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Garden Magic Camp

July 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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Garden Magic Camp

July 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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Garden Magic Camp

July 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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Garden Magic Camp

July 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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Garden Magic Camp

July 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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Gainesville Garden Open:
Tuesday, July 4

July 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

The Gainesville Garden will be open on Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

July 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Family Fun Day

July 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!

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Pollinator Walking Tour

June 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Take a walk on the wild side to see the garden's pollinators!

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Blooms in Mixed Media: Working with Watercolors, Graphite and Acrylic on Toned Paper

June 23, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

We will capture bouquets of flowers and all their colors, shapes and textures.

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Blooms in Mixed Media: Working with Watercolors, Graphite and Acrylic on Toned Paper

June 22, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

We will capture bouquets of flowers and all their colors, shapes and textures.

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Celebrating Juneteenth

June 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Gainesville Garden with special hours on Monday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Last entry at 8 p.m.)

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REGISTRATION FULL: La Calavera Catrina Children’s Art Workshop

June 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

World-renowned, Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero, creator of the La Calavera Catrina Exhibit, invites children ages 6 - 12 to learn the art of sculpture-making in this exclusive workshop.

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

June 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Family Fun Day

June 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

May 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Family Fun Day

May 6, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!

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Walking Tour

April 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Tour the garden to discover "what's in bloom" during this educational and informative walking tour. Multiple dates available.

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CANCELED: Introduction to Growing Your Own Food

April 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Discover the basics of growing your own food from determining your growing season, conditions, and available resources in your community.

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CANCELED: Wooden Sign Painting Class

April 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Decorate a wooden cut out sign for any door in your home!

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Gainesville Garden Open: Spring Break

April 3, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

The Gainesville Garden is open on Monday, April 3, for spring break.

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La Calavera Catrina

April 1, 2023 - August 27, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

April - August: Explore nine colorful, larger-than-life skeleton sculptures of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos, by Ricardo Soltero.

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Walking Tour

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Tour the garden to discover "what's in bloom" during this educational and informative walking tour. Multiple dates available.

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Tulips Foundation in Drawing: Working with Watercolors and Graphite

March 14, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

In this class we will capture the wonderful shapes of the tulips and all their whimsical colors and patterns.

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Handmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps

March 11, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

In this class, you learn to make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap! Multiple dates available.

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Introduction to Beekeeping

March 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This class will offer you the basics of getting started successfully on how to obtain bees and get them started off so that you can be a successful beekeeper.

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SOLD OUT: Propagation Class

February 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Learn the basics of growing your own plants from seeds and cuttings.

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Valentine’s Craft & Tea on the Terrace

February 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Create an adorable mini-bouquet magnet for that special someone while enjoying a cup of tea!

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I Love You S’More Valentine’s Event

February 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Kick-off Valentine's Day weekend and enjoy a s'more with your loved ones.

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Landscapes with Depth: Acrylic Workshop

February 9, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.

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Landscapes with Depth: Acrylic Workshop

February 8, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.

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Landscapes with Depth: Acrylic Workshop

February 7, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.

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Gainesville Summer Camp Registration

February 1, 2023 - June 9, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!

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Botanical Illustration: Capturing Details with Color Pencils

January 29, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Learn the art of depicting the form, color, and details of plants.

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Botanical Illustration: Capturing Details with Color Pencils

January 28, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Learn the art of depicting the form, color, and details of plants.

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Handmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps

January 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

In this class, you learn to make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap! Multiple dates available.

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Elachee Animal Encounter

January 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Get up close and personal with Elachee Nature Center's wildest friends!

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CANCELLED: Family Yoga

December 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.

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SOLD OUT – Hops and Holly Branches: Wreath Making Workshop

December 3, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Join our Horticulture Manager as he walks you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.

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Lantern Walk: Tinkergarten Pop-up Trail Class

December 1, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Enjoy a fun group activity where you will make lanterns and then have a walk around the Garden to welcome the season!

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CANCELLED: Family Yoga

November 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.

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Holiday Tree Trail Ornament Craft Event

November 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Come create a nature-themed ornament perfect for any holiday!

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Floral Design

November 19, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Join one of our talented horticulturists as he teaches you how to make a beautiful floral arrangement for the holiday season.

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Clay Dragon Kids Class

November 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Artists ages 6 and up will learn how to hone their artistic skills through the use of polymer clay sculpting.

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CANCELLED: Kids Natural Dye Class

October 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Learn how to make fabric dye from botanicals found in nature!

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Gnome Place Like Home: Craft Event

October 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Come make your very own gnome friend to take home with you!

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CANCELLED – Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

October 1, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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CANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show

October 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

In this exciting show, the audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world!

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CANCELLED – Fall Vegetable Gardening

September 29, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Learn how to pick the right vegetable producing plants for your fall garden.

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Tinkergarten Fall Trail Class

September 8, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville

Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack.

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Gardening for Pollinators

August 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

August 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Family Fun Day: Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam

August 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.

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A Year in the Life of a Bird

August 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Learn about bird migration, mating, and more in this unique class.

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Hall County School Reading Rocket Bus

July 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.

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Tai Chi: Beginners

July 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.

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Hall County School Reading Rocket Bus

July 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.

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Woodland Trail Hiking Tour: History and Uses of Georgia’s Trees

July 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Hike the woodland trails and learn about the history and uses of our Georgia native trees!

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

July 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - September: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Family Fun Day: The Buzz on Honeybees

July 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

This audience participation presentation is filled with stories, songs, costumes and bee facts.

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Hall County School Reading Rocket Bus

June 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.

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Hammered Flower Watercolor Discovery Station Event

June 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Turn fresh blooms and leaves into works of art!

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Tai Chi: Beginners

June 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.

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Hydrangea Class

June 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Dig deep into all things Hydrangeas: species, characteristics and the best practices for care and pruning.

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Hall County School Reading Rocket Bus

June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

June 4, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Synchronicity: Three Little Birds

May 28, 2022 @ 1:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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Synchronicity: Three Little Birds

May 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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Botanical Terms Demystified: The Basics of Plant Identification

May 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

This class will introduce you to the language of stems, leaves, flowers, and more!

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Tai Chi: Beginners

May 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

May 7, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverages, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Family Fun Day: Island Princess

May 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Come and meet this Island Princess who saved the ocean.

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Light Bites & Garden Insights

April 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Contributing-level and above members are invited to a riveting presentation on bog plants by Garden conservationists while enjoying light refreshments.

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SOLD OUT Meadowscaping

April 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Learn how to create pocket meadows and convert lawn space into meadow space that supports pollinators and birds with this eco-friendly gardening practice.

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CLOSED: Virtual Spring Plant Sale

April 5, 2022 - April 14, 2022
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Enhance your landscape with a variety of offerings available at the annual plant sale, featuring unusual native and non-native plants grown in the Gainesville garden.

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Gainesville Garden: Spring Break

April 4, 2022 - April 8, 2022
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Join us from April 4 - April 8 for spring break fun!

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Eggstravagant Scavenger Hunt

March 29, 2022 - April 17, 2022
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Pick up festive, egg-themed scavenger hunt information in the Visitor Center for a fun, family-led excursion in the Garden.

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Basic Photography

March 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Spend instructional time in the classroom and time in the Garden shooting photos with an emphasis on early spring blooms.

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CANCELED Getting to Know Magnolias

March 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Learn about the many different Magnolia species and hybrids, then tour the Garden’s Magnolia collection and discuss how to use Magnolias in the landscape.

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Tulips: Working with Watercolors to Create Texture and Movement

March 23, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

We will capture the wonderful shapes of the tulips and all their whimsical colors and patterns.

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Tulips: Working with Watercolors to Create Texture and Movement

March 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

We will capture the wonderful shapes of the tulips and all their whimsical colors and patterns.

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Welcoming Spring in the Garden Walking Tour

March 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Join our Senior Horticulturist as she guides you through our many paths of perennials, shrubs, and trees.

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SOLD OUT Gardening for Hummingbirds

March 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Would you like to know the best plants and feeders that are successful in attracting Ruby- throated Hummingbirds? Learn about the fascinating features of these amazing birds?

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Nature Connects

March 4, 2022 - May 30, 2022
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

The Gainesville Garden will present a new sculpture exhibition this spring!

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Roses are Red: Acrylic Workshop

February 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.

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Roses are Red: Acrylic Workshop

February 10, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.

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Flights of Color: Capturing Birds in Mixed Media

January 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork.

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Flights of Color: Capturing Birds in Mixed Media

January 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork.

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Fairyland Trolley

December 31, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 30, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 29, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 28, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 24, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 23, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 22, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Fairyland Trolley

December 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Gainesville Garden Open: Monday, December 20

December 20, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

The Garden will be open Monday, December 27 for Winter Break.

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Fairyland Trolley

December 19, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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