DATE:     11/01/02
CONTACT:  Christine Drais, (864) 656-6205; cdrais@clemson.edu
EDITOR:   Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu


   UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN

     For additional event information and registration:
www.clemson.edu/scbg. Registration with a credit card may also be made
by calling (864) 656-3405 or email scbg@clemson.edu.

     The Betsy Campbell Carriage House Coffee and Gift Shop is a great
place to come for a cup of coffee, sandwich or snack. There are plenty
of botanical gift items, gardening books and plants from the Sprouting
Wings Greenhouse. All proceeds benefit the Garden.
                                
November

1         First Friday Nature Walk.
          Join naturalist, David Bradshaw, for an informative walk
          through the Garden. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate
          dress. Walks generally last one to two hours.
          Meet at the Red Caboose.
          9 a.m.
          Free.


1,8,15    Fall Concert Series.
          Knee-slappin' fun at the Garden's Amphitheater with local and
          regional musicians. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy!
          Sponsored by the City of Clemson.
          Nov.  1: Faculty Gone Feral - Celtic
	  Nov. 8: Nick and Kathy Hallman - Traditional string- 6-7 p.m.
          Nov.  8: Dark Corner- Bluegrass
          Nov. 15: Weasle Creek by Half -- Old-time Country Blues
          7-8:30 p.m.
          Free.
          Garden Amphitheater.

7         Old-fashioned Southern Favorites and Heirloom Plants
          From vegetables to flowers, many old-fashioned favorites
          have experienced renewed interest as newcomers and old-timers
          alike have discovered their charm, toughness, and easy-care
          nature. Staff member Lisa Wagner will share her knowledge of
          the history, growing requirements, and attributes of these
          great plants in an illustrated presentation.
          1:30-3 p.m.
          Fee: $10 
          Nature Learning Center.

9         Stone Workshop.
          Join master stonemason, Gary Burgess and his crew, for a day
          of hands-on experience in the art of stone laying on an
          actual Garden structure.  Tool list provided.
          9 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine.
          Fee: $95 includes a BBQ lunch.
          Hanover House. 

12        Rock and Mineral Identification Class.
          Have you ever wondered how we know which minerals are which?
          Learn the secrets of the trade from Bob Campbell Geology
          Museum curators. Bring in your own sample for identification.
          6-8 p.m. 
          Fee: $5/person.
          Bob Campbell Geology Museum. 

     Marcia Langston of Clay Dog Studio in Seneca, is the featured
artist of the month. Her work is on display in the Fran Hanson
Discovery Center and on sale at the Carriage House Gift Shop.
     Nov. 16 is Friends Member Day at the Betsy Campbell Carriage House
Coffee and Gift Shop. Come in for a free cup of coffee and check out
Marcia Langston's exhibit in the Discovery Center.

     Discovery Center hours: Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun, 1-5 p.m.
     Geology Museum hours: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 1-5
     p.m.
     Carriage House Coffee & Gift Shop hours: Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
     and Sun. 1-5 p.m.

     The Garden is on the Clemson University campus at the intersection
of Highway 76 and Perimeter Road. It encompasses 295 acres of gardens,
streams and woodlands, and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset,
free of charge.
     Become a 'Friends of the Garden' member. Contact Christine Drais
for more information at (864) 656-6205 or cdrais@clemson.edu. The
Garden is celebrating its 10th year as the state's botanical garden.
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