Events & Classes

December 2020
Family-led Fun
Atlanta
Go on a Scavenger Hunt, get silly on a Winter Sensory Walk, and try to spot all the colorful rocks painted to look like snow people's faces.
Learn MoreJanuary 2021
Canceled: Frog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Intro to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective and more working in a variety of black and white media.
Learn MoreFebruary 2021
Summer Camp Registration
Atlanta
Join us for a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Using basic black and white drawing materials, the continuing drawing students explore large plant studies, still lifes, and landscapes.
Learn MoreOrchid Daze
Atlanta
Enjoy thousands of beautiful, fragrant orchids on display during Orchid Daze, the Fuqua Orchid Center’s annual exhibition highlighting winter’s favorite plant.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreBirds, Bees and Pollinators
Atlanta
Learn to draw birds, bees and pollinators in black and colored pencil.
Learn MoreMarch 2021
Atlanta Blooms!
Atlanta
Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreOrchid Daze Soireé
Atlanta
Members of the Director’s Club and Orchid, Magnolia and Arbor Circles are invited to a special celebration of Orchid Daze.
Learn MoreConifers of Atlanta
Atlanta
Explore the wide variations within the conifer group and their usefulness to southeastern gardeners.
Learn MoreFerns and Shrubs
Atlanta
Discover ferns and shrubs that perform well in our region and how to combine them to create a lush landscape.
Learn MoreDrop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing
Atlanta
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three vibrant eggs.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself.
Learn MorePlant-based Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Dine with Chef Luis Martinez of My Abuelas Food, who’ll focus on a healthy menu with freshly harvested Garden ingredients inspired by Puerto Rico.
Learn MoreApril 2021
Spring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
April 5-9: Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with your family during Spring Break.
Learn MoreEarth Day
Atlanta
Celebrate nature! Enjoy special activities for little ones at the Garden in honor of our beautiful earth.
Learn MoreOrchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. These plants require higher light levels than are found in typical homes.
Learn MoreHomemade Strawberry Jam
Atlanta
Learn to make cooked strawberry jam and a refrigerator version for preserving.
Learn MoreIntermediate Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Build onto Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail.
Learn MoreHerbs to Go
Atlanta
Join us for a culinary herb talk with an ap- petizer sampler plate demo in the Outdoor Kitchen. Taste test new treats, enjoy a glass of wine and make your own small herb patio pot.
Learn MoreMay 2021
Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour
Atlanta
Tickets go on sale Thursday April 1 for this favorite Mother’s Day weekend tradition, the Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour.
Learn More