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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 »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 »Drawing Orchids in Black and White
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids. It is a prerequisite for Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. This is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule: Tuesdays, June 18 – July 23 no class July 2; 10 a.m.- […]
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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 […]
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