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
Get tickets: Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest on June 6! Participants are invited to design and build a birdhouse inspired by the beauty of Wild & Wonderful Folk Art — think fantastical landscapes and the stories of… 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
Take a trip to the Gainesville Garden during spring break week, April 7-11, to enjoy family friendly activities that foster connections to nature and life sciences. Monday: We’re open! Spring scavenger hunts will be available for children. Tuesday: Color Desmond the Dragon! Chalk will be put out for kids to… Read More
As part of the Garden’s annual Atlanta Haiku Festival, writers from around the country are invited to submit up to two original and unpublished haiku to our competition during the month of February. Submission details are below. Prizes… Read More
Imagine insects several feet tall climbing up rocks along a stream in the Gainesville Garden. Fear not! These larger-than-life animals and plants are among 21 sculptures that form the summer exhibit Forest Forms: Woodland Wonders. Atlanta artist Huelani Mei has created the metal works to show the form, movement and… Read More
Soak up the beauty of springtime in the Gainesville Garden at Member Evening! Members are invited to a lovely evening of spring blooms and programming for all ages while touring the latest exhibition, Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover. Listen to live music from Joe… Read More
