Sustainable Greenville

September

September 2

Creating a Successful Mixed Perennial Border 10:00am – 11:30noon at Hayden Conference Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Combining flowering shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials in a border with year-round interest doesn’t have to be complicated, but requires paying attention to seasonal form, plant characteristics, and design elements. Join Director of Education Lisa Wagner to learn how to create a successful mixed perennial border that’s attractive all year. $15 ($10 for members and volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

September 4

A Full Day of Concerts plus a Native Plant Hike at Hagood Mill Hagood Mill’s “First Saturday” in September starts with a nature walk, then a concert  and caps the day with a very special “Pickin’ in the Evening Shade”. The Pickens County Cultural Commission invites one and all for a Native Plant Hike then two free concerts during one day at the Hagood Mill Historic Site & Folklife Center. On Saturday, September 4, you can start your day at the mill by taking a leisurely stroll along the Hagood Mill Nature Trail. With our trail leader, Joe Townsend, you will learn some of the identification, Folklore and Natural History of the native plants, trees and shrubs found in the Carolina Upcountry. If you’d like to join in a free morning stroll with this outstanding naturalist, just be at the Hagood Cabin porch at 10:00 a.m.  The music will start at Noon in the Visitor Building with the Mill’s First Saturday “house concert” with Hagood Mill regular, Steve McGaha, featuring the SC Folk Heritage Award winning blues guitarist (and maybe, a few friends). Steve plays folk, blues and old time stringband music on the flat-top and resophonic guitars and is one of the best proponents of “Piedmont Blues” in the region.  Seating is limited, so come early to see and hear some great pickin’ and singin’ in an intimate, close setting. This concert will run until 2:00 p.m.  “Pickin’ in the Evening Shade” concert on the outdoor stage from 6:30 till’ 8:30 p.m. in concert, “Fayssoux McLean and the New Legacy Duo”.

Creative Taste of Spartanburg in Downtown Spartanburg from 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Restaurant Row featuring Spartanburg restaurants and chefs; a “Cook’s Corner” featuring all things food, beverages, and gadgets for sale; “Made in Spartanburg” area highlighting local cookbooks, bake sales, produce and more. Also featured is a wine tasting by Carriage House Wines with more than 60 different wines from around the world. The flavor of Art Market features local and regional painters, potters, photographers, jewelry makers and textile artists. A favorite area at Creative Taste is the “Lemonade Stand,” where children can create their own chef hats, decorate cookies and make edible necklaces. Face painting, games and prizes are offered. Live entertainment offers some of the best local talent around. Admission to Creative Taste is FREE to the public. Food, beverages, art, and other items are available for purchase. For more information visit

Field Trip: Courthouse Falls Trail 9:00am Hike with the SC native Plant Society. Courthouse Falls is a 45' waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest in NC. It is accessed via Sumney Cove and Courthouse Falls Trails. Dog-hobble, wood betony, galax, violets, jackin- the-pulpit, wood anemone, sweet shrub, rhododendron and yellow birch are some of the plants we expect to see along the trails. This outing has two options: 1/4 mile (described as moderate) to view the main falls, and 6 miles (moderate with a short strenuous section) to explore additional natural beauty. Waterfall photos can be seen at www.ncwaterfalls.com/courthouse1.htm Field trip leader Dan Whitten will meet us at the dirt parking lot beside Holly Springs Store at the intersection of Hwy 11 & 178, at 9 am. To register and receive more information email mmcnettles@gmail.com

September 5

A Course in Miracles: The Movie 2:00 pm Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd, Taylors.  Unity First Sunday Cinema. The teachings of A Course in Miracles have been supported by such mainstream commentators as Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer & Marianne Williamson, and are additionally supported by countless "New Thought" churches, such as Centers for Spiritual Living & the Association of Unity Churches. Free.

September 7

FERN-PRINTING 9:00am–10:30am at Hanson Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. In this fern-printing workshop, we will follow in the footsteps of the Victorians and experience a taste of “pteridomania <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteridomania>,” a mania for ferns. Participants will explore the variety of ferns in the Garden and, under the guidance of garden staff, gather specimens to “print” without ink. Bring a t-shirt, pillow case, cloth napkin or other white item to decorate, and a ordinary metal hammer to discover this simple, yet dramatic, craft. $15 ($10 for members & volunteers) per session. Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

September 8

Book Signing and Edible Upcountry Launch Party 11:30am - 1:30pm at Hub City Bookstore. Book signing and recipe tasting with local Clemson author Ellie Taylor. Her new award winning book is entitled "Feeding the Kids" which offers a loving and realistic approach to healthy eating for families. http://www.feedingthekids.com/

Greenville's Air Quality 6:00pm at Coffee Underground. The monthly meeting of Green Drinks Greenville will feature a talk by Sandra Yudice from the offices of reenville County. She will discuss Greenville's air quality, how we affect it and what those "ozone warnings" really mean.

September 9

The Ultimate Locavore Pizza Party 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Barley's Taproom, downtown Greenville. Presented by Edible Upcountry Magazine. Special pizzas made with local ingredients, local beer, live and local music (Rachel Van Slyke and O Mello Cello). Good times. COST:  $25 per person. Price includes pizza, 2 drink tickets (must be 21 and older for beer) and entertainment. Thanks to the generosity of Barley's and our other event supporters, over 70% of all proceeds will support 4 identified school and children's gardening programs across the Upstate: Arcadia Elementary (Spartanburg County, Title One, a Hub City Farmers Market program), Nevitt Forest Elementary (Anderson County, Title One), A.J. Whittenberg (Greenville County), and the Greenville Organic Foods Organization Healthy Kids Initiative. Plan to celebrate with us and support a great cause! Get your tickets today as we expect to sell out! Buy tickets:  http://edibleupcountrylaunchparty.eventbrite.com

Roz Savage, Ocean Rower 12:00pm - 1:30pm at The Westin Poinsett, 120 S. Main Street, Greenville. Cost: $20, includes lunch. Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker, and environmental campaigner. She has rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean and is the first woman to complete a solo row across the Pacific. Upstate Forever is thrilled to host Roz for an exclusive lunch at the Westin Poinsett! Roz will speak and show films about her various journeys as well as present her inspiring message of environmental conservation and preservation. Attendees will be treated to lunch and will have the opportunity to buy signed copies of Roz's book, Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean. Tickets will NOT be mailed; your name will appear on a list at the door. If you have questions about the event or to purchase tickets, please contact Kirbie Crowe at kcrowe@upstateforever.org. To learn more abut Roz savage visit her website.

September 10 - September 11

Indie Craft Parade at the historic Huguenot Mill in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The mill is located at 101 W. Broad Street, next to the Peace Center. Indie Craft Parade brings the best handmade artists from the Southeast together under one roof. It’s a public market where you’ll find quality crafts, local food, and opportunities to make friendships and connections with the artists themselves. For more information visit http://www.indiecraftparade.com/index.php%20

September 11

"Udderly Delicious!" 11:00am at The Children's Museum of the Upstate, 300 College Street, Greenville. A Slow Food Upstate taste education sponsored event for Kids. Join the Happy Cow family at The Children's Museum of the Upstate for a fun day of dairy discovery. Cost: included with museum admission. Applicable Ages for Event: target is 6+, but this is not a requirement. What do cheese, milk, ice cream, and yogurt have in common? They all start with cows. In this program sponsored by Slow Food Upstate featuring Happy Cow Creamery, kids will learn about and taste a variety of dairy products that come from cows. Kids will make their own ice cream using milk from happy cows. 1:00pm: Make and taste your own goat cheese using milk from the goats at Patient Wait Farm. Learn about the nutritional benefits of goat's milk and compare the taste to cow dairy products. For more information, please contact Marnie Record at mrecord_17@yahoo.com

Organicfest 2010 ~ celebrating everything organic (and green!) 10:00am - 6:00 pm at Pack Square, downtown Asheville. Organicfest is a special environmental project of the Imagine Center, a non-profit dedicated to promoting organics through educational and fun events. The Organicfest is co-sponsored by an array of local, regional and national businesses which promote healthy, organic foods, organic and green products and sustainable business practices. Enjoy a fun filled day of organic food and beverages, live music, drawings for organic goods and gift certificates, organic and green vendors, natural arts and crafts. Environmental organizations will share information and provide help with organic living, organic gardening, organic farming and earth-friendly living. Fun activities for kids including the Organicfest Kids Garden Parade at 1 PM. For more information visit http://www.organicfest.org/index.html

September 13

Feed Me I'm Yours 7:00pm - 8:00pm at office of Dr. Cynthia Horner, 11-D Barkingham Ln, Greenville. A workshop for parents to learn why some foods are best to avoid and to share ideas for healthy snacks and lunches. No charge. Call to reserve a seat. 458-8082

The Mighty Oaks 7:00pm – 8:00pm Meet at Hanson Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Oaks are vital for the survival of many species of wildlife; what is less widely known is the historical importance of acorns to humans. In this informal evening program, they will visit a variety of oaks in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. On the journey, they explore the importance of acorns to Native Americans and early settlers, and learn how they turned acorns into a life-sustaining flour. $7 ($5 for members and volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

September 16

Fransican Monastery of St. Clare Green Building Tour 12:00pm - 1:30pm, 37 McCauley Rd, Travelers Rest. Monthly meeting of the SC USGBC. Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare is the first monastery in the United States to be awarded LEED certification. Located on 14 acres in the Upstate, of South Carolina, the new Monastery is a one-story structure that features two courtyards offering views to exterior gardens. The tour will start with everyone gathered in the Chapel for an introduction to the project by Sisters Nancy and Cathy,  residents and Owner’s representatives, during design and construction. Three groups will be formed for a tour of the public facilities and grounds with discussion of LEED credits earned and lost. For those ordering a box lunch, the Hospitality room and grounds will be available for people to gather, eat and socialize. $20 for non-members which includes lunch. $5 for tour only. To participate visit the registration page.

September 17

September 18

Organic Farm Day Trip 8:00am - 3:00pm at Bio-Way Farms, in Ware Shoals, SC. Sponsored by Greenville Organic Foods Organization, come experience organic farming for a day! Included will be hands on field activities, a permaculture talk, farm tour and delicious farm lunch prepared by Chef Heather Kalka. $25 adult (includes lunch) and $15 for children (ages 8 to 14). To register visit http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/ or call Viviane at 864-787-4999

Rainbow Falls Hike, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area South Carolina's Rainbow Falls, which is on YMCA Camp Greenville property, drops 100 feet over steep walls streaked with black and tan from the alternating layers of amphibolite, schist and gneiss. Join John Park, Foothills Trail Conference board member, on a strenuous 5-mile round-trip hike. Meet 10 a.m. at the Jones Gap State Park Education Center. (S.C. State Park Service parking fee required.) Bring lunch, snacks, water and appropriate clothing and footgear.

Workday: Tyger River Clean-up 9:00am – 2:00pm The Tyger River is a beautiful, wild river that courses through the heart of the Piedmont and provides sanctuary and habitat for an abundance of wildlife and native plants. On Sept 18 the South Carolina Native Plant Society will participate with our conservation partners to clean up a large section of the Tyger River. Volunteers are needed. Walk the shore and river to retrieve litter. Enjoying the natural beauty and fellowship while working is permitted! Meet folks from the Sierra Club, Upstate Forever, SC Native Plant Society and The Tyger River Foundation to help remove litter and tag large items to be removed by the US Forest Service. There is light and heavy work to be done. Everyone 18 yrs and over (younger if accompanied by a parent) can contribute. Closed-toe shoes are a must. Bring gloves, water and a snack for work hours (9:30-12:30). The cleanup session will be followed by a cookout at 1:00 pm.  There will be shuttles from Greenville and further Upstate to take folks to Rose Hill Plantation Historic Site for 9:00 am instructions. To register and receive more information please contact mmcnettles@gmail.com.

Hagood Mill’s Annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention 10:00am to 4:00pm at Hagood Mill Historic Site and Folklife Center, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens. One of the last such events in South Carolina and a good time for all with prizes for the top musicians in several categories. (10:00 - 4:00) MILLING, MUSIC & MEMORIES AT THE HISTORIC HAGOOD MILL, including tours, concerts, demonstrations, living history presentations. (864) 898-293

September 18 - September 19

Charlotte Area Farm Tour! CFSA is pleased to be partnering with the Davidson-based organization, Know Your Farms on its 2nd annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour. Scheduled for September 18th & 19th, 1:30 - 6:30 pm, the tour features 27 farms clustered around the greater Charlotte area. Learn about area farms while enjoying cooking demonstrations, hayrides, petting zoos, and much more farm fun! Tickets are $25 per vehicle, and are available at www.KnowYourFarms.com, or in Charlotte at The Milky Way and both Common Market locations, as well as in Huntersville at The Bradford Store. For more information, email info@knowyourfarms.com or call 980-225-1020.

September 21

CREATING A HYPERTUFA PLANTER 9:00am-11:00am at Hanson Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Create unique garden decorations using hypertufa, a versatile lightweight substitute for stone. Use plant materials, mosaic tile, glass, and carving to decorate your container, garden plaque or stepping stone - the only limit is your imagination. If you have a container you would like to use as a mold , please bring it. We will also have a variety of containers and molds to share. Fee: $35 ($30 for members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

An Evening For Women About Women 6:45pm at The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. We all go through it - hormonal changes.  Knowledge is power and priceless.  Dr. Cynthia Horner has designed a workshop to help make understanding hormones simple.  She will cover "To Test Or Not To Test"...What do hormone tests tell us and "Why Do We Have Hormonal Imbalances"  plus more. Join them for Dinner and this Discussion offered free of charge.  Seating is limited so call or come in to reserve your place. 297-1105.  They look forward to seeing you for this important and informative evening.

September 22

HARVEST MOON NIGHT WALK 7:00pm – 9:00pm Meet at Discovery Center parking area, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. September is a wonderful time to experience dusk in the Garden, as day turns to night. Join naturalist Lisa Wagner to experience the sights, sounds and sensations of a full moon night. Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking in the woods. Flashlights are not needed. $7/family (up to 5) ($5 for members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

September 23

Plant Selection for the Upstate 10:30am – 12:00noon at Hayden Conference Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Selecting plants that will do well in your garden requires an understanding of how to match plant to site, and how to choose plants that will suit your gardening style and interests. We’ll talk about selecting plants that thrive in the Piedmont’s Zone 7 climate and are less likely to have problems with pests or diseases. $15 ($12 for members) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

September 23 - September 26

Euphoria's 5th Year of Food, Wine and Music Welcome to Euphoria, a higher state of food, wine and music. World-class chefs, premier vintners and marquee entertainers will converge on downtown Greenville, South Carolina, for a weekend of harmonious bliss. Euphoria seeks to present a first-class, multi-day event for food, wine and music lovers that raises significant funds for charities while also promoting tourism and enhancing the reputation of Greenville, South Carolina as a premiere culinary and performing arts destination. Visit the Euphoria website for more information.

September 25

National Hunting and Fishing Day: An Outdoor Family Adventure 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Duke World of Energy, Seneca. The Upstate’s Outdoor Family Adventure Day in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day returns with outdoors activities for the whole family! Step outside and experience the many activities the outdoors has to offer: kayaking, boating safety, fishing, archery, air rifle shooting, fly-tying demos and hands-on, fly fishing, "Take One Make One" trailer,  butterfly exhibit and presentation,  beekeeping, wildlife artifacts and much more. Learn about the work of the many conservation organizations in our area. Spend an hour or spend the day; bring your lunch or purchase lunch from the on-site concessionaire; no gear necessary – everything will be provided and there is no admittance fee. For more information, contact Angela Viney at (864)327-0090 or aviney@upstateforever.org

Hub City Farmer's Market "On Farm Dinner" 7:00pm at Live Oak Farm, 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. This will be the first annual On Farm Dinner. A celebration of the harvest featuring local chefs, local food and local beverages. More details to follow. 585-0905

Rain Barrel Truckload Sale 9:00am - 3:00pm at Whole Foods Market. A special event and sale hosted by Greenville County Solid Waste. Rain barrel: $150 value for only $60. Rain or shine. For more information call 243-9672 or visit www.greenvillecounty.org/solid_waste/

Introduction to Yoga 9:00am - 11:45am at It's Yoga Studio! Fee: $35 Yoga is a system of techniques that reflect real and proven scientific concepts. This system of mind-body connection reveals the secrets of balance, harmony, and the release of energy for living and healing in our everyday activities. They will prepare the first time or beginner student or those wanting a refresher class, with basic knowledge on Yoga breath techniques and poses to be able to attend any of our regular classes. This series of practical and simple principles begins the process of transforming the stresses of daily life into the joys of daily life. Anyone at any fitness level, and with a wide range of personal and fitness goals, can benefit from beginning a yoga practice. http://www.itsyogastudio.com/page5.php%20

PLANTS OF THE CHEROKEE WORLD VIEW GARDEN 7:00pm – 8:00pm Meet at the Cherokee Worldview Garden (adjacent to the Discovery Center parking area), SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Visit the recently dedicated Cherokee Worldview Garden and learn about the complex culture of the Cherokee and the place of plants in their lives.   This is a unique garden which embodies and honors the dynamic culture of the first human beings to inhabit this area. Join Garden Educator Sue Watts on a guided tour of the this important addition to the South Carolina Botanical Garden. $7/family ($5 for members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

September 28

Insect Pest Management for Sustainable/Organic Vegetable Production 9:00am - @4:00pm at Presbyterian College, 503 South Broad St, Clinton, SC. (Meeting room to be announced) This one-day course will focus on management of insect pests. Participants will learn about techniques for sampling and identification of pest and beneficial insects, will have an opportunity to collect insects in the field, and with direction will run through identification procedures using a hand lens and/or microscope (participants will receive a hand lens to take home). Participants will also learn about specific cultural practices to prevent insect pest problems without use of insecticides, and there will be ample time for questions and discussion about insect pest management problems and solutions. Participants will also tour the Parson Produce operation at Bush River Farm in Clinton, and will learn about the Farm insect pest management program from Daniel Parson. Registration for non-extension personnel is $25 which includes lunch and a hand lens to take home (fee waived for Clemson and SCSU Extension agents).  Registration deadline is September 21. Please complete and return the registration form below via email to Kelly Gilkerson, kgilker@clemson.edu, AND send your check in the amount of $25 (payable to Clemson University) to Kelly Gilkerson, Dept. of Entomology, 114 Long Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634. (Please include contact email information with your check correspondence)

Regional Vision Summit 9:00am - 12:00pm at Carolina First Center. (Registration will be open beginning in mid-August) This meeting will serve as the kickoff to the second major community outreach element of the year-long regional visioning effort. Following the Summit, 12 Community Forums will be held across the region during October and November to solicit additional input and feedback from residents about "What Matters Most" as we look toward the future of the Upstate. The full Community Forum schedule will be announced in early August. Free and open to the public, but participants must RSVP by September 20. Seating is limit, to participate please visit registration page.

September 29

Stormwater Solutions Speakers Series: The Use of Native Vegetation for Site Stabilization 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Hampton Memorial Library, Easley. Cost: Free; pre-registration required. Join Upstate Forever for the first event in a fall speaker series co-sponsored by Upstate Forever and the Pickens County Stormwater Consortium.  Speakers Rick Huffman of Earth Design and J.P. Johns of Woolpert will discuss the use of native vegetation in stormwater management.  Professional development credits will be available for engineers and surveyors, and lunch will be provided.  For more information or to register, contact Erika Hollis at ehollis@upstateforever.org or (864) 250-0500x18. 

September 30

Working with Piedmont Soils 10:30am – 12:00noon at Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Depending on location, history, and maintenance, the ‘soil’ in your existing landscape may be fine for basic planting, but building soil health is usually essential for a garden to flourish. We’ll talk about soil evaluation and how to improve your soil by adding organic matter and mulching. $15 ($12 for members) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

October

October 2

2nd Annual Harvest Festival at Greenbrier Farms 10:00am - 3:00pm, 772 Hester Store Rd, Easley. Celebrate the start of Autumn and this year's bountiful harvest with hayride tours, kids activities, festive music, and a day at the farm. A cornucopia of fresh produce and cuisine will be available for purchase: brick-oven pizza, grass-fed beef burgers, an assortment of GBF baked goods, pumpkins and more.

Solar Tour 1pm-5pm on Saturday in Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Aiken. More details to follow. Contact Cameron Williams at cwilliams@energy.sc.gov or (803) 737-4078 for more information.

October 3

4th Annual Upstate On-Farm Dinner presents: OktoberFresh! at Patient Wait Farms, Piedmont, SC. In a reinvention of an Upstate favorite farm event, OktoberFresh pairs acclaimed local chefs with the freshest ingredients from area farms in a harvest festival setting. Hosted by CFSA farm members Gail & Michael Cooley of Patient Wait Farms, OktoberFresh promises fine cuisine and autumn festivities all in a delightful farm setting. It will be delicious fun for the whole family! Tickets and information coming to http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ soon!

October 5

PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS: BUTTERFLIES, BEES, AND HUMMINGBIRDS 10:00am – 12:00noon at Hanson Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. The Children’s Garden includes many pollinator-friendly plants in the new Butterfly Garden, the Ethnobotany Garden, and the recently renovated Pollinator Border. Learn about these plants from Lisa Wagner in an informal workshop focused on gardening for pollinators. We’ll talk about plant characteristics, look at examples, and discuss ways to support pollinators in your home garden. $12 ($8 for SCBG members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

October 7

Understanding Plants 10:30am – 12:00noon at Hayden Conference Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Discover why some plants thrive in sun and some in shade, how plant reproductive strategies differ among species (and how this affects gardening), how plants are classified, and other interesting things about plants that are helpful to gardeners. This is a program focused on a better understanding of plants as part of a garden ecosystem. $15 ($12 for members) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

Evening Sky Walk 7:00pm – 9:00pm Meet at Discovery Center parking area, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Stars and planets are the most evident on new moon nights, clouds permitting. Join Lisa Wagner to experience the sights, sounds and sensations of a fall evening. Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking in the woods. Flashlights are not needed. $7/family (up to 5) ($5 for members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

October 9

Chattooga Belle Farm Farm-to-Table Dinner  5:00pm - 8:00pm at Chatooga Belle Farm, 454 Damascus Church Rd, Long Creek, SC. Chattooga Belle Farm will be hosting a A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Chattooga Conservancy. This grassroots organization, formed in 1991, works to protect the watershed of the National Wild & Scenic Chattooga River. The dinner will be held outside with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. Guest Chef Chris Willis of La Bastide will prepare a four course meal with fresh, local ingredients all sourced with-in 50 miles of the farm. Local vendors include Tokeena Angus, Split Creek Farms, City Scape Winery and Harmony Dairy. Tickets are $80 per person or $140 per couple. Tickets may be purchased by calling 864.647.9768 or via email at tracy@chattoogabellefarm.com.

Poultry Workshop 10:00am – 2:30pm at Frog Holler farm in Waynesville, NC. 10:00am -11:30 am:  Everything You Need to Know to Raise Chickens for Meat or Eggs 11:30-12:15: Lunch/Snack Break 12:15 - 2:30?pm: Get Your Chicken Ready for Dinner (a/k/a butchering). Bring a bag lunch/drink/snacks,  cooler/ice and plastic bag. Early Registration By Mail Prior to October 1, 2010: $35 each (includes a butchered chicken to take home) Email them for registration information to reserve your space. (Limited Space Available--this class usually fills up really fast)

Children's Program: FAIRY HOUSE FESTIVAL 10:00 am – 12:00noon at Children’s Garden (start at Hanson Nature Learning Center), SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Join Education staff in the Children’s Garden for a family event filled with imagination and creativity. Participants will collect and use natural materials to create ‘fairy houses’ or habitats for imaginary animals in this special program. $10 /family ($7 for members and volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

October 12

Extending Vegetable Gardening Seasons 10:00am – 12:00noon at Hanson Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Interested in having vegetables year-round? All it takes is some planning and simple frost protection in our usually mild winters. We’ll review seed catalogs for hardy winter selections, discuss season extension strategies, and talk about plant rotation. Join Lisa Wagner to learn how to grow a year-round vegetable garden. $15 ($12 for members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

October 13 - October 15

October 13

Effects of the Deep Horizon Oil Spill 6:00pm at Coffee Underground. Monthly meeting of Green Drinks Greenville. Mark White, Principal Geologist of Cameron Consulting, L.L.C., will share an insider's perspective about his recent work in Orange Beach, AL regarding the effects of the Deep Horizon oil spill.

October 15

October 16

Ninth Annual Hagood Mill Storytelling Festival Noon to 4:00pm at Hagood Mill Historic Site and Folklife Center, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens. A Hagood Mill favorite, hosted by musician/storyteller/ radio personality, John Fowler, and featuring tall tales, yarns and whoppers by some of the regions best tellers. MILLING, MUSIC & MEMORIES AT THE HISTORIC HAGOOD MILL, including tours, concerts, demonstrations, living history presentations. (864) 898-2936

Eastatoee Creek Heritage Preserve/The Narrows with the Foothills Trail Conference 10:00am Join Richard Cain of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources as he leads a strenuous round-trip hike of around 5.5 miles into Eastatoee Creek Heritage Preserve and to a new viewing area (that is currently under construction) for The Narrows, a scenic spot on Eastatoee Creek. Meet 10 a.m. at the Foothills Trail parking lot on Horsepasture Road, off US 178 at Laurel Valley. Bring lunch, snacks, water, and other appropriate clothing and footgear.

October 22

FALL COLOR WALK 12:00noon – 1:00pm Meet at Caboose Parking Area, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson. Take a walk with botanist Lisa Wagner to learn more about the ecology of fall color and leaf drop. During the walk, we’ll enjoy fall colors in the Garden and focus on the variety of tree and shrub leaf colors and talk about the species-distinct differences. $7/family (up to 5) ($5 for members & volunteers) Register at the SC Botanical Garden website.

October 23

Triple B Event - Beer, Bluegrass and Brick Oven Pizzas 6:00pm - 10:00pm at Greenbrier Farms, 772 Hester Store Rd., Easley. More details to follow. Tickets are $25/person. Kids 5 and under, free. To reserve a ticket, contact amy@greenbrierfarms.com.

Wild Radish 2nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION  12:00 - 4:00pm at The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd. Come  for an extra special Fun Fall Family Day. Music, Pony rides, Door prizes, Hot Dogs, Collard Greens and Cornbread, Face Painting and more. Mark your calendars cause you will not want to miss it!!

November

November 10

November 20

December

December 3 - December 5

CFSA’S 25TH Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Winston-Salem. The SAC theme this year is, “Local & Organic Arrives: Our Opportunity is Now.” Local and organic food is at a popularity level that we would have only dreamed of a few years ago. How do we, as a movement, seize this opportunity and take it to the next level? We will have speakers, panels and workshops to explore this vital issue. You don’t want to miss this conversation. There will be plenty of Cutting Edge Workshops, plus Cheese Making, Fun Friday Tours, More Networking, and great food. For more information visit http://carolinafarmstewards.org/sac10.shtml

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