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Greenhouse and Nursery Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities. The tour encompasses all indoor and outdoor growing spaces, along with many specimen plantings not represented in the main garden.
Learn MorePi Day in the Garden
Gainesville
The Garden will be giving out a free slice of pie from Southern Baked Pie to the first 20 customers! Explore our curiosity cart and enjoy a drop-in arts and crafts station to celebrate the start of spring and the hidden mathematics in nature.
Learn MoreGirl Scout Badge Day
Gainesville
Come solo or with your troop to complete fun garden-inspired activities that help reach your badge requirements!
Learn MoreSpring Bob Ross Paint and Sip
Gainesville
Paint like Bob Ross! Bob Ross Certified Instructor Jeremy Rogers will walk you through how to paint a stunning landscape in this is light-hearted painting class focused on creating beauty and connecting with nature.
Learn MoreDecorate Desmond the Dragon!
Gainesville
On April 7, we will have chalk out for guests to color Desmond the Dragon in the Children's Garden! Sign your name, draw a picture, or decorate his wings and enjoy springtime in the Children's Garden.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreArt in the Woodlands
Gainesville
Celebrate the connection between art and nature during Art in the Woodlands at the Gainesville Garden. Local artists will showcase their work in the Garden’s Event Room and create new pieces throughout the garden en plein air.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy refreshments and a behind-the-scenes presentation.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreThe Tale of Jeter Gray Fox Author Reading
Gainesville
Enjoy a reading of Kat von Hacke’s new children’s book by the author herself to celebrate the start of Fairytale Friday!
Learn MoreFlower Photography Workshop
Gainesville
Discover the art of capturing nature’s most colorful subjects! Whether you’re using a smartphone or a traditional camera, this hands-on workshop covers the basics of composition, lighting, focus, and perspective to help you bring out the best in every bloom.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreSeed Saving: Keeping Heirlooms Alive
Gainesville
Saving seeds not only saves you money – it can help preserve rare and heirloom crops for the next generation to enjoy! Learn the basics of seed saving, including growing, harvest, and storage tips.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreMother’s Day in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Celebrate mom with a bloom-filled day at the Gainesville Garden! Treat the favorite lady in your life in your life to joyful Mother’s Day festivities surrounded by springtime beauty.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreWild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover
Gainesville
Cape Cod artist Alfred Glover combines sculpture with imaginative stories in this landscape of whimsical and enchanting flora and fauna.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Summer Camp
Gainesville
This day camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEAM-based activities that build curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the environment.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
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