Gainesville High School’s fine arts program dramatically presents a teen edition of Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell. This folk opera reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, intertwining it with the story of Hades and Persephone, set in a Depression-era-inspired world with jazz and folk music. This specialty outdoor… Read More
From May to August, the first Saturday of each month features our new mobile Curiosity Cart from 10 a.m. to noon This mobile learning center offers guests unique insights into the garden, its plants, and the surrounding ecosystem. Rotating topics are designed to ignite curiosity about botanical subjects such as… Read More
Beginning at 10 a.m., the Garden will be giving out a free slice of pie from Southern Baked Pie to the first 20 customers. From 10 a.m. to noon, Southern Baked Pies will be on the terrace with a selection of their pies for purchase. Explore our curiosity cart… Read More
On April 7, we will have chalk out for guests to color Desmond the Dragon in the Children’s Garden! Sign your name, draw a picture, or decorate his wings and enjoy springtime in the Children’s Garden. Read More
The Gainesville Garden will feature a landscape of whimsical and enchanting flora and fauna this spring with the sculptures of Cape Cod artist Alfred Glover. Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover, presented May 16 – August 30, will showcase a dozen sculptures of folk art inspired… Read More
Celebrate the connection between art and nature during Art in the Woodlands at the Gainesville Garden. Local artists will showcase their work in the Garden’s Event Room and create new pieces throughout the garden en plein air. Guests can meet the artists, watch them work, ask questions, and… Read More
Enjoy a reading of Kat von Hacke’s new children’s book by the author herself to celebrate the start of Fairytale Friday! Jeter Gray Fox has a plan that requires the help of Basil Red Fox. But in the Appalachian woods, not everything is as it seems. Read More
Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m. April – August. Storybook Time takes place under the terrace attached to the Visitor Center. The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Garden for kids to explore… Read More
Saving seeds not only saves you money – it can help preserve rare and heirloom crops for the next generation to enjoy! Learn the basics of seed saving, including growing, harvest, and storage tips. Each student will take home seeds to start or supplement their home gardens. Schedule:… Read More
Watch carvers compete for creating the most creative pumpkin at this new event!… Read More
