Brookgreen U

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

Wed, May 21 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...
Wed, May 21 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...
Sat, May 24 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
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...
Tue, May 27 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Tue, May 27 2025
Join Dr. Brian Scholtens for an overview of his completed and ongoing research on SC butterflies and moths. These include cataloging all the butterflies in the state, a survey of Congaree NP and a survey of Spring Island. He will also detail current efforts to survey Santee Coastal Reserve, specifically the area near the former Wedge Plantation, looking at how the fauna has changed in the 50 years...
Thu, May 29 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, May 29 2025
The hewn timber cabins preserved by Francis Marion University (FMU) serve as living artifacts and testaments of the resilience of the people of African descent in the Pee Dee Region. Additionally, the cabins on FMU’s campus illustrate an integral part of the land’s legacy and the region’s historical heritage. This presentation will provide an overview of the history of the land on which the cabins...
Tue, Jun 3 2025, 10 - 11am
Tue, Mar 4 2025, Tue, Apr 8 2025, Tue, May 6 2025, Tue, Jun 3 2025, Tue, Dec 3 2024
Join us at Brookgreen Gardens for Tree Walks led by Dominique Werboff, Ph.D. of Coastal Carolina University. Learn about tree anatomy, physiology, identification, and care, and how they function in landscapes and ecosystems. Whether you're a nature enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding or simply looking for a fun and educational activity, our Tree Walks offer something for everyone...
Wed, Jun 4 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Feb 5 2025, Thu, Mar 6 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 and CJ Uricks 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 have a good working...
Tue, Jun 10 2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Tue, Mar 11 2025, Tue, Apr 8 2025, Tue, May 13 2025, Tue, Jun 10 2025
Registration: April 8 | May 13 | June 10 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...
Thu, Jun 12 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Jun 12 2025
Get acquainted with the inhabitants of the Animal Forest at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, in Charleston, SC – including the famous Clark the elk. The Animal Forest is home to a variety of species that inhabited South Carolina at the time when this site was a newly settled English colony. Animal Forest veterinarian Dr. Todd Heldreth discusses how zookeepers provide routine care to...
Sat, Jun 14 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sat, Jun 14 2025
Join us for an engaging talk by Frank Hyman, author of How to Forage Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide—the essential book he wishes he’d had when starting out. This guide covers 81 species, from edible and medicinal mushrooms to artisanal finds, as well as a few that are best avoided. With nearly 60,000 copies sold, it ranks in the top 5% of all printed books, and expert...

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