Twilight in the Garden
Thursday, 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.
Major sponsors for this event are:
Jane & Dan Breeden
Susu & George Johnson
Preview the auction items 
A Day of Gardens
Saturday, May 24 9:30 to 4:30
Spartanburg Garden Club Council presents a tour of 7 private gardens in Spartanburg County plus an educational seminar on water conservation. Plan to be inspired!
Tickets are available in advance ($15 per person) at local retailers (Gunter’s Gardens, Carolina Garden World, and USC Upstate) and the day of at Hatcher Garden for $20.00.
Proceeds will benefit Hatcher Garden, The Charles Lea Sensory Garden, USC Upstate Arboretum and Spot of Pride.
Watershed Ecology Center’s summer camps
The Garden will host 7 weeks of summer day camps focused on a nature-based theme.
Camp Discovery
Time: 9am-11:30am,
Monday through Friday
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
To find out about availability for camps and to register, call 864-503-5728.
For information on other programs and the Watershed Ecology Center, visit
http://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/arts_sciences/watershed/watershed.asp
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 increase students' understanding of our environment; stimulate students' critical and creative thinking; develop students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instill in students the commitment to take responsible action on behalf of the environment. To learn more about Project Learning Tree: www.plt.org This program underwritten by the Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club.
If you are a teacher, scout leader or youth organizer and would like for your group to participate in PLT, contact the Watershed Ecology Center at 864-503-5728.
Volunteer Recognition Party
Fall Plant Sale
in conjunction with the Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club
Saturday, October 18 9am-3pm
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.
Volunteer
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