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Forever Blooms: Paper Orchid Workshop
Gainesville
In this hands-on workshop, students will create beautiful, life-like paper orchids. The instructor will guide everyone through the process, using a mix of techniques and materials to craft a unique, life-like orchid bloom.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Hydrangea Propagation & Care Workshop
Gainesville
You’ll learn everything there is to know about these stunning plants, including the different types, essential care tips, pruning techniques, and how to keep them thriving.
Learn MoreGarden Magic Camp
Gainesville
This day camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreSouthEastern Young Artists Concert
Gainesville
Enjoy an intimate performance of concert selections, including Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by the SouthEastern Young Artists.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: The Art of Cut Flower Gardening
Gainesville
Discover the art of growing your own beautiful cut flower garden. Learn how to plant and cultivate vibrant fields of flowers perfect for bouquets and home decoration.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreJuneFest
Gainesville
This annual event will provide enjoyment for the entire family. Speak with beekeepers and insect experts while enjoying live music, refreshments and children’s entertainment, including face painting, games and performances by Music with Alyssa.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden: Open Memorial Day
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, May 26, commemorating Memorial Day.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden, Gainesville: Supporting Members & Above
Gainesville
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreSummer Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities. The tour encompasses all indoor and outdoor growing spaces, along with many specimen plantings not represented in the main garden.
Learn More10th Anniversary Celebration
Gainesville
Happy Anniversary! May marks the 10th anniversary of the Gainesville Garden’s public opening. Join us for festivities and activities to commemorate the occasion.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMother’s Day in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Celebrate mom with a bloom-filled day at the Gainesville Garden! Treat the favorite lady in your life in your life to joyful Mother’s Day festivities surrounded by springtime beauty.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Rooted in Learning: Edible Gardening for Students
Gainesville
Dig deep into the world of edible gardening in this exciting workshop for students ages 6–16. "Rooted in Learning" gives young gardeners the chance to explore how food grows—from planting seeds to harvesting delicious, fresh produce.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreBirdhouse Competition
Gainesville
Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest!
Learn MoreMember Spring Evening in Gainesville
Gainesville
Experience springtime in the Gainesville Garden during an evening of family-friendly crafts, live music and a complimentary treat in the exclusive member activity area.
Learn MoreSip and Stroll Garden Tour
Gainesville
Smell the roses with a glass of rosé. Walk through the garden and learn about our most interesting plants, collections and more. Price includes one glass of wine per participant. Participants must be 21 and over and have valid identification.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing
Gainesville
In this workshop participants will learn techniques of wet and dry cyanotype printing and take home prints made on a canvas tote bag and watercolor paper with botanicals provided to them.
Learn MoreThe Art of Plant Pressing
Gainesville
Explore a time-tested herbal craft for all ages by learning how to expertly press and beautifully preserve the plants growing outside your door. In this class, you will learn how to press plant specimens to create your very own herbarium.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreSpring Break Activities
Gainesville
Take a trip to the Gainesville Garden during spring break week to enjoy family friendly activities that foster connections to nature and life sciences.
Learn MoreEco Printing on Silk Scarves
Gainesville
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. All skill levels welcome!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our three-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities.
Learn MoreThe Gainesville Lacers Show and Tell Drop-in Event
Gainesville
The Gainesville Lacers will be holding their monthly meeting at the garden. The event room will be open to anyone who would like to watch them work, ask questions, and maybe learn something new.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Container Gardening
Gainesville
This class covers the basics of preparation, plant choices, and techniques for using containers to make the most of your space. Learn to maximize your yard, patio, and containers to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Seed Dispersal Exploration
Gainesville
This workshop will focus on different adaptations plants use to spread their seeds far and wide. Students will engage in an inquiry based lesson designing and testing their own dispersal mechanism and create a suet feeder for their backyard birds.
Learn MorePruning Basics
Gainesville
Proper pruning ensures your plants will be their healthiest from season to season. Learn all manners of pruning basics: tools, timing, and technique.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: Ecosystems
Gainesville
BEHOLD! An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal container! In this workshop, students will learn the importance of each trophic level within an ecosystem and how each level works together to create a thriving ecosystem.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Fundamentals of Beekeeping
Gainesville
In partnership with the Tri-County Beekeepers of Georgia, learn the art of beekeeping with guidance from master craftsmen, seasoned beekeepers, and renowned entomology professors from the esteemed UGA Bee Lab.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Homeschool Workshop: Carnivorous Plants
Gainesville
In this workshop, you have the chance to be up close and hands-on with many carnivorous plants found right here in the southeastern U.S., along with their other bog cohorts, including sundews, bladderworts and Venus flytraps.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Plant Trivia and Hobbit Door Wreath Workshop
Gainesville
In this workshop, trivia combo, you will create a Hobbit Door Wreath that will lead to middle earth. While you create your wreath, enjoy trivia questions about all things plant-related, from plant identification to fun facts & pop culture.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Homeschool Workshop: Microgreens
Gainesville
Learning how to sow, grow, and harvest microgreens at home can feel daunting. These small but nutritious food sources can be sowed and harvested in as little as 10 days!
Learn MoreNorth Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert
Gainesville
Come have fun with us as we kick off the 2024 Holiday Season!
Learn MorePictures with Santa
Snap your own picture with Santa on the terrace before our beautiful holiday tree. This event is free with admission.
Learn MorePictures with Santa
Snap your own picture with Santa on the terrace before our beautiful holiday tree. This event is free with admission.
Learn MoreGuide to Southeastern Bulbs
Gainesville
Learn about perennial bulbs that thrive in Georgia’s temperatures to ensure returning blooms year after year.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Holiday Greetings: Intro to Card Making
Gainesville
In this workshop, learn the basics of card making and create six (6) unique designs with envelopes to give throughout the holiday season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fall Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Closed Terrarium Ecosystem Workshop
Gainesville
Choose from a variety of moisture-loving plants, and learn how to care for your unique micro ecosystem.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Open: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Gainesville
Join us in the Gainesville Garden this Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Learn MoreConcerts in the Garden: Old Crow Medicine Show
Gainesville
Enjoy an evening of live music under the stars in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreHomeschool Curiosity Day
Gainesville
Supplement your life science, botanical, and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Gainesville
Gainesville
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreCANCELED: Small but Mighty: Microgreens Made Easy
Gainesville
Learn how to sow, grow, and harvest a wide variety of delicious and nutritious microgreens at home.
Learn MoreCanceled: Concerts in the Garden: Keb’ Mo’ & Shawn Colvin
Gainesville
Enjoy an evening of live music under the stars in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreFallFest
Gainesville
Enjoy autumnal live music, food, activities, performances and so much more!
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreCanceled: Walking Tour: Late Summer Blooms
Gainesville
Take a stroll through the late summer garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything that blooms in warmer months.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturday's through September: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreBird Feeder Wreath Making
Gainesville
This hands-on class allows you to create a beautiful garden decoration that will bring music to your home.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreRegistration: Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Submit your kooky, creative scarecrows for display in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturday's through September: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreTour Our New Edible Garden
Gainesville
The Garden is excited to present the newest addition, our beautiful edible garden.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturday's through September: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m.: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – September.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, May - July:Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturday's through September: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreYou Had Me at Hydrangea
Gainesville
This class will present valuable information about hydrangea types, care, and more.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Garden Pest Identification and Control
Gainesville
Learn how to identify and mitigate common indoor and outdoor plant pests with hands-on examples and practical solutions. Swing by the greenhouse to see how we deal with our pests and save your plants before they become insect food!
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, May - July:Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturday's through September: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreA Walk Among the Flowers (Walking Tours)
Gainesville
Take a stroll through the spring garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything in bloom!
Learn MoreGainesville Member Day
Gainesville
Members enjoy special entertainment, family activities and a treat while exploring the beauty of the Garden!
Learn MoreGlass in Flight
Gainesville
April 27 - Oct. 13: Created by nationally known sculptor Alex Heveri, the exhibition of glass sculptures captures the essence of flight.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Living Mulch: Using Ground Cover Plants to Elevate Your Landscape
Gainesville
An ecological alternative to hardwood mulch, living plants add wildlife habitat, increase biodiversity, protect the soil and keep weeds down. Learn how this important layer in the garden will beautify your spaces and contribute to the ecosystem.
Learn MoreSpring Plant Sale Pickup
Gainesville
Pick up your plant sale purchases at the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreSpring Plant Sale Pickup
Gainesville
Pick up your plant sale purchases at the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreSpring Break Week
Gainesville
Celebrate the transition from winter into spring with delightful family activities inspired by the colorful Garden.
Learn MoreVirtual Spring Plant Sale
Gainesville
Enhance your landscape with a variety of offerings available at the annual spring virtual plant sale.
Learn MoreSpring Container Gardening
Gainesville
Learn what annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs do well in pots this season.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: The Living History of Tree Rings
Gainesville
Homeschool Workshops offer 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 concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.
Learn MoreCanceled: Early Blooms: Witch Hazel and Spring Ephemerals (Walking Tour)
Gainesville
Canceled due to weather: Take a stroll through the early spring garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything that blooms before the leaves come out.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: What is Soil?
Gainesville
Homeschool Workshops offer 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 concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: Important Pigments in Nature
Gainesville
Homeschool Workshops offer 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 concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.
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