DATE: 11/29/06

CONTACT: Christine Drais, 864-656-6205; cdrais@clemson.edu

WRITER: Diane Palmer, 864-656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

Holiday gift sale to be held at S.C. Botanical Garden gift shop

CLEMSON – The South Carolina Botanical Garden and Museum Gift shop will host a special holiday extravaganza sale, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The best collection of quality gifts and educational toys will be available gathered together in a spectacular environment, according Christine Drais, public relations director.

There will be free admission to the Museum, so all children are welcome as well as adults. The children will get a chance to check out the interactive exhibits or do the scavenger hunt. The Garden Gift Shop has unique items by local artists who have exhibited in the gallery. There will also be gardening tools and books, S.C. Botanical Garden souvenirs, children’s games and puzzles.

For more information, contact Drais at 864-656-6205 or cdrais@clemson.edu or visit the Garden’s website at: http://www.clemson.edu/scbg.

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.

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