The Arboretum is open to the general public for a Monthly Open House on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 1-4 pm. The Arboretum is also open every Wednesday from 8am-2pm for Walkers and Work Crew, weather permitting (not during lightning storms or heavy rain); entry on Wednesdays is through the Bloomwood Road Gate only. University classes will be given first priority in scheduling classes at the Aboretum on any day of the year except for major holidays or during Open House events. Civic groups may schedule environmentally related events at the Arboretum if space is available. For scheduling contact P. DeCoursey: decourse@mailbox.sc.edu. Admission is free, donations are welcomed.