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Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Location: Croft State Park SHELTER #3
Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (this time frame is extended to allow everyone to complete a basket. You may finish much earlier based on your skill set).
Note: Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #3 has restrooms within walking distance and a hilltop view of the forest overlooking Lake Craig.
Cost: $50 per participant (recommended ages 8+)
Purchase your tickets here: https://carolinabamboo.org/product/kuboo-basket-weaving-saturday-august-9-2025/
Get wild and “embrace the invase” in this kudzu/bamboo= “KuBoo” Basket Weaving class! Get to know split bamboo and kudzu as weaving materials. Learn how to harvest and strip a kudzu vine. Engage with refined, hand-crafted split bamboo. Weave the Kudzu and Bamboo together to create your own personalized and unique KuBoo basket!
We will provide baubles and decorations for you to choose from to make your basket unique. Many of these embellishments will be made of bamboo, including beads and buttons made from canes and rhizomes.
We will also provide all weaving materials, including split bamboo that has been “defanged”, meaning: The edges of all split bamboo materials will be processed beforehand using the traditional Japanese habatori, mentori and senbiki methods. These techniques remove the sharp edges and splinters from split bamboo. Our refined split bamboo will make weaving with bamboo more enjoyable, manageable and easier on the hands. Watch our YouTube video for a quick visual overview of these three processes here: https://youtu.be/omEk3KkTLFk
While we weave, Aaron will be available for a Q&A session about bamboo. Bamboo is a mysterious plant to many. Ask Aaron questions to learn more about bamboo while you weave.
What to bring:
A water bottle
A “Can-do” attitude!
We will provide:
Electric industrial fans
All crafting and weaving materials and tools
Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #3 has restrooms within walking distance and a hilltop view of the forest overlooking Lake Craig.
Additional Cost: Croft State Park is over 7000 acres and offers everything from a playground to hiking and biking trails. As a state park, there is an admission fee: $3 for adults over the age of 15, $1.50 for seniors, $1 for kids ages 6-15, and free for children age 5 and under. This admission fee is NOT included in your ticket price and must be paid separately upon entry into Croft State Park. Note: You may choose to avoid this fee by requesting a SC State Parks Passport from your local library. If you choose this option, we recommend making a request for this item a few weeks in advance before the class, due to possible high demand and low availability.
Friday, August 22 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
The Last Train Robber
Did You Know America’s Last Train Robber Lived Out His Years in Spartanburg, SC?
He never meant to rob a moving train—or get caught in a shootout just blocks from the White House. But it really happened.
Climb aboard with author Wilson Casey to hear the firsthand account of the last moving train robbery in American history. In Bedlam on the W. Virginia Rails, Casey shares the incredible true story of Luman “Lu” Ramsdell, as told by the train robber himself. Dubbed “The B&O Zoot Suit Bandits” by the national press, Lu and his gang became infamous for their violent 1949 heist.
Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Chapman Cultural Center
There are a limited number of seats, be sure to register in advance (even members!)
Admission: $5 for non-members / Free for SCHA members.
Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Did you miss our first Awe Walk on Sunday, August 4? Our next walk will be Sunday September 7th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and we will continue to meet on the first Sunday of each month for the following two months (last day is November 2 – don’t forget to turn your clocks back the night before!). The walks will begin at the Garden Entry at Hatcher Garden, located beside the Jess Taylor Pavilion, and will move about the garden to experience the feeling of awe in nature.
Each month, we’ll explore one of the five key processes associated with the experience of awe, which support overall well-being:
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Shifts in neurophysiology
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A diminished focus on the self
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Increased prosocial behavior and relational connection
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Greater sense of social integration
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A heightened sense of meaning
Led by Executive Director Dan Shook and his wife and yoga instructor Kristin Shook, each walk will offer time for reflection, connection with nature, and insights into how the Garden supports these powerful emotional and psychological benefits.
Come walk with us—and discover the wonder.
Join us for our Fall Plant Sale and grow a bit of Hatcher Garden in your home garden!
The Fall Plant Sale will kick off Thursday, September 25 from 9:00AM-12:00 Noon. After opening weekend, stop by the nursery Tuesday through Friday, each day at 9:00AM – 12:00 Noon.
Keep checking for the Fall Plant Sale list, to be released in early September.
Join us for our Fall Plant Sale and grow a bit of Hatcher Garden in your home garden!
The Fall Plant Sale will kick off Thursday, September 25 from 9:00AM-12:00 Noon. After opening weekend, stop by the nursery Tuesday through Friday, each day at 9:00AM – 12:00 Noon.
Keep checking for the Fall Plant Sale list, to be released in early September.
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve is hosting a symposium this autumn, which is the perfect time to plant for spring. The three 40-minute workshops will be led by local certified Master Gardeners. Jeannette Bull Robinson (who taught at our Inaugural Gardening Day back in May) will speak on Landscape Design; author and former board member Mary Snoddy will expound on the subject of Growing a Pollinator Garden; and finally Joyce Cooper Coggins will address the important issue of “Gardening Smarter. Not Harder”. Locations (Jess Taylor Pavilion, Overlook Terrace and the Activity Deck) and times of the individual workshops within the garden will be announced as the event draws near. Be prompt!
A donation based entry fee of $10.00 is suggested which benefits Hatcher Garden. You can attend one or all three workshops for $10.00! You can register online now or in person at 8:00 a.m on Saturday, September 27, the last day of our Fall Plant Sale.
Come join us on this informative Saturday morning.
Join us for our Fall Plant Sale and grow a bit of Hatcher Garden in your home garden!
The Fall Plant Sale will kick off Thursday, September 25 from 9:00AM-12:00 Noon. After opening weekend, stop by the nursery Tuesday through Friday, each day at 9:00AM – 12:00 Noon.
Keep checking for the Fall Plant Sale list, to be released in early September.
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 2 – Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Oct. 16 – Clue
Oct. 23 – Golden Eye
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist
Arts in the Garden celebrates the vibrant art culture in Spartanburg and in our region. This year, 35 artists will be demonstrating their craft and selling works from 10 am-4 pm.
The South Carolina Native Plant Society’s Fall Native Plant Sale offers over 4,000 native plants representing nearly 200 species October 9-11, 2025, with early access for members on October 8.
This online-only sale features shade-loving woodland species, sun-loving meadow plants, and everything needed for rain gardens and pollinator habitats — all requiring less water and maintenance while supporting local wildlife. Shop early as popular species sell out quickly.
All orders must be placed online and picked up at the Upstate Native Nursery, 180 Lakewood Drive, Greenville. The sale coincides with South Carolina Native Plant Week and supports the Society’s conservation initiatives throughout the Upstate.
Visit scnps.org/upstateplantsale for details and plant lists, or follow SCNPS on Facebook and @upstate.scnps on Instagram.
The South Carolina Native Plant Society’s Fall Native Plant Sale offers over 4,000 native plants representing nearly 200 species October 9-11, 2025, with early access for members on October 8.
This online-only sale features shade-loving woodland species, sun-loving meadow plants, and everything needed for rain gardens and pollinator habitats — all requiring less water and maintenance while supporting local wildlife. Shop early as popular species sell out quickly.
All orders must be placed online and picked up at the Upstate Native Nursery, 180 Lakewood Drive, Greenville. The sale coincides with South Carolina Native Plant Week and supports the Society’s conservation initiatives throughout the Upstate.
Visit scnps.org/upstateplantsale for details and plant lists, or follow SCNPS on Facebook and @upstate.scnps on Instagram.
The South Carolina Native Plant Society’s Fall Native Plant Sale offers over 4,000 native plants representing nearly 200 species October 9-11, 2025, with early access for members on October 8.
This online-only sale features shade-loving woodland species, sun-loving meadow plants, and everything needed for rain gardens and pollinator habitats — all requiring less water and maintenance while supporting local wildlife. Shop early as popular species sell out quickly.
All orders must be placed online and picked up at the Upstate Native Nursery, 180 Lakewood Drive, Greenville. The sale coincides with South Carolina Native Plant Week and supports the Society’s conservation initiatives throughout the Upstate.
Visit scnps.org/upstateplantsale for details and plant lists, or follow SCNPS on Facebook and @upstate.scnps on Instagram.
The South Carolina Native Plant Society’s Fall Native Plant Sale offers over 4,000 native plants representing nearly 200 species October 9-11, 2025, with early access for members on October 8.
This online-only sale features shade-loving woodland species, sun-loving meadow plants, and everything needed for rain gardens and pollinator habitats — all requiring less water and maintenance while supporting local wildlife. Shop early as popular species sell out quickly.
All orders must be placed online and picked up at the Upstate Native Nursery, 180 Lakewood Drive, Greenville. The sale coincides with South Carolina Native Plant Week and supports the Society’s conservation initiatives throughout the Upstate.
Visit scnps.org/upstateplantsale for details and plant lists, or follow SCNPS on Facebook and @upstate.scnps on Instagram.
Saturday October 11 is Dog Adoption Day at Hatcher Garden’s Strutt Your Mutt event.
ALL SCALES MODEL TRAIN SHOW
Friday, Oct. 10 12-6 pm
Saturday, Oct. 11 10 am-4 pm
Adults: $8
Children under 12: Free with an Adult
Scouts in Uniform: Free
Come see our Vendors, Layouts, Kids’ Play Zone, and win Door Prizes!
*Listen for the Train Whistle before the prize numbers*
27,000 sq ft of vendors, displays and TTraks to see! A canteen with an assortment of food to choose from.
Free Parking!
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 16 – Clue
Oct. 23 – Golden Eye
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeis
107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Trick-or-Treat Trail. Games. Program Highlights and hands-on activities. Food truck, vendors, free balloon twisting and face paintin, inflatables, live DJ, and so much more! Don’t miss SCC’s Fall Festival! Mark your calendars for October 18, 2025!
To learn more information about our upcoming festival, visit myscc.info/fallfest.
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 23 – Golden Eye
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist
Join The Greenville Jewish Film Festival for its latest Pop Up Movie to be shown at Camelot Cinemas!
The Ring focuses on Arnon Noble, a religious man with a strong bond to his mother, a Holocaust survivor. He usually drives her to school lectures where she tells the students how she saved the lives of her baby boy and herself with the help of a thin gold ring. When the mother’s health deteriorates, he travels to her old hometown, Budapest to search for the mythological ring that saved her life in the past.
He turns to his estranged daughter, who is a TV researcher, for help and invites her to share the journey. Will the search for the ring be successful? Will the ring save the mother’s life again and will the same ring that saved her mother also succeed in saving Arnon’s relationship with his own daughter?
Tickets can be purchased here. Adult tickets are $18, and student tickets are $14. Both include popcorn and a drink. Students can email [email protected] for a discount code.