Clemson Extension TEACH Center at the Citadel Mall

09/18/2026

Clemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master Gardeners will be on hand at the Lowcountry Senior Center to answer questions and collect soil samples! 🪴

Have gardening questions? Need guidance on soil health? Master Gardeners from the South Carolina Clemson Extension Program will be on site to answer your questions and accept soil samples.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕙 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Lowcountry Senior Center

09/11/2026

🌟 Honoring the Legacy, Inspiring the Future

Meet Amanda Cobb, SC 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program Coordinator, and learn about one of South Carolina’s most impactful youth leadership programs.

Whether you or your family are new to South Carolina 4-H or longtime participants and volunteers, this engaging information session will explore ways to empower youth as leaders, advocates, and change agents.

Families with youth are encouraged to check out a STEM workshop next door at Reforge Charleston!

📍 TEACH Center, Citadel Mall
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🎟️ FREE public session! Registration is required, and each attendee—including youth—must have a ticket:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-lowcountry-4-h-convention-workshops-contests-registration-registration-1985087151106
Clemson Extension South Carolina 4-H Youth Development Citadel Mall Charleston South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program

Looking for an event the entire family can enjoy? Join SC 4-H and Clemson Cooperative Extension for this inaugural community event!

09/10/2026

🐝 Create a Backyard Habitat for Beneficial Insects!

Join Christiana Huss, Clemson Extension Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn how you can build habitats in your yard that support beneficial insects.

Discover simple ways to make your landscape more welcoming to pollinators and other helpful insects—all while creating a healthier, more vibrant garden.

Families with youth are encouraged to check out a STEM workshop next door at Reforge Charleston!

📍 TEACH Center, Citadel Mall Charleston
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🎟️FREE public workshop! Registration is required, and each attendee—including youth—must have a ticket.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-lowcountry-4-h-convention-workshops-contests-registration-registration-1985087151106
South Carolina 4-H Youth Development Clemson Extension South Carolina 4-H Youth Development Clemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master Gardeners Clemson Extension Horticulture

Looking for an event the entire family can enjoy? Join SC 4-H and Clemson Cooperative Extension for this inaugural community event!

09/08/2026

🍎🥕 Learn, Cook, and Nourish Your Family at the 2026 Lowcountry 4-H Convention!

Join Ali Charlton, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Savannah Valley Regional Coordinator, and Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Nutrition Educator serving Berkeley and Charleston Counties, for a FREE public nutrition class and cooking demonstration.

Discover practical nutrition tips and enjoy a fun, informative cooking experience during the inaugural Lowcountry 4-H Convention!

📍 TEACH Center, Citadel Mall
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🎟️ Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-lowcountry-4-h-convention-workshops-contests-registration-registration-1985087151106

Families with youth are encouraged to check out a STEM workshop next door at Reforge Charleston!
Clemson Extension South Carolina 4-H Youth Development South Carolina's Clemson Ext. Expanded Food and Nutrition Program - EFNEP

Looking for an event the entire family can enjoy? Join SC 4-H and Clemson Cooperative Extension for this inaugural community event!

09/08/2026

🌿 The next class in the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate series will explore how native plants can transform traditional landscapes.

Participants will learn:

🌱 What it means for a plant to be native
🌱 The importance of healthy soil
🌱 Plant health basics
🌱 Planting and maintaining native plants
🌱 Eco-friendly horticultural practices
🌱 Creating landscapes that support birds, bees, and butterflies

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Clemson Extension TEACH Center, Charleston

This class is open to anyone interested in native plants and horticulture. Basic Botany is a prerequisite. Questions? Contact Sue Watts at [email protected].

Register for Basic Horticulture: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-horticulture-charleston-sc-scnp-certificate-core-class-92526-tickets-1995988142264
South Carolina Botanical Garden South Carolina Native Plant Society Clemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master Gardeners Clemson Extension Clemson Extension Horticulture

The SC Native Plant Studies Certificate Program is offered by the SCBG in partnership with the South Carolina Native Plant Society.

09/07/2026

Check out these local garden based volunteer opportunities! Clemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master Gardeners Keep North Charleston

KNCB is an award-winning affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. KNCB is a non-profit organization that works to enhance the beauty and image of the City of North Charleston through beautification, education, and supporting community cleanups.

09/06/2026

🌿 Explore South Carolina 4-H Natural Resources Programs!

Meet Dr. Patricia Whitener, South Carolina 4-H Natural Resources Program Leader, for an insightful information session during the inaugural Lowcountry 4-H Convention.

Whether you or your family are just beginning your 4-H journey or have been part of the 4-H community for years, this session is a great opportunity to learn about the natural resources programming available through South Carolina 4-H.

Discover how to get involved, start something new in your county, or deepen the experience you’re already enjoying through 4-H.

📍 TEACH Center, Citadel Mall
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🎟️ Preregistration is required. Each attendee—including youth—must have a ticket. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-lowcountry-4-h-convention-workshops-contests-registration-registration-1985087151106

Families with youth are encouraged to check out a STEM workshop next door at Reforge Charleston!
Clemson ExtensionClemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master GardenersSouth Carolina 4-H Youth Development Citadel Mall Charleston

Looking for an event the entire family can enjoy? Join SC 4-H and Clemson Cooperative Extension for this inaugural community event!

09/01/2026

🌿 Join us at the TEACH Center for Basic Botany!

Interested in learning more about plants and their biology? Join us for Basic Botany, a core class in the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate program.

This introductory course will build a foundation in plant science and practical botanical vocabulary. Participants will explore plant classification, structure, function, life cycles, reproduction, and plant communities through classroom instruction and hands-on activities.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Clemson Extension TEACH Center, Charleston

The class is open to anyone interested in learning more about plants—you do not have to pursue the certificate to participate. Basic Botany is also a prerequisite for the program’s other core classes. South Carolina Botanical Garden South Carolina Native Plant Society Clemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master Gardeners Clemson Extension

Register for Basic Botany through Eventbrite

The SC Native Plant Studies Certificate Program is offered by the SCBG in partnership with the South Carolina Native Plant Society.

08/20/2026

We are excited to be part of the 30-day school supply drive supporting the 2026 Lowcountry 4-H Convention Back-to-School Giveaway. Our goal is to serve every child and family in need, and we need your help!

You can donate school supplies:

📍 In person at the Clemson Extension TEACH Center
🛒 Online through the registry: https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/4hschoolsupplydrive
Every donation helps a young person start the school year prepared and confident. Thank you for supporting South Carolina 4-H and our Lowcountry communities! I Serve with JOY Dorchester 4-H South Carolina 4-H Youth Development