The American Horticultural Society’s 24th Annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium will be held July 13 – 16 in Columbia, South Carolina. This event brings together teachers, landscape designers, and youth program leaders from around the country to collaborate, share, and learn about engaging young people with plants.
This year’s regional co-hosts are Clemson University Extension, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. and Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. One of the event’s highlights will be tours of local public and school gardens. Participants may choose from more than 50 educational sessions and workshops, and attend A Sense of Wonder, a one-woman play by Kaiulani Lee based on the life of scientist Rachel Carson. Additional pre-symposium tours will feature visits to notable regional gardens, including the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden and Moore Farms Botanical Garden (Pictured). For more information visit www.ahs.org/ncygs or call 703-768-5700, ext. 121.
