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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 »SOLD OUT: Intermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Large drawing emphasize contours and focal points of detail. Students bring their own live plants to draw. This is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule: Tuesdays, May 7 - June 11 (no class June 4) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. […]
Find out more »Alice’s Wonderland Returns
Alice – aka the namesake of Alice in Wonderland – returns to the Garden this spring with all of her best friends from previous exhibitions of the giant living plant sculptures. Alice’s Wonderland Returns, set for May 11 – September 15, features seven installations of 38 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the Garden. Alice […]
Find out more »10:00 am
Storybook Time
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Dates: Wednesdays, March - Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes@atlantabg.org.
Find out more »Storybook & Sensory Bin Time
Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 - 10:15 a.m. April – September. Suggested ages: 1 – 4 years The sensory bin station is available in the Children's Garden for kids to explore before and after Storybook Time, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Storybook Time takes […]
Find out more »Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Each week in the Children's Garden, expert horticulturists feature a kid-friendly gardening activity, like seed planting, watering or harvesting, both to keep our Garden beautiful and connect our youngest guests with nature. Schedule: Wednesdays, March - September Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
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SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: John Castellucci
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef John Castellucci of Double Zero in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Schedule: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $85 (Members $80) Deadline: One week before session join waitlist
Find out more »Basics of Water Gardening
This aquatic gardening primer offers an introduction to planting in pots and ponds and managing aquatic plant pests and wildlife. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Garden cares for its ponds, and discover some of the team’s favorite water lilies and lotus, including some recent additions. Schedule: Wednesday, June 5; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. […]
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