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June 2019
Summer Camp
Atlanta
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Every Tuesday, March – October: Introduce your little one to the joy of nature! Hands-on learning and sensory stations will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Every Wednesday April - October: Listen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers. Meet in Children's Garden Amphitheater for this free-with-Garden-admission favorite.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Eric Roberts
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreSizzling Succulents
Atlanta
Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these water-wise plants. Get tips on how to maintain and incorporate them into your own garden.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, March-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Sing songs and dance dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreScience Café
Atlanta
The Science Café returns to Mershon Hall. This series features expert speakers and discussions on exciting conservation topics on select Thursdays during Cocktails in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Friday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
During garden chef weekend demos, special guests from Friends of Refugees spice up the Outdoor Kitchen. In honor of World Refugee Day, cooks with recipes from afar will highlight their traditional flavors to serve up tastes with garden fresh ingredients.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Saturday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos
Atlanta
Saturday & Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m: Stop by the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen on weekends when Garden Chefs share fresh cooking tips and recipes based on seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs in tasty mouth-watering recipes.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Taylor Neary
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Masons, Miners and Thieves, The Real Lives of America’s Bees
Atlanta
Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with melittologists and farmers to explore the lives of bees with author Paige Embry during this free Alston Lecture.
Learn MorePlant Eat Repeat
Atlanta
Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Botanical Garden are pairing up for a brand new series of summer workshops at community gardens across metro Atlanta. Whether you’re a novice or a gardening pro, come prepared to learn from experts who will provide hands-on teaching and demonstrations.
Learn MoreJuly 2019
Tai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Students 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.
Learn MoreBuild Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create your very own mini bog bowl. This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreAugust 2019
Shade Gardening
Atlanta
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.
Learn MoreGrowing Culinary Herbs
Atlanta
Explore the basics of growing fresh, delicious culinary herbs in containers with a focus on design, challenges and tips for usage.
Learn MorePlan Your Autumn Veggie Garden
Atlanta
You can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class will teach you how. Learn important techniques for improving results for a delicious harvest.
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