National Pet Day

Come out and walk with us around the pet with your leashed furry loved one. Aiken Dog Walks will lead a one-hour walk through the gardens. Speaker: Denise Parmentier- Aiken Dog Walks

Eco-Venture

Eco-Venture:  Eco-Venture Let’s go on a hands-on “walk and talk” at Hopelands!  Kids, grades 1st-5th, can join Kimberly Fickling (Director of Environmental Education at Ruth Patrick Science Education Center) on a fun, one-hour exploratory walk through the gardens. They will use their senses as well as some scientific tools to observe the world around them! Speakers: Gary Senn and Kimberly Fickling – Ruth Patrick Science Center

Amphibian and Reptilian Encounters at Hopelands Gardens

Amphibian and Reptilian Encounters at Hopelands Gardens- Participants will be able to observe live animals up close and learn how they help to keep the gardens healthy. Speaker: Sean Poppy – Savannah River Ecology Lab

Doing Beautiful Things in Our Community

Doing Beautiful Things in Our Community – Learn ways to do your part to do beautiful things in Aiken County Speaker: Kandace Cave - Program Coordinator, Keep Aiken County Beautiful

8 Types of Self-Care for Lasting Wellness

Topic: “8 Types of Self-Care for Lasting Wellness” Description: Typically, self-care is broken up into 8 areas of life, each addressing a different facet of our being - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, social, and financial. Speaker: Michelle Merriweather- Founder, Journey of Joy Walking Movement