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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Learn + Grow ADULT + CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Apr 17 all-day
NC Arboretum

Plants Connect Us in Place

Throughout Southern Appalachia this month, the first spring ephemerals — floral harbingers of the colorful season to come — begin their journey toward the light. Trillium, Trout Lily, Bloodroot, Dicentra: All appear the most delicate of flowers, yet they are mighty enough to push through heavy layers of damp leaf duff to reach the sun’s rays. Usher in the brightening days like these first flowers with courses that extend the Arboretum’s mission to connect people with plants and learn more about what roots us in our special place in nature.

Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice | In Person Version – ONSITE, Three Sessions: Wednesdays, March 6, 20 & April 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Or  Asynchronous Version – Open March 6 through May 31.


Emergence: Spring Wildflower Walk | ONSITE | Saturday, March 9, 1 – 3 p.m. or Saturday, March 16, 1 – 3 p.m.


Lifelong Gardening | ONSITE | Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Free! Lunch & Learn: Previewing the Cullowhee Native Plants Conference | ONSITE | Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Native Plants for the Vegetable Garden | ONSITE | Thursday, March 14, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.


Botany Basics | In Person Version – ONSITE, Six Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 19 – April 4, 1 – 3 p.m. Or Asynchronous Version – Open April 4 through June 30.


Soil Health Check Up | ONSITE | Wednesday, March 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m.


Free! Arboretum Reads Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy | ONSITE | Two Sessions: Thursday, April 4 & 18, 3:30 – 5 p.m.


Registration is also open for our signature plant-based core classes in April. Join us for Spring Native Flora ID (field and blended field/online sections), Spring Native Tree ID (online, field and intensive versions). Plan ahead in April to learn about exotics at the Orchid Festival, April 12 – 14, held at the Arboretum, then return to learn about our native azaleas at the Native Azalea Day, April 27. 

Softball: Wofford Terriers vs South Carolina State University
Apr 17 @ 3:00 pm
Hope Field
Softball: Wofford Terriers vs South Carolina State University
Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm
Hope Field
USC Upstate Baseball vs Queens
Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm
Cleveland S. Harley Baseball Park

USC Upstate Baseball vs Queens

Thursday, April 18, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 18 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Learn + Grow ADULT + CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Apr 18 all-day
NC Arboretum

Plants Connect Us in Place

Throughout Southern Appalachia this month, the first spring ephemerals — floral harbingers of the colorful season to come — begin their journey toward the light. Trillium, Trout Lily, Bloodroot, Dicentra: All appear the most delicate of flowers, yet they are mighty enough to push through heavy layers of damp leaf duff to reach the sun’s rays. Usher in the brightening days like these first flowers with courses that extend the Arboretum’s mission to connect people with plants and learn more about what roots us in our special place in nature.

Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice | In Person Version – ONSITE, Three Sessions: Wednesdays, March 6, 20 & April 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Or  Asynchronous Version – Open March 6 through May 31.


Emergence: Spring Wildflower Walk | ONSITE | Saturday, March 9, 1 – 3 p.m. or Saturday, March 16, 1 – 3 p.m.


Lifelong Gardening | ONSITE | Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Free! Lunch & Learn: Previewing the Cullowhee Native Plants Conference | ONSITE | Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Native Plants for the Vegetable Garden | ONSITE | Thursday, March 14, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.


Botany Basics | In Person Version – ONSITE, Six Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 19 – April 4, 1 – 3 p.m. Or Asynchronous Version – Open April 4 through June 30.


Soil Health Check Up | ONSITE | Wednesday, March 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m.


Free! Arboretum Reads Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy | ONSITE | Two Sessions: Thursday, April 4 & 18, 3:30 – 5 p.m.


Registration is also open for our signature plant-based core classes in April. Join us for Spring Native Flora ID (field and blended field/online sections), Spring Native Tree ID (online, field and intensive versions). Plan ahead in April to learn about exotics at the Orchid Festival, April 12 – 14, held at the Arboretum, then return to learn about our native azaleas at the Native Azalea Day, April 27. 

Friday, April 19, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 19 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Learn + Grow ADULT + CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Apr 19 all-day
NC Arboretum

Plants Connect Us in Place

Throughout Southern Appalachia this month, the first spring ephemerals — floral harbingers of the colorful season to come — begin their journey toward the light. Trillium, Trout Lily, Bloodroot, Dicentra: All appear the most delicate of flowers, yet they are mighty enough to push through heavy layers of damp leaf duff to reach the sun’s rays. Usher in the brightening days like these first flowers with courses that extend the Arboretum’s mission to connect people with plants and learn more about what roots us in our special place in nature.

Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice | In Person Version – ONSITE, Three Sessions: Wednesdays, March 6, 20 & April 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Or  Asynchronous Version – Open March 6 through May 31.


Emergence: Spring Wildflower Walk | ONSITE | Saturday, March 9, 1 – 3 p.m. or Saturday, March 16, 1 – 3 p.m.


Lifelong Gardening | ONSITE | Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Free! Lunch & Learn: Previewing the Cullowhee Native Plants Conference | ONSITE | Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Native Plants for the Vegetable Garden | ONSITE | Thursday, March 14, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.


Botany Basics | In Person Version – ONSITE, Six Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 19 – April 4, 1 – 3 p.m. Or Asynchronous Version – Open April 4 through June 30.


Soil Health Check Up | ONSITE | Wednesday, March 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m.


Free! Arboretum Reads Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy | ONSITE | Two Sessions: Thursday, April 4 & 18, 3:30 – 5 p.m.


Registration is also open for our signature plant-based core classes in April. Join us for Spring Native Flora ID (field and blended field/online sections), Spring Native Tree ID (online, field and intensive versions). Plan ahead in April to learn about exotics at the Orchid Festival, April 12 – 14, held at the Arboretum, then return to learn about our native azaleas at the Native Azalea Day, April 27. 

13th Annual Anderson Chamber Golf Tournament
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am
Cobb's Glen Country Club

Are you ready to get back on the greens?  Join us on Friday, April 19, 2024, for the 13th Annual Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!

Ask anyone who has attended in the past and they will tell you that this is the BEST single – day Golf Event in Anderson County!  Don’t believe us?  Reserve your team now and we will show you just how great it is!

Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM
What is included for each player: Breakfast, Lunch, Beverages, Networking, and of course, an enjoyable day on the Greens!
Add – Ons: Red Tees, Mulligans, 50/50 Raffle

Put YOUR business in the front by the following Sponsorship Opportunities:

Hole Sponsor – $150
Sign located at the hole green
Signage inside of the hole
Tent Sponsor – $300
Tent located at Tee Box

Beverage Cart Sponsor – $500
Reserved Beverage Cart with signage and ability to network with attendees.

Team Package – $850
Team of Four
Player package for each player
Premier Team Package – $1000
Team of Four
Player package for each player
Tent at a Tee Box
Logo on all promotional materials
Breakfast Sponsor $600.00
Lunch Sponsor $1200.00
Big South USC vs Gardner-Webb University (DH)
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm
Cyrill Softball Stadium

Big South USC vs Gardner-Webb University (DH)

USC Upstate Softball vs Gardner-Webb University
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm
Cyrill Softball Stadium

 

USC Upstate Softball vs Gardner-Webb University | Campus Map For more game day information and to view the full schedule, visit USC Upstate Athletics.

USC Upstate Baseball vs Charleston Southern
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm
Cleveland S. Harley Baseball Park

 

USC Upstate Baseball vs Charleston Southern | Campus Map For more game day information and to view the full schedule, visit USC Upstate Athletics.

Saturday, April 20, 2024
19th Annual We Are Sharing Hope SC Race for Life
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Folly Beach

We are Sharing Hope SC, Race for Life, is South Carolina’s premier race focused on furthering education and awareness of the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donation for transplantation. Your participation and support continue the pathway for our lifesaving and life-changing work as we further inspire our community to say “YES.”

The 19th annual race takes place at Folly Beach, SC, on Saturday, April 20th, at 8:00 AM. The 10K will start promptly at 8:00 am and The 5K will start promptly at 8:15 am.

So set your schedule and get your teams ready! Click here for all race information and to register! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Charleston/SharingHopeRaceforLife
Thank you for joining our mission and honoring every legacy, every life, every time.

For more information on sponsorship, volunteer, or education opportunities, please get in touch with Krystal Cau at [email protected].

Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trailblazer Park

Join us on April 20th at Trailblazer Park for a reunion unlike any other!

Come enjoy delicious BBQ bites from some amazing local and guest pitmasters and chefs, live music, unlimited beverages, artisan market, great company and experience the joy of coming together as a community for an incredible cause – IDefine.

Over 30 pitmasters and chefs will be joining together as teams to cook over 15 different BBQ dishes! Each one of our amazing menu items created by our talented chefs will be ALL-INCLUSIVE, so you can eat and enjoy all day long!

ONE ticket price gets you FOUR hours of all the BBQ you can enjoy AND unlimited beverages!

Big South USC vs Gardner-Webb University (DH)
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm
Cyrill Softball Stadium

Big South USC vs Gardner-Webb University (DH)

DOUBLEHEADER: USC Upstate Softball vs Gardner-Webb University
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm
Cyrill Softball Stadium

 

1 p.m. and 3 p.m. USC Upstate Softball vs Gardner-Webb University | Campus Map For more game day information and to view the full schedule, visit USC Upstate Athletics.

SoCon: Furman Paladins vs Wofford (DH)
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm
Pepsi Stadium
USC Upstate Baseball vs Charleston Southern
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm
Cleveland S. Harley Baseball Park
April 20 @ 2:00 pm

BASEBALL VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

 

USC Upstate Baseball vs Charleston Southern | Campus Map For more game day information and to view the full schedule, visit USC Upstate Athletics.

SoCon: Furman Paladins vs Wofford (DH)
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm
Pepsi Stadium
Sunset Paddle
Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Croft State Park

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.