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February 2024
Garden Magic Camp Registration
Gainesville
Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.
Learn MoreMarch 2024
Monument of Dirt & Air by Jered Sprecher
Atlanta
March 9 - June 3: Interpreting botanical images shown through technology's visual filters, Jered Sprecher’s paintings are unlike any other.
Learn MoreApril 2024
Glass in Flight
Gainesville
April 27 - Oct. 13: Created by nationally known sculptor Alex Heveri, the exhibition of glass sculptures captures the essence of flight.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, April 6 - June 15 : Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreGainesville Member Day
Gainesville
Members enjoy special entertainment, family activities and a treat while exploring the beauty of the Garden!
Learn MoreA Walk Among the Flowers (Walking Tours)
Gainesville
Take a stroll through the spring garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything in bloom!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Brunch and Mixology
Atlanta
Savor the season and celebrate spring with brunch in the Garden featuring four flavorful courses and beverage pairings, all highlighting locally sourced ingredients.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
Learn MoreMay 2024
Storybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, April - Sept.: Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends, and enjoy themed sensory bins each week that are fun for the whole family!
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, March - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering, or harvesting.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Stuart Rogers
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Stuart Rogers of Your 3rd Spot in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturday's through September: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Build Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from Maxwell Kotelnicki, Conservation Display Garden Horticulturist. Space is extremely limited and plants will require full sun to thrive.
Learn MorePeony Watercolor Class
Atlanta
Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques along with traditional Chinese sumi brushes and rice paper.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreAlice’s Wonderland Returns: Contributing & Above Member Preview
Atlanta
Be the first to experience the new mosaiculture exhibition, along with imaginative entertainment and fun activities, before the public opening.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world.
Learn MoreAlice’s Wonderland Returns: Member Preview
Atlanta
May 7 & May 9: Individual, Dual, Family and Family Plus members are invited to an exclusive preview of Alice’s Wonderland Returns in Atlanta.
Learn MoreAlice’s Wonderland Returns: Member Preview
Atlanta
May 7 & May 9: Individual, Dual, Family and Family Plus members are invited to an exclusive preview of Alice’s Wonderland Returns in Atlanta.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show that brings to life his debut Children’s book, Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, May - July:Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreAlice’s Wonderland Returns
Atlanta
May 11 – September 15: Join us down the rabbit hole as Alice’s Wonderland returns to the Garden this summer – bigger and better than ever
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreAtlanta Rose Show
Atlanta
Present by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Rebecca McMackin
Atlanta
Join us for this insightful lecture with Rebecca McMackin, Arboretum Curator of Woodlawn Cemetery.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Demetrius Brown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Demetrius Brown of Bread & Butterfly in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFermented Beverages
Atlanta
Learn how to make your own fizzy herbal sodas while talking about the science behind them and why they are good for you.
Learn MoreScience Café: Simone Lim-Hing
Atlanta
Science Café features expert speakers and discussions on timely conservation topics. This event is held monthly on select Thursdays.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts with Djoli Kelen
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for an energetic exploration of African and Diasporic culture through dance, music, and storytelling with Djoli Kelen!
Learn MoreGarden Pest Identification and Control
Gainesville
Learn how to identify and mitigate common indoor and outdoor plant pests with hands-on examples and practical solutions. Swing by the greenhouse to see how we deal with our pests and save your plants before they become insect food!
Learn MoreBubbles & Bites
Atlanta
May 18 - Sept. 28: Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich
Atlanta
Join Chef Jacob Rich as he teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSensory Friendly Event
Atlanta
The Garden is open exclusively for individuals with cognitive and sensory-processing disabilities, and their families.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Andre Sattler
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Andre Sattler of Barnsley Resort.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Philippe Haddad of Philippe's at PGH in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinner: Jared Hucks
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun In The Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for Mr. Jason’s music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
Learn MoreYou Had Me at Hydrangea
Gainesville
This class will present valuable information about hydrangea types, care, and more.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Hugo Valdez
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Hugo Valdez of Kinjo Enterprise.
Learn MoreContainer Gardening
Atlanta
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots. Learn container garden design principles and plant combinations for year-round appeal.
Learn MoreGirl Scouts in the Garden
Atlanta
Calling all Girl Scouts! Bring your families and friends to the Atlanta Botanical Garden to explore and discover the amazing world of nature.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Weather the Weather with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and friends for a dreamy and playful interactive experience exploring the weather.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreJune 2024
Introduction to Seed Saving
Atlanta
Hybrid or Open Pollinated? Seed coat? Cotyledon? Many of the vegetable varieties we use today have been passed down from generation to generation but many find the art of seed saving difficult, intimidating or time-consuming. This introductory class will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
Learn MoreJunefest
Gainesville
This new event will provide enjoyment for the entire family. Speak with beekeepers and monarch experts while enjoying live music, refreshments and children’s entertainment, including face painting, games and performances by Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam Band.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Christopher Grossman
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Christopher Grossman of The Chastain.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: John Castellucci
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef John Castellucci of Double Zero in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreBasics of Water Gardening
Atlanta
This aquatic gardening primer offers an introduction to planting in pots and ponds and managing aquatic plant pests and wildlife. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Garden cares for its ponds, and discover some of the team’s favorite water lilies and lotus, including some recent additions.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreGardening for Birds
Atlanta
Learn ways to make your yard and garden into a bird friendly environment. This class focuses on plant selection and garden design tips for making your yard a year-round stop for birds.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreEducator Appreciation Evening
Atlanta
Amazing metro-Atlanta teachers are invited to join us for a special summer evening planned just for them!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jumpin’ Jam with Gail Burnett
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Celebrate the strong connections among plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day.
Learn MoreWalking Tour: Summer Blooms
Gainesville
Take a stroll through the summer garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything that blooms in warmer months.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Black and White
Atlanta
A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Pat Pascarella
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Pat Pascarella of The White Bull, Grana, Bastone and Alici.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinner: Ashley Keyes & Lauren Bolden
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreOrchid Care Clinic
Atlanta
Join the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for expert orchid advice at the Orchid Care Clinic, located in the Atrium of the Fuqua Orchid Center!
Learn MoreTai Chi – Beginner – Quarter III
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreEdible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season. Learn to site and prepare, soil, select plants, start seeds and maintain your garden for maximum yield!
Learn MoreHerbs and the Five Senses
Gainesville
You will have a chance to touch, smell, and taste samples of an assortment of foods and drinks infused with fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Intermediate – Quarter III
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Sayyid Muhammed
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Sayyid Muhammed of Chef at 5Church Midtown.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Tal Baum
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Tal Baum of Oliva Restaurant Group in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn More“Go West” Dinner
Atlanta
Explore a few classic culinary flavors and wines from the American West and West Coast.
Learn MorePollinator Party
Atlanta
Enjoy a family celebration of the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals that pollinate plants and are responsible for many fruits and vegetables.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly Miller
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Shake, jiggle, and wiggle to the tunes with Mrs. Alyssa and some of her favorite garden puppet friends, the junebug pollinators!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Firmin-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie Firmin-Chavez as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Firmin-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie Firmin-Chavez as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Learn MoreJuly 2024
Shows for Seedlings: Queen Emeralda’s Magical Garden Stories with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Enjoy magic tricks and puppets with Queen Emeralda from Fairyland as she tells nature inspired stories!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun In The Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for Mr. Jason’s music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows, and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
Learn MoreThe How-tos of Houseplants
Atlanta
Discover how to use a variety of plants -- from tropicals to succulents and more -- as flourishing indoor container plants for your home.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreGarden Grill-Out
Atlanta
Looking to step up your summer grilling game? Join Chef Pamela of Pam's Magic Cauldron for an afternoon in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly Miller
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure and sing songs about summertime fruits, chickens on the farm, marchin’ ants, flappin’ birds, and more.
Learn MoreTour Our New Edible Garden
Gainesville
The Garden is excited to present the newest addition, our beautiful edible garden.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
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