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Garden Open: Monday, October 13

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

Garden Open: Monday, September 1

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

Garden Open: Thursday, June 19

The Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. On your visit, experience Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics gloriously displayed throughout the Garden. Plus, look forward to Cocktails in Wonderland… Read More

10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate a blooming milestone—10 years since the opening of Gainesville Garden to the public! To mark this special day, we’ve planned some fun and meaningful activities for all ages: Leaf Messages: Share your favorite thing about the garden by writing… Read More

Birdhouse Competition

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

Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics

Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acrylic leaves. Standing from 10 to 17 feet tall,… Read More

Forest Forms: Woodland Wonders

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

CANCELED: Fundamentals of Beekeeping

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the fascinating world of honeybees? Whether you’re a passionate gardener or a devoted honey lover, this course is tailor-made for you! Dive deep into the art of beekeeping with guidance from master craftsmen, seasoned beekeepers, and renowned entomology professors from… Read More

SOLD OUT: Winter Wonderland Day Camps

Cozy up and discover the wonders of a winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Each day will feature a new theme from snowy magic to tropical wonder. Dates: December 27, 30, 31; January 2, 3, 6 Ages: 6 – 8 Time: 9 a.m. – 4… Read More

SOLD OUT: gARTen Camp

Get inspired at the Garden! Join us as we turn the beauty of the garden into new works of art including watercolor, printmaking, collage and more. Dates: Monday, Feb. 17 – Wednesday, Feb. 19 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 – 9 Fee… Read More