the 2024 American Hero of the Month Award, and the 2023 Huntington Exemplary Service Award. 

Giany Guedjo joined Carolina Human Reinvestment as Executive Director in June 2012. Under his leadership, Carolina Human Reinvestment has transformed lives in our community through programs like FoodShare Georgetown and the CHRSC Community Garden. 

Don't miss the chance to pick out something beautiful for your Valentine at our Keepsakes Trunk Show. 



Artists from Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry will be on site to feature special pieces, just in time for Valentine’s Day. From their famous backward loop earring, called the most comfortable, fun and funky earring you will ever wear; to their hammered silver and copper dogwoods, this collection will have something to please most everyone.

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About Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

The beauty of our jewelry does not come from the tools. It comes from the inspiration that nature can give to a man who will take the time to look and from the skill and dedication of our craftsmen. We are mountain people with a heritage of craftsmanship.

We are really producing works of art. Jewelry of a quality that only a hand craftsman with a sense of pride in his work can produce, but we try to produce it at a modest price so that ordinary people can own and enjoy it. This was Stuart Nye's goal. This is still our goal today.

Warm up with hot teas and sweet and savory treats at our restaurant, Azalea, on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of February! Seatings are from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and advance tickets are required.  Garden admission is included in the ticket. $30 for members and $35 for non-members. 

Menu for the 2020 Teas:

First course:

Deviled Egg Baskets (*GF)
Chicken salad (*GF)
Vegetable Pizza
Shrimp and cucumber sandwich (*GF)
Gouge’res

Paired with Earl Gray Tea

Second course:

Cheese and Chive Biscuit
Plain Scone
Honey Butter Biscuit
Cranberry Orange Scone
(*GF option available upon request)

Paired with Rooibos Herbal Tea
(Caffeine free)

Third course:

Assorted cookies
Assorted Cakes
Lady Fingers
Gingerbread Men
Dessert Crepes
(*GF option available upon request)

Paired with Apricot Black Tea

If I Ran the Zoo  - Registration in no longer available. This session is sold out. Email jcirino@brookgreen.org to be placed on a waiting list.          

4th – 6th Grades  

July 14th – 18th      

10 am - 3 pm   

It takes a ZOO! It takes many to make our zoo run smoothly – everything from horticulturists to zookeepers, volunteers, and more. Join us and learn all about what it takes to run a Zoo. Campers will explore habitat design, nutrition, enrichment, and much more. It is a great experience for anyone interested in an animal-related career!  

$200.00 members 

$225.00 non-members 

REGISTER - This session is full. Registration is no longer available. Contact jcirino@brookgreen.org to be placed on the event waitlist.

STEAM Explorers            

4th – 6th Grades  

July 21st – 25th       

10 am – 3 pm 

Join us for an immersive STEAM-based week. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of STEAM experiments and activities throughout the week. This week will be focused on hands-on experiments; they will also learn about the variety of ways STEAM is applied at Brookgreen. 

$200.00 members 

$225.00 non-members 

REGISTER

Art Camp: Artful Earth  

6th – 12th Grades 

July 28th – August 1st        

10 am – 2 pm  

Campers will be using natural elements to create works of art. During the week we will be exploring the sculptures and natural beauty of Brookgreen as a muse for our works. We will use a variety of mediums from painting to hand-built items. 

$225.00 members 

$250.00 non-members

Icky-ology  - Registration in no longer available. This session is sold out. Email jcirino@brookgreen.org to be placed on a waiting list.          

2nd – 3rd Grades  

June 23rd  – 27th        

10 am - 3 pm 

Take a hike on the wild side with us as we investigate all the things that are icky in the natural world! Everything from funky smells, icky habits, and slime, too. Learn about wild animal adaptations that are a little icky, how we can use animal waste in the garden, meet animal ambassadors, participate in STEAM challenges, and make crafts to take home! 

$200.00 members 

$225.00 non-members 

Fantastic Beasts  - Registration in no longer available. This session is sold out. Email jcirino@brookgreen.org to be placed on a waiting list.         

2nd – 3rd Grades  

July 7th – 11th      

10 am - 3 pm  

Learn about animal classifications, what makes a mammal, reptile, bird, amphibian, and insect different from one another, and what adaptations these animals have. Campers will also investigate popular mythical creatures and figure out which real-life animals inspired them! An exciting week of learning, STEAM challenges, animal encounters, and crafts! 

$200.00 members 

$225.00 non-members 

Registration for Camp Brookgreen's weekly sessions and Art Camp will begin March 17, 2025, for Members and March 24 for all others.  Fees for K-1 weekly sessions (from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) are $185 for Members and $210 for the general public.  Please call our Creative Education department to make your reservation: 843-235-6049.

Nature is ‘Sense-ational’            

K-1st Grades  

June 9th – 13th       

10 am - 1 pm 

Campers will explore their five senses by visiting different areas of Brookgreen through nature walks, crafts, and STEAM activities centered around our senses of hearing, smell, taste, touch, and sight. Campers will also investigate ‘sense-ational’ adaptations in the natural world, from smelly plants to animals that smell with their tongues! Join us and have a ‘sense-ational’ time learning about our senses and nature.  

Where the Wild Things Are   - Registration in no longer available. This session is sold out. Email jcirino@brookgreen.org to be placed on a waiting list.       

K-1st Grades  

June 16th – 20th        

10 am - 1 pm 

Get outside and explore how WILD nature is. Campers will learn about what it takes for plants and animals to survive. We will also learn how WILD some plants and animals are – some have crazy colors to blend in, and for others, that means to stay away! Campers will also learn about our native neighbors, who we can find around Brookgreen and maybe in our backyards at home! A fun-filled week of STEAM challenges, games, and crafts. 

Songs of Faith, Hope & Freedom

Rozlyn Sorrell will present Songs of Faith, Hope & Freedom for Brookgreen Gardens’ Black History Month observance on Saturday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m., in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium.  The program is free with Garden admission. To reserve seating, call 843-235-6049.

Acclaimed vocalist Rozlyn Sorrell, of Garner, NC, shares the path from slavery to freedom through song. From traditional a cappella spirituals and gospel favorites to contemporary standards from the realms of jazz, pop and country, the music and informative narrative guide the listener through an inspirational and uplifting journey.

Enjoy this recording of Rozlyn singing "It's Never Too Late" and make your reservations early for this event at Brookgreen.

The 2020 Creative Education Winter Programs have been generously sponsored in part
by Carolyn Riley in memory of Dick Riley.