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December 2020
Family-led Fun
Atlanta
Go on a Scavenger Hunt, get silly on a Winter Sensory Walk, and try to spot all the colorful rocks painted to look like snow people's faces.
Learn MoreFamily-led Fun Gainesville
Gainesville
Look for this engaging family activity during your winter visit from December 17 - February 28
Learn MoreFebruary 2021
Summer Camp Registration
Atlanta
Join us for a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreOrchid Daze
Atlanta
Enjoy thousands of beautiful, fragrant orchids on display during Orchid Daze, the Fuqua Orchid Center’s annual exhibition highlighting winter’s favorite plant.
Learn MoreVirtual Vanilla Sunday
Atlanta
Join the Garden on February 28 for a new twist on its annual Vanilla Sunday.
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreMarch 2021
Atlanta Blooms!
Atlanta
Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Using basic black and white drawing materials, the continuing drawing students explore large plant studies, still lifes, and landscapes.
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 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 MoreBirds, Bees and Pollinators
Atlanta
Learn to draw birds, bees and pollinators in black and colored pencil.
Learn MoreTai 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 MoreBotanical Mysteries
Atlanta
Children ages 6 - 10 are invited on a self-led adventure to become plant scientists and uncover clues.
Learn MoreMember Spring Evening
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of activities among colorful spring bulbs! Please note: This event has reached capacity.
Learn MorePhotography Basics – Focus on Tulips
Gainesville
Using your own camera/mobile phone, no matter how fancy or simple, learn exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO basics.
Learn MoreGarden Party
Atlanta
Celebrate spring color surrounded by countless blooms at this second annual blooms and bubbly event.
Learn MoreTulips of Every Color – Color Theory
Gainesville
Working in acrylic paint, learn to capture spring color in the Garden. Tulips in bloom will be the focus with emphasis on color theory.
Learn MoreIntro to Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Learn color theory and composition. Explore methods for drawing botanical renderings and still lifes from photographs and reproductions.
Learn MoreConifers of Atlanta
Atlanta
Explore the wide variations within the conifer group and their usefulness to southeastern gardeners.
Learn MoreFerns and Shrubs
Atlanta
Discover ferns and shrubs that perform well in our region and how to combine them to create a lush landscape.
Learn MoreDrop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing
Atlanta
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three vibrant eggs.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Gainesville
Contributing and above members are invited to enjoy this quarterly behind-the-scenes program, including complimentary light bites and an educational presentation.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Container Gardening
Gainesville
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and appropriate containers.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Plant-based Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Dine with Chef Luis Martinez of My Abuelas Food, who’ll focus on a healthy menu with freshly harvested Garden ingredients inspired by Puerto Rico.
Learn MoreApril 2021
Orchid Daze Soireé
Atlanta
Members of the Director’s Club and Orchid, Magnolia and Arbor Circles are invited to a special celebration of Orchid Daze.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Exploring Native Plants
Atlanta
Transform your yard into a valuable natural community.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
April 5-9: Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with your family during Spring Break.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Spring Plant Sale
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is offering some of its favorites during its Spring Plant Sale, this year online!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
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 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 MoreExploring Shade Gardening
Gainesville
Learn about fantastic understory trees, shrubs and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections.
Learn MoreGolden Spring in Watercolor
Gainesville
Using gold metallic watercolor, this workshop will jump start creativity using watercolor-ground medium.
Learn MoreEarth Day
Atlanta
Celebrate nature! Enjoy special activities for little ones at the Garden in honor of our beautiful earth.
Learn MoreOrchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. These plants require higher light levels than are found in typical homes.
Learn MoreHomemade Strawberry Jam
Atlanta
Learn to make cooked strawberry jam and a refrigerator version for preserving.
Learn MoreIntermediate Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Build onto Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Herbs to Go
Atlanta
Join us for a culinary herb talk with an appetizer sampler plate demo in the Outdoor Kitchen. Taste test new treats, enjoy a glass of wine and make your own small herb patio pot.
Learn MoreMay 2021
Story Time & Smile
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 MoreGardens for Connoisseurs Tour
Atlanta
Tickets go on sale Thursday April 1 for this favorite Mother’s Day weekend tradition, the Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour.
Learn MoreFebruary 2022
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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