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Kokedama means “moss ball” and is a form of Japanese garden art that is centuries old. Join Viki Richardson, a horticulturist as she helps you create your own Kokedama!

$30 member and $45 nonmembers  **WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT**

Leonard Pavilion. Limit 15

Join Kaela Miller, Brookgreen’s Plant Collections Coordinator and horticulturist, for an informative stroll through the Poetry Garden—home to the Gardens’ extensive and vibrant rose collection. Kaela will share practical tips on cultivating healthy, thriving roses in the hot and humid Southern climate—all without the use of pesticides. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn sustainable rose care from one of Brookgreen’s own plant experts. 

About the Speaker: 

Kaela Miller is the Plant Collections Coordinator at Brookgreen Gardens and a former Zoo Horticulturist with a deep-rooted passion for conservation and education. With undergraduate degrees in marine science and biology, along with a graduate degree in teaching, she brings a dynamic perspective to the relationship between plants and wildlife. Her expertise in conservation ecology drives her commitment to native plants and their vital role in sustaining healthy ecosystems. Kaela’s work bridges the gap between horticulture and habitat preservation, making her an invaluable resource for those eager to learn about the natural world. 

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 unique features of the South Carolina Geologic Garden and an overview of native garden design techniques. Jason will share behind-the-scenes details about maintaining this dynamic landscape and reveal exciting plans for a new addition to the garden. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your appreciation for the vital role native plants play in our ecosystems.  

About the Speaker: 

Jason Flynn graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and a lifelong interest in understanding the interconnections found within the natural and manmade world. As a horticulturist at Brookgreen Gardens, he was responsible for creating the South Carolina Geologic Garden. In addition, he cares for the native garden, a display of plants that grow in the wild of South Carolina, with ecologically friendly practices. Jason also cares for Bethea's Garden, an organic vegetable garden that utilizes sustainable practices, and has a strong emphasis on educating on the diversity of vegetables grown in the South and their importance to a healthy community and ecosystem.   

Recent Acquisitions will include works added to the Brookgreen Gardens collection since 2018. These include objects from the collections of the National Sculpture Society, the family of Leonda Finke, Tuck and Janice Langland, Peggy McNeil, the family of Nathaniel Kaz, and more great artwork and historic objects.

Join us for a Runway Show for the 

Spring/Summer 2020 Collection by Susan Albright

Susan will be presenting her new line of original designs for the current season. Feminine, casually elegant, comfortable dresses and tops made from organic cotton designed and sewn in the lowcountry.  Visit her website to see more of her designs.

Be the first to see the new line that was scheduled to be presented on the runway at Charleston Fashion Week in April but was postponed due to COVID. 

Light bites will be provided by Get Carried Away. 

Important Information for attending the fashion show.

We care about the health and well-being of all our guests, volunteers, and employees, and have taken safety precautions since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.  As we move forward, it is important that we continue to make temporary, yet necessary, changes to our policies in order to create a safe environment for all our guests and team members.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the use of a simple face covering slows the spread of the virus and prevents those who unknowingly have the virus from transmitting it to others.  We encourage use of such face coverings.

Parking will be in the Work Horse field, just across from the Leonard Pavilion. Handicapped parking is available in the Lowcountry Center paved parking lot.

We appreciate our members and guests following these guidelines so that we may keep this exhibit safe for all to enjoy.

Join Ranger Mike Walker in getting acquainted with some of the weirdest animals in the ocean and discover that there’s more to life than a backbone! In fact, the vast majority of animals don’t have one. This program will highlight a variety of strange and unusual sea creatures, including some that call the Nature Center at Huntington Beach State Park home. 

About the Speaker: 

A native of South Carolina, Mike Walker received his Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of South Carolina. He has held various positions within the South Carolina State Park System and is currently an Interpretive Park Ranger at Huntington Beach State Park. In this role, he oversees educational programs and resource management. Mike’s ongoing dedication to preserving and promoting South Carolina’s natural resources has led to a fulfilling and rewarding career.  

Join our Horticulturist, Luiz Nascimento, for a tour of two garden sections:

• Harvest Living Wall and Annual Border: Luiz will explain the process, preparation and planting of this seasonal annual display including over 500 plants. 

• Four Corners: Luiz will discuss how we transformed this area into a shade perennial ornamental border including some native plants. 

About the Speaker: Luiz Nascimento  

Luiz is the Manager of Horticulture at Brookgreen Gardens. He has a background in landscape management and operations. 

Join Richard Costa for an insightful bird walk, meandering along the creek and Gardens, where he expertly identifies various avian species amidst the lush surroundings. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and comfortable walking shoes to fully immerse yourself in this experience. After the walk, indulge in conversation over freshly brewed coffee and scones, adding a delightful conclusion to your morning exploration. 

** NOTE: This session will include heavy walking on uneven terrain. Please wear appropriate footwear. Water is recommended. 

** If you are unable to click the date you want on the registration calendar, the class is full. Space for this program is limited to 20 registrants. 

About the Speaker: 

Richard Costa is a former dentist turned elementary science teacher. He has been a birder for 40 years, gaining his experience in Cape May, NJ, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the Low Country of SC. He retired to Murrells Inlet and is also a birding volunteer at Huntington Beach State Park. 

Ever wondered what an art museum curator actually does? Join Liz Miller, curator of the Myrtle Beach Art Museum, for an engaging and interactive discussion about her work behind the scenes. She’ll share how exhibitions are selected, planned (often a year or more in advance), and installed in just over a week. Hear about her path to becoming a curator, memorable installation challenges, and her proudest moments creating accessible, exciting visual art experiences for the Grand Strand community and its visitors. 

About the Speaker: 

Liz Miller is the curator at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, she currently resides in Surfside Beach. Liz received her B.A. in Art History and French Studies from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, in 2004, and her M.A. in Art History with a concentration in Renaissance art from the University of Georgia in Athens in 2007. Liz has served as curator at the Art Museum for 12 years. Prior to that, she worked as the Exhibition and Program Coordinator (2012–2013) and, in between degrees, as the Education Coordinator (2004–2005). Over the course of her tenure, she has curated more than 100 exhibitions for the Art Museum, including Feast Your Eyes: Celebrating the Food of the South (2017), Grand Strand Collects (2018), Can't You Sea? Ocean Plastic ARTifacts (2019), Leo Twiggs: Resilience (2021), Synchronicity: Alice Ballard + Brian Rutenberg (2022), Lifting Black Voices: The Rhodes Collection (2023), and Mary Edna Fraser: Awakening (2025). 

In addition to curating, Liz has served as a judge for numerous exhibitions, including the National Sculpture Society’s 82nd Annual Awards Exhibition (Brookgreen Gardens, 2015), ArtSpace 506 Annual Small Works Show (2016), Seacoast Artists Guild (2017), Waterway Arts Association (2019), and the National Association of Women Artists' Brookgreen Inspires: Women Create exhibition (2025).