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Garden Magic Camp

Schedule: Monday – Friday, June 23 – 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: 7 – 12 Fee: $275/child (Member $245) Registration opens: Jan. 1 Registration deadline: May 12 We are excited to be offering a weeklong day camp session again this summer! Garden Magic Camp fosters… Read More

Alston Lecture: Around the World in 20 Plants

Around the World in 20 Plants: Unlocking the Secrets of Obscure Foods through Ethnobotany  A mushroom that’s narcotic if not prepared correctly, but is also traditionally used in miso soup after fermentation? If cherry stones contain cyanide, how are they the secret ingredient in a delicious Russian cake?… Read More

Registration: Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden

September 21 – Nov. 3, the woodlands will be stuffed with creations by local artists, members, crafters, youth groups and more, this year with the theme “Hallowings,” to celebrate the pollinators of Glass in Flight. Join the fun by registering for FREE today! Registration Deadline: September 9… Read More

SOLD OUT: Drawing the Fall Harvest

The summer growing season culminates in the fall harvest, when a bounty of fruits and vegetables spill out of the cornucopia, reminding us of what the earth provided. In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.  Dates: Tuesdays, Nov. 5 – Dec. 10 (skips… Read More

SOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration

Fine line pen is the ideal medium for botanical illustration because it reproduces so beautifully in books and publications. Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen. Prior drawing experience is very helpful. This class is part of the annual Botanical Drawing… Read More

SOLD OUT: Fabulous Fall Treats Day Camp

Celebrate this beautiful and delicious season by making an autumn-themed snack each day and marveling at the amazing changes taking place as animals and plants prepare for the winter.  Schedule: Monday, November 25 – Tuesday, November 26; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 – 10 Fee: $170/child… Read More

SOLD OUT: Garden Spooktacular Day Camp

Join us for a bewitching camp full of mystical explorations and mischievous adventures. Schedule: Monday, October 14 – Tuesday, October 15; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 6 – 8 Fee: $150/child ($130 Members) Registration Deadline: October 2 JOIN THE WAITLIST … Read More

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights shines Saturday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Jan. 12. Get timed tickets online beginning in September for members, October for the general public. Join us for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights to see why the Garden Lights won The Great… Read More

Garden Playtime

Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes@atlantabg.org. March: Colors of Spring Nature produces a vibrant palette of color every Spring in Georgia—from snowy white dogwoods to brilliant… Read More