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Boo-tanical Seed Exchange

Celebrate Halloween with us at our Boo-tanical Seed Exchange! Bring seeds you’ve saved from your garden or a packet purchased from the store to participate in the swap. Guests will receive seeds collected from heirloom crops grown in our edible garden, along with seeds from local vendors, and… Read More

Natural Perfume Blending

Join us for an immersive experience with Tijon Fragrance Lab. Learn about the history of perfume making and their connection to the aromatic compounds found in plants. Allow yourself to be guided by trained staff as you blend up to 3 fragrance notes inspired by botanics into… Read More

Homeschool Workshop: Soil

Get your hands dirty as we explore the fascinating world beneath our feet! Students will investigate soil layers, discover how clay forms, and examine the important role soil plays in supporting plants and ecosystems.  Homeschool Workshops offers families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found… Read More

Homeschool Workshop: Art in the Woodlands for Kids

In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the connection between the natural world and art through discovery.  Homeschool Workshops offers families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found among nature, science and art. Each focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting… Read More

Fall Flower Arrangements

Do you want to learn how to make a floral arrangement that highlights the beauty of fall flowers? Join our talented horticulturists as they teach you the basics of floral design. Students will be provided all necessary materials and take home their custom arrangements. Schedule: Saturday,… Read More

Intuitive Art Workshop: Echoes in the Garden

Echoes in the Garden is a two-hour immersive workshop blending mindfulness, ambient observation, and intuitive art making. Participants will have a guided art-making experience. They will be encouraged to translate the textures, colors, and rhythms of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, into personal, expressive pieces of art. This… Read More

Resin Art with Dried Flowers

Create resin coasters, charms, and bookmarks in this hands-on workshop led by Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville staff. Bring your own dried flowers or use dried flowers that have been collected directly from the Garden! All participants will make one coaster and up to 5 charms under the direction… Read More

Homeschool Workshop: Plant Parts

Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience that investigates the connections among nature, science and art. Each focuses on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and crosscutting concepts, led by a certified Georgia science educator.  Audience: Families with Children ages 7 – 14; students under… Read More

Patio Gardening

Have you always wanted to turn your patio or balcony into a green paradise, but don’t know where to start? Our expert horticulturists will teach you all about the basics of container gardening – including light, soil, water requirements, and overwintering your plants. After the lesson, you can… Read More

Introductory Bonsai Workshop

Bonsai is a unique blend of art and horticulture that is appreciated around the world, and this beginner class, led by Zach Adamz of Komorebi Bonsai, will explore techniques and styles of bonsai. During an introductory bonsai styling demo, students will participate in an interactive Q+A to learn the nuances… Read More