Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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T Ik (ZC M0 EBENi {try "fir Im\ I staff writer ALIA AKKAM i Nestled in the heart v , vv'X of downtown, the Uni/ versity of South Car\| / olina's A. C. Moore W Garden is a- tranquil respite from chaos for students, faculty and Columbia residents alike. The National Wildlife Federation has recently designated this oasis of green as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat. , Located on the south side of campus, at the corner of Pickens and 1 Blossom streets, the garden is a square city block. It earned its title as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat because of its abunrtanrp nf OTPPnprv nnH wilrllifp anrl hp- i cause of USC's conservation efforts, in- ! eluding the elimination of unnecessary i pesticides and fertilizers. i Mandatory Rer All registered student organizations Renewal & Treasurer's Workshop to com South Carolina (even if you do NOT rece planning to receive student activ Renewal & Treasurer's Monday, September 14 I Monday, September 14 Monday, September 14 ! Wednesday, September 16 Thursday, September 17 An Executive Officer must attend a For more information about Ker Any questions concerning ______ X?X TYt ENTHI I I . <r&T if au "(This garden is a) living example of history in university confines." Kirstin Dow, professor, the geography department According to the School of the Environments Trish Jerman, program manager for Sustainable Universities Initiatives, this is a rich example of nature she hopes will raise city residents' awareness of other city nature preserves. With about 80 trees on the premises, most of which are native to the Southeast, the garden's diverse collection of plants ranges from southern magnolias to American holly to blue Japanese oaks. 1 If 1 I lewal & Treasur ; must be represented by the President, :inue to be recognized as a registered s1 ive student activity funds). All Treasuri ity funds during the 1993-99 school ye; Workshops will be held < 3:30-5pm Rusi 4:45-5:15 pm Russell Hous 5:30-7pm Slatt PE Cerl 3:30-5pm Rusi 7-3:30pm Rusi workshop arid submit a registration lewal/Registration, contact the Campus funding should be directed to Student ENOTKHAKli? '/trwil k iaiY i CdiiA/wvbv^) / In addition to its grass- and honeysuckle-covered slopes, the garden is also home to a host of wildlife. A number of large bullfrogs live in the garden pond's boggy corner, along with gambusia fish and tadpoles. Urban birds, such as robins, woodpeckers and mockingbirds, also five in the garden. A natural attraction for nature lovers, the garden serves as a science laboratory for college students and a classroom for preschoolers at the USC day care center. Kirstin Dow, a professor in the geography department and a frequent visitor to the garden, often brings her classes with her to investigate topics such as human-erosion patterns, stream health and vegetation. This hands-on approach to learning offers a unique opportunity to explore "the way that people and huMS\ er's Workshops or designated executive officer, at a ;udent organization at the University of srs of organizations that receive, or are ar, must also attend a Workshop. or\ the following dates: sell House Ballroom C e 322/326 (for GREEKS only) ter (for SPORTS CLUSS only) sell House Sallroom C sell House Sallroom C form by Friday, September 13,1993! Activities Center at 777-5760. Government at 777-2654. /?' '^www.duckhead.com I# % / W The A. C. Moore Garden, at the corr offers a quiet place for professors, ! garden has recently been designated man activities influence the environment," Dow said. t Mai tl As a student < eligible for men Union. As a To find oui Take We a Humi I witl I CARP 710 Pule n V Tt \ m o WHEN: Sept{ The Walt Disney < you STOP c \: / k ' Uo & j W > % ' N| ^ ELLEN BYKO The Gamecock C ler of Blossom and Pickens streets, b students and wildlife to enjoy. 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"I seem to get more accomplished /hen I've got this natural and beautiil amnw\nmonf onrmim^inrr mo fn Iroon JLX CUVUViUillUllb OUilWUilUUig 11AV \AJ IVUV^J ie motivated," sophomore Patrick Cororan said. Corcoran occasionally goes to the arden with friends for a study session. Students have also expressed their esire to commit to the garden's develpment through Students Allied for a ireener Earth. SAGE is the USC campus ecology linic. By working closely with USC offiials, SAGE members hope to add paths, oardwalks, a sniall pond and maybe ven some native plants to what Dow ailed "this living example of history in iniversity confines." There are 20,000 Backyard Wildlife labitats in North America. | i ke r la, you are ederal Credit dvantages. offices. vel ie eJ s. IATE r Union 19211 | ? IR D Belk Auditorium s and opportunities //orld. fORLD NEY.