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CANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show
Gainesville
In this exciting show, the audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world!
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Fall Vegetable Gardening
Gainesville
Learn how to pick the right vegetable producing plants for your fall garden.
Learn MoreTinkergarten Fall Trail Class
Gainesville
Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack.
Learn MoreGardening for Pollinators
Gainesville
Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day: Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam
Gainesville
Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
Learn MoreA Year in the Life of a Bird
Gainesville
Learn about bird migration, mating, and more in this unique class.
Learn MoreTai Chi: Beginners
Gainesville
Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.
Learn MoreWoodland Trail Hiking Tour: History and Uses of Georgia’s Trees
Gainesville
Hike the woodland trails and learn about the history and uses of our Georgia native trees!
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day: The Buzz on Honeybees
Gainesville
This audience participation presentation is filled with stories, songs, costumes and bee facts.
Learn MoreHammered Flower Watercolor Discovery Station Event
Gainesville
Turn fresh blooms and leaves into works of art!
Learn MoreTai Chi: Beginners
Gainesville
Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.
Learn MoreHydrangea Class
Gainesville
Dig deep into all things Hydrangeas: species, characteristics and the best practices for care and pruning.
Learn MoreSynchronicity: Three Little Birds
Gainesville
Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSynchronicity: Three Little Birds
Gainesville
Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Learn MoreBotanical Terms Demystified: The Basics of Plant Identification
Gainesville
This class will introduce you to the language of stems, leaves, flowers, and more!
Learn MoreTai Chi: Beginners
Gainesville
Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day: Island Princess
Gainesville
Come and meet this Island Princess who saved the ocean.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Meadowscaping
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.
Learn MoreCLOSED: Virtual Spring Plant Sale
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.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden: Spring Break
Gainesville
Join us from April 4 - April 8 for spring break fun!
Learn MoreEggstravagant Scavenger Hunt
Gainesville
Pick up festive, egg-themed scavenger hunt information in the Visitor Center for a fun, family-led excursion in the Garden.
Learn MoreBasic Photography
Gainesville
Spend instructional time in the classroom and time in the Garden shooting photos with an emphasis on early spring blooms.
Learn MoreCANCELED Getting to Know Magnolias
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.
Learn MoreTulips: Working with Watercolors to Create Texture and Movement
Gainesville
We will capture the wonderful shapes of the tulips and all their whimsical colors and patterns.
Learn MoreTulips: Working with Watercolors to Create Texture and Movement
Gainesville
We will capture the wonderful shapes of the tulips and all their whimsical colors and patterns.
Learn MoreWelcoming Spring in the Garden Walking Tour
Gainesville
Join our Senior Horticulturist as she guides you through our many paths of perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Gardening for Hummingbirds
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?
Learn MoreNature Connects
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden will present a new sculpture exhibition this spring!
Learn MoreRoses are Red: Acrylic Workshop
Gainesville
This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.
Learn MoreRoses are Red: Acrylic Workshop
Gainesville
This workshop will focus on using acrylic paint to build color in your paintings.
Learn MoreFlights of Color: Capturing Birds in Mixed Media
Gainesville
Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork.
Learn MoreFlights of Color: Capturing Birds in Mixed Media
Gainesville
Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork.
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Open: Monday, December 20
Gainesville
The Garden will be open Monday, December 27 for Winter Break.
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreFairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Open: Fall Break
Gainesville
Join us Monday, Nov. 22 for even more Fall Break fun!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Bird Inspired Gardens
Gainesville
Join master ornithologist, Georgann Schmalz for a bird watching class.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Thankful Journaling
Gainesville
Art journaling can be a private space in which to express your thoughts and emotions. This class focuses on gratitude and thankfulness.
Learn MoreCANCELED – Ladies Fall in Love with Cycling
Gainesville
Interested in starting cycling or learning more rules of the road or trail?
Learn MoreNative Plants and Habitat Gardens
Gainesville
Discuss native plants and how to create a diverse, productive ecosystem in your garden.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fall in Love with Watercolors
Gainesville
This two day workshop will focus on the technique of using different watercolor ground to build your painting from the background up.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fall in Love with Watercolors
Gainesville
This two day workshop will focus on the technique of using different watercolor ground to build your painting from the background up.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Painting on Pressed Flowers
Gainesville
Hold on to summer with this artful class on using pressed blooms and foliage as a painting surface for acrylic paint.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Painting on Pressed Flowers
Gainesville
Hold on to summer with this artful class on using pressed blooms and foliage as a painting surface for acrylic paint.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Herbs 101
Gainesville
Join a master gardener to learn the basics of herbs and herb gardening.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSucculents in Watercolor
Gainesville
Using succulents in the Garden, learn to layer watercolors, use liquid masks and more as you create your own masterpiece.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreCapturing Hydrangeas Workshop
Gainesville
Working with pastels, allow you to capture the rich colors of the beautiful hydrangeas at the garden.
Learn MoreCapturing Hydrangeas Workshop
Gainesville
Working with pastels, allow you to capture the rich colors of the beautiful hydrangeas at the garden.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Mother’s Day Music in the Garden
Gainesville
Join your Gainesville Garden on Mother's Day for a concert with the North Georgia Chamber Symphony.
Learn MoreStory Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreGolden Spring in Watercolor
Gainesville
Using gold metallic watercolor, this workshop will jump start creativity using watercolor-ground medium.
Learn MoreGolden Spring in Watercolor
Gainesville
Using gold metallic watercolor, this workshop will jump start creativity using watercolor-ground medium.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Exploring Shade Gardening
Gainesville
Learn about fantastic understory trees, shrubs and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections.
Learn MoreMyth Makers Artist Talk
Gainesville
Meet and greet with the artists of the exhibit, Wings of Wonder: Towering Works of Nature.
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