DATE: 9/21/06

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

UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINABOTANICAL GARDEN

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.

HARVEST CONCERT SERIES – Cancelled – Spring Concert planned for March 31, 2007.

THE NATURE OF QUILTS EXHIBIT: UpCountry Quilters Guild – October – December

Come see the beautiful and artistic quilts by members of the UpCountry Quilters Guild of Pickens County . A great variety of traditional and art quilts on display October through December. $2 suggested donation supports the gallery.

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery

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

THE WORK OF ELIZABETH BELSER FULLER – Ongoing

A permanent exhibit of watercolors, acrylics and mixed media works by native South Carolinian and special friend of the Garden, Elizabeth Belser Fuller. The collection ranges from 1947 to 2005 and includes a collection of paintings from the island of Dominica and quilt “Garden Escape” by Marilyn Wall and Diana Pickens that was commissioned by Fuller in 2005. A must-see part of your garden visit.

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery

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

FOUNDATION YOGA - Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25

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 - 7:15 pm

Location: Discovery Center

PLANT SELECTION FOR THE PIEDMONT - October 5

Fall provides ideal growing conditions for plant establishment and growth, with warm soil temperatures and adequate moisture. We’ll talk about selecting plants that will thrive in your landscape, whether it’s sun or shade, and how to choose plants that will suit your needs and gardening style. This program is designed for beginning and intermediate gardeners who’d like to expand their gardening skills.

Tuition: $12 includes a behind-the-scenes SCBG plant sale preview ($10 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Thursday, October 5, 10 a.m. - Noon

Location: Nature Learning Center

FLOW YOGA – Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26

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: 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Location: SCBG Hayden Conference Center

FIRST FRIDAY NATURE WALK – October 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.

Fee: Free

Time: 7 a.m.

Location: Meets at the Red Caboose Parking Area

HARVEST MOON NIGHT HIKE - October 6

The full moon that occurs closest to the fall equinox is called the Harvest Moon, and is often particularly luminous, because of the moon's position relative to the horizon. Join naturalist Lisa Wagner for an evening hike in the garden. Experience the sights, sounds and sensations of a full moon night. Please wear walking shoes, and clothing appropriate for walking in the woods. Flashlights are not needed.

Fee: $7 per family (up to 5) ($5 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Friday, October 6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Meet at the Discovery Center Parking Lot

FALL PLANT SALE 2006 - Friday and Saturday: October 6 & 7

Fall is peak planting time in Zone 7 and the SCBG has what you need to add to your existing garden or design a completely new landscape. Master Gardeners of the Foothills, SCBG Staff and Students will assist you with plant selection. This is our biggest fall sale yet. Choose from shade-loving plants, perennials, shrubs, trees, grasses and more. Plant lists available at the sale or at the Discovery Center two days prior to the sale for review.

Oct. 6 - Friday: FRIENDS PREVIEW PLANT SALE . Friends of the Garden and Campbell Geology Museum get first pick of the crop. New members may join at the sale for $35 tax-deductible donation for individuals and $50 for families. All visitors to the sale must be Friends of the Garden today.

Oct. 7 - Saturday: PUBLIC SALE. Everyone is welcome to shop until they drop for the best fall selection in the area.

Hours: Friday - 2:30 - 6:00 pm ; Saturday 9 am - 1 pm

The Garden Gift Shop is set up with SCBG T-shirts, hand tools, gardening books and more. Come out and support your state botanical garden.

PRACTICAL BOTANY FOR GARDENERS - October 11, 18, 25 & November 1

Learn more about the fascinating world of plants in this four-session class designed for gardeners and naturalists. How do flowers produce fruits? How are plants identified? How do I tell when seeds are mature? Why does pinching and deadheading prolong flowering? Why do some plants wilt sooner than others? Explore the intricacies of plants with Education Director Lisa Wagner. Class will include supplementary field trips to local botanical areas, in addition to excursions in the Garden.

Fee: $65 ($45 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Wednesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 9 am - Noon

Location: Nature Learning Center

EARTH SCIENCE DAY - October 14

Family oriented activities will include fossil preparation and lapidary demonstrations, crafts, games, prizes, and more. Bring in your favorite rock or fossil for identification.

Saturday, October 14: 1pm - 4pm

Admission: Free

Location: Campbell Geology Museum

MINDFUL MEDITATION - Saturday mornings, October 14 & 28

Mindful Meditation (also called Insight Meditation) is an ancient practice with modern benefits. Moment-to-moment mindfulness helps us notice the ever-changing flow of experience and thus develop an equanimity that can sustain us in difficult times. This class will practice sitting and walking meditation amid the peaceful setting of the SC Botanical Garden. We'll also learn how to use mindfulness in all our daily activities, making this a technique we can truly "take home" with us. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. A meditation cushion or folding chair is helpful but not necessary. Bench seating is available.

Oconee native Jeanne Malmgren has practiced and written about various healing arts for more than 25 years. She taught yoga and meditation for city recreation departments, in schools and fitness centers, and for corporate wellness programs. Jeanne is co-founder of a meditation/yoga center in Florida , as well as co-author of Journey to Mindfulness (Wisdom Publications, 2003). She has undertaken intensive silent meditation retreats in the United States and Asia for periods as long as 21 days.

Saturday mornings, October 14 & 28 - 9 - 10 am

Tuition: $10 per session

Location: Hortitherapy Garden (park at the Hayden Conference Center )

Garden Gift Shops
The Garden Gift Shop and the Campbell Geology Museum Gift Shop offer unique holiday gifts for children and adults. Beautiful handcrafted gift items by local artists, gardening and geology books, t-shirts, logo items, jewelry and more. The Garden Gift Shop is located at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center and is open Mon.-Sat. 10am – 4pm and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00p.m. The Campbell Geology Museum is open Wed. 10am – 5pm (Memorial Day – Labor Day), Thurs. – Sat. 10am – 5pm and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00p.m. Call 864-656-3405 for more information.

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.

Special Event Planning at the Garden

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: 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 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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