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Reflections in Bloom

February 14 - September 29
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Explore the work of Atlanta artist Lillian Blades whose reflective collages form the perfect foil for the Garden's extraordinary collection of colorful orchids.

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SOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Black and White

June 18 - July 23
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.

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Garden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor

July 6 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor

July 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series

July 10 @ 6:00 pm
JB Williams Community Garden, 4935 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047

Atlanta

This summer, Plant. Eat. Repeat. will dig into the world of healthy soil!

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Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series

July 13 @ 9:30 am
Austell Community Garden, 2836 Windy Lane
Austell, GA 30106

Atlanta

This summer, Plant. Eat. Repeat. will dig into the world of healthy soil!

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Orchid Watercolor Class

July 13 @ 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 or Moth Orchids 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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Bubbles & Bites

July 13 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.

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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy

July 13 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy

July 14 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Virtual: Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series

July 17 @ 6:00 pm

Atlanta

This summer, Plant. Eat. Repeat. will dig into the world of healthy soil!

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The How-tos of Houseplants

July 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Discover how to use a variety of plants – from tropicals to succulents and more – as flourishing indoor container plants for your home.

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Garden Chef Demos: Natalie Firmin-Chavez

July 20 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Natalie Firmin-Chavez as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Summer Party: Queen of Hearts Takeover!

July 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

We're spilling the tea with a Summer Party fit for a queen – the Queen of Hearts! Join us for a wonderland-themed evening of whimsical characters, live music and more.

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Garden Chef Demos: Natalie Firmin-Chavez

July 21 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Natalie Firmin-Chavez as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Grill-Out

July 21 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Looking to step up your summer grilling game? Join Chef Pamela of Pam's Magic Cauldron for an afternoon in the Outdoor Kitchen.

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Bubbles & Bites

July 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.

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Garden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy

July 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy

July 28 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil

July 30 - August 27
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.

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Rain Barrel Workshop

August 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Discover the environmental and economic benefits of adding a water barrel to your property, and construct your own during this hands-on workshop.

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Garden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor

August 3 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor

August 4 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Orchid Care Clinic

August 10 @ 9:00 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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Cherry Blossom Watercolor Class

August 10 @ 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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Bubbles & Bites

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.

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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy

August 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy

August 11 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Fresh Plates Dinner Registration

August 14 @ 12:00 pm - August 18 @ 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Fall registration opens August 14 at noon.

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Introduction to Propagation Methods

August 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Learn the fundamentals of plant propagation and unleash your green thumb potential! Whether you're a novice or a gardening enthusiast, this workshop offers hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you master the art of creating new plants from existing ones.

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Garden Chef Demos: Natalie Firmin-Chavez

August 17 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Natalie Firmin-Chavez as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Natalie Firmin-Chavez

August 18 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Natalie Firmin-Chavez as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Richard Brown

August 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Richard Brown of Longleaf Restaurant.

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SOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinner: Jason Vullo

August 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.

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Bubbles & Bites

August 24 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.

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Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry

August 24 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry

August 25 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.

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Fermenting Vegetables

August 25 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Discover the basic science and techniques behind fermentation and enjoy appetizers.

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Orchids, Divas of the Design World

August 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Create an arrangement with orchids using a variety of botanical accents including mosses, branches, pods and air plants in a decorative container. We will pot the orchids to make them simple to maintain and learn which companion plants are best to cohabit with orchids.

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SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Duane Nutter

September 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Duane Nutter of Southern National.

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Bubbles & Bites

September 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.

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SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Eddie Barrett

September 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Eddie Barrett of BeetleCat.

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SOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Philippe Haddad

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Philippe Haddad of PGH Hospitality Group.

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Fuqua Lecture: Nature’s Best Hope

September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Presented by Doug Tallamy, this discussion will go over the simple steps to reverse the decline of global insect and bird populations, emphasizing the need to choose the right plants and shift to a collaborative relationship with nature.

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Bubbles & Bites

September 21 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required.

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SOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: James Burge

September 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef James Burge of Delbar.

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SOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece

October 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours.

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Alston Lecture: Why Isn’t Nature Equally Available to Everyone?

October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Presented by Don Rakow. Nature engagement offers numerous benefits, but access to local greenspaces is often inequitable, especially for communities of color. This discussion will feature this research and highlight local implications of these barriers.

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SOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Virginia Willis

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

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with James Beard award-winning cookbook author, Virginia Willis.

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SOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford

October 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe.

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SOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Kevin Gillespie

October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Atlanta

Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Kevin Gillespie of Red Beard Restaurants.

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