Charleston Parks Conservancy | Events | Connecting People with their Parks

Jan 07

Garden in the Parks-Windermere Blvd. Community Garden

Where: Meet behind the Earth Fare Grocery Store.

When: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Come help the garden look its best in the months ahead! Activities include tending to the flower beds for the Winter Season and planting Daffodil Bulbs!!

Jan 09

Garden in the Parks-Etiwan Park

Where: Etiwan Park

When: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Come help make the pocket garden in Etiwan Park on Daniel Island continue to look beautiful! Activities include pruning back plant material for the Winter.

Jan 16

Garden in the Parks- Cannon Park

Where: Meet at Cannon Park on the corner of Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue.

When: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Join Conservancy staff members, Citadel Cadets and other Park Angels as we Winter Prune the beds and plant 6,000 Daffodil Bulbs!

Jan 17

Garden in the Parks- Brittlebank Park

Where: Brittlebank Park

When: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff and Charleston Riverdogs staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include Winter pruning.

Jan 24

Garden in the Parks- Chapel St. Fountain Park

Where: Chapel Street Fountain Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include Winter pruning of the beds and…

Jan 26

Garden in the Parks-Hazel Parker Playground

Where: Meet at Hazel Parker Playground Tennis Court

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include Winter pruning of the ornamental beds.

Jan 28

Park Angel Social

Where: Magnolia and Sycamore Property

When: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

New year, new park new opportunities to get to know your fellow Park Angels.

Feb 04

Garden in the Parks-Windermere Blvd. Community Garden

Where: Meet behind the Earth Fare Grocery Store.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help the garden look its best in the months ahead! Activities include Winter pruning of our Roses and Ornamental Grasses.

Feb 04

Diorama Making Workshop with artist Becca Barnet

When: 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Learn to make a diorama, a powerful fusion of art and science that has the potential to stop time and engender a feeling of wonder and respect for the natural…

Feb 10

Garden in the Parks-Cannon Park

Where: Meet at Cannon Park on the corner of Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue.

When: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Join Conservancy staff members, C of C GSA members and other Park Angels as we Winter Prune the beds and divide our Ornamental Grasses.

Feb 11

Garden in the Parks-Etiwan Park

Where: Etiwan Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help make the pocket garden in Etiwan Park on Daniel Island continue to look beautiful! Activities include Winter pruning of Roses.

Feb 14

Garden in the Parks- Brittlebank Park

Where: Brittlebank Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include fertilizing and mulching for Spring.

Feb 16

Garden in the Parks-Marion Square

Where: Meet at the corner of King and Calhoun St.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come Garden in the Park in the heart of Downtown. Morning activities include pruning, watering and tending to the beds in Marion Square.

Feb 21

Garden in the Parks- Chapel St. Fountain Park

Where: Chapel Street Fountain Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include Winter pruning of the beds.

Feb 23

Garden in the Parks-Hazel Parker Playground

Where: Meet at Hazel Parker Playground Tennis Court

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include Winter pruning of Roses and perennials.

Feb 24

Garden in the Parks-Cannon Park

Where: Meet at Cannon Park on the corner of Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue.

When: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Join Conservancy staff members, C of C GSA members and other Park Angels as we Winter Prune the beds and divide our Ornamental Grasses.

Feb 25

A Gullah Tour of Charleston

When: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

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…

Feb 28

Garden in the Parks- Simonton Park

Where: Meet at Simonton Park on Morris Street

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join Conservancy Staff and other Park Angels as we continue the beautification efforts in this unique downtown park. Morning activities include preparing the soil for the upcoming Spring Season.

Feb 29

Leap Back to the ‘90s with Color Me Badd

Where: Memminger Auditorium

When: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Leap Back to the ‘90s as Color Me Badd performs a benefit concert for the Charleston Park Conservancy.

Mar 03

Garden in the Parks-Windermere Blvd. Community Garden

Where: Meet behind the Earth Fare Grocery Store.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help the garden look its best in the months ahead! Activities include adding Organic matter to the soil for the Spring Season

Mar 03

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners in the South

When: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Learn everything you need to successfully begin and care for a vegetable garden.

Mar 06

Garden in the Parks-Etiwan Park

Where: Etiwan Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help make the pocket garden in Etiwan Park on Daniel Island continue to look beautiful! Activities include fertilizing and mulching for the Spring Season.

Mar 06

Park Angel General meeting with current park projects overview

Where: 804 Meeting Street Charleston SC 20403

When: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Join us at our offices at 804 Meeting Street to see a brief presentation of our current park projects and enjoy some wine and shopping at Dwellsmart.

Mar 08

Garden in the Parks- Cannon Park

Where: Meet at Cannon Park on the corner of Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join Conservancy staff members and other Park Angels as we prepare the beds for the upcoming Spring Season.

Mar 12

Park Week Peninsula Pedal

Where: Colonial Lake

When: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Grab your bike and a few friends for a self-paced bike ride throughout the city.

Mar 13

Park Week - Bark Angel Stroll

Where: Walk is self paced and begins at Hazel Parker Dog Park.

When: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Grab your pooch and take an interactive dog stroll through Charleston parks while stopping along the way for fun stations and prizes.

Mar 14

Park Week - Gardening in Small Spaces

When: 12:00PM - 12:30PM

Take a break from the office or stroll over with the kids to Etiwan Park on Daniel Island and learn how to garden in small spaces.

Mar 15

Park Week - Pajama Party in the Park!

Where: Etiwan Park Playground

When: 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Bring the kids for a “Pajama Party in the Park”. The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the Bishop England Band of Buddies will show you how to become a “wormologist”, make…

Mar 16

Park Week Hula Hooping

Where: Hazel Parker Playground

When: 10:59AM - 11:59AM

Cancelled. We regret that we did not meet our minimum enrollment requirements. Let loose, have fun, and express yourself in a free hooping class in the grass at Hazel Parker…

Mar 16

Park Week - Zumba in the Park

Where: Cannon Park

When: 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Cancelled. We regret that we did not meet our minimum enrollment requirements. Get moving with fresh air and latin inspired beats of Zumba.

Mar 20

Garden in the Parks- Chapel St. Fountain Park

Where: Chapel Street Fountain Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include preparing the beds for the upcoming…

Mar 22

Garden in the Parks-Hazel Parker Playground

Where: Meet at Hazel Parker Playground Tennis Court

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include preparing the soil for the upcoming…

Mar 27

Garden in the Parks- Simonton Park

Where: Meet at Simonton Park on Morris Street

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join Conservancy Staff and other Park Angels as we continue the beautification efforts in this unique downtown park. Morning activities include preparing the soil for the upcoming Spring Season.

Mar 29

Garden in the Parks-Marion Square

Where: Meet at the corner of King and Calhoun St.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come Garden in the Park in the heart of Downtown. Morning activities include pruning, watering and tending to the beds in Marion Square.

Apr 01

Charleston Honey & Bee Expo

Where: Cinebarre

When: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Join the Charleston Area Beekeepers to learn about bees and buy local honey.

Apr 03

Step By Step Garden Design: Basics for Beginners

When: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

We apologize, but this class has been cancelled due to a lack of participation.

Apr 05

Garden in the Parks-Etiwan Park

Where: Etiwan Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help make the pocket garden in Etiwan Park on Daniel Island continue to look beautiful! Activities include fertilizing and mulching for the Spring Season.

Apr 07

Garden in the Parks-Windermere Blvd. Community Garden

Where: Meet behind the Earth Fare Grocery Store.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help the garden look its best in the months ahead! Activities include tending to the beds and adding organic matter to the soil.

Apr 09

Learn to Crab

When: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Learn to crab at the Daniel Island Waterfront Pier. We'll supply the bait, gear, and crab recipes. Each participant will rig (and take home) his/her own drop net. Children ages…

Apr 10

Garden in the Parks-Cannon Park

Where: Meet at Cannon Park on the corner of Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join Conservancy staff members and other Park Angels as we prepare the beds for the upcoming Spring Season.

Apr 17

Garden in the Parks- Chapel St. Fountain Park

Where: Chapel Street Fountain Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include preparing the beds for the upcoming…

Apr 18

Garden in the Parks-Elliotborough Park and Community Garden

Where: Meet at Elliotborough Park and Community Garden

When: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Join other Park Angels and volunteers from Motley Rice Law Firm as we continue to make improvements to the Park and Community Garden.

Apr 19

Garden in the Parks-Hazel Parker Playground

Where: Meet at Hazel Parker Playground Tennis Court

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include preparing the soil for the upcoming…

Apr 21

Kayaking Shem Creek and Crab Bank Island Preserve: an Educate You “Fun”-raiser

When: 10:30AM - 1:00PM

Nature Adventure's Outfitters will lead us on a family style kayaking trip to Crab Bank Island Preserve. Children as young as 4 are welcome on this easy trip, during which…

Apr 22

Teddy Bear Picnic in Hampton Park

Where: Hampton Park

When: 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Join us for the third annual Teddy Bear Picnic with free fun for the whole family.

Apr 25

Garden in the Parks-Elliotborough Park and Community Garden

Where: Meet at Elliotborough Park and Community Garden

When: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Join other Park Angels and volunteers from Motley Rice Law Firm as we continue to make improvements to the Park and Community Garden.

Apr 28

Garden in the Parks- Corrine Jones Park

Where: Meet at the corner of Marlow and Peachtree Street

When: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Join us at our very first Garden in the Parks at Corrine Jones Park as we plant the garden full of beautifully blooming shrubs and perennials.

May 05

Garden in the Parks-Windermere Blvd. Community Garden

Where: Meet behind the Earth Fare Grocery Store.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come help the garden look its best in the months ahead! Activities include tending to the beds and adding organic matter to the soil.

May 08

Garden in the Parks-Cannon Park

Where: Meet at Cannon Park on the corner of Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue.

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join Conservancy staff members and other Park Angels as we tend to the flower beds for the upcoming Summer Season.

May 10

Garden in the Parks- Simonton Park

Where: Meet at Simonton Park on Morris Street

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join Conservancy Staff and other Park Angels as we continue the beautification efforts in this unique downtown park. Morning activities include Planting Caladium Bulbs!

May 10

Aqua Angel Kick Off Luncheon

When: 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Calling all Aqua Angels... your parks need your help this summer!

May 12

Photographing Children with Digital Cameras, by Libby Williams of Libby Williams: Photographs

When: 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Charge your batteries and learn the most valuable techniques and tips of the trade with Libby Williams of Libby Williams: Photographs. Whether you're working with babies, toddlers, kids and teens,…

May 15

Garden in the Parks- Brittlebank Park

Where: Brittlebank Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston!

May 17

Garden in the Parks- Allan Park

Where: Meet at Allan Park

When: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us as we get a jump start on the planting of the new garden at Allan Park

May 18

Garden in the Parks- Allan Park

Where: Meet at Allan Park

When: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us as we get a jump start on the planting of the new garden at Allan Park

May 19

Garden in the Parks- Allan Park

Where: Meet at Allan Park

When: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Join Conservancy staff and other Park Angels as we create and plant a beautiful garden in historic Allan Park!

May 22

Garden in the Parks- Chapel St. Fountain Park

Where: Chapel Street Fountain Park

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include tending to the beds for the…

May 22

Genealogy: Looking at the “I’s” of history

Where: Daniel Island Library

When: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Daniel Island Historical Society is hosting a genealogy event.

May 24

Garden in the Parks-Hazel Parker Playground

Where: Meet at Hazel Parker Playground Tennis Court

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include tending to the beds for the…

May 31

Garden in the Parks- Corrine Jones Park

Where: Meet at the corner of Marlow and Peachtree Street

When: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Come volunteer alongside Charleston Parks Conservancy staff as we continue to make this park a beautiful place to be in Charleston! Morning activities include tending to the newly planted flower…

Jun 02

Garden in the Parks-Windermere Blvd. Community Garden

Where: Meet behind the Earth Fare Grocery Store.

When: 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Come help the garden look its best in the months ahead! Activities include tending to the beds for the Summer Season

Jun 05

Learn to Crab, Tuesday June 5

When: 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Learn to crab at the Daniel Island Waterfront Pier. We'll supply the bait, gear, and crab recipes. Each participant will rig (and take home) his/her own drop net. Children ages…

Jun 06

Learn to Crab, Wed. June 6

When: 8:30AM - 10:00AM

Learn to crab at the Daniel Island Waterfront Pier. We'll supply the bait, gear, and crab recipes. Each participant will rig (and take home) his/her own drop net. Children ages…

Jun 09

The Art of Animal Anatomy, with Becca Barnet

When: 10:00AM - 12:30PM

In this class, we will investigate animal anatomy and function, starting from the inside out. The skeletons of the animals will be the basis for the armatures of our sculptures.…

Jun 14

Woodland Fairy Boxes

When: 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Let your little one create his/her own woodland fairy box. We'll take a nature walk and collect everything we need for the perfect fairy home. Leaf boats, moss carpet, and…

Jun 28

Tightwad Gardening: Make and Take Self Watering Containers

When: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

We'll make and take "grow boxes", self watering containers adapted by Master Gardeners. Made from 32 gallon plastic storage bins, these low maintenance container gardens last up to 5 years.…

Jul 02

Park Angel’s Night at the RiverDogs

When: 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Get ready for some all American fun as Park Angels take over the Riverdogs game.

Jul 03

Learn to Crab, Tuesday July 3

When: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Learn to crab at the Daniel Island Waterfront Pier. We'll supply the bait, gear, and crab recipes. Each participant will rig (and take home) his/her own drop net. Children ages…

Jul 07