November events in S.C. Botanical Garden and Bob Campbell Geology Museum

Published: October 22, 2009

These events are planned in November at the S.C. Botanical Garden and Bob Campbell Geology Museum at Clemson University. Register in advance at 864-656-3405 or scbg@clemson.edu. For additional information, visit www.clemson.edu/scbg/.

Ongoing
GARDEN YOGA
Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes, open to every skill level. In Vinyasa Yoga, students move through a series of postures focusing on the breath. Attention is paid to proper alignment and guidance is provided in how to develop poses in the body. For more information, visit Renee’s website: http://clemsonyoga.typepad.com/.
Time: Tuesday and Thursdays, 6–7:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 10–11:15 a.m.  
Fee: $12 drop-in; $50 for five-class pass ($35 for full-time students); $60 for monthly pass
Location: Hayden Conference Center

Tuesday, November 3
Renovating a Perennial Border
Learn how to start reworking an overgrown perennial border. We’ll use the Pollinator Border next to the Hanson Nature Learning Center as our learning canvas in this hands-on workshop. The Pollinator Border focuses on low-maintenance perennials that provide nectar and pollen, as well as lasting color, texture and form to enjoy throughout the growing season. We’ll talk about what the border needs, lift plants to be kept, divide (lots of extras), and amend the soil in readiness for new plantings. Director of Education Lisa Wagner and Children’s Garden Manager Ginny Steadman will explain the why's and how’s of the process.
Time: 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
Fee: $10 ($8 for garden members and volunteers)
Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center

Thursdays, November 5, 12 & 19
Improving Your Home Garden
Do you want to improve or develop your home garden landscape? Join Director of Education Lisa Wagner for a creative workshop series focused on turning your existing yard into a garden. Through a combination of photo analysis and site visits, this workshop will collaboratively focus on participants’ landscapes. Workshop size will be limited to eight. Bring large format (8x10 or larger) photos of the areas in your garden that you’d like to work on, a site map or sketch of your landscape, and a wish list for your garden to the first workshop.
Time: 9 a.m.–12 noon
Fee: $75 for the three-workshop series ($65 for members and volunteers)
Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center

Thursday, November 12
Nature Discovery Walk: Seasonal Ecology
Discover the signs of late fall seasonal change in the Garden with Lisa Wagner. We’ll look for evidence of readiness for winter and talk about seasonal adaptations while exploring the garden’s woodland areas.
Time: 4 p.m.–5 p.m.
Fee: $7 per family up to five ($5 for members and volunteers)
Location: Meet at the Caboose Parking Area

Tuesday, November 17
Meteor Shower Gazing and Learning
Every year thousands of shooting stars amaze stargazers around the world. Join us for a special evening of wonder as we learn about the Leonid meteor shower and the comet that started it all. The dark skies provided by the new moon should provide excellent viewing condi¬tions, but remember there are no guarantees. Clemson University professors and curators will guide you in viewing with and without a tele¬scope, counting and measuring meteors, as well as helping you understand what you’re seeing. Bring a notebook & pen, blankets or chairs, and dress for the weather – flashlights are not needed. We will provide light refreshments.
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fee: $10 per family up to five ($7 for members and volunteers)
Location: Kelly Meadow

Thursday, December 3
The Basics of Gemstone Purchasing
Purchasing diamonds and colored gemstones can be confusing and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Museum curators can teach you what to look for in a gemstone, what important questions to ask a jeweler, and what to avoid when you head to the stores for holiday shopping. Come learn about the four C's of diamond classification, how to spot synthetic stones, and common techniques used to enhance color. Note: Curators will not be able to appraise personal property.
Fee: $15 per person ($12 members and volunteers)
Time: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Bob Campbell Geology Museum

ART GALLERY

Featured artists for November: Kent Ambler (woodcut and linocut prints), Patti Brady (acrylic paintings), Amy George (nature photography), Denise Dietrich (ceramic sculpture), and Terry Jarrard-Dimond (quiltmaker).

Visit the Fuller Galleries in the Fran Hanson Discovery Center to see a rotating collection of artwork by artisans inspired by the materials, nature and beauty of the Upstate. Up to six artists at a time, all connected to the Upstate area, showcase their work together. At least one new artist rotates into the collection each month so there's always something new to see. Artwork ranging from paintings to ceramics, baskets to photography, are available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the South Carolina Botanical Garden.

The Fran Hanson Discovery Center also houses a permanent display of Elizabeth Belser Fuller’s extensive collection of wildflower and nature paintings.
Gallery hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Saturday,
Admission: Free
Location: The Fran Hanson Discovery Center in the S.C. Botanical Garden

GARDEN INFORMATION
Be a Garden Volunteer
No matter what your background or the time you have available, there is a place for you at the S.C. Botanical Garden. Volunteer opportunities are available in grounds maintenance and gardening, education programs, special events, and visitor services. Call the garden at 864-656-3405 or visit www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/support/volunteer.html.

Special Event Planning
Whether you’re planning a business meeting, party or wedding, the SC Botanical Garden offers a beautiful setting for your important day. Call Judith Gardner, garden rental manager, for more information at 864-656-3075, or visit www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/events/rentals/.

Gift Shops
The Garden Gift Shop and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum Gift Shop offer unique gifts for children and adults, including beautiful handcrafted gift items by local artists, gardening and geology books, T-shirts, local food items, jewelry and more. Call 864-656-3405 for more information, or visit www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/shop.html.

Hours of Operation
The S.C. Botanical Garden is open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year.
Discovery Center & Garden Gift Shop Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Saturday. Admission is free.
Bob Campbell Geology Museum Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday, and 1– 5 p.m. Sunday. Museum admission: $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Annual passes are available and members visit free of charge.

General Information
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is located on the Clemson University campus at the intersection of U.S. 76 and Perimeter Road. The garden encompasses 295 acres of display gardens, nature trails, woodlands and streams, and is open year-round from dawn to dusk, free of charge. The garden is partially supported by the state of South Carolina via Clemson University, but relies on private funding, memberships and proceeds from educational events to continue operations. Contact the Visitors Center for more information at 864-656-3405 or scbg@clemson.edu, or visit www.clemson.edu/scbg/.

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