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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-2/2026-06-02/
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:20260605T090000
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SUMMARY:June Friends First Friday Lessons from the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden
DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince opening in 2019\, the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden has served as a space for garden visitors of all ages to learn\, grow and explore our natural world. While caring for this garden\, Katie McCollum\, Children’s Garden curator\, has learned some lessons she will share with us about keeping it beautiful and educational for all visitors. \n\n\n\nMcCollum is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her career has focused on environmental education\, with previous roles at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. She has worked in her current role at the State Botanical Garden since May 2020\, and her position encompasses both horticultural and educational work within the children’s garden. Outside of the garden\, McCollum enjoys reading\, birding\, singing and spending time with family and friends \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is noon on May 29.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/june-friends-first-friday-founders-memorial-garden/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
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SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plants of the Southeast U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Rogers\, research professional II\, State Botanical Garden of Georgia \n\n\n\nIf you are amazed by carnivorous plants\, you’re in legendary company; Charles Darwin shared your passion and enthusiasm for them as well. This course will be a dynamic\, hands-on experience getting to know various native carnivorous species\, as well as a few others from across the world. Learn about various prey capture techniques\, unexpected symbiotic relationships\, growing requirements\, and genetic work conducted here at UGA. There will also be a feeding tutorial\, since some lucky participants will be going home with a carnivorous plant of their own!
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/carnivorous-plants-of-the-southeast-u-s/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden Visitor Center\, Classroom 2\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T140000
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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-2/2026-06-09/
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:20260610T183000
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SUMMARY:Garden Nights: Bubbles & Blooms
DESCRIPTION:$10 – for Friends of the Garden\, $25 – Non-members \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Nights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites you to explore the garden intimately and learn from our staff while enjoying a relaxed\, lively atmosphere. Garden Nights provides the setting for a unique date night for couples\, a fun night out for friends\, or a memorable experience for visitors. Each event features a garden staff member highlighting their area of the garden\, followed by a special activity. Your ticket includes light snacks and two beverages. Designed for guests 18+\, Garden Nights is where the growing is just for adults!  \n\n\n\nJune: Bubbles & Blooms  \n\n\n\nJoin Flower Garden Curator Jim Moneyhun as he talks about what is currently blooming and the pollinators our summer blooms attract. We’ll bring out the bubbly while you enjoy classic lawn games as the sun begins to set. In case of inclement weather\, this event will be relocated to the Visitor Center and Conservatory.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/garden-nights-bubbles-blooms/
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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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Friday\, June 12\, 2026. The gift shop will remain open until 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-9/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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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-2/2026-06-16/
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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SUMMARY:Sunflower Concert Series - The Broken String Band
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to predicted weather\, the Sunflower Concert featuring the Broken String Band on Tuesday\, June 16\, has been moved indoors to the Conservatory. \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\nFormed in Athens\, Georgia\, The Broken String Band draws inspiration from the region’s rich musical heritage. This talented group of musicians breathes new life into the folk music tradition\, blending old-time folk\, bluegrass\, and country influences to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Led by their two frontmen\, Sean Stephansen and Taylor Thompson\, whose voices together carry a timeless allure\, the band’s sound is both gripping and authentic.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sunflower-concert-series-june/
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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SUMMARY:Juneteenth National Independence Day Garden Closed
DESCRIPTION:The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday\, June 19\, 2026.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/juneteenth-garden-closed/
LOCATION:Entire Garden\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T000000
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026. The gift shop will remain open until 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-10/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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SUMMARY:Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series
DESCRIPTION:Every third Saturday of the month\, April through August\, enjoy a variety of engaging shows taking place on the Theater-in-the-Woods stage in the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Experience music\, laughter and connection in nature as our artists bring excitement to your weekend. All performances will take place at 9:30 a.m. with a second showing at 11 a.m. \n\n\n\nPerformance Schedule: \n\n\n\nApril 18 – The Studio Athens – Shrek The Musical Jr. \n\n\n\nMay 16 – Rebecca Sunshine Band \n\n\n\nJune 20 – Sweet Georgia Brass \n\n\n\nJuly 18 – The Stage Oconee \n\n\n\nAugust 15 – Canopy Studio
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/alice-h-richards-childrens-garden-performance-series-3/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Children’s Garden: Theater in the Woods\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
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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-2/2026-06-23/
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:20260626T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153710Z
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SUMMARY:Free Sketch Friday 
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum for Free Sketch Friday! This free 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-2/2026-06-26/
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:20260627T000000
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026. The gift shop will remain open until 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-11/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T140000
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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-2/2026-06-30/
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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