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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

November 16, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Jan. 12: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

January 11, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Introduction to Drawing in Black & White

January 14, 2025 - February 11, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.

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Introduction to Drawing in Black & White

January 16, 2025 - February 20, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

January 18, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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2025 Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale

January 25, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Ready to get into a springtime frame of mind? Join the Garden for a full day of new ideas from seasoned experts at the Spring Gardening Symposium!

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Docent Tour Guide Training

January 31, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

February 1, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Discovery Volunteer Training

February 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Teach Garden visitors about plant collections, conservation work and exhibitions.

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Camellia Show

February 8, 2025 - February 9, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

February 8, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Chinese Watercolor Orchids

February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn how to paint Phalaenopsis orchids using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.

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Valentines in the Garden

February 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

February 15, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Intermediate Drawing in Black and White

February 18, 2025 - March 18, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Continuing drawing students are invited to explore still life and landscapes.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

February 22, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Beekeeping: Getting Started

February 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

March 1, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Light Bites & Garden Insights

March 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.

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Atlanta Orchid Society Orchid Show

March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

March 8, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Exploring Native Plants

March 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Transform your yard into a valuable natural community.

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Miso Making Workshop

March 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn how to make miso for various uses and nibble on miso-seasoned nosh in this semi-hands-on class.

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Abstract and Contemporary Florals with Gouache

March 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn abstract and contemporary florals with artist Janelle Martinez-Cruz using gouache, a French opaque watercolor that can be used for multiple types of painting styles.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

March 15, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Creating a Habitat Garden

March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Discover ways to transform your garden into a diverse ecosystem! This class focuses on native plant selection and garden design tips for making your yard a year-round stop for pollinators and wildlife.

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Eco Printing on Silk Scarf

March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process.

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Fresh Plates Dinner Series: Registration

March 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Wednesdays: Register to enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.

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Soil Health

March 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Soil Health, Plant Resilience! Learn how organic soil management can make gardening easier for you.

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Tai Chi – Quarter I

March 22, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping

March 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.

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Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil

March 25, 2025 - April 22, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Tuesdays, March 25 – April 22: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.

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Baking with Gluten-Free Flour

March 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn the basics of baking with gluten-free flour and make a small batch to take home along with a few of the chef's favorite recipes.

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Tai Chi – Quarter II

March 29, 2025 - June 7, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Saturdays, March 29-June 7: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

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Chinese Watercolor Cherry Blossoms

March 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn how to paint cherry blossoms using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience. All instruction and materials will be provided.

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Orchid Care Clinic

March 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Join the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for expert orchid advice at the Orchid Care Clinic, located in the Atrium of the Fuqua Orchid Center!

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Alston Lecture: Around the World in 20 Plants

April 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn about obscure edible plants and mushrooms with a side of myth busting and culinary history, presented by Alan Bergo.

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Persian-Inspired Springtime Dinner

April 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Immerse yourself in a semi-hands-on dinner experience inspired by the spring equinox & Persian New Year.

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Edible Gardening: Seed Starting for Spring and Summer

April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season.

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Garden “Hike-Ooh” Writing Workshop

April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Haiku are simple, powerful poems that have been used in Japan for centuries to distill beautiful moments in nature. Workshop participants will learn about the form, listen to a few examples to get those creative juices flowing, and pen their first haiku before setting out on a garden adventure to create their own “Hike-Ooh.”

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Making Herbal Jams and Preserves

April 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn the secrets to making small-batch jams and preserves that correspond with the herbal seasons.

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Well-Seasoned Chef Series: Registration Opens to Public

April 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.

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Shade Gardening

April 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.

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Atlanta Haiku Festival

April 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Moments in a Garden.

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Container Gardening

April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots. Learn container garden design principles and plant combinations for year-round appeal.

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Chinese Watercolor Peonies

April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.

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Cyanotype Printing Workshop

April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Cyanotype printing is a fascinating photographic process that produces distinctive blue-toned print that can be made on a range of surfaces and mediums.

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Intermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil

April 29, 2025 - May 20, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Students bring their own live plants to draw.

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Mindful Breath and Movement Session

May 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

This mindful breath and movement session offers a refreshing break from the day, nurtures profound personal experiences for healing, and creates a chance to rest and reset.

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