DATE: April 30, 2008
CONTACT:
C. Darlene Evans, (864) 656-3405
cathye@clemson.edu
WRITER:
Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu
May events at the South Carolina Botanical Garden
These are the upcoming events at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
For additional event information and registration: www.clemson.edu/scbg. Registration with a credit card may be made by calling (864) 656-3405 or email scbg@clemson.edu.
First Friday Nature Walk
May 2 - Meet David Bradshaw, naturalist and retired Clemson University horticulture professor, at the flag pole in the front parking area near the Cadet Life Garden and the Red Caboose. This informative walk encompasses all forms of nature: birds, trees, signs of wildlife and more. Wear comfortable shoes; walks last one to two hours. Free.
Starts at 7 a.m.
Practical Botany for Gardeners
May 6 - Learn more about the world of plants in this class designed for gardeners and naturalists. How do flowers produce fruits? How are plants identified? How do you tell when seeds are mature? Why does pinching and deadheading prolong flowering? Why do some plants wilt sooner than others? Explore the intricacies of plants with education director Lisa Wagner.
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon
Fee: $25 ($20 for garden and museum members and volunteers)
Location: Nature Learning Center
Making More Plants: Propagation Techniques for Gardeners
May 8 - Interested in growing plants from cuttings, starting plants from seed and learning about the basics of plant division? Join horticulturist and S.C. Botanical Garden Nursery Manager Ryan Merck for a demonstration-based workshop focused on plant propagation. Merck is responsible for the garden's bi-annual plant sale as well as ongoing propagation and plant production for garden landscapes.
Hours: 9 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $12 ($10 for garden and museum members and volunteers)
Location: Nature Learning Center
South India's Natural Diversity
May 13 - The coasts of Goa and Kerala, the inland backwaters, the diversity of the Western Ghats, and the landscapes surrounding the southern hill stations were the focus of a recent trip to South India. Director of Education Lisa Wagner and her husband Tim Spira are keen natural history travelers whose interests in the natural world and other cultures have encouraged them to explore diverse places throughout the world.
Hours: Noon to 1 p.m.
Fee: Free
Location: Hayden Conference Center
Museum Day/Open House
May 17 - Bring the family for an afternoon of natural discovery. Kids will get to enjoy crafts and digging for fossils and minerals, as well as the unique exhibits on display in the museum. Bring along your favorite rocks or fossils for identification.
Hours: 1 - 4 p.m.
Fee: Free
Location: Campbell Geology Museum
Geology Museum
May 17 - Visit the Campbell Geology Museum on the third weekend of the month and get free admission. Enjoy exhibits of fossils, minerals, rocks and gems, including a fluorescent mineral.
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Friends of the garden and geology museum memberships are tax deductible. Call (864) 656-3405 for more information.
Artist Gallery: Deana Baker, featured artist for April-June
Deana Chavis Baker was born in Newberry and grew up in Bennettsville. At an early age she painted alongside her mother and was introduced to oil painting, drawing, sculpture and set design. She inherited a love for nature and the beauty of the South Carolina landscape.
The garden and museum
The garden and Geology Museum are located on the Clemson University campus at the intersection of U.S. 76 and Perimeter Road. The garden encompasses 295 acres of gardens, streams and woodlands, and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. Support the garden or Geology Museum and become a member. Contact C. Darlene Evans for more information at (864) 656-3405.
Clemson University serves the state’s citizens, communities and businesses through public service activities that include research, extension and regulatory services for animal and plant health. For more information go to www.clemson.edu/public.