Insider Tips and Things to Do at Hatcher Garden in Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg has an oasis right in the middle of everything, and it can offer busy families a chance for a free dose of nature that just might hit the spot.
Hatcher Garden is a 13-acre private garden open to the public every day of the year from dawn to dusk.
From Caroline Goodman, Director of Development at Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve:
“It exists to provide a place where people of all ages and abilities can come for inspiration, enjoyment, and education through the study of nature. The woodland paths are packed with unique plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers as well as an abundance of wildlife, which makes for a fun outing for the entire family.”
Admission to Hatcher Garden is free, and donations are much appreciated. Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve is a nonprofit organization that relies on the support of the community and visitors.
Insider Tips:
· “We encourage you to bring a picnic and stay a while in the garden,” Goodman said.
· Even though the spot is just adjacent to city life, parents should still bring water bottles and bug spray.
· Goodman said people-friendly pets are welcome.
· Remember to be respectful of the animals in their habitats and stay out of the streams and ponds.
· The garden has two Little Free Libraries on site – one in the gazebo across from the Turtle Pond and one by the new Activities Deck Pavilion. Bring a book from home that your kids are ready to pass along and add it to one of the libraries. You can also choose a new-to-you book to take home.
· While you are near the Activities Deck, Goodman said you can balance on the mushroom stones.
· Download beautiful free coloring pages at hatchergarden.org/coloring.
· Add in a workout with help from an online park exercise guide at hatchergarden.org/s/fit_in_garden_flyers_2022-6g6d.pdf.
This month:
Fall for Hatcher is 5:30 – 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the garden. Spartanburg restaurants and breweries will serve a sample of their unique cuisine, and guests choose which is their favorite. Breweries will also serve a sample of their finest craft beer, and guests will also choose which will win the inaugural “Great Growler Award.” Fall for Hatcher is one of two major fundraisers for the Garden. For tickets, details, and more fall and winter upcoming events, visit www.hatchergarden.org/calendar.
The basics:
Hatcher Garden is located at 820 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg. It is open from dawn to dusk every day. Admission is free. Donations are always welcome. Get details, a park map and more at hatchergarden.org
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Insider Tips and Things to Do at Hatcher Garden in Spartanburg, SC
