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Orchid Daze: Living Canvas
Atlanta
Experience the light and warmth of summer during the Garden’s annual tropical plant extravaganza.
Learn MoreAtlanta SUPER Blooms! presented by Delta
Atlanta
The Garden’s 50th anniversary deserves a special celebration, so what better time to double the size of Atlanta Blooms!, the Garden’s annual spring bulb extravaganza? Explore nearly 140,000 tulips and daffodils in addition to crocuses, hyacinths and an array of spring blooms.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 24 – April 21: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreTwilight in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, March 12 - April 9: Enjoy specialty cocktails, live music and more while exploring the Garden in spring set aglow during sunset.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Vegetarian Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Fill your plate with colors and flavors drawn from the endless bounty of plants in this semi-hands-on class led by Chef Naina Bhedwar.
Learn MoreDrop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing
Atlanta
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three wooden eggs with vibrant colors.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Beginner Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, April 4 -June 13: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntermediate Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
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 MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center: Growing in small spaces but thinking big picture? Whether you’re a beginning gardener or an experienced grower; master the basics of square foot gardening and the ins and outs of permaculture design with this workshop digging into two methods of planning and planting your garden!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Exploring Native Plants
Atlanta
Transform your yard into a valuable natural community.
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 MoreEco Printing Workshop
Atlanta
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. In this workshop, you will create your own unique, beautiful, and colorful designs on a silk scarf with plants you bring from home. All skill levels welcome!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring 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 MoreSOLD OUT: gARTen Camp
Atlanta
Campers will explore the connection between art and nature through colorful, hands-on projects inspired by the Garden’s springtime beauty.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef Series: Registration Opens to Public
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
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 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Ikebana 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 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 MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreTwilight in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, March 12 - April 9: Enjoy specialty cocktails, live music and more while exploring the Garden in spring set aglow during sunset.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to a presentation on the development of Gainesville’s Edible Garden by Horticulture Manager Ethan Guthrie.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 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 MoreEmerson Series: Flower Music
Atlanta
In partnership with the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta, join us in Day Hall to celebrate spring with a musical performance featuring songs about flowers and gardens.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreHaiku Storybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesday, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join us for a special Haiku Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with haiku, a form of poetry stemming from Japanese tradition that explores our experiences in nature.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Botanical Shrubs and Simple Syrups
Elevate your homemade cocktails and mocktails with this semi-hands-on class covering recipes and concepts around syrups and shrubs to perfect the ultimate at-home-sipping-experience. Sample and nibble as you learn.
Learn MoreJane Hirshfield Lecture: Old Ponds, Leaping Frogs, and the Making of this Moment’s Meaning
Atlanta
This talk, drawing from poems written centuries ago in Japan and Jane Hirshfield’s own practice of poetry today, will explore the way images of plants and animals, places, objects, and seasons, are universal in both understanding and expressing our current lives.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreThe Gently Used Plant Sale
Atlanta
The Gently Used Plant Sale is back! Purchase seasonal favorites while supplies last.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival
Atlanta
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Moments in a 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreEarth Day
Atlanta
Celebrate nature! Enjoy special activities for little ones at the Garden in honor of our beautiful earth.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 Gardening: Seed Starting for Spring and Summer
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season.
Learn MoreA Storza Story Walk
Atlanta
In this generative writing workshop, we’re going to use movement, the outdoors, and our senses to spark creativity.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Brunch in the Garden
Atlanta
Chef Mason Bostwick, Executive Chef of 5Church Buckhead, takes you on a seasonal culinary journey during brunch in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Experience fresh and local ingredients through four delicious tasting courses while you learn and enjoy coffee or tea, or sip on featured cocktails.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Students bring their own live plants to draw.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Garden for Wildlife
Atlanta
Naturalist David Mizejewski shares how to create a beautiful garden or landscape that fits into the local ecosystem and supports birds, butterflies, bees and a whole host of other wonderful wildlife neighbors.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Christan Willis
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreGarden Smarter Not Harder: Low-Maintenance Gardening
Atlanta
This class covers plant selection, installation tips and maintenance strategies for a garden that doesn't require much time or labor but yields many rewards.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Seed 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 MoreExploring Plants and Texture through Printmaking
Atlanta
This workshop will allow us time to observe up close details of a variety of plants and to use their natural texture for printmaking.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
February - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Contrary Mary’s Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join Mama Koku as she brings her story of Contrary Mary’s Garden to life—all with a little help from you!
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
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.
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