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SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Nature Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. \n\n\n\nFee: $300 \n\n\n\nSchedule: Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \n\n\n\nAges: 5-10 \n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in a variety of exciting games and adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources. From mountains to coast\, come see what makes our great state unique.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/summer-camp-nature-rangers-2/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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SUMMARY:Natural Communities of Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Flood\, special project botanist\, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program \n\n\n\nThis course covers Georgia’s diverse natural communities and their plants\, including our iconic oak-pine forests\, precious mountain coves\, prairies\, high mountain summits\, pitcher-plant bogs\, granite outcrops and fire-dependent longleaf pine woodlands. We will discuss the environmental factors that influence the vegetation of natural communities\, their ecology and how climate change affects their composition and distribution over time. Natural communities across the state – what makes them special and how to identify them – will be covered as part of this class. This class will be taught virtually over a period of several sessions. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis course consists of four elements: three live\, online programs and a set of self-paced review exercises. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Online Class Session: Foundations of Natural Communities (2 hours) July 14\, 6 – 8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 2 – Online Class Session: Exploring Natural Communities (2 hours) July 16\, 6 – 8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Self-Paced Learning Exercises (1-2 hours of content)\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Class Session: Follow-up Q&A Session (2 hours) July 20\, 6 – 8 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/natural-communities-of-georgia-5/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Adult Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T090000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Nature Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. \n\n\n\nFee: $300 \n\n\n\nSchedule: Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \n\n\n\nAges: 5-10 \n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in a variety of exciting games and adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources. From mountains to coast\, come see what makes our great state unique.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/summer-camp-nature-rangers-2/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth\, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person\, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/tuesday-tour-2/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
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SUMMARY:Sunflower Concert Series - The Original Splitz
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sunflower Concert Series at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites the community to enjoy live music amidst the beauty of the garden. Held in the picturesque Flower Garden\, these concerts provide an unforgettable experience. \n\n\n\nGuests are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs and picnic dinners to savor while enjoying the music. Each ticket includes snacks and beverages. This year\, concerts will feature one band with no opening act. In case of inclement weather\, concerts will be relocated to the Visitor Center and Conservatory. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the garden is excited to offer the Picnic Plaza\, courtesy of Barron’s Rental Center\, on the back patio of the Visitor Center. Arrive early for the concert and relax with your own picnic dinner in the covered seating area. \n\n\n\nSeason passes\, which include tickets to all four concerts\, are $80 for adults and $40 for children ages 5-16. Ticket prices for single concerts are $24 for adults and $12 for children ages 5-16. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge.  \n\n\n\nAdult tickets purchased at the gate will be $26. Friends of the Garden Members receive a 10% discount. \n\n\n\nTickets sold at the gate must be purchased with a card; cash will not be accepted. All ticket prices are subject to additional fees. \n\n\n\nA mix of classic Motown sound\, part 1970’s funk and disco flavor\, with a dash of old-school and contemporary R&B\, The Original Splitz Band guarantees a good time! Known for their high-energy performances\, they mix classic acts including The Temptations\, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sunflower-concert-series-the-new-orleans-jazz-stompers/
LOCATION:Flower Garden Lawn\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Nature Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. \n\n\n\nFee: $300 \n\n\n\nSchedule: Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \n\n\n\nAges: 5-10 \n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in a variety of exciting games and adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources. From mountains to coast\, come see what makes our great state unique.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/summer-camp-nature-rangers-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T103000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
CREATED:20251215T213131Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists\, featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas\, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers-3/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Nature Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. \n\n\n\nFee: $300 \n\n\n\nSchedule: Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \n\n\n\nAges: 5-10 \n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in a variety of exciting games and adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources. From mountains to coast\, come see what makes our great state unique.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/summer-camp-nature-rangers-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per participating child \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden that can include songs\, puppets\, stories and games designed to connect participants to nature. Each week focuses on a different theme such as busy bees\, parts of plants\, decomposers\, all about animals\, plants we eat and more.   \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. Please note this program typically takes place outdoors. The location of the program in the garden may change depending on weather\, and directional signage will guide you to the space. Registration is required for each participating child (adults do not need to register).
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Nature Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. \n\n\n\nFee: $300 \n\n\n\nSchedule: Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \n\n\n\nAges: 5-10 \n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in a variety of exciting games and adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources. From mountains to coast\, come see what makes our great state unique.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/summer-camp-nature-rangers-2/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
CREATED:20251218T193941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth\, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person\, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/tuesday-tour-2/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
CREATED:20251215T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T213306Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists\, featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas\, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers-3/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
CREATED:20260629T151145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T151146Z
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per participating child \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden that can include songs\, puppets\, stories and games designed to connect participants to nature. Each week focuses on a different theme such as busy bees\, parts of plants\, decomposers\, all about animals\, plants we eat and more.   \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. Please note this program typically takes place outdoors. The location of the program in the garden may change depending on weather\, and directional signage will guide you to the space. Registration is required for each participating child (adults do not need to register).
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club-2/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T163000
DTSTAMP:20260719T235939
CREATED:20260629T143912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143915Z
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SUMMARY:Free Sketch Friday 
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum for Free Sketch Friday! This free drop-in activity allows artists of all ages and skills to spend time in the museum\, studying and drawing from our wonderful\, varied collections. All materials will be provided by the museum.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/free-sketch-friday-3/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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