DATE:      3/16/04
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
                             APRIL 2004
                                  
     For additional event information and registration:
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 - Apr. 2
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 7 a.m. 
Free.

Garden Forum - Apr. 6
Everyone is invited to join this series of open forum discussions.
Share ideas on expanding program areas of the South Carolina Botanical
Garden. Apr. 6: Children's Garden Development; May 4: FRIENDS of the
Garden. 
Free
Second Tuesday: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Hayden Conference Center.

Garden Fitness Walks - Wednesdays
Take a brisk walk on our loop road through the arboretum. Wear walking
shoes and get ready for a healthy break in your day. Bring your bag
lunch and relax at the picnic area by the stream or plan on a light
lunch at the Carriage House afterward. Box lunches available if ordered
in advance at 864-656-6132.
Free
Wednesdays: Noon - 1 p.m., April 7 - June 30
Location: Meet at the Discovery Center parking area.

Spring Plant Sale - Apr. 16 & 17
Spring is the time to find the best selection of native plants,
perennials, ornamental shrubs and grasses, trees and more. Master
Gardeners, S.C. Botanical Garden staff and volunteers will be on hand
along with local garden club representatives to help you choose the
best plants for your garden. Sprouting Wings will also have a tent with
indoor plants and herbs grown by the children who participate in this
after-school program.

Get your shopping list together. Print out a sample version of the
Plant Sale List on the Garden web site
www.clemson.edu/scbg/pages/calendar. The lists are sorted by
sun requirements, from full and partial shade to full sun.

April 16 - 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday is the FRIENDS of the Garden
Preview Plant Sale. New FRIENDS may join at the sale.
April 17 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Public Plant Sale with free admission.
Location: South Carolina Botanical Garden Plant Sale Area.

Third Saturday FRIENDS of the Garden Day - Apr. 17
Friends of the Garden and Geology Museum will receive free admission to
the Campbell Geology Museum and enjoy a free cup of coffee at the
Carriage House Cafe. The Geology Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and the Cafe will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, check out
the special sale at the Garden Gift Shop. Painter/artist Shirley
Brodoff will be at the Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to
demonstrate her work while on exhibit during the months of March and
April. For complete list of 2004 Featured Artists go to
www.clemson.edu/scbg.
Free
Third Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden and Campbell Geology Museum.

Spring Fossil Adventure - Apr. 24
Join Geology Museum curators for a weekend of ancient discovery in
Lowcountry. Try your hand at collecting 40 million year old shark
teeth, shells and other fossils in a limestone quarry. Children ages
10-17 are welcome with a responsible adult. Pre-registration deadline
is April 16 by 5 p.m.  Call 864-656-4600 for more information.
Fee: $50 per person, includes lunch.
Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Campbell Geology Museum.

GARDEN YOGA CLASSES: 
Beginning Yoga - Wednesdays - Apr. 7 - May 5
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: April 7-May 5, 5:45 - 7 p.m.
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Retreat Center.

Flow Yoga - Ongoing
Flow Yoga with Renee Gahan is a course ideal for the 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
To register, call 864-656-6132.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:45 - 7 p.m.
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Retreat Center.

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop - Apr. 17
Two Intensives: The Sun Salutations and The Standing Sequence
Todd Roderick is recognized as one of the top Ashtanga instructors in
the southeast. He studied with his primary instructor, Sri K. Pattabhi
Jois, at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India for 14
months. Roderick has also studied under senior practitioner, Tim
Miller.  He has practiced for 8 years and has instructed for 6 years.
He is committed to the preservation of Ashtanga Yoga in its traditional
form and to helping students move to a higher level of development
through the practice.

Roderick's workshops will enrich the experienced student's practice as
well as add more to the foundation of the beginner. Bring your mat and
a towel.
$35 each or $70 for both. Advanced registration only.
Reserve a healthy lunch for $5 at the break or bring a brown bag lunch
to enjoy in the Garden.
Saturday: Session 1: 10 a.m. - Noon and Session 2: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Retreat Center.


Prenatal Hatha Yoga - Apr. 1 - 29
Anita Nunnelley will guide mothers-to-be through gentle strengthening
and breathing exercises in this five-week series. Anita Nunnelley
received her teacher training and experience from The Yoga and Ayurveda
Center in Anniston, AL. She is also a Reiki and Ayurvedic practitioner.
For specific questions or concerns about the course content, e-mail
Anita at gardenofzen@yahoo.com.  Bring a yoga mat and towel.
$10 per session. To register, call 864-656-6132.
Thursday: 1 - 2:30 p.m. 
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Retreat Center.

Hatha Yoga: A six-week series with Anita Nunnelley starting Apr. 3
Join Anita Nunnelley for Hatha Yoga, a more gentle approach to
movement. Nunnelley received her teacher training and experience from
The Yoga and Ayurveda Center in Anniston, AL. She is also a Reiki and
Ayurvedic practitioner. For specific questions or concerns about the
course content, e-mail Anita at gardenofzen@yahoo.com. Bring a yoga mat
and towel.
$10 per session. To register, call 864-656-6132.
Saturday: 8 - 9:30 a.m. 
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Retreat Center.

GARDEN HOURS OF OPERATION:

Discovery Center & Garden Gift Shop Hours: Mon. Sat.,10 a.m.-4 p.m. and
Sun. 1-5 p.m. Carriage House Cafe 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/adults and $2/children 12 and under. Annual passes
available. 
     
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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