Need an exciting family activity for Spring Break? Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun, seasonal family activities. Schedule: April 6 – 10, 10 a.m. – noon We may cancel or move indoors if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the… Read More
In celebration of the Garden’s 50th anniversary, it’s reviving a popular event from the past for this year’s Member Spring Evening! Celebrate the full moon with live “moon-themed” music, surprise entertainment and glow-in-the-dark crafts, culminating in a group stroll over Canopy Walk under the light of the moon. Read More
The Gainesville Garden will feature a landscape of whimsical and enchanting flora and fauna this spring with the sculptures of Cape Cod artist Alfred Glover. Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover, presented May 16 – August 30, will showcase a dozen sculptures of folk art inspired… Read More
Step into a world of garden magic where nature sparks curiosity. Inspired by the bold, joyful artwork of Niki de Saint Phalle, campers will explore the wonder-filled garden, then transform their discoveries into vibrant creations. Using colorful mosaics and other mixed-media projects, children experiment with shape, texture, and… Read More
Explore and discover the marvelous world of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. From tantalizing rainforests to mysterious bogs, campers will spend each day learning about the plants and animals living in the Garden. With the Garden as our inspiration, we will create art, play fun games and go on… Read More
Join us for a special Member Morning in Gainesville as we continue to celebrate the Garden’s 10-Year Anniversary! Members are invited to enjoy a coffeehouse vibe on the event terrace with guitarist Jon Oswald, complimentary coffee by Valor Coffee, and complimentary pop-tarts and scones by Barrett’s Bakery. A children’s craft… Read More
The Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Monday, October 13 in celebration of the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. On your visit, experience Scarecrows in the Garden and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics gloriously displayed throughout the Garden. learn more… Read More
The Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday, September 1 in celebration of the Labor Day holiday. On your visit, experience Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics gloriously displayed throughout the Garden. learn more… Read More
Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest on June 7! Participants are invited to design and build a birdhouse inspired by the beauty of nature — think woodland scenes, fairy gardens, buzzing bees, lush plants, or any imaginative take… Read More
Taste the Garden’s fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables and discover how they can be used to make delicious snacks. From the plants’ origins in the Edible Garden to their preparation in the classroom, campers will discover how plants grow into the foods they enjoy. Every day we will transform seasonal… Read More
