Classes
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When: Saturday, Feb 11th, 2012, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Did you know that you can register your backyard as a certified wildlife habitat? Join us in Etiwan Park to build wooden bird feeders to take home. While the kids learn about Carolina Chickadees and play torpor tag, we'll tell you how to provide all the elements for a wildlife garden that you can register with the National Wildlife Federation. Master gardener volunteers will be on hand to suggest plants for attracting butterflies and birds. Suitable for parent/child pairs (not a drop off class). Class is limited to 15 children with priority given to web registration. $12 in advance; $15 day of (checks only).
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When: Monday, Feb 13th, 2012, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Don't let Valentine's Day go to the birds! Did you know that you can register your backyard as a certified wildlife habitat? Join us in Allan Park to build wooden bird feeders to take home. We'll tell you how to provide all the elements for a wildlife garden that you can register with the National Wildlife Federation. We'll also make pine cone feeders to leave in the park's trees. Class is limited to 15 children with priority given to web registration. $12 in advance for each parent/ child pair ($12 each additional child); $15 day of (checks only).
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When: Saturday, Feb 25th, 2012, 9:00 AM
Help for the Home Gardener Series-Spring 2012 Enjoy the entire series for one reduced price and save $30.00!
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When: Saturday, Feb 25th, 2012, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn how to prune in our southern gardens. The what, when and how will be the main focus of this beginner's class.
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When: Saturday, Feb 25th, 2012, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Led by native South Carolinian tour guide Mr Alphonso Brown. Learn about black slave owners, slave uprisings, the Gullah language, hexes, local legend Phillip Simmons, and city parks. Mr. Brown’s tour has been featured in South Living Magazine, Charles Kuralt’s America, and PBS specials.The tour on a mini-bus continues rain or shine. No refunds due to weather. $25 in advance; $30 day of.
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When: Sunday, Feb 26th, 2012, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Learn how to convert everyday organic waste products into usable compost. The steps to success will be covered.
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When: Saturday, Mar 3rd, 2012, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn everything you need to successfully begin and care for a vegetable garden.
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When: Saturday, Mar 3rd, 2012, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Join Nature Adventures Outfitters for a beautiful historic paddle among shrimp boats! We'll paddle through a saltwater marsh creek and journey out to an island preserve called Crab Bank, home to thousands of nesting shorebirds and frequented by dolphin, where we'll search for sharks' teeth. Beginners are welcome. Led by university degreed master naturalist guides and coastal kayak Instructors. Staff from the Charleston Parks Conservancy will be on hand to discuss volunteer opportunities and upcoming education programs. Adults 18 and over only. Saturday March 2, 1pm. Launch from Shem Creek, Mt Pleasant, SC. Registration closes Web. morning, Feb 29. No refunds or credits for cancellations after Feb 29.
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When: Saturday, Mar 10th, 2012, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Kayak the beautiful Ashley River with Nature Adventure Outfitters. Led by university degreed master naturalist guides and coastal kayak instructors. Staff from the Charleston Parks Conservancy will be on hand to discuss volunteer opportunities and upcoming education programs. Adults 18 and over only. Saturday March 10, 10am. Registration closes Wed. morning, March 7. No refunds for cancellations after March 7.
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When: Saturday, Mar 17th, 2012, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn what you need know to successfully grow and harvest fruit and berries in your Lowcountry garden.
