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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
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Tue, Apr 1 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, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour
Tue, Apr 1 2025, 10 - 11am
Tue, Mar 4 2025, Tue, Apr 1 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...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Wed, Apr 2 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...
f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour, f - 1 hour
Wed, Apr 2 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, 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 - 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, 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, Mar 19 2025, Wed, Apr 23 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 - 3 hours
Fri, Apr 25 2025, 10am - 1pm
Fri, Apr 25 2025
Don't miss the chance to have an informative and enjoyable afternoon at the Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Caroline Harper! Learn the ancient art of dyeing cloth with an indigo pigment workshop where participants will leave with an original set of 4 cotton napkins, dyed four different ways. Discover the ARASHI SHIBORI technique, also known as pole-wrapping, a Japanese ancient method of creating...
f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours, f - 2 hours
Tue, May 6 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...