DATE:      6/1/04
CONTACT:   Christine Drais, (864) 656-3405; cdrais@clemson.edu
                                  
        UPCOMING EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
                                JUNE 
                                  
     For additional event information and registration:
www.clemson.edu/scbg. Registration with a credit card may be made by
calling (864) 656-3405 or email scbg@clemson.edu.

First Friday Nature Walk -- June 4
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.

Fee: Free
7 a.m.
Location: Meets at the Red Caboose Parking Area.

Garden Fitness Walks --  2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Take a brisk walk on our loop road through the arboretum each
Wednesday. Wear walking shoes and get ready for a healthy break in your
day. Bring a bag lunch and relax at the picnic area by the stream or
order a boxed lunch ahead of time to enjoy in the garden. Box lunches
available if ordered in advance at (864) 656-3405, minimum 5.

Fee: Free
Wednesdays: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Discovery Center parking area.

Third Saturday FRIENDS of the Garden Day -- June 19
Friends of the Garden and Geology Museum get enjoy a free cup of coffee
at the Garden Gift Shop on this day. Also, members will get free
admission to the Campbell Geology Museum and free nature walks starting
from the Fran Hanson Discovery Center at 10 a.m. Photographer, Bobby
Gosnell and pastel artist Patricia Sink will be at the Discovery Center
from noon - 2 p.m. to demonstrate their work while on exhibit during
the month of May and June. For a complete list of 2004 Featured Artists
go to www.clemson.edu/scbg. The Geology Museum is also open from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and the gift shop, located at the Fran Hanson Discovery
Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: FREE
Third Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden and Campbell Geology Museum.

Third Saturday Nature Walks - June 19 - NEW!
Join the South Carolina Botanical Garden staff and volunteers on these
informative walks through the garden. Wear shoes suitable for walking
on uneven terrain. This walk will go through the perennial gardens with
Lisa Wagner. Check web site www.clemson.edu/scbg for complete listing
of walks.

Fee: FREE
Saturday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center

Hatha Yoga: Saturday Mornings - 5,12,19,26 - Ongoing
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, email Anita at gardenofzen@yahoo.com. Bring a yoga mat
and towel.
   
Fee: $10 per session
Saturday: 8 - 9:30 a.m. 
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Hayden Conference Center.

Beginning Yoga -- Wednesdays -- 2,9,16,23,30 - Ongoing
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.

Fee: $10 per class by advanced registration. 
Wednesdays: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Hayden Conference Center.

Flow Yoga - Thursdays - 3,10,17,24
Flow Yoga with Renee Gahan 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.

Fee: $10 per session
To register, call (864) 656-3405.  
Thursdays: 6 - 7:30 p.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.
     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) 656-3405 or
cdrais@clemson.edu.
                     
     
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