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Discover "Brookgreen U", our comprehensive continuing education initiative designed to enrich both the community and our visitors. Featuring an array of classes and interactive experiences, Brookgreen U fosters lifelong learning and exploration.
Beginning in January of each year, our program offers a curated selection of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. With four classes per month, participants can delve into the realms of our four mission areas: Art, Horticulture, Wildlife, and History.
“Brookgreen U: Intensives” allows visitors to engage in hands-on activities and classes, where learning extends beyond the standard one hour timeframe. Electives provide ongoing educational opportunities within the surroundings of Brookgreen Gardens.
Join us in unlocking the doors to knowledge and exploration at Brookgreen U.
BROOKGREEN U CERTIFICATES
Our program is designed for personal enrichment. Each completed class or elective earns one credit, culminating in a Brookgreen U Certificate upon the completion of four classes or electives per quarter- fulfilling one class in each of the mission areas.
Attend four Brookgreen U offerings in a quarter and earn a Brookgreen U certificate! Certificate recipients can enjoy a 20% discount on purchases in our Keepsakes Gift Shop.
Our quarters are:
Winter (Jan.- Mar.), Spring (April- June), and Fall (Sept.-Nov.).
To learn more about a program, please select the desired listing below.
Registration is required. Walk-ins are subject to availability.
Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it. – Albert Einstein
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Tue, Jan 28 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Jan 28 2025
Join Dr. Dominique Werboff, Director of the Coastal Carolina University Arboretum, for an insightful presentation on how trees serve as one of the most effective, efficient, and vital solutions to the climate crisis. Discover the essential role trees play in combating climate change, enhancing ecosystems, and supporting a sustainable future for our planet. About the Speaker: Dr. Dominique Werboff...
f - 1 hour
Sat, Feb 1 2025, 2 - 3pm
Sat, Feb 1 2025
Join us for an artist talk with Stephen King, the creative mind behind Against the Grain: Fingerprints from the Forest, an exhibition capturing the life and essence of trees. Stephen’s unique relief printmaking process breathes new life into fallen trees, preserving their intricate patterns and history on paper. Each piece reflects his deep respect for trees as ancient giants—essential, silent...
f - 1 hour
Tue, Feb 4 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Feb 4 2025
Join Passage Products for an enriching experience that explores the time-honored herbal teas and remedies of the Gullah-Geechee people, rooted in West African traditions. This immersive workshop offers guided tastings, engaging discussions, and a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and resilience behind these natural blends. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a cultural explorer...
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Wed, Feb 5 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Feb 5 2025, Wed, Mar 5 2025, Wed, Apr 2 2025, Wed, May 7 2025, Wed, Jun 4 2025, Wed, Oct 2 2024
On the first Wednesday of the month, join photographers Anne Malarich, George DeCamp, and Rick Farrell for a 2 hour walk through Brookgreen Gardens with cameras in hand! There will be various subjects discussed each month such as flowers, butterflies, and birds. You will discuss photographic topics along the way such as exposure and composition. It will be a learning experience for all! You must...
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Wed, Feb 5 2025, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Feb 5 2025, Wed, Feb 19 2025, Wed, Mar 5 2025, Wed, Mar 19 2025
Inspired by historical events from the Reconstruction Era, this reader’s theater presentation by Ron Daise portrays the lived experiences, beliefs, and dreams of a Gullah man, Prince Rivers. Rivers’ life and words from before, during, and after the Hamburg Massacre, an incident of notable racial and political violence, are poignant and riveting. The presentation, moreover, showcases historical and...
f - 1 hour
Thu, Feb 6 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Feb 6 2025
After the rise of the boll weevil made cotton crops unstable, flue-cured tobacco became the main cash crop of Horry County. This presentation focuses on the impact of the auction system and the ways in which farmers and buyers attempted to push the prices in their favor. Join Horry County Museum Curator Abigail Geedy to learn more about the impact of flue-cured tobacco. About the Speakers: Abigail...
f - 2 hours
Tue, Feb 11 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tue, Feb 11 2025
This generative writing workshop, “Eco-Writing,” begins with an exploration of a few short, classic examples of environmental literature. Particular attention will be paid to how eco-writers describe their surroundings, create metaphors, incorporate science and natural history, and establish personal connections with their subjects. The class will then venture outside to “gather the seeds” for...
f - 1 hour
Thu, Feb 13 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Feb 13 2025
Take a virtual journey off the Myrtle Beach State Park fishing pier to discover the incredible variety of wildlife that can "a-pier" throughout the year! From the familiar to the surprising, this presentation dives into fascinating facts about the whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, birds, fish, sharks, and stingrays often spotted from the pier. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or just...
f - 1 hour
Sat, Feb 15 2025, 11am - 12pm
Sat, Feb 15 2025
Ages: 3-17 The Teach Outside the Box program is a student-centered learning program, for ages 3-17, held on the third Saturday of each month. Teach Outside the Box offers a unique opportunity for families to explore and learn together. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, these programs provide engaging instruction in the arts, horticulture, history, and science. Designed for...
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Tue, Feb 18 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Feb 18 2025
This session provides archival instruction covering the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively locate, interpret, and utilize archives, manuscripts, and other unique primary sources housed at the Avery Research Center. Additionally, the session offers an overview of heritage interpretation activities at Avery, including the National Association for Interpretation’s Certified...