Upcoming Community Events

Birdwatching in the Historic Columbia Gardens
Jun 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hampton-Preston Mansion, Hampton-Preston Mansion, 1615 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk.
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Gardening for Birds
Jun 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Birds Unlimited, 2005 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204, USA
Learn more about Gardening for Birds
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Deer Resistant Plants
Jun 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Lourie Center, Senior Resources, Inc, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Learn how to plant with deer in mind
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Great Southeast Pollinator Course
Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Zoom
A 7-week online course to boost your insect ID skills and prep for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Learn from the experts!
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Beat the Heat Education Event
Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Eau Claire Print Shop, 3907 Ensor Ave, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Come learn more about beating the heat with trees
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Wheatley Library Plant Swap
Jun 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Richland Library Wheatley, 931 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Bring some plants to share and add new ones to your garden.
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Tree Trek in Hampton-Preston Garden
Aug 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hampton-Preston Mansion, Hampton-Preston Mansion, 1615 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Join Chris Mathis, Horticulture Manager at Historic Columbia, on a guided tour of the diverse tree collection in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Robert Mills House.
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