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Protecting Puerto Rico: the Island of Enchantment
Atlanta
This exhibit showcases the incredible photography of Omar Monsegur-Rivera. Each photograph features a rare endemic plant species from his fieldwork in Puerto Rico.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daily, Nov. 16 – Jan. 12: Join kids and the kids-at-heart for this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Jan. 12: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreWinter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreWinter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreWinter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Winter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Winter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreWinter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreYoung Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Microgreens
Gainesville
Learning how to sow, grow, and harvest microgreens at home can feel daunting. These small but nutritious food sources can be sowed and harvested in as little as 10 days!
Learn More2025 Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale
Atlanta
Ready to get into a springtime frame of mind? Join the Garden for a full day of new ideas from seasoned experts at the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Learn MoreYoung Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreDiscovery Volunteer Training
Atlanta
Teach Garden visitors about plant collections, conservation work and exhibitions.
Learn MorePlant Trivia and Hobbit Door Wreath Workshop
Gainesville
In this workshop, trivia combo, you will create a Hobbit Door Wreath that will lead to middle earth. While you create your wreath, enjoy trivia questions about all things plant-related, from plant identification to fun facts & pop culture.
Learn MoreYoung Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Carnivorous Plants
Gainesville
In this workshop, you have the chance to be up close and hands-on with many carnivorous plants found right here in the southeastern U.S., along with their other bog cohorts, including sundews, bladderworts and Venus flytraps.
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 MoreStudent Drawing Exhibition
Atlanta
Botanical Drawing Program students that have recently earned the Botanical Drawing Certificate will display works of art in the Gardenhouse Gallery.
Learn MoreCamellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreOrchid Daze: Beauty and Light
Atlanta
Experience the light and warmth of summer during the Garden’s annual tropical plant extravaganza.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor Orchids
Atlanta
Learn how to paint Phalaenopsis orchids using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.
Learn MoreYoung Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
Learn MoreValentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoregARTen Camp
Atlanta
Join us as we turn the beauty of the garden into new works of art including watercolor, printmaking, collage and more.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Black and White
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Continuing drawing students are invited to explore still life and landscapes.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Ecosystems
Gainesville
BEHOLD! An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal container! In this workshop, students will learn the importance of each trophic level within an ecosystem and how each level works together to create a thriving ecosystem.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreBeekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MorePruning Basics
Gainesville
Proper pruning ensures your plants will be their healthiest from season to season. Learn all manners of pruning basics: tools, timing, and technique.
Learn MoreAtlanta Blooms!
Atlanta
Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreVanilla Sunday
Atlanta
Surround yourself with the aromas and flavors of vanilla during a celebration of the orchid that yields this delicious spice!
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Seed Dispersal Exploration
Gainesville
This workshop will focus on different adaptations plants use to spread their seeds far and wide. Students will engage in an inquiry based lesson designing and testing their own dispersal mechanism and create a suet feeder for their backyard birds.
Learn MoreAtlanta Orchid Society Orchid Show
Atlanta
Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreEdible Container Gardening
Gainesville
This class covers the basics of preparation, plant choices, and techniques for using containers to make the most of your space. Learn to maximize your yard, patio, and containers to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreMiso Making Workshop
Atlanta
Learn how to make miso for various uses and nibble on miso-seasoned nosh in this semi-hands-on class.
Learn MoreSprouting Scientists
Atlanta
Little ones can be scientists too! Bring your toddler to discover the fabulous world of plants and animals.
Learn MoreAbstract and Contemporary Florals with Gouache
Atlanta
Learn abstract and contemporary florals with artist Janelle Martinez-Cruz using gouache, a French opaque watercolor that can be used for multiple types of painting styles.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreCreating a Habitat Garden
Atlanta
Discover ways to transform your garden into a diverse ecosystem! This class focuses on native plant selection and garden design tips for making your yard a year-round stop for pollinators and wildlife.
Learn MoreEco Printing on Silk Scarf
Atlanta
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Dinner Series: Registration
Atlanta
Select Wednesdays: Register to enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Learn MoreSoil Health
Atlanta
Soil Health, Plant Resilience! Learn how organic soil management can make gardening easier for you.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreGarden Party
Atlanta
Celebrate all things spring surrounded by colorful blooms, live music, craft cocktails at more.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 25 – April 22: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
Learn MoreBaking with Gluten-Free Flour
Atlanta
Learn the basics of baking with gluten-free flour and make a small batch to take home along with a few of the chef's favorite recipes.
Learn MoreOrchid Daze Soirée
Atlanta
Members of the Director’s Club and above-level members are invited to an elegant event to remember!
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, March 29-June 7: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor Cherry Blossoms
Atlanta
Learn how to paint cherry blossoms using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience. All instruction and materials will be provided.
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 MoreEco Printing on Silk Scarves
Gainesville
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. All skill levels welcome!
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Around the World in 20 Plants
Atlanta
Learn about obscure edible plants and mushrooms with a side of myth busting and culinary history, presented by Alan Bergo.
Learn MorePersian-Inspired Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Immerse yourself in a semi-hands-on dinner experience inspired by the spring equinox & Persian New Year.
Learn MoreEdible Gardening: Seed Starting for Spring and Summer
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season.
Learn MoreGarden “Hike-Ooh” Writing Workshop
Atlanta
Haiku are simple, powerful poems that have been used in Japan for centuries to distill beautiful moments in nature. Workshop participants will learn about the form, listen to a few examples to get those creative juices flowing, and pen their first haiku before setting out on a garden adventure to create their own “Hike-Ooh.”
Learn MoreMaking Herbal Jams and Preserves
Atlanta
Learn the secrets to making small-batch jams and preserves that correspond with the herbal seasons.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef Series: Registration Opens to Public
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSpring Celebration Day Camp
Atlanta
The Garden will be blooming and chirping with life as we explore, play and create during this interactive day camp.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreThe Art of Plant Pressing
Gainesville
Explore a time-tested herbal craft for all ages by learning how to expertly press and beautifully preserve the plants growing outside your door. In this class, you will learn how to press plant specimens to create your very own herbarium.
Learn MoreMember Spring Evening
Atlanta
Explore thousands of spring blooms during a delightful evening featuring surprise entertainment, live music and family-friendly activities.
Learn MoreShade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing
Gainesville
In this workshop participants will learn techniques of wet and dry cyanotype printing and take home prints made on a canvas tote bag and watercolor paper with botanicals provided to them.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival
Atlanta
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Moments in a Garden.
Learn MoreEarth Day
Atlanta
Celebrate nature! Enjoy special activities for little ones at the Garden in honor of our beautiful earth.
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 MoreChinese Watercolor Peonies
Atlanta
Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing Workshop
Atlanta
Cyanotype printing is a fascinating photographic process that produces distinctive blue-toned print that can be made on a range of surfaces and mediums.
Learn MoreSip and Stroll Garden Tour
Gainesville
Smell the roses with a glass of rosé. Walk through the garden and learn about our most interesting plants, collections and more. Price includes one glass of wine per participant. Participants must be 21 and over and have valid identification.
Learn MoreMember Evening in Gainesville
Gainesville
Experience springtime in the Gainesville Garden during an evening of family-friendly crafts, live music and a complimentary treat in the exclusive member activity area.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Students bring their own live plants to draw.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreMindful Breath and Movement Session
Atlanta
This mindful breath and movement session offers a refreshing break from the day, nurtures profound personal experiences for healing, and creates a chance to rest and reset.
Learn MoreGarden Magic Camp
Gainesville
This day camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities
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