DATE: May 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 June classes and events

CLEMSON — These are the events planned in June at the S.C. Botanical Garden and Bob Campbell Geology Museum. For additional event information visit: www.clemson.edu/scbg. Register in advance by calling 864-656-3405 or e-mail scbg@clemson.edu.

Ongoing: Garden Yoga

Tuesdays and Thursdays

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: 6-7:15 p.m; 10-11:15 a.m. Saturdays
Fee: $12 for drop-ins; $50 for five-class passes; $35 for full-time students; $60 for monthly passes
Location: Hayden Conference Center in the Botanical Garden

Garden Sprouts (for children ages 3-5 and a caregiver)
Wednesdays, June 3-24

Young children will discover the wonders of the garden in a preschool program led by Sue Watts. Blending the garden's unique resources with imaginative and fun ways to learn about plants and animals, Watts will introduce a new theme each week, offering a program full of discovery, observation, songs, crafts, walks and engaging activities to captivate young minds.
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $40 for each four-week session ($35 for garden members and volunteers)
Location: Nature Learning Center in the Botanical Garden

First Friday Nature Walk
Friday, June 5

Meet with a garden staff member for a tour of the garden. Walks visit different garden areas each month and last one to two hours.
Time: 7 a.m.
Fee: Free
Location: Meet in the caboose parking lot at the Botanical Garden

Flower Day Celebration and Education
Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12

The Garden Club of South Carolina hosts this annual event, which features educational exhibits as part of Clemson's Flower Day. View a wide variety of floral arrangements and learn about plants, flowers and all kinds of floral design. Celebrate National Garden Week by learning more about how to showcase your flowers. Two educational programs will be offered to the public free of charge.
Times: 2 p.m. June 11: "Floral Design for the Home" by Linda Mattison
10:30 a.m. June 12: "Floral Design Evaluation & Explanation" by Pat Abercrombie
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 12
Fee: Free

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center in the S.C. Botanical Garden

Friday Morning Beads: Spring Ahead Bracelet
Friday, June 12 

Create a sparkling bracelet made from natural stones in the colors of spring. Class is suitable for ages 8 and up. All materials are included.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Fee: $15 ($12 for garden members and volunteers)

Location: Bob Campbell Geology Museum       

CHARITE 5K TRAIL RUN
Saturday, June 13

Charite is the Creole word for "to give alms." The goal of this 5K trail run/walk through the garden is to raise awareness about the current level of poverty in the world, to benefit various relief aid trips to the Caribbean, and help raise support for the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Sign up today to run or walk through the garden, and help send a student on a poverty relief trip.

To sign up, support the fund or for more information, visit www.charite5K.com.
Time: 8 a.m. (participants should arrive by 7 a.m.)
Fee: $25 registration fee includes T-shirtv Location: South Carolina Botanical Garden

Dinosaur Days of Summer

Tuesday-Thursday, June 16-18 (pre-register by June 9)

Kids love dinosaurs. During this mini-camp, children will learn from Christian Cicimurri about the variety of dinosaurs and their lifestyles and how to identify their favorites. The programs will include hands-on interaction with dinosaur fossils and casts and a craft activity to take home. The camp is appropriate for children ages 7-10, and all materials are included.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon  
Fee: $50 ($45 for garden members and volunteers)
Location: Nature Learning Center in the Botanical Garden

Friday Morning Beads: Sparkling Summer Earrings
Friday, June 19

Create your own sparkling earrings with the colors of summer. Suitable for ages 8 and up, and all materials are included. 
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Fee: $15 ($12 for garden members and volunteers)
Location: Bob Campbell Geology Museum          

Nature Discovery Hike: Insect Discovery
Tuesday, June 23

Insects are abundant in our warm, sunny climate, however they are sometimes hard to understand. Join Christian Cicimurri on a guided hike of the garden to learn more about the Earth's most diverse animals, from beneficial bugs to harmful pests. Participants can expect to see butterflies, caterpillars, dragonflies, bees and more. These walks are appropriate for all ages; however, strollers and other wheeled devices are not recommended. Inclement weather will cancel hikes.
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Fee: $7 per family up to five members ($5 for garden members and volunteers)
Location: Meet at the Discovery Center parking lot in the Botanical Garden

Friday Morning Beads: Funky Chunky Necklace
Friday, June 26 

Learn how to create a necklace with fun, funky and chunky beads. Suitable for ages 8 and up and all materials are included. 
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Fee: $15 ($12 for garden members and volunteers)
Location: Bob Campbell Geology Museum

Art Gallery

Visit the Featured Artist Gallery 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 the Elizabeth Belser Fuller Gallery, permanently showcasing Fuller's extensive collection of wildflower and nature paintings.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to 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 e-mail scbg@clemson.edu or visit www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/support/volunteer.html.

Special event planning 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 Judith Gardner, garden rental manager, for more information at 864-656-3075, email scbg@clemson.edu 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. The Garden Gift Shop is located at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center and is open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Campbell Geology Museum is open Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1- 5 p.m.  Call 864-656-3405 for more information, or visit www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/shop.html.

Hours

The S.C. Botanical Garden is open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year.

Discovery Center and Garden Gift Shop hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission is free.

Bob Campbell Geology Museum Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-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.

General Information

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 or scbg@clemson.edu, or visit www.clemson.edu/scbg.

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