DATE: 10/14/05

CONTACT: Christine Drais, (864) 656-3405

 UPCOMING EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINABOTANICAL GARDEN

NOVEMBER 2005

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 – November 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. Note times for November – March, 9am.

Fee: Free

9 a.m.

Location: Meet at the Red Caboose Parking Area.

Flow Yoga – Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17
Flow Yoga class focuses on ashtanga vinyasa style yoga and provides a well-rounded workout to yoga students. This style of yoga challenges students of all levels and abilities through a sequence of postures that build strength and flexibility. The breathwork and meditation practiced in class reduces stress, induces relaxation, and brings clarity of mind. Renee is a practitioner of ashtanga vinyasa yoga and encourages all students to strive for a sense of wholeness and appreciation for where and who they are. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Class size is limited to 12 students per session so, pre-registration is suggested though drop-ins are welcome.

Tuition: $10 per class

Thursdays: 5:45 - 7:15 pm

Location: Hayden Conference Center

FLORA, FAUNA & CULTURE OF THE SOUTHEAST: an exhibit by Nancy Barton & Nancy Perry

Be sure to visit the Discovery Center Gallery this fall to see the beautiful exhibit by these two Upstate artists. Nancy Barton uses photography to capture colorful and enticing images of nature, many of which were taken right here at the S.C. Botanical Garden . Nancy Perry uses a paintbrush with many different mediums to interpret the beauty of nature and landscapes. Workshops will be offered by both artists during the exhibit. Free.

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 pm

GARDEN & CAMPUS DISCOVERY WALKS - Wednesdays, through November 30

Join Education Director Lisa Wagner for a noon walk in the Garden or on the Clemson University campus. We'll explore different garden areas each week, with potential excursions to other campus sites related to the recently published “The Nature of Clemson: a Field Guide to the Natural History of Clemson University.” We’ll focus on seasonal nature observation in these informal walks. Wear shoes suitable for uneven terrain.

Fee: Free

Wednesdays, (10/5 - 11/30) noon - 1 pm

Location: Meet at the Caboose Parking Area

CD RELEASE PARTY & CONCERT - Thursday, November 3

Celebrate the release of the 2004 Harvest Concert Series compilation CD. The 2004 Feature Band, Tugalo Holler, will perform followed by a Jam Session with members of the rest of the bands who played on the CD. Bring your chair and a picnic or grab a bite to eat at the Carriage House Cafe. 2004 Harvest Concert Series features this areas best bluegrass and traditional string musicians: EZ Duzit, Drover's Old Time Medicine Show, Grass Roots Revue, Curtis Blackwell & the Dixie Bluegrass Boys, Tugalo Holler and Steve McGaha & Dean Watson. CD's will be available to purchase at the show. Check out the rest of the 2005 Harvest Concert Series line up.

Admission: $5/adults & $2/children 4 and up

Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center

BEGINNER KNITTING II - Tuesday Evenings: November 1, 8 & 15 OR Wednesday Mornings: November 2, 9 & 16

Just in time for holiday gift giving! This class is or advanced beginners or those ready for a slightly more challenging project. Get ready to learn some new stitches and basic patterns to create any number of gifts (pillows, hats, scarves, purses, and more). Students provide their own needles and yarn - project choices and a materials list will be sent to all registrants. Register early - class size is limited to 10. Students should sign up for either the Tuesday or Wednesday series.

Tuition: $30 for series

Tuesdays, 6-8pm or Wednesdays, 10am - noon

Location: Discovery Center

FOUNDATION YOGA - Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Foundation Yoga class is an excellent class for students who are interested in exploring the fundamentals of yoga poses. The focus of each class will be in developing an understanding of the poses while linking them with breath and awareness.† Breathwork and meditation will also be emphasized.† Students looking for pre-natal yoga will find this class to be helpful in managing their pregnancy and at the same time preparing them for labor and delivery. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Class size is limited to 12 students per session so, pre-registration is suggested though drop-ins are welcome.

Tuition: $12 drop in per class or $50 for 5 classes

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Discovery Center

PHOTOGRAPHS AS A SOURCE FOR PAINTING - Tuesday, November 8

Using photographs as inspiration and as a foundation for painting is a technique used successfully by SCBG featured artist Nancy Perry. Join her to learn how she selects photos, how she uses them, and how they’re transformed in another medium. She will discuss some of the paintings in the current show and lead a hands-on review of her photographs as well as those of participants. Bring photos of your own to discuss, if you like.

Tuition: $15 ($12 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Tuesday, 10 a.m.- Noon

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center

Be a Garden Volunteer

No matter what your background or the time you have available, there is a place for you at the SC Botanical Garden. Volunteer opportunities are available in grounds maintenance and gardening, education programs, special events, and visitor services. Call Judith Gardner at 864-656-3405 or email scbg@clemson.edu or go to the web site www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Is a Garden Wedding in Your Future?

Whether you’re planning a business meeting, birthday party, or a wedding the SC Botanical Garden offers a peaceful setting for your important day. Call Judith Gardner, Garden Rentals, for more information at 864-656-3405, email scbg@clemson.edu or go to the web site www.clemson.edu/scbg.

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: Open Wed. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Labor Day, Thurs.-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 Perimeter Road. 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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