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March 2019
Summer Camp Registration
Atlanta
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreApril 2019
Terrific Trains
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for fun around the Model Train Garden in Gainesville with Terrific Trains. This activity takes place daily during regular hours, Tuesday - Sunday.
Learn MoreYayoi Kusama
Atlanta
Discover world-renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's Narcissus Garden installed among the pines and conifers of Storza Woods.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chad Crete
Atlanta
Enjoy a this popular springtime series, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare four-part small-plate menus of signature dishes.
Learn MoreConservation through Creation: The Works of Ed, Philip and Matt Moulthrop
Atlanta
Explore the work of three generations of acclaimed woodturners that showcases the connection between art and nature from tree to treasure.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, March-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Sing songs and dance dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreJapanese Maple Pruning
Atlanta
Learn how to prune your Japanese maple successfully. This class emphasizes the science and art of aesthetic pruning.
Learn MoreSpring Container Gardening
Gainesville
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers. Learn about summer annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots using garden design principles and plant combos for visual appeal.
Learn MoreSpring Brunch at the Garden
Atlanta
Brunch will be enjoyed by all as a renowned Atlanta chef prepares popular noontime fare in the Outdoor Kitchen. Relax and enjoy a nice meal and mimosa while learning about preparing fresh ingredients.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays at 11 a.m. 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 MoreJams and Preserves
Atlanta
Get ready for preserving early summer fruits by learning how to prepare jams and more. Learn through a small class demonstration and instruction.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing and above level members are invited to enjoy light bites and a special visit to an exquisite private garden - a bonus experience leading up to the Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Every Tuesday, March – October: Introduce your little one to the joy of nature! Hands-on learning and sensory stations will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
This class builds on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the rich colors and forms of the tropical world. Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail.
Learn MoreMay 2019
Experiencing the Garden through Sketching
Gainesville
Watercolor pencils are the perfect choice for sketching "en plein air." Wander the paths and discover changes in flowering plants during this four-week series.
Learn MoreStorytime & Budding Artists
Gainesville
Young children are invited to enjoy weekly stories and create seasonal works of art centered around nature and the gardens in Gainesville.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Every Wednesday April - October: Listen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers. Meet in Children's Garden Amphitheater for this free-with-Garden-admission favorite.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Brent Banda
Atlanta
Enjoy a this popular springtime series, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare four-part small-plate menus of signature dishes.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Friday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreDiscovery Stations
Gainesville
Enjoy nature-inspired education stations. New opportunities abound to learn and explore the Garden environment every Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Saturday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreImaginary Worlds, Member Premiere
Atlanta
On May 6 Contributing & above level members are invited to an exclusive premiere of Imaginary Worlds featuring live music, imaginative entertainment and interactive activities – fun for the entire family while exploring the plant giants.
Learn MoreImaginary Worlds, Member Premiere
Atlanta
On May 7 & 9 All Members are invited to an exclusive premiere of Imaginary Worlds featuring live music, imaginative entertainment and interactive activities – fun for the entire family while exploring the plant giants.
Learn MoreGardens for Connoisseurs Tour
Atlanta
From tranquil woodland settings to intimate urban spaces, the Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour showcases Atlanta’s most spectacular private gardens.
Learn MoreImaginary Worlds
Atlanta
Imaginary Worlds makes an encore this spring with Alice's Wonderland, new storybook-themed plant sculptures and many favorite installations from 2018 dressed in all-new attire.
Learn MoreBrunch With Mom
Gainesville
Celebrate mom a day earlier than usual and enjoy a stroll through the woodlands with this wonderful brunch catered by Talk of the Town.
Learn MoreAtlanta Rose Show
Atlanta
Hosted by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, this cut-flower show features roses of every variety and color.
Learn MoreNational Public Gardens Week
Atlanta
Throughout the week, many of the nation's public gardens will emphasize their importance and impact as community resources and catalysts for change and resilience.
Learn MoreTai Chi Gainesville
Gainesville
Perform the ancient Chinese exercise form designed to increase flexibility and balance in an enchanted Garden setting.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
The Garden hosts an exciting day of tours and activities exclusively for homeschool groups and families.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Thomas McKeown
Enjoy this popular springtime series, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare four-part small-plate menus of signature dishes.
Learn MoreBeehive Inspection
Atlanta
Opening a beehive can be both exciting and daunting. In this advanced session, participants will open and inspect a beehive, emphasizing proper technique and exploring what we are seeing.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Steve Brennan
Atlanta
Enjoy a this popular springtime series, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare four-part small-plate menus of signature dishes.
Learn MoreHydrangeas for the Home Garden
Atlanta
In this class, Andrew Bunting will cover a wide range of ornamental hydrangea species and cultivars.
Learn MoreOld Crow Medicine Show
Atlanta
See Old Crow Medicine Show and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreChildren’s Performances
Gainesville
May - September, enjoy a variety of live performances from some of the best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Memorial Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, May 27, in commemoration of Memorial Day.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Deborah Van Threce
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreJune 2019
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder / I’m With Her
Atlanta
See Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder / I'm With Her and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreSummer Camp
Atlanta
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreSummer Strings
Gainesville
Supporting level Members and above are invited to an evening of live music and hors d’oeuvres on the Terrace at Gainesville.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Designed Plant Communities – A Fresh Approach to Designing and Managing Gardens
Atlanta
Dr. Scott Stewart, Executive Director of Chicago’s Millennium Park, will share his passion for the value and role of public spaces and gardens during this free Alston Lecture.
Learn MoreFloral Painting / All about Color
Gainesville
Capture all of the colors in the Garden from the ground up through underpinnings, layering, transparent colors and varnish techniques. Explore color theory and making your own colors.
Learn MoreAnimals in the Garden
Gainesville
Draw beneficial birds, frogs, turtles, bees, butterflies and squirrels, just to name a few! What a wonderful way to view the Garden's animal and insect ecosystem.
Learn MoreBeekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
This is an information-gathering class about the feasibility of beekeeping in the area. Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreSiriusXM The Pulse Presents: The Mighty O.A.R. w/ American Authors
Atlanta
See The Mighty O.A.R. and guests perform live on the Great Lawn, June 14.
Learn MoreBee Happy Painting Class
Gainesville
Learn why honeybees and other bees are important in our gardens. Children will also learn about watercolor painting while drawing bees and flower blossoms.
Learn MoreHydrangeas in the Garden Walking Tour
Gainesville
In this walking tour, a member of the Gainesville Garden Horticulture staff will cover a wide range of ornamental species and cultivars of hydrangeas blooming in the Garden.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
During garden chef weekend demos, special guests from Friends of Refugees spice up the Outdoor Kitchen. In honor of World Refugee Day, cooks with recipes from afar will highlight their traditional flavors to serve up tastes with garden fresh ingredients.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Masons, Miners and Thieves, The Real Lives of America’s Bees
Atlanta
Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with melittologists and farmers to explore the lives of bees with author Paige Embry during this free Alston Lecture.
Learn MoreJuly 2019
The Wood Brothers
Atlanta
See The Wood Brothers and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats 2019
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper local food festival now in its fourth year returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Monday, July 15!
Learn MoreButterflies in the Garden
Gainesville
This mixed media two-day workshop will use colored pencils and watercolor and jump into the importance of butterflies in the Garden.
Learn MoreJohn Butler Trio w/ Trevor Hall
Atlanta
See The John Butler Trio w/ Trevor Hall and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreCorey Smith w/ The Josephines
Gainesville
See Corey Smith live in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreAugust 2019
Toad The Wet Sprocket / Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Atlanta
See The Toad The Wet Sprocket / Big Head Todd & The Monsters and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreMelissa Etheridge
Atlanta
See Melissa Etheridge and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreSunflower Collage
Gainesville
Have fun creating sunflower collage paintings in this two-day workshop. Work with acrylic paints as a base and build on all sorts of bits and pieces from old books and magazines among other unexpected items.
Learn MoreMarc Broussard/The Mavericks
Gainesville
See Marc Broussard/The Mavericks live in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreSeptember 2019
Garden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, September 2, in honor of Memorial Day.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
One of Atlanta’s most anticipated annual social events, the Garden of Eden Ball is the largest fundraising event in support of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreOctober 2019
Garden Open: Columbus Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, October 14, in recognition of Columbus Day.
Learn MoreDecember 2019
Garden Open: Christmas Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Tuesday, December 24, in celebration of Christmas Eve during daytime hours, and again during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Christmas Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be CLOSED during regular daytime hours from 9 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, and will be OPEN from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: New Year’s Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on December 31 in celebration of New Year's Eve.
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