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Gainesville Summer Camp Registration
We are excited to offer two week-long day camp sessions this summer! The Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities. Individuals may not sign up for both weeks as space is limited to 15 campers per week. Schedule of […]
Find out more »Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo
February 18 - September 17, Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo - an exhibition featuring six of the artist's enormous folklore-inspired sculptures built from reclaimed materials - will make its world premiere at the Garden. The exhibition blends art, nature and messages of sustainability in a unique outdoor art installation. This show is Dambo's […]
Find out more »La Calavera Catrina
Explore nine colorful, larger-than-life skeleton sculptures of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of Mexican heritage, La Catrina approaches death not through sadness, but as a colorful celebration of life. Schedule: April […]
Find out more »Summer Blooms: Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters
The Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters (founded in 2000) is a rapidly growing group of more than 175 Atlanta metro area artists who paint outdoors. Painting "en plein air" has been practiced by artists for hundreds of years and was made famous by the French Impressionists. Plein air artists pack their portable easels and paints […]
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Garden Open: Memorial Day
The Garden will be open on Monday, May 29, in commemoration of Memorial Day, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (last admission at 8 p.m.). All active or retired military service members will receive free admission to the Garden with a valid military I.D. Plan your visit to see Save the Trolls by Thomas Dambo. The […]
Find out more »Memorial Day in the Gainesville Garden
The Gainesville Garden is open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Last entry at 5 p.m.) on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. Plan your visit to see La Calavera Catrina. The exhibition features nine colorful, larger-than-life skeleton sculptures of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the […]
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