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Lake City, S.C. (Monday, July 15, 2024) - Moore Farms Botanical Garden (MFBG) is pleased to invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00am as they unveil their new Education & Events Pavilion. The covered 4,800 square foot open-air Pavilion, outfitted with concrete flooring and electrical, is situated directly behind their Fire Tower Welcome/Events Center. After several years of elaborating about the structure, MFBG is excited to finally exercise the Pavilion’s versatility to further their mission in education and public engagement.

Outgrowing their Fire Tower Center, erected shortly after the garden was established in 2002, construction on the Pavilion began last year in response to an increase in field trip and rental inquiries received by MFBG post-COVID. “We chose to leave the Pavilion open to allow us the opportunity to use the space in several ways,” said Roslyn Walker, MFBG’s Education and Events Director. “This new Pavilion will allow us the ability to accept larger and more field trips, group tours, and will be an additional rental offering we are thrilled to introduce,” Walker added.

While the garden will remain closed for exploration, the public is invited to join MFBG for this grand unveiling at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Guests are asked to enter from Gate #2, located at 1642 Pine Bay Road, Lake City, SC 29560. Light refreshments will be provided after a brief ribbon cutting.

Moore Farms Botanical Garden was established in 2002 under the Darla Moore Foundation with a mission to “Promote research and education in horticulture, agriculture, and forestry for the benefit of the people of South Carolina and beyond.” Today, the garden has evolved into over 1,000 total acres, comprised of horticulture and public art collections, water features, and research components. While MFBG is open to the public for visitation Monday – Friday, visitation must be coordinated in advance.

Media Contact: Shady Rodgers | info@visitlakecitysc.com