Author and New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl is joined by Teresa Weaver, former book editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Magazine, to discuss Renkl’s new book, The Comfort of Crows, and how gardens can be used to create wildlife habitats to fight back against biodiversity loss and even… Read More
Create a holiday-themed craft with milkweed seed pods to lift your holiday spirits! Schedule Dec. 5, 10 a.m. – noon, While supplies last, free with Garden admission… Read More
Kick off a fabulous fall with a complimentary mini pumpkin decorating craft that celebrates the season and the colorful history of Día de Muertos. Small white pumpkins, markers and paint pens will be provided while supplies last. Schedule Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – noon, While supplies last, free with Garden… Read More
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 winter. Schedule: Monday – Tuesday, November 20 – 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 – 10 Fee: $170/child ($155 Members)… Read More
Imperiled Beauty is an exhibit of 19 watercolor paintings by author and botanical artist, Laura C. Martin. Each of the flowers depicted grows in Georgia and is listed on the Federal Endangered Species list. The purpose of the exhibit is to raise awareness and inform people about the rare and… Read More
The Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters (founded in 2000) is a rapidly growing group of more than 175 Atlanta metro area artists who paint outdoors. Painting “en plein air” has been practiced by artists for hundreds of years and was made famous by the French Impressionists. Plein air artists… Read More
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, or for any occasion? Purchase a gift membership at the Garden for everyone on your list! Recipients enjoy unlimited access to both Garden locations during regular hours, invitations to special member events, and discounts throughout the year. From May 8-19, members… Read More
Presenter Thomas Dambo’s journey is a real-life fairytale about how he roamed his home city of Copenhagen on a cargo bike dumpster-diving materials for his first small installations to gaining international recognition as the world’s leading recycling artist. Learn more about Dambo and his current exhibition at the Garden,… Read More
Experience the joy of drawing colorful plant life outdoors at the Garden in late spring! We will focus on modified contour drawing (line and shape) in color. Prior drawing experience is recommended. This class will take place outdoors, as weather permits. Class materials are not included in the class fee. Read More
Experience the joy of drawing colorful plant life outdoors at the Garden in late spring! We will focus on modified contour drawing (line and shape) in color. Prior drawing experience is recommended. This class will take place outdoors, as weather permits. Class materials are not included in the class fee. Read More