HATCHER GARDEN PARTNERS

Swofford Career Center - has a fall and spring intern program lasting 13 weeks each at Hatcher Garden. Local high school students receive on-the-job training and instruction from Hatcher's horticulturist.

Master Gardeners Association of the Piedmont (Spartanburg, SC) - volunteers work with Hatcher's horticulturist to learn hands-on gardening techniques and to satisfy the 40 hours of community service required by the program. www.scmastergardener.org

Horticulture Program at Spartanburg Technical College - interns learn about grounds management, propagation and expand knowledge of plant material through a paid summer program.

Spartanburg Men's Garden Club - maintains a nursery on site and holds bi-annual plant sales on location. Has done numerous capital improvement projects in the Garden.

Clemson University Extension Service - co-ops on educational programs in the Garden.

Spartanburg Citizen Scholar Program - at-risk youth work with Garden staff and volunteers learning about plant propagation, nursery and garden maintenance, and the value of serving their community as volunteers.

Spartanburg Urban Youth Corps - supported in part by SC Dept. of Transportation, program encourages high school youth to take a career interest in the fields of horticulture and transportation. Participants work with Hatcher's horticulturist and complete projects in the Garden.

4-H - co-ops on educational programs in the Garden.

Spartanburg Science Center - brings over 1,000 children a year to the Garden for an outdoor classroom experience.

Spartanburg Garden Club Council - maintains areas in the Garden and assists with development of new areas.

Sierra Club, Spartanburg Chapter - holds Earth Day events at the Garden.

The Spartanburg County Foundation - since 1986 they have held the deed for the Hatcher Garden property and have managed the endowment funds.

Wild Birds Unlimited - provides feeders and feed for birds, co-ops on programs concerning education and the enjoyment of wildlife

Schools that use Hatcher Garden as part of a program:
Miss Eddie's Pre-school
St. James Pre-school
Woodland Heights Elementary
Park Hills Elementary
Spartanburg Day School
Berry Shoals Elementary
Spartanburg Christian Academy
The Village Preschool
Wofford College
Converse College

Numerous Garden Clubs throughout Spartanburg County use the Garden for programs and walks.