Image
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
f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour
Sat, Apr 12 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Apr 5 2025, Sat, Apr 12 2025, Sat, Apr 19 2025, Sat, Apr 26 2025, Sat, May 3 2025, Sat, May 10 2025, Sat, May 17 2025, Sat, May 24 2025
10:30am - 11:30am
10:30am - 11:30am
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...
f - 1 hour
Tue, Apr 15 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Apr 15 2025
Fifteen species of bats in our state play an important role in our ecosystem and our economy, yet these unsung heroes are often feared and misunderstood. Join us as Jennifer Kindel, the Statewide Bat Biologist for SCDNR, demystifies these truly fascinating and beneficial flying mammals that call SC home. About the Speaker: Jennifer Kindel grew up on a farm in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and graduated...
f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour
Wed, Apr 16 2025, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Apr 2 2025, Wed, Apr 16 2025, Wed, May 7 2025, Wed, May 21 2025
Education
Ron Daise discusses Gullah Geechee culture and history as depicted through characters and scenes in Raptors in the Ricelands, his first historical novel. Set in a twenty-first century fictional community within Georgetown, SC, a story unfolds, revealing family secrets and conflicts that challenge cultural beliefs. The book is conveyed in four acts and with chapter names that follow the production...
f - 1 hour
Thu, Apr 17 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Apr 17 2025
Education
C.E. (Chip) Smith is the voice of the natural world in Murrells Inlet, renowned for his striking black-and-white photography and evocative essays on the “pocket wild.” His writings, which evolved from articles in his weekly newspapers, The Inlet Image and Barefoot Messenger, as well as the beloved Lowcountry Companion, have captured the hearts of many. Revered by local scientists for his...
f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour
Sat, Apr 19 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Apr 5 2025, Sat, Apr 12 2025, Sat, Apr 19 2025, Sat, Apr 26 2025, Sat, May 3 2025, Sat, May 10 2025, Sat, May 17 2025, Sat, May 24 2025
10:30am - 11:30am
10:30am - 11:30am
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...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Tue, Apr 22 2025, 7 - 9am
Tue, Mar 4 2025, Tue, Mar 18 2025, Tue, Apr 1 2025, Tue, Apr 22 2025, Tue, May 6 2025, Tue, May 20 2025
Join Richard Costa on an informative walk through the landscapes of Brookgreen Gardens. Join him 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...
f - 1 hour
Tue, Apr 22 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, Apr 22 2025
Education
This talk will provide a brief overview of carnivory in plants and how it works in nature. Then, we will examine local carnivorous plants and their conservation status. Finally, you will learn how to successfully grow and propagate these fascinating plants in a confined bog garden or your own. About the Speaker: James O. Luken received a Ph.D. in Botany from Duke University in 1984. After working...
f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour
Wed, Apr 23 2025, 10 - 11am
Wed, Jan 15 2025, Wed, Feb 19 2025, Wed, Feb 26 2025, Wed, Mar 19 2025, Wed, Mar 26 2025, Wed, Apr 23 2025, Wed, Apr 30 2025, Wed, May 21 2025
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...
f - 4 hours
Thu, Apr 24 2025, 10am - 2pm
Thu, Apr 24 2025
Textile artist Kathleen Lang with be at Brookgreen Gardens to facilitate a workshop highlighting the magic of Eco printing. Eco printing is a sustainable natural dyeing technique for capturing botanical prints using no chemicals. Students will collect, prior to the workshop, botanicals such as leaves and other natural dye materials from nature, flatten them and have them ready on the day of the...
f - 1 hour
Thu, Apr 24 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Apr 24 2025
Botanical Gardens
Join Kevin Bendetti for a captivating tour of the Fountain Gardens (Baby Gods/St. Gaudens) and the Lower Left Wing (Nana and Papa’s Garden). During this engaging walk, Kevin will offer a deeper look into the current state of these breathtaking spaces, reveal recent transformations, and share exciting plans for their future. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the ongoing care, evolution...