MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Brookgreen Gardens on Monday broke ground on a new welcome center and conservatory, the main feature of planned $25 million expansion.
“As we break ground on The Purdy Center, Brookgreen Gardens welcomes a new era of education, cultural enrichment, and horticultural exploration,” Brookgreen Gardens president and CEO Page Kiniry said in a news release. “This new Welcome Center and Conservatory will dramatically enhance the experiences and educational opportunities we provide to members.”
The center will feature a year-round garden with tropical biomes and a butterfly sanctuary. The conservatory’s accordion doors are set to open onto a courtyard with ever-changing botanical displays.
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