DATE:     2/1/04
CONTACT:  Christine Drais, (864) 656-6205; cdrais@clemson.edu
EDITOR:   Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

      UPCOMING EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
                            FEBUARY 
                                
     For additional event information and registration go to:
www.clemson.edu/scbg. Registration with a credit card may be made by
calling (864) 656-6132 or email scbg@clemson.edu.

First Friday Nature Walk -- Feb. 6
Meet at the Red Caboose for an informative walk with naturalist and
Clemson University Professor David Bradshaw. Wear comfortable shoes and
appropriate dress. Walks generally last between one and two hours.
Starts at 9 a.m.

Adventures in Gardening: Anything Grows -- Feb. 7
Join South Carolina Botanical Garden Education Director Lisa Wagner at
this daylong symposium. This program is sponsored by the Greater
Greenville Master Gardeners. The program will cover a variety of
gardening subjects from industry experts including Andy and Sally
Wasowski, authors of the best-selling Native Texas Plants: Landscaping
Region by Region.

Send registration form and the $45 registration fee by Jan. 31 to Ann
Friedel, 6 Welsh Cobb Court, Greenville, S.C. 29615. Checks should be
made payable to Greater Greenville Master Gardeners. Registration forms
received after Jan. 31 will be held at the registration table.

$45 by Jan. 31 -- includes lunch.
8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Furman University, Watkins Great Room, University Center, Greenville.

Flow Yoga: a series with Renee Gahan - Ongoing
Flow Yoga is a course ideal for beginner/intermediate and experienced
yoga students. The class focus is on vinyasa or 'flow yoga' in addition
to the ashtanga primary series of poses designed to increase strength
and flexibility. Breathing techniques will also be practiced to reduce
stress, induce relaxation and clarity of mind. Wear comfortable clothes
and bring a yoga mat to practice on. Class is limited to 18 students
per session.

$10 per session; or buy a pass -- 5 sessions for $50; 10 for $90
Advanced registration only. To register, call (864) 656-6132.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:45 - 7 p.m.
Location: South Carolina Botanical Garden Education Retreat Center
(Burton House).

Beginning Yoga -- Feb. 4 & Feb. 11
Beginning Yoga is a course for new yoga students or those who desire a
review in basic practice. The class mission is to prepare the yoga
student for a regular Flow Yoga practice. This is an introduction to
vinyasa or 'flow yoga' designed to increase strength and flexibility.
Breathing techniques will also be practiced. Wear comfortable clothing
and bring a yoga mat to practice on.
Class limited to 18 students.

$60 for the six-week series or $10 per class by advanced registration.
Wednesdays: 5:45 - 7 p.m.
Location: South Carolina Botanical Garden Education Retreat Center
(Burton House).

NEW HOURS AT DISCOVERY CENTER & GIFT SHOP
Discovery Center Hours: Mon. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Geology Museum Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Annual
passes available.
Carriage House Coffee & Gift Shop Hours: Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
and Sun.1-5 p.m.
    
The Garden is located on the Clemson University campus at the
intersection of Highway 76 and Silas Pearman Blvd. It encompasses 295
acres of gardens, streams and woodlands, and is open year-round from
sunrise to sunset, free of charge.

Support the Garden, become a 'FRIEND of the Garden'; contact Christine
Drais for more information at (864) 656-6205 or cdrais@clemson.edu.
                      
        
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