August events at the S.C. Botanical Garden

Published: July 22, 2010

CLEMSON — These are the August events planned at the South Carolina Botanical Garden and Bob Campbell Geology Museum at Clemson University. For more information or to register, call 864-656-3405, e-mail scbg@clemson.edu or register online at www.clemson.edu/scbg/events/.

Friday, Aug. 6
FIRST FRIDAY GARDEN WALK
Meet with a garden staff member for an unforgettable tour of the garden. Walks are offered the first Friday of every month, but no two outings are the same.
Fee: Free
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Meet in the caboose parking lot

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
GARDEN YOGA
Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes, which are open to all skill levels. Students move through a series of postures focusing on the breath. Attention is paid to proper alignment, with guidance provided to develop poses. For more information, visit clemsonyoga.typepad.com.
Fee: $12 for drop-ins, $50 for a five-class pass ($35 for full-time students), $60 for a monthly pass
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:15 p.m., Saturdays 10-11:15 a.m.
Location: Hayden Conference Center

Wednesday, Aug. 13
BACKYARD GEOLOGY – SHOOTING STARS
Each month the Backyard Geology series addresses a different geologic topic specific to our region. This month focuses on the Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaks earlier in the week. This program is a great way to learn more about meteors, especially if you cannot attend the evening stargazing event.
Fee: $8 ($5 for members and volunteers)
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Hayden Conference Center

Wednesday, Aug. 13
METEOR SHOWER-GAZING EVENT - PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
Every year thousands of shooting stars amaze stargazers around the world. Join us for a special evening as we learn about the Perseid meteor shower and the comet that started it all. Dark skies should provide excellent viewing conditions, but there are no guarantees. Curators will guide you in viewing with and without a telescope, counting and measuring meteors and understanding what you see. Bring a notebook and pen, blankets and chairs and dress for the weather. Cloudy skies or rain will cancel the event. Refreshments provided.
Fee: $10 per family (up to five people), $7 for members and volunteers
Time: 9 p.m. until
Location: Kelly Meadow

Thursday, Aug. 19
FALL KITCHEN GARDENING WORKSHOP
South Carolina’s mild climate provides plenty of time to have a beautiful and productive kitchen garden almost year-round. Cool-season vegetables grown in the fall can often be more productive than in spring, with fewer insect problems and less variable temperatures. Join Lisa Wagner to discuss the wide range of cool-season vegetables, greens and herbs that can extend kitchen gardening, as well as how and when to plant them. Participants will have the opportunity to select seeds to try, sow a variety of cool-season vegetables for later transplant and learn about succession planting and season extension.
Fee: $15 ($10 for members and volunteers)
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center

Saturday, Aug. 21
BUTTERFLY TOUR
Join local butterfly enthusiasts John and Carolyn Turner and members of the Carolina Butterfly Society for a butterfly-oriented tour, including the newly planted Butterfly Garden and other areas that serve as hosts to butterflies that call this area home.  
Fee: $8 ($5 for garden members and volunteers); free for members of the Carolina Butterfly Society
Time: 10 a.m-noon
Location: Hayden Conference Center

Wednesday, Aug. 25
STORYTELLING IN THE GARDEN
Preschool children and a caregiver are invited to join Sue Watts for story time. We will introduce youngsters to the wonders of nature through literature, followed by a stroll in garden. Bring a bag lunch.
Fee: Free, suggested contribution $2
Time: noon–1 p.m.
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Terrace

Saturday, Aug. 28
FUN AND GAMES IN THE GARDEN
The goals of this program are to foster an appreciation and understanding of nature while strengthening family bonds.
Fee: $7 per family ($5 for members and volunteers)
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center

ART GALLERY
Featured artists: Judy Verhoevens, mixed media and collage; David McCurry, oils and mixed media; Bob Doster, sculpture/pottery; and Easton Selby, photography.

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. Artworks — 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: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center

BACKGROUND
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 sales and educational events to continue operations.

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