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Forest Forms: Woodland Wonders

June 7 - October 5
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This summer exhibit features 21 larger-than-life metal sculptures of plants and animals, such as foxes, flowers, rabbits and snakes by artist Huelani Mei.

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

July 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Summer Bob Ross Paint and Sip

July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Paint like Bob Ross!

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

July 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

July 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

August 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Quick Pickling: Preserving Your Summer Harvest

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Preserve the fresh flavors of summer with this hands-on quick pickling workshop! Learn how to safely and easily pickle your favorite summer produce like cucumbers, okra, green beans, and peppers.

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

August 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Smartphone Photography Workshop

August 16 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Join us for a hands-on photography workshop focused on enhancing your smartphone photos using simple, effective techniques and editing.

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

August 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

August 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.

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Marbling on Paper, Silk, and Cotton

September 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Marbling or Ebru art is an age-old surface pattern design art. Using a thickened liquid and special paints, participants will learn marbling techniques on watercolor paper, silk and cotton.

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Concerts in the Garden: Emmylou Harris

September 12 @ 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville for an encore performance celebrating the Garden’s 10th anniversary.

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Introduction to Macro Photography

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Discover the hidden beauty of the world with macro photography, where tiny details become breathtaking works of art. This one-day photography workshop will provide both classroom and hands-on practice.

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Halloween Horticulture

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Celebrate the spooky season by crafting your very own Halloween planter. With advice and guidance from our garden horticulturists, choose from a selection of cool-weather annuals and take home your creation to enjoy all fall long.

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Clay Dragon Workshop

October 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

In this workshop taught by Alexandra Sexton, students will be how to sculpt a dragon of their choosing from polymer clay. No experience is necessary!

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Gourmet Vinegar Infusion Workshop

November 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Elevate your cooking with herb-infused vinegars! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create your own flavorful, homemade herb-infused vinegar, explore different herb pairings to create unique flavors, and receive recipes and tips for using your homemade creations.

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Nature in Relief: Botanical Linocut Printmaking Class

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop participants will create their own botanical-themed linocut print using hand-carved blocks.

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Hops and Holly: Wreath Making Workshop

November 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Join our horticulturist as they walk you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.

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Conservation Lecture with Tanner Biggers

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Come listen and learn about the important work being done at the Garden and around the world by Conservation Safeguarding Nursery Manager Tanner Biggers.

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