Georgia is home to 90% of the Southeastern Piedmont’s granite outcrops, one of the most endangered and botanically interesting natural communities in the U.S. Students will be introduced to the ecology, habitats and plant communities of the granite outcrop ecosystem during an interpretive hike. As the mountain wakes up from a long, cold winter, we...
This April, Jane Austen’s world bursts into life with Mansfield Park, Jonathan Dove’s witty, romantic chamber opera. In celebration of Austen’s 250th birthday, we have partnered with the UGA Opera Theatre and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music to present this event under the open sky in our very own flower garden. Follow the quietly...
See the garden come alive at night! Join our monthly Full Moon Hikes to enjoy the State Botanical Garden after hours and hear discussions on nocturnal plants and animals, the changing seasons and moon folklore. Be prepared to hike up to two miles on our wooded trails and in the garden, where visibility may be...
Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists, featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join 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...
Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Join Suki Janssen, director of the Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department, for a brief presentation on how composting transforms organic material into a valuable soil amendment that supports healthy gardens and sustainable communities. Learn about local composting efforts, best practices for starting your own compost system, and how...
Free and open to the public Meet in the Upper Parking Lot Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our spring migrants. First time birding? No problem. ORAS members will help you spot and identify the feathery creatures. All birding levels are welcome....
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.
Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists, featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join 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...
Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
Free and open to the public Meet in the Upper Parking Lot Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our spring migrants. First time birding? No problem. ORAS members will help you spot and identify the feathery creatures. All birding levels are welcome....
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.
Meet Me at the Garden is a free public event at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia that will focus on the joys of gardens and the love for the natural environment. This event is aimed at both persons living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia alongside their care partners. We encourage you to attend...