Spring Herbaceous Plant ID: SC Native Plant Certificate Core Class 4.3.2026

In this field-identification course, learn about the foliage and flowers of mostly herbaceous plants. Join Allison Kelly, SCBG's Director of Horticulture and Natural Areas, to explore the many habitats along the Natural Heritage Trail. Learn how to use a key to help with plant identification. For certification, both spring and fall classes are required. You will receive the following books in your first herbaceous class: Porcher and Ranier, Wildflowers of South Carolina, Elpel, Botany in a Day.

Location: SC Botanical Garden; Conference Center, upper level
Time: 9 am- 5 pm

Please Note: All classes are open to the public. If you would like to pursue the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program, all core classes plus 4 electives are required for completion.

Some classes in the certificate program include fieldwork and can be physically demanding We may use hiking trails with moderate difficulty. Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike 1-2 miles without difficulty or assistance over terrain with steep sections, where footing will be uneven, with frequent tree roots, rocks, muddy areas and fallen tree trunks to climb or step over. Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are required.

Please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively. Contact Sue Watts with any questions about the program and the code for the 10% discount which applies to Garden Friends and SCNPS members. Sue Watts:

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the class will be subject to a 20% processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class will be refunded subject to the discretion of the SCBG (less a 20% processing fee).
Class registration cannot be transferred to other classes.

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