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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
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as a new story of larger-than-life plants blooms in Atlanta’s Urban Oasis. Alice’s Wonderland Returns features 38 larger-than-life sculptures in seven installations inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales, plus Shaggy Dog and the now-iconic Earth Goddess, two pieces in the Garden’s permanent collection from the 2013-14 exhibitions Imaginary Worlds: […]
Find out more »Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family. 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. Schedule: Tuesdays, July […]
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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 […]
Find out more »Rain Barrel Workshop
Discover the environmental and economic benefits of adding a water barrel to your property, and construct your own during this hands-on workshop. Schedule: Saturday, Aug. 3; 10 a.m. - noon Fee: $55 (Member $50) Registration Deadline: July 30 Instructor: Amy Fields-Taylor, Plant Records Specialist Member Registration Non-member Registration
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Bubbles & Bites
Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required. Every other Saturday, June 1 – September 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coming Soon: rsvp Here
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