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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 MoreMay 2019
Terrific Trains
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for fun around the Model Train Garden in Gainesville. This activity takes place daily during regular hours, Tuesday - Sunday.
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 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 MoreGarden Chef Demos
Atlanta
Saturday & Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m: Stop by the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen on weekends when Garden Chefs share fresh cooking tips and recipes based on seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs in tasty mouth-watering recipes.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Memorial Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, May 27, in commemoration of Memorial Day.
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 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 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: Deborah VanThrece
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, March-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Sing songs and dance dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at the most beautiful cocktail party in the city! Every Thursday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., May - September.
Learn MoreWine in the Woodlands
Gainesville
Sip a glass of wine from cash bars and enjoy light bites with live musical entertainment while enjoying the majestic Garden during the cool of the evening.
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 MoreJune 2019
Imaginary Worlds Gainesville Member Preview
Gainesville
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, June 1, members are invited to the Garden for a first-look at the Imaginary Worlds display in Gainesville. Member children will receive a special "sweet treat" to celebrate the return of this beloved exhibition.
Learn MoreEndangered Species Day
Atlanta
Celebrate rare plants and animals in honor of Endangered Species Day! Get up close with exceptional creatures and learn about conservation efforts happening throughout Georgia.
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 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 MoreRicky 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 MoreFlamingle in the Garden
Gainesville
Join the fun at the first “Flamingle” in the Gainesville Garden. This unique event is a laid back summer kick-off that’s sure to be a great evening for everyone, from millennials to young professionals to families with children.
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 MoreOrchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium 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.
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 MoreDrawing Orchids in Black & White
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. This class explores a simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Cameron Thompson
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
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 MoreOrchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Learn tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Eric Roberts
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreSizzling Succulents
Atlanta
Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these water-wise plants. Get tips on how to maintain and incorporate them into your own garden.
Learn MoreScience Café
Atlanta
The Science Café returns to Mershon Hall. This series features expert speakers and discussions on exciting conservation topics on select Thursdays during Cocktails in the Garden.
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 MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing level and above: Enjoy Light Bites and a presentation by Vice President, Horticulture and Collections, Andrew Bunting.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Taylor Neary
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
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 MoreMandolin Orange w/ Courtney Marie Andrews
Atlanta
See Mandolin Orange 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 MoreJuly 2019
Tai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
Celebrate summer during a special evening in the Garden with live music, an artist market, and fun surprises for the entire family!
Learn MoreThe 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 MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Students start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids, then move on to work from live orchid stems. The first week, bring a favorite color reproduction of orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended.
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 MoreBuild Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create your very own mini bog bowl. This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreAugust 2019
Shade Gardening
Atlanta
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreToad 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 MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.
Learn MoreGrowing Culinary Herbs
Atlanta
Explore the basics of growing fresh, delicious culinary herbs in containers with a focus on design, challenges and tips for usage.
Learn MoreMarc Broussard/The Mavericks
Gainesville
See Marc Broussard/The Mavericks live in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreSummer Strings
Atlanta
Dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres under the treetops while enjoying a live string performance by Sweet Auburn String Band!
Learn MorePlan Your Autumn Veggie Garden
Atlanta
You can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class will teach you how. Learn important techniques for improving results for a delicious harvest.
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.
Learn MoreFebruary 2020
Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Expressions
Atlanta
The 2020 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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