DATE: 9/20/07

CONTACT: Christine Drais, (864)656-3405; cdrais@clemson.edu

UPCOMING EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN

October 2007

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.

Woodwork and Photo Exhibit – October - December

See the magic of hand carved bowls by Warren Carpenter and other wood works of art along with the photography of Jim Fanning. $2 suggested donation supports the gallery. July 2 through September 30. For more information on upcoming exhibits for October-December visit, www.clemson.edu/scbg.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm

Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery

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! $2 suggested donation supports the gallery.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Gallery

First Friday Nature Walk

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.

Time: 7 a.m.

Fee: Free

Location: Meet at the Red Caboose parking area

Therapeutic Vinyasa Yoga - Tuesdays
Geared for the beginner and intermediate practice. This style is a unification of breath and movement where the breathing is steady and movement flows at the pace of a breath. The sequences of asana or exercises are placed in a nice order to help the body flow from seated poses, to standing poses, to balance poses, to backbends, to twists and forward bends, to supine poses (lying on your back) and prone poses (lying on your stomach). Instructor, Phaedra Kennedy, will gently and compassionately guide participants through a relaxation at the end of the sequence in savasana. At this time the therapeutic effects of the intense exercises can be absorbed and appreciated by the participant.

Hours: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Fee: $12 drop in per class, $50 for 5 classes (CU student rate $8/class or 6 for $35)

Location: Hayden Conference Center

FOUNDATION YOGA – Thursdays

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. Pre-registration is suggested though drop-ins are welcome.

Fee: $12 drop-in per class, $50 for 5 classes (CU student rate $8/class or 6 for $35)

Thursdays, 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Hayden Conference Center

FLOW YOGA – Thursdays

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. Pre-registration is suggested though drop-ins are welcome.

Fee: $12 drop-in per class, $50 for 5 classes (CU student rate $8/class or 6 for $35)

Hours: 7 - 8:15 pm

Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Hayden Conference Center.

Changing Seasons Hike ­ October 5

Enjoy the amazing fall color of the garden and look for other signs indicating the onset of colder months. Please dress appropriately for an hour long walk, that may head off of conventional trails. This event is appropriate for small children, however strollers and other wheeled devices are not recommended. Inclement weather will cancel this event.
Hours: 4 - 5pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Discovery Center Parking Lot

Ideas for Cool-Season Containers - October 5                         

Containers and window boxes don't have to be bare in winter, or rely only on pansies or ornamental kale. Get inspired to brighten up fall and winter in this program. Mixing evergreen perennials, herbs, and hardy greens in interesting combinations with evergreen sedges, conifers, and grasses will perk up your containers on a winter porch or entryway.

Hours: 11 am - Noon

Fee: $8 ($5 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Location: Hayden Conference Center

Making More Plants: Propagation Techniques for Gardeners - October 11

Interested in growing plants from cuttings, starting plants from seed, and learning about the basics of plant division? Join Horticulturist and S.C. Botanical Garden Nursery Manager Ryan Merck for a demonstration-based workshop focused on plant propagation. Merck is responsible for the Garden's excellent biannual plant sales as well as going propagation and plant production for S.C. Botanical Garden landscapes.

Hours: 9 - 11 am

Fee: $10/$8 (Friends members and volunteers)

Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center

Garden Harvest Festival – October 13

Come out to the South Carolina Botanical Garden for a day filled with harvests, history and harps as we celebrate Thomas Green Clemson’s 200 th birthday. The day starts with a Harvest Festival at the Heirloom Vegetable Garden beside the historic Hanover House. There will be farm equipment and seed harvesting demonstrations as well as tastings of heirloom vegetables. Antique tools, storytelling, and blue-grass music will also be a part of the morning. Local grown and produced food will be available to purchase for lunch.

At the other end of the Garden at 1 p.m. join us for the dedication of the new Cherokee Garden. Native American Dancers and storytellers will be on hand to help us learn more about the first inhabitants of our Garden. Also starting at 1 p.m., the Bob Campbell Geology Museum will be opening up their new exhibit on Thomas Green Clemson and his strong link to mining. There will be t-shirt painting, jewelry making demonstrations, and other fun with rocks and fossils.

Finally, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be a series of musical performances at the Garden Amphitheater. South Carolina musicians will be playing music composed by South Carolinians – including some pieces written by Clemson himself. And if all that wasn’t enough, canning and preserving exhibits at the Hunt Cabin and entertaining educational sessions will be held at the Hayden Conference Center throughout the day. And other than lunch, its all free. So, bring your kids and cooler and come spend the day with us. The South Carolina Botanical Garden – we’re not just about flowers anymore. For more information visit, www.clemson.edu or call 864-656-3405.

Hours: 9 am- 6 pm

Fee: Free

Saturday, Oct. 13

Location: Heirloom Vegetable Garden next to the Hanover House, Campbell Geology Museum and the Garden Amphitheater.

Be a Garden Volunteer

No matter what your background or the time you have available, there is a place for you at the S.C. 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 Gift Shops

The Garden Gift Shop and the Campbell Geology Museum Gift Shop offer unique 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 now carries live plants. It is located at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center and is open Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 4 pm. The Campbell Geology Museum is open Wed. – Sat. 10am – 5pm and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00pm. Call 864-656-3405 for more information.

GARDEN HOURS OF OPERATION:

S.C. Botanical Garden is open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year. Discovery Center and Garden Gift Shop Hours: Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 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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