Explore the wonders of nature through the ancient craft of weaving with locally sourced materials! From branches to grasses, and stems of flowers, uncover the beauty of your garden or backyard as you learn to create unique woven pieces. 

Across civilizations and throughout history, people have crafted textiles, clothing, and shelter using the resources readily available to them. This workshop celebrates this rich tradition of utilizing local materials, showcasing the diversity of forms born from cultural traditions and regional flora. 

During our time together, we'll focus on crafting three-dimensional wall hangings using handmade looms of varying sizes. Bring your own collected plant materials, and don't forget to wear closed-toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle for a sustainable experience. 

Materials and Terms Guide

About the Speaker:  

Natalie C. Jones is a native of South Carolina. She loves to weave different hues, materials, and historical cultural elements to her work in a contemporary style. Natalie’s artwork has been on display in museums, galleries, and community art centers respectively. 

Join Brookgreen horticulturist Jason Flynn as he talks about his garden at Heron, Grouse and Loon. He will be talking about native plants and environmentally friendly gardening and design techniques.

Limit 10 -  Included with garden admission

CLASS IS FULL

Join Lucy Contreras, Brookgreen Gardens’ Assistant Manager of Plant Collections and Rosarian for an informative tour of the Poetry Garden. Within the last four years, Brookgreen Gardens has been building its rose collection within the walls of the Poetry Garden. Learn about the spray-free approach Brookgreen takes towards its roses and better understand how you can incorporate the “queen of flowers” into your home garden too!

Limit 10 - Included with Garden admission **CLASS IS FULL**

Join Don as he talks about the history of rice in SC, the current rice industry, and a year in the life of a rice farmer! He will discuss the issues and solutions for farmers trying to grow rice, and how White House overcame these issues to bring back rice cultivation, and Andy’s Foundation. 

• Plan to stay after the presentation to sample a taste of Andy’s delicious rice grown right here in Georgetown.

About the Speaker: 

White House Plantation, home of the only commercial rice fields in Georgetown County, is tucked away between the Black and Pee Dee rivers at the end of a narrow stretch of sandy road that stretches under a canopy of Spanish moss. 

The 92-acre farm, north of Georgetown, has been home to rice crops since the 1700s, and the land was once owned by a famous author. Now it is the home to Andy’s Charleston Gold. 

Don Quattlebaum owns and operates White House Farms, which markets its produce under the Andy’s Charleston Gold - White House Farms brand locally. The rice is available at Keepsakes and other local businesses, as well as from the farm website, whitehousefarms.com. Quattlebaum earned a degree in building construction before launching a successful entrepreneurial career. 

Summer Light: Art by Night is an opportunity to explore and experience the historic Brookgreen Gardens landscapes on summer evenings. Multiple installations throughout the sculpture garden feature a variety of techniques that light up the Gardens. 

Walking through the heart of the sculpture garden, be mesmerized by the magic of Brookgreen Gardens after dark. Experience the sound and lights in Oak Allee and Beyond the Garden Wall, the exquisite Conway Glass display, upcycled wine bottles hanging from the treetops, our bee topiary, and so much more.

Various bands will perform live music each night throughout the summer. 

The Gardens will close for general admission at 5 p.m. Gates will reopen at 6:00 PM for Summer Light. A separate ticket is needed for the day and evening, and a discount is available if you purchase both simultaneously. 

A variety of food and beverage options will be available.

Austin's Harvest Restaurant will be open. Make Reservations here! You must purchase a ticket to Summer Light to dine at Austin's in the evening.

Old Kitchen will serve snacks and refreshments.

Reminder:
All events at Brookgreen Gardens are fund-raising events, and tickets are non-refundable. We appreciate your support of Brookgreen Gardens!
Unused tickets will be considered a donation to Brookgreen Gardens, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization.  Should you need to change the date on your ticket, please visit https://support.showclix.com/s/ or call 1-844-271-3410.   

A note about the weather - in our area, weather can be very localized. It could be a downpour in Myrtle Beach or Georgetown and beautiful weather at Brookgreen Gardens. Pop-up thunderstorms are often very short and leave us with cooler, lovely weather for the evening.

If we have a cancellation or closure due to dangerous conditions, it will be posted on the alert message at the top of the website. 

If you need to change the date on your tickets, go to the Showclix website for self-service exchanges. Unscanned tickets can also be exchanged for a different date. 

Spend the morning with Tom Francis, Brookgreen Gardens beekeeper, also locally known as the Bee Preacher.  Tom will discuss aspects of his involvement with honeybees.  But don’t be fooled, he’s not just someone who oversees a few bee hives; there has been much more to it!  Celebrate World Bee Day with Tom’s passionate sermon about all he’s done about these amazing little creatures. 

About the Speaker: 

After 38 years in telecommunications with Verizon, Tom Francis got into beekeeping.  Once his backyard operation, Bees By the Sea, outgrew its home, Tom, was given permission to bring some of his beehives here to Brookgreen, where he has been a member for over 30 years. Tom manages the Observation hive at Brookgreen as well as spreading the Good News about bees through area lectures, special appearances, interviews, and consultations. 

Come explore the fascinating life cycle of South Carolina’s state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle! Learn why they dig in the dark, what they eat, and why they are a threatened species. We will also sneak a peek into the lives of the other species of sea turtles that have nested at Huntington Beach State Park, including leatherbacks, Kemp’s ridleys, and greens. Everyone will leave with helpful tips on how we can all ensure these amazing animals are around for generations to come. 

About the Speaker: 

A native of South Carolina, Mike Walker received his Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology at the University of South Carolina. He has occupied various positions with the South Carolina State Park System and is currently an Interpretive Park Ranger for Huntington Beach State Park. He oversees educational programs and resource management. Mike’s continuous pursuit of preserving and promoting South Carolina’s natural resources has led to the most satisfying career he could ask for.    

The Lowcountry Zoo will close at 3PM for this event

Join NS PROMOS for the 4th Annual Brookgreen Gardens Labor Day 5K or choose the virtual option for those unable to join us in person. We are excited to partner once again with the beautiful, historic Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. The 9,100-acre property includes several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures placed in them, the Lowcountry Zoo, and trails through several ecosystems in nature reserves on the property.

Race Information:

• Race participants and guests may enter Brookgreen at 4:30pm
• Entry into Brookgreen closes at 5:40pm-please arrive prior to this
• No water stop on course
• Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
• No dogs allowed on Brookgreen Gardens property
• Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
• Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
• Gun timing used for overall awards
• Chip timing used for age group awards
• Post race snacks and water provided by Food Lion

Race Swag:

• Participant shirt
• Race Bib
• Custom designed Made in the USA medal
• Complimentary entry for Brookgreen Gardens at a later date (some blackout dates apply)
• Virtual race swag will be mailed within 2 weeks post race

Registration:

• Registration is only available online
• Registration closes Sunday, September 1 at 4:30pm
• Participants strongly encouraged to pickup packet on Saturday to avoid long lines on race day

Packet Pickup Information:

• Saturday, August 31 from 4:00-5:30pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave, MB)
• Sunday, September 1 from 4:30-5:45pm at Brookgreen Gardens (1931 Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet)

Parking:

• Participants and their guests allowed entrance at 4:30pm on race day
• Entrance gates close at 5:40pm
• Scroll below for a parking map

Restrooms:

• Port-o-Potties will be available at the near the finish line
• Restrooms available across from the finish line

Awards:

• Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
• Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place 
• Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80
        up

Join N.S. Promos and Brookgreen Gardens for the 11th Annual Brookgreen Gardens 5K  in Murrells Inlet, SC!  

Race Day: The start/finish line is at the zoo entrance. Parking is in the field across from the children’s sensory trail

Race Start Times:

• 5K race begins at 6:00 pm

Race Swag:

• Participant shirt
• Race bib
• Custom designed Made in the USA medal (5K only)
• Complimentary entry for Brookgreen Gardens at a later date (some blackout dates apply)
• Virtual race swag will be mailed within 1 week post-race

Race and Course Information:

• USATF Certificate: SC22021BW
• On race day, participants and guests may enter Brookgreen Gardens property at 4:30 pm.
• No water stops on course
• Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
• Post-race snacks and water provided by Food Lion
• Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
• Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

Registration:

• Registration is only available online
• Registration closes Sunday, May 26 at 4:30 pm
• Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up the packet on Saturday (a friend may pick it up for you if they have your registration confirmation).

Packet Pickup Information:

• Saturday, May 25, from 3:00-5:00 pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Avenue, MB)
• Sunday, May 26, from 4:30-5:45 pm at Brookgreen Gardens (1931 Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet)
• Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up race packets on Saturday to avoid long lines on race day

Parking:

• There is plenty of parking at the Low Country Zoo -follow the signs
• Be prepared to show your race bib or confirmation email upon entering the Gardens
• Visitors are allowed to come with you at no cost

Restrooms:

• Port-o-Potties are located near the start/finish line 

5K Awards:

• Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place 
• Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
• Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-up

2025 Topics:

January 23                          Huntington Home Movies, Part I, with Robin Salmon

February 27                       The Genius of Archer Milton Huntington, with Robin Salmon

March 13*                          Recent Art and History Acquisitions of Brookgreen Gardens, with Robin Salmon

(2^nd Thursday)

April 24                               TBD

May 22                                Brookgreen Inspires—Women Create, with Robin Salmon

June 26                               Huntington Home Movies, Part II, with Robin Salmon

July 24                                TBD

August 28                          National Sculpture Society 92nd Annual Awards Exhibit, with Robin Salmon

September 25                    Four Colonial Estates on the Waccamaw: How the Huntingtons Came to South Carolina, with Robin Salmon

October 23                        Dynamic Symmetry in Art, with Jay Goldstein, FNSS   MAYBE

November 20*                 Brookgreen Patriots: Celebrating 200 Years, with Robin Salmon

(3^rd Thursday)

Brookgreen 101 is a public information program offered by Robin Salmon (VP of Art and Historical Collections and Curator of Sculpture), usually on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Daise Auditorium. The topics may cover various aspects of Brookgreen Gardens including the collections, property history, people, poetry, art history, corporate history, the founders, and Brookgreen purposes. Each program lasts approximately one hour. The advertised appearance of special guests and the program topics can be subject to change.