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March 2021
Wings of Wonder: Towering Works of Nature
Gainesville
Big birds are flocking to the Gainesville garden this spring for Wings of Wonder: Towering Works of Nature.
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SUPERnatural: Aerial Art in Motion
Atlanta
Seeing is believing as "Dream Flora," a massive, custom-created "skynet" by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics rises above Storza Woods.
Learn MoreSUPERnatural: Glass Art in Bloom
Atlanta
Experience the Garden ablaze with shimmering, larger-than-life glass plants by Jason Gamrath.
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Summer Camp
Atlanta
Join us for a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
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Family-led Fun Gainesville
Gainesville
Look for this engaging family activity during your visit from May - August.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Adventure 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 jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Tuesday - Sunday: Enjoy cocktails from cash bars and live entertainment six nights a week.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreCanceled: Frog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
Wine in the Woodlands is now Cocktails in the Garden! Join us Saturday evenings for mixed drinks, wine and beer as you enjoy the Garden.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
Explore SUPERnatural, listen to live music and enjoy surprise entertainment and kids’ activities.
Learn MoreMember Mornings
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy exclusive access 8 - 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreStorybook 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 MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Gainesville
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
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 from Plants with Scott Douglas
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the rainforest! Listen to a soothing mixture of shakers, drums and other plant-based instruments from around the world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Denrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall and have evolved specialized organs to store water. This class examines the cultural requirements of this group of orchids and their adaptation to the home environment.
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Shows for Seedlings: Stories from Puppets with Andrea Zoppo
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come with Ms. Ladybug and her friends on a fantastical journey through our natural world in this show featuring giant puppets!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
This course will explore the use of different home environments for growing both beginner and advanced orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Shade Gardening
Atlanta
If you have a shaded yard and think your choices are limited, you’re in for a big surprise!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Painting on Pressed Flowers
Gainesville
Hold on to summer with this artful class on using pressed blooms and foliage as a painting surface for acrylic paint.
Learn Moreensemble vim @ Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Join us for a live pop-up performance by contemporary chamber collective ensemble vim featuring ASO violinist Robert Anemone.
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SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Blake Hartley of Lapeer Seafood for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden
Atlanta
Supporting-level and above members are invited to enjoy this popular musical evening in the Garden with a live strings performance, hors d’oeuvres and libations.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Jonathan Waxman and Andrew Cacioppo
Atlanta
Join Jonathan Waxman and Andrew Cacioppo of Baffi Atlanta for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Kevin Gillespie and Andreas Muller
Atlanta
Join Kevin Gillespie and Andreas Muller of Redbeard Restaurants for an intimate culinary experience.
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SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Brian Wolfe
Atlanta
Join Brian Wolfe of Kimball House for an intimate culinary experience.
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Atlanta Orchid Society 2021 Orchid Show
Atlanta
Join the Atlanta Orchid Society for the 2021 Orchid Show and sale in the Day Hall.
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Flower Show Preview Party
Atlanta
Celebrate with a cocktail party at Longleaf restaurant and get a sneak peek at the 2022 Flower Show: Metamorphosis.
Learn MoreAtlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Metamorphosis
Atlanta
The 2022 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and landscaping.
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