DATE: 10/15/07

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

UPCOMING EVENTS: THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Upcoming Events November 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.

“Rocking, Turning & Shooting” Exhibit – Through December

See the magic of hand-carved rocking chairs by Jerry Melton, hand-turned bowls by Warren Carpenter and the photography of Jim Fanning. $2 suggested donation supports the gallery. 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 10am - 4pm
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. Walk generally last between one and two hours.

Time: 9am

Fee: Free

Location: Meets at the Red Caboose Parking Area

Therapeutic Vinyasa Yoga - Tuesdays
Geared for the beginner or intermediate level, 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 you 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: 5:45-6:45pm
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 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 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.

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 so, 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: 7-8:15pm

Location: S.C. Botanical Garden Hayden Conference Center

GEOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE S.C. Botanical Garden - November 8

Join Geology Museum Educator Christian Cicimurri for a look at the rocks right beneath your feet. Dress appropriately for an hour-long walk that will lead 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: 11am - Noon

Fee: FREE

Location: Discovery Center Parking Lot

PLANTS FOR LAKESHORE RESTORATION - November 13

Our area's lakes present a number of challenges to prevent erosion but provide a stable and ecologically sound lakeshore. Join Larry Dyck to learn about ways to use tough and attractive native plants to effectively restore a functioning shoreline. He'll combine a presentation with a first-hand look at some of the best native plants to use. Dyck has an ongoing, active research and consulting program on lakeshore restoration and speaks frequently about shoreline and watershed issues. Dyck is professor emeritus of biological sciences at Clemson University.

Hours: 10 - 11:30am

Fee: $10 ($8 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center (lower level of the Hayden Conference Center).

WATERWISE GARDENING 101 - November 15

Last summer's record heat and continuing drought was a stress for many plants, including many usually tough species in our gardens and natural areas. In this program, Karen Russ, horticulture specialist for the Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center, will discuss how to choose drought-tolerant plants for different areas and the different strategies that drought-tolerant plants use. Then, she’ll talk about how to make your garden less reliant on additional water through careful plant selection and mulching. This program will be a combination of an illustrated presentation and interactive discussion.

Hours: 10-11:30am

Fee: $10 ($8 for SCBG members & volunteers)

Location: Hayden Conference Center

ANDEAN HIGHLANDS OF ECUADOR - November 27

Ecuador has long been deservedly a favorite ecotourism destination because of the Galapagos Islands, the diversity of its mountains and richness of its Amazonian basin headwaters. Lisa Wagner and her husband Tim Spira discovered the impressive biodiversity of the Andean highlands on a recent winter trip and found it full of amazing natural areas. They traveled from the El Angel Reserve near the Guatemalan border to the paramos on the flaks of some of Ecuador's largest volcanoes to sub-tropical cloud forests. Join Wagner to share some of the images and experiences of visiting a fascinating part of the world and discover why they want to return for a longer period.

Hours: Noon - 1pm

Fee: FREE

Location: Hayden Conference Center

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 S.C. 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. There are 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. 10am – 4pm. 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 & 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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