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Garden Magic Camp Registration
We are excited to be offering a weeklong day camp session again this summer! Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities. Limited to 15 campers. Schedule: Monday – Friday, July 22 - 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: […]
Find out more »Monument of Dirt & Air by Jered Sprecher
Interpreting botanical images shown through technology's visual filters, Jered Sprecher’s paintings are unlike any other. In collaboration with Whitespace Gallery, located in Inman Park, Atlanta, Monument of Dirt & Air, features 10 oil paintings by Jered Sprecher that depict plants viewed through the lens of technology. These paintings explore how nature appears when it’s warped […]
Find out more »Glass in Flight
Created by nationally known sculptor Alex Heveri, the exhibition of glass sculptures captures the essence of flight. Included with Garden Admission. Featured will be 15 of artist Alex Heveri’s glass and steel sculptures of gigantic insects. The sculptures are Dalle de Verre, French for “glass slab,” a technique that utilizes thick, 1-inch slabs of glass […]
Find out more »9:15 am
SOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Quarter II
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance. Schedule Saturdays, April 6 - June 15 *skips May 25 Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, by instructor invitation only, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Fee $139 (Member $129) Deadline April 2 Instructor Mali Harrell *Skips May 25
Find out more »10:00 am
Frog Feeding
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden. The frogs jump into action when presented with their meals, and an amphibian specialist is available to answer questions about these captivating creatures. Public frog feedings allow visitors […]
Find out more »Curious Saturdays
From May to September, the first Saturday of each month features our new mobile Curiosity Cart from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Formerly called Discovery Stations, this mobile learning center offers guests unique insights into the garden, its plants, and the surrounding ecosystem. Rotating topics include interactive lessons designed to ignite curiosity about botanical subjects […]
Find out more »SOLD OUT: Build Your Own 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. Space is extremely limited and plants will require full sun to thrive. Schedule: Saturday, May 4; 10 a.m. - noon Fee: $65 (Member $60) Registration Deadline: April 30 Instructor: Maxwell Kotelnicki, Conservation Display Garden […]
Find out more »Peony Watercolor Class
Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques along with traditional Chinese sumi brushes and rice paper. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience. All materials will be provided. Learn more about the instructor Andrew Blooms here. Schedule: Saturday, May 4; 10 a.m. - noon Fee: $90 (Member $85) Registration […]
Find out more »11:30 am
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new the next time you cook. For fresh inspiration, see a list of all recipes showcased […]
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