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The MGAP Hatcher Garden Page
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Upcoming Events at the Garden | ||
| Earth Day Celebration | Saturday, April 19 10am to 3pm | The Garden and the Watershed Ecology Center will host an Earth Day celebration with other local environmental, conservation, activists groups. Activities for children and families with lots of hands-on participation. There will be animals to touch and look at as well as eggs, insect collections, and much more! Live music and shopping for nature based work by local artists during Spartanburg’s Earth Day Celebration. Learn more about earth day click here |
| Spring Plant Sale | Saturday, April 26 9am-3pm | In conjunction with the Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club— Thousands of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines will be available for this one day event. The purpose of the sale is to provide quality plants at a low cost for home and community landscaping and to provide funds for the Men’s Garden Club's community beautification and Hatcher Garden support. Instructions and advice for proper selection and planting will be available. |
| Iris Show | April 26 from 9am to 3pm | Come see the best! The 25th annual Piedmont Carolina Iris Society show will be held on during the same time as Hatcher Garden’s Spring Plant Sale. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Hatcher Garden Office, 832 John B. White, Sr. Blvd. Anyone may enter the show for judging. Contact Everette Lineberger, 864-472-3339, for details. |
| Twilight in the Garden | May 8 6:30pm to 10:30pm | Hatcher Garden's annual fundraising event, Twilight in the Garden, begins with a twilight walk of the grounds followed by food and drink, a silent auction and a live auction. This fun event raises a significant portion of the Garden's operating revenue and provides a unique opportunity for community supporters to enjoy a night out in Spartanburg! This is a ticketed event, reservations required. |
| The Daily Buzz | Dates: June 9-13 | Ages: 4-7 years old - Cost: $55 |
| Our Natural Wonders | Dates: June 16-20 | Ages: 4-7 years old Cost: $55 |
| Good to be Green | Dates: June 23-27 | Ages: 4-7 years old Cost: $55 |
| On the High Seas | Dates: July 7-11 | Ages: 4-7 years old Cost: $55 |
| What on Earth | Dates: July 14-18 | Ages: 4-7 years old - Cost: $55 |
| Bumps in the Night | Dates: July 21-25 | Ages: 4-7 years old - Cost: $55 |
| Introduction to Nature Photography | Dates: July 28-August 1 | Ages: 7-12 years old - Cost: $50 |
| Volunteer Recognition Party | Sept. 4 | Appreciation brunch for volunteers |
| Fall Plant Sale | Saturday, October 18 9am-3pm | In conjunction with the Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club, thousands of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines will be available for this one day event. The purpose of the sale is to provide quality plants at a low cost for home and community landscaping and to provide funds for the Men’s Garden Club's community beautification and Hatcher Garden support. Instructions and advice for proper selection and planting will be available. |
| Watershed Ecology Center’s summer camps. | The Garden will host 7 weeks of summer day camps focused on a nature-based theme. | |
| To find out about availability for camps and to register, call 864-503-5728. For information on other programs and the Watershed Ecology Center, click here Project Learning Tree. The Watershed Ecology Center at the University of South Carolina-Upstate will bring 1,000 children to Hatcher Garden to participate in one hour programs. Project Learning Tree (PLT) uses the forest as a "window" on the world to:
To find out how you can help Spartanburg’s public garden grow, visit http://www.hatchergarden.org/volunteer.htm | ||
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