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Garden 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 MoreCanceled: Concerts in the Garden: Keb’ Mo’ & Shawn Colvin
Gainesville
Enjoy an evening of live music under the stars in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreSkyline Picnic
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at this exclusive event for Donor-level members in the Skyline Garden while enjoying the cooler fall weather, tasty hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
Enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Why Isn’t Nature Equally Available to Everyone?
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.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreBasics of Bulbs
Atlanta
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Arnaldo Castillo
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Arnaldo Castillo, Tio Lucho’s prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreOrchid Care Clinic
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!
Learn MoreBeekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Small but Mighty: Microgreens Made Easy
Gainesville
Learn how to sow, grow, and harvest a wide variety of delicious and nutritious microgreens at home.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing Workshop
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.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. digs into the world of cover crops and overwintering!
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Gainesville
Gainesville
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Making a Savory Cabbage Tart
Atlanta
Learn how to make a delicious and savory cabbage tart with Chef Tiina D’Souza of EstoEtno Fine Bakery. From crust to filling, get tips for making this market favorite along with ideas for experimenting with fillings beyond this recipe.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Job Fair
Atlanta
The Garden is hiring for seasonal positions in Special Events and Longleaf Restaurant.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Virginia Willis
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.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreContainer 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 container garden design principles and plant combinations for year-round appeal.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Olivier Reedholm
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Olivier Reedholm, Lure prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Learn MoreHomeschool Curiosity Day
Gainesville
Supplement your life science, botanical, and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinner: Jared Hucks
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreConcerts in the Garden: Old Crow Medicine Show
Gainesville
Enjoy an evening of live music under the stars in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
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.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. digs into the world of cover crops and overwintering!
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
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.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Garden Spooktacular Day Camp
Atlanta
Join us for a bewitching camp full of mystical explorations and mischievous adventures.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Open: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Gainesville
Join us in the Gainesville Garden this Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Atlanta
Join us in the Garden during special Monday hours this Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. digs into the world of cover crops and overwintering!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Thomas McKeown, Hyatt Regency prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Closed Terrarium Ecosystem Workshop
Gainesville
Choose from a variety of moisture-loving plants, and learn how to care for your unique micro ecosystem.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor Roses
Atlanta
Learn how to paint roses using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.
Learn MoreSoil Improvement Basics
Atlanta
Learn several different methods for improving soils, soil food web basics, composting basics, and an introduction to brewing compost tea.
Learn MoreThe Gainesville Lacers Show and Tell Drop-in Event
Gainesville
The Gainesville Lacers will be holding their monthly meeting at the garden. The event room will be open to anyone who would like to watch them work, ask questions, and maybe learn something new.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. digs into the world of cover crops and overwintering!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
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.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade 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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGoblins in the Garden
Atlanta
Show off the little ones’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway and enjoy fun fall-themed games and activities.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
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.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Kevin Gillespie
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Kevin Gillespie.
Learn MoreStorybook Time: Opera Storytime with Jessica Wax
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. in the Children's Garden Amphitheatre. Join Jessica Wax from The Atlanta Opera as she delights families with an Opera Storytime!
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Virtual Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. digs into the world of cover crops and overwintering!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Dan Latham
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef team from Farm Burger prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Propagation Methods
Atlanta
Whether you’re a novice or a gardening enthusiast, learn the fundamentals of plant propagation and unleash your green thumb potential!
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch on as contestants compete for the most creative carved pumpkin in the Garden while enjoying live music and concessions.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Jacob Rich as he teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Jacob Rich as he teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Diwali Dinner
Atlanta
Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights during an intimate dinner experience with Chef Shobha Swamy in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinner: Thomas Jacobs
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreA Year in Gardening
Atlanta
Walk through what a complete year of gardening looks like with one of the Garden's horticulturists, discussing when and how various garden tasks should be completed, season by season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fall Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities!
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Volunteer Orientation
Atlanta
Spread holiday cheer this season during Garden Lights, Holidays Nights!
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Container Gardening
Atlanta
Learn to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Holiday Greetings: Intro to Card Making
Gainesville
In this workshop, learn the basics of card making and create six (6) unique designs with envelopes to give throughout the holiday season.
Learn MoreYoung Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 14th annual show at the lowest ticket price of the season!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreGuide to Southeastern Bulbs
Gainesville
Learn about perennial bulbs that thrive in Georgia’s temperatures to ensure returning blooms year after year.
Learn MoreYoung Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
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