DESTINATIONS

School

Groups will receive one-of-a-kind educational enrichment with programs about Nature, Art, and History. Search for exotic and domestic animals on a sculpture safari, stroll the gardens to learn about Brookgreen’s history, explore remnants of rice plantations and the lifestyles of ethnic groups that lived at Brookgreen Plantation during the Rice Era, learn about nature much more! Groups can also go on a creek excursion by boat.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
Colonial History, Slavery, Farming, Industry, Animals, Plants, Natural History, Evolution, Visual Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Writing.

contact info
Name: Stephanie Atkinson, Coordinator for Nature Education Development.
Phone: 843-235-6055

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 min., 25 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Brookgreen Gardens

Located on a former rice plantation with sculptures and exhibits of Native American and Gullah artifacts, Brookgreen Gardens is a lowcountry history and wildlife preserve. The Gardens feature an impressive collection of perennials, trees, vines, and shrubs, as well as the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9:30AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

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Scouts

Groups will receive one-of-a-kind educational enrichment with programs about Nature, Art, and History. Search for exotic and domestic animals on a sculpture safari, stroll the gardens to learn about Brookgreen’s history, explore remnants of rice plantations and the lifestyles of ethnic groups that lived at Brookgreen Plantation during the Rice Era, learn about nature much more! Groups can also go on a creek excursion by boat.

supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
Colonial History, Slavery, Farming, Industry, Animals, Plants, Natural History, Evolution, Visual Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Writing.

contact info
Name: Stephanie Atkinson, Coordinator for Nature Education Development.
Phone: 843-235-6055

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 min., 25 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Brookgreen Gardens

Located on a former rice plantation with sculptures and exhibits of Native American and Gullah artifacts, Brookgreen Gardens is a lowcountry history and wildlife preserve. The Gardens feature an impressive collection of perennials, trees, vines, and shrubs, as well as the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9:30AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

Groups will receive one-of-a-kind educational enrichment with programs about Nature, Art, and History. Search for exotic and domestic animals on a sculpture safari, stroll the gardens to learn about Brookgreen’s history, explore remnants of rice plantations and the lifestyles of ethnic groups that lived at Brookgreen Plantation during the Rice Era, learn about nature much more! Groups can also go on a creek excursion by boat.

topics covered:
Colonial History, Slavery, Farming, Industry, Animals, Plants, Natural History, Evolution, Visual Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Writing.

contact info
Name: Stephanie Atkinson, Coordinator for Nature Education Development.
Phone: 843-235-6055

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 min., 25 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Brookgreen Gardens

Located on a former rice plantation with sculptures and exhibits of Native American and Gullah artifacts, Brookgreen Gardens is a lowcountry history and wildlife preserve. The Gardens feature an impressive collection of perennials, trees, vines, and shrubs, as well as the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9:30AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Groups will receive one-of-a-kind educational enrichment with programs about Nature, Art, and History. Search for exotic and domestic animals on a sculpture safari, stroll the gardens to learn about Brookgreen’s history, explore remnants of rice plantations and the lifestyles of ethnic groups that lived at Brookgreen Plantation during the Rice Era, learn about nature much more! Groups can also go on a creek excursion by boat.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
Colonial History, Slavery, Farming, Industry, Animals, Plants, Natural History, Evolution, Visual Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Writing.

contact info
Name: Stephanie Atkinson, Coordinator for Nature Education Development.
Phone: 843-235-6055

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 min., 25 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Brookgreen Gardens

Located on a former rice plantation with sculptures and exhibits of Native American and Gullah artifacts, Brookgreen Gardens is a lowcountry history and wildlife preserve. The Gardens feature an impressive collection of perennials, trees, vines, and shrubs, as well as the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9:30AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

View Lesson Plan>>