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Niki in the Garden
Atlanta
In a year of anniversaries, what better way to celebrate the Garden’s 50th than an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures that debuted at the Garden 20 years ago this spring.
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 MoreApplications Open: Gainesville Horticulture College Internship
Gainesville
Apply today: The Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville is offering an unpaid internship opportunity for students pursuing Associate’s degrees, Diplomas, or Certificates in Horticulture.
Learn MoreApplication Open: Gainesville Garden Teen Program
Gainesville
Apply today: The Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville is looking for enthusiastic and driven high school students, 16 years and older, interested in science, education, and/or plant careers.
Learn MoreDrop-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 MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreRegistration: Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Submit your kooky, creative scarecrows for display in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
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 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: The Perfect Piece of Toast
Atlanta
Join this semi-hands-on class exploring jam-making and butter-churning before assembling the perfect piece of toast.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun In The Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join us for Mr. Jason’s music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows, and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
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: Sour Pickles
Atlanta
Soggy pickles got ya down? Join us in this workshop to learn how to get those perfect lacto-fermented pickles!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
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 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreAn Orangerie Spice Exploration
Atlanta
Delight your senses by joining this culinary exploration of one of Chef Taylor’s favorite places in the garden: the Orangerie.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly Miller
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure and sing songs about summertime fruits, chickens on the farm, marchin’ ants, flappin’ birds, and more.
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 MoreIntroductory Bonsai Workshop
Gainesville
New in Gainesville: Register today for the Introductory Bonsai Workshop. This beginner-friendly class teaches the art and horticulture of growing miniature trees. Join us!
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 MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
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 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 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
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 MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Taiko & Dance: The Spirit of Okinawa with Mirai Kanai
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Experience the vibrant energy of Eisa (エイサー), a traditional Okinawan folk dance that blends powerful taiko drumming with dynamic choreography.
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: 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 MoreSip & See: Water Gardening Demo
Gainesville
Grab your favorite bevvie and dive into the tranquil world of aquatic gardening in this live demonstration focused on water lilies and lotus.
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 MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
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 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Atlanta Ballet’s Fairytales with Friends
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education for a fun and interactive dance-along set to classical music. This activity features creative movement led by classic fairytale characters from our beloved Family Ballets.
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 MorePatio Gardening
Gainesville
Turn your patio or balcony into a green paradise in this entry-level class taught by botanical experts!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreTai 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 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 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 MoreBob 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 MoreVoice in the Garden
Gainesville
Learn breathing, humming and vocal toning techniques designed to support relaxation, self-care and overall well-being.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT-Fresh Plates Dinner: Rusty Bowers
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Plant Parts
Gainesville
From the tiniest cell to the tallest tree, plants are diverse! This workshop will explore the common parts of plants while creating a work of art in the process.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
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 MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Opera Storytime with The Atlanta Opera
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join us as The Atlanta Opera delights families with an Opera Storytime!
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 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 MoreResin Art with Dried Flowers
Gainesville
Create resin coasters, charms, and bookmarks in this hands-on workshop led by Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville staff.
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 MoreFine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreIntuitive Art Workshop: Echoes in the Garden
Gainesville
Immerse yourself in a guided art making experience. Echoes in the Garden is a two-hour immersive workshop blending mindfulness, ambient observation, and intuitive art making.
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