hike( SC Botanical gardens, Goat farm tour )

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hike( SC Botanical gardens, Goat farm tour )

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Clemson, SC

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 5 2010 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, May 5 2010 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 4 2010 11:55 am

Event Duration:

all day

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

d merat

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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The South Carolina Botanical Garden ( http://www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/visiting/) is a place where nature and culture meet
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a diverse 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. Together with distinguished education and outreach programs, a nationally recognized nature-based sculpture collection, and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, the SCBG is a premier site for experiencing nature and culture.

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is home to an official American Hosta Society Display Garden, a 70-acre arboretum, miles of nature trails and streams, a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow and fern and bog gardens. The Garden is also home to over 400 varieties of camellias, as well as an extensive collection of hollies, hydrangeas, magnolias and native plants.

SplitCreek goat farm ( http://www.splitcreek.com/)

Required Items to Bring:
THINGS TO BRING or WEAR: o 3 liters filtered water o hiking boots / trail shoes o non-cotton cloths in layers o poncho (just in case...) o Nuts & Berries and lunch o cash for gas (for your carpool driver) $ 8.00 o towel to sit on for the ride back / paper sack for mucky boots

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-85 North toward Greenville, SC, then exit 19-B at Clemson. Continue on Hwy. 76 about 9 miles. You will pass the Armory on your right and shortly thereafter come to a stoplight. At this light, take a left turn onto Perimeter Road (Pearman Blvd.). Continue about 1/2 mile to the Garden's main entrance on the left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Goat Farm

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Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.