DATE: July 27, 2009

CONTACT: Claiborne Linvill, 864-656-6205
linvill@clemson.edu

WRITER: Claiborne Linvill, 864-656-6205
linvill@clemson.edu

S.C. Botanical Garden and Bob Campbell Geology Museum August events

CLEMSON — These events are planned in August at the S.C. Botanical Garden and Bob Campbell Geology Museum. Register in advance at 864-656-3405 or scbg@clemson.edu. For additional information, visit www.clemson.edu/scbg/. A new feature is the “birdcam” that shows activity inside a bird house at the Garden: www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/sights/birdcam.html.

Ongoing
GARDEN YOGA
Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes for 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 Gahan's website: http://clemsonyoga.typepad.com/.
Time: Tuesday and Thursday 6-7:15 p.m.; Saturday 10-11:15 a.m.
Fee: $12 for drop-in; $50 for five-class pass or $35 for full-time students; $60 for monthly pass
Location: Hayden Conference Center

Friday, August 7
FIRST FRIDAY GARDEN WALK
Meet with Dr. David Bradshaw or a Garden staff member for a unique exploration of the Garden. No two walks are ever the same!
Time: 7 a.m. (hikes last one to two hours)
Fee: Free
Location: Meet in the Caboose Parking Lot  

Thursday, August 13 (register by Aug. 10)
ICE AGE BEASTS!
Meet the stars of the new movie in person (or see their bones at least) when Manny, Diego, Sid and the others visit the Bob Campbell Geology Museum. Young paleontologists will investigate fossils of these Ice Age animals, learn more about how and where they lived, and create their own cartoon creatures.  
Fee: $12 per person ($10 for members and volunteers)
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Bob Campbell Geology Museum

Wednesday, August 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.
Fee: $25 ($20 for members & volunteers)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Nature Learning Center

ART GALLERY
Featured artists for August: Connie Lippert (wedge-weave tapestries with hand-dyed yarn), Blake Smith (landscape photography), Kent Ambler (woodcut and linocut prints), Phil Garrett (acrylic and oil paintings) and Lynn Greer (watercolor).

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 to Saturday
Admission: Free
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center

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. Visit www.clemson.edu/scbg/support/volunteer/.

Special events at the garden
Whether you're planning a business meeting, party or wedding, the S.C. Botanical Garden offers a beautiful setting for your important day. Call 864-656-3075 or visit www.clemson.edu/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. Visit www.clemson.edu/scbg/shop.html.

Hours
The S.C. Botanical Garden is open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year. Hours for the Discovery Center and Garden Gift Shop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission is free.

Bob Campbell Geology Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. Annual passes available; free admission for garden members.

Background
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is located on the Clemson University campus at the intersection of U.S. 76 and Perimeter Road. It 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, email scbg@clemson.edu or visit www.clemson.edu/scbg/.