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Drop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
June - August, 10:30 a.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreREGISTRATION CLOSED: Tai Chi – Beginner – Quarter III
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreREGISTRATION CLOSED: Tai Chi – Intermediate – Quarter III
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Anïsa Lewis as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats: Neighbors + Flavors
Atlanta
Savor a variety of tastings prepared by top local chefs using the freshest ingredients from local growers, celebrate the vibrancy of Atlanta's urban agriculture and learn more about ways to support a healthier food system.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia, students will draw leaves and branches, tree trunks, roots, and tree structures and shapes.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley, Andy Long, & Elise Harshbarger
Atlanta
Join Chefs Blake Hartley, Andy Long and Elise Harshbarger of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Crystal Leach & Nancy Waldeck
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinners: Laura Orellana-Martin
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Container Gardening
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 MoreGarden Chef Demos
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Garden Chefs as they teach you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden
Atlanta
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Garden with a live strings performance and hors d’oeuvres.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: DeeDee Niyomkul
Atlanta
Join Chef DeeDee Niyomkul of Nan Thai Buckhead & Tuk Tuk for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreBasics of Pruning
Atlanta
Learn all manner of pruning methods, including tree and shrub pruning and fall cut-backs, along with the proper timing for these techniques.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Chris Morrison
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinners: Christian Bell
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Well-Seasoned Chef: Ali Mesghali
Atlanta
Join Chef Ali Mesghali of Rumi's Kitchen for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Intermediate – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Beginner – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreDiscovery Volunteer Training
Atlanta
Teach Garden visitors about plant collections, conservation work and exhibitions.
Learn MoreWriting in Color
Atlanta
In this generative writing workshop, we will explore the garden to observe and document colors and how they make us feel.
Learn MoreFall Into Flavor with Plant-Forward Cooking
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to explore the art of building balanced, beautiful plates centered around seasonal vegetables, grains, and bright garden flavors.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
Atlanta
Join Chef Todd Richards of Brassica for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Rusty Bowers
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreIntro to Designing with Native Plants
Atlanta
In this class we will learn the basics native gardening: which plants to use in what spaces and introduction to design theory.
Learn MoreNew South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series II
Atlanta
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the second of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through collaboration.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Woody Back
Atlanta
Join Chef Woody Back of Table & Main for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreDesigning with Seasonal Blooms: An Autumn Floral Arranging Workshop
Atlanta
Celebrate the beauty of the season by creating your own lush floral arrangement using fresh, seasonal blooms.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinners: Holden McKinstry and Taylor Mead
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreThe Vegetarian Spice Table
Atlanta
Chef Naina Bhedwar leads you through clever spicing and fantastic flavors that put vegetables in the spotlight!
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor: Peonies
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.
Learn MoreHealthy Soil: Reimagining Compost
Atlanta
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of composting, explore the difference between diverse systems, and gain hands-on experience making natural bio fertilizers.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
Join us on the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreFine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Tal Baum
Atlanta
Join Chef Tal Baum of Oliva Restaurant Group for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson – Climate Wayfinding
Atlanta
Join us for this free Fuqua Lecture. In her new book Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home, Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide for navigating a possibility for healing the climate crisis.
Learn MoreDinner with Deborah VanTrece and Mia Oriño
Atlanta
Chefs Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours & Mia Oriño, Kamayan present a dinner showcasing the passion and talent of this MICHELIN-recommended chef-friend duo.
Learn MorePlanning Your Raised Bed Garden
Atlanta
Learn practical steps needed to establish a garden that maximizes growing space and efficiency, create a fall planting plan, and plan for a harvest of diverse crops.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are treated to refreshments and a short presentation by Conservation staff.
Learn MoreNew South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series III
Atlanta
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the final of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through collaboration.
Learn MoreContainer Gardening
Atlanta
Join us and explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreEdible Gardening in Small Spaces
Atlanta
Create your own mini edible container garden! Learn how to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreHomemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie from scratch in this class that is perfect for beginner to intermediate bakers.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zan Malik
Atlanta
Join Chef Zan Malik of Clark's Steakhouse for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreIkebana Workshop
Atlanta
Join our immersive Ikebana class taught by Terry Furuta. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you will learn the traditional techniques and philosophy behind this elegant art form.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Mel Toledo
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinners: Burns Sullivan
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Felicia Feaster – The Frightful Botanical
Atlanta
Join author Felicia Feaster as she takes us back to the Victorian age, the dawn of Gothic novels by Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker and Robert Louis Stevenson and sinister short stories by H.G. Wells of orchids sourced from distant lands that try to murder their new owners.
Learn MoreTerrarium Workshop
Atlanta
A terrarium is a miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem and a beautiful, practical way to bring plant life into the home or office. You will build a terrarium using a variety of tiny, adorable plants, mosses and decorative stones.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Dan Latham
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreIn the Pantry with Chef Anïsa
Atlanta
Uncover the secret to stocking your pantry with staples you love for making delicious, home-cooked meals on demand in any season.
Learn MoreGardening for Birds
Atlanta
In this class, students will learn how to attract more birds to their gardens by providing sources of food, water and shelter.
Learn MoreEco Printing Workshop
Atlanta
Join us and learn how to create plant designs on silk. In this workshop, you will create your own unique, beautiful, and colorful designs on a silk scarf with plants you bring from home.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Austin Goetzman
Atlanta
Join the chef Austin Goetzman from Aria for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Shaun Doty
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening
Atlanta
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor: Chrysanthemums
Atlanta
Join us and learn how to paint chrysanthemums using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Volunteer Training
Atlanta
Spread holiday cheer this season during Garden Lights, Holidays Nights!
Learn MorePrinting Botanical Design
Atlanta
In this workshop, you'll learn how to design a stamp and basic relief printing skills while observing the shape and design of botanicals.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 16th annual show at the lowest ticket price of the season!
Learn MoreSmartphone Flower Photography
Atlanta
Join us for a visual adventure to capture the beauty of the Atlanta Botanical Garden on your smartphone camera. We'll cover tips and tricks for every smartphone, things Apple/Samsung should have told you about!
Learn More2027 Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale
Atlanta
Save the date! The Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale will return in 2027 on Saturday, January 23.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival Competition Submissions Open
Atlanta
As part of the Atlanta Haiku Festival, writers are invited to submit up to two original and unpublished haiku. Winners receive complimentary admission to the festival and have their work displayed in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival Day
Atlanta
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Microseasons
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