BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//State Botanical Garden University of Georgia - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:State Botanical Garden University of Georgia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for State Botanical Garden University of Georgia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T235959 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241212T204252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T202047Z UID:10002781-1772582400-1772668799@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Plant Taxonomy: The Identities of Plants DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nTaxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist specializes in determining groupings\, relationships and ultimately\, the names and identities of plants. This process utilizes pertinent data such as phylogenetics\, phytogeography and phenology\, but most essentially\, plant morphology—the forms of plant parts. In this multi-session virtual course\, students will focus on the diverse morphological characteristics of plants (including descriptors of leaves\, flowers\, roots\, etc.) and their utility in identifying unknown plants. Students will also survey the history\, principles and practices of plant taxonomy as a discipline and be guided through the process of plant identification via dichotomous keys. It is recommended\, but not necessary\, that students take Basic Botany before this class. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis class consists of four elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos; at-home exercises exploring plant anatomy\, collecting and dichotomous keys; an in-person lab session or virtual lab session; and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 2 – At-Home Exercises – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Plant ID Lab – choice of in-person session March 28\, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. OR virtual session March 30\, 6–8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Discussion Session – Zoom March 31; 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/plant-taxonomy-the-identities-of-plants-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Lecture – Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Adult Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T213000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241211T193623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174036Z UID:10002775-1772568000-1772573400@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:March Full Moon Hike DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee 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 low at times. If you have young children or infants\, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/march-full-moon-hike/ LOCATION:Visitor Center Front Fountain\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T194923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185950Z UID:10003190-1772562600-1772569800@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Johnstone Lecture DESCRIPTION:From Georgia to the World: William Bartram’s Botanical Legacy Featuring Dorinda Dallmeyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring his five-year botanical journey through the Southeast\, William Bartram documented 42 plant species new to science — 15 of them in Georgia. His explorations ranged from the sea islands and the Blue Ridge mountains to the St. Mary’s\, Savannah and Chattahoochee rivers. This lecture will highlight five of Bartram’s Georgia discoveries that still captivate us 250 years later. \n\n\n\nDorinda G. Dallmeyer holds geology degrees (B.S.\, M.S.) and a J.D. from the University of Georgia. After a long career in research and teaching\, she retired in 2018 as director of UGA’s Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and is the immediate past-president of the Bartram Trail Conference. An accomplished naturalist and writer\, Dallmeyer received the 2005 Phillip D. Reed Memorial Award for Outstanding Writing about the Southern Environment. Her works include “Bartram’s Living Legacy” (Mercer University Press\, 2010; 2nd ed. 2019)\, which pairs Bartram’s 1791 classic with essays by 17 contemporary Southern nature writers. She has also edited and contributed to other anthologies on Southern environmental history. \n\n\n\nMost recently\, she served as executive producer and screenwriter for the award-winning documentary “Cultivating the Wild: William Bartram’s Travels”\, which premiered nationally on public television in 2020 and remains available on PBS. Her upcoming book\, “Bartram’s Travels Illustrated\,” coauthored with Harriet H. Langford\, will be published by the University of Georgia Press in fall 2026. \n\n\n\nA light reception will follow the lecture. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/johnstone-lecture-2/ LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003148-1772546400-1772550000@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-03-03/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20260106T211154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153710Z UID:10003266-1772182800-1772209800@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-02-27/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241212T203444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T204628Z UID:10002778-1772010000-1772033400@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Native Plant Symposium DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\nView the Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing and protecting native plants are important for many reasons: they celebrate our state and region\, they are well suited to our region’s growing conditions and they are the foundation of the complex ecosystem that supports insects\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians and mammals. Join us for this year’s Native Plant Symposium to explore the importance of native plants and the ongoing work to protect and promote them. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with the Garden Club of Georgia. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/native-plant-symposium/ LOCATION:Terrace Room at the Garden Club of Georgia Headquarters\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003147-1771941600-1771945200@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-02-24/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20260105T195753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T195754Z UID:10003252-1771664400-1771671600@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Orchid Repotting Class DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHorticulture staff will lead a hands-on orchid repotting class. Basic supplies of orchid repotting media are included. Choose one of six 20-minute sessions. Please only bring one orchid and a pot for repotting. An orchid repotting kit is also offered for an additional $25 and includes extra media for future repotting and a small pot. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/orchid-repotting-class-2/ LOCATION:State Botanical Garden Horticulture Complex\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page,Orchid madness ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20260105T201017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T184838Z UID:10003254-1771349400-1771354800@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Orchids and Chocolates - Canceled DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this event has been canceled. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a chocolate tasting and presentation by Peter Dale of Condor Chocolates. Also learn about the cacao bean and some of the unique orchids in the garden’s collection from Jason Young\, director of horticulture and grounds. Guests can also enjoy drinks and appetizers. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/orchids-and-chocolates-2/ LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States CATEGORIES:Orchid madness ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003146-1771336800-1771340400@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-02-17/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20260105T201446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T134438Z UID:10003255-1771005600-1771012800@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Galentine's Flower Arranging DESCRIPTION:Registration Full\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring a friend and join us for a hands-on flower arranging workshop! Carol McKeen\, Tropical Collection & Herb and Physic Garden curator\, will lead you step by step in creating a stunning arrangement to take home — vase included. All supplies are provided\, and guests can also enjoy drinks and light appetizers. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/galentines-flower-arranging/ LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Orchid madness ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241210T210827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T200846Z UID:10002766-1770973200-1770987600@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Native Plant Propagation DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics of propagating native wildflowers! The class will primarily focus on growing native perennials from seed\, including seed dormancy classifications and treatments\, as well as germination and early-care practices. We will also review and practice dividing perennials\, and\, time permitting\, overview and practice rooting woody cuttings. Participants will leave with perennial divisions and several types of seeds to propagate at home. Time and weather permitting\, we may walk around the Mimsie Lanier Center to collect woody cuttings and/or herbaceous perennials to divide\, so please dress for the outdoors. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/native-plant-proagation/ LOCATION:Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003145-1770732000-1770735600@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-02-10/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241210T211637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T200509Z UID:10002767-1770454800-1770469200@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrees may be most beautiful in the winter\, when they are stripped down to their basic architecture. But can we know them without their leaves? In this class\, students will learn the basics of identifying trees in winter by studying twigs\, bark\, leaf scars\, fruits and tree form. Students will learn to use a hand lens and a simple key for woody plants to identify species. Class time will be divided between classroom exercises and a field trip to the deciduous woods at the State Botanical Garden. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-tree-identification/ LOCATION:State Botanical Garden Visitor Center\, Classroom 2\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20260105T200802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T140456Z UID:10003253-1770400800-1770408000@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Botanic Musicale DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Botanic Musicale piano concert will feature internationally acclaimed musical artist Liza Stepanova and include a champagne “meet and greet” reception. This is the 19th year for Botanic Musicale\, a concert performed in memory of Neva Langley Fickling. Mrs. Fickling was an accomplished concert pianist\, former Miss America\, and served as a member of the board of advisors for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/botanic-musicale-2/ LOCATION:The Day Chapel\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page,Orchid madness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T103000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241204T211118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T210334Z UID:10002761-1770368400-1770373800@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:February Friends First Friday Conservation is the Key DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1995\, Jennifer Ceska has served as conservation coordinator at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. She is recognized for establishing project-driven professional networks and spearheading initiatives for the conservation and recovery of endangered species. Ceska is the coordinator for the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance\, a network of over 100 organizations and private companies dedicated to ecological land management\, native plant conservation\, and the protection of rare and endangered plants. \n\n\n\nEveryone who knows Ceska recognizes her passion for connecting people and plants. She and her colleagues have partnered to develop educational programs for schools\, home gardens\, public landscapes and natural areas\, such as Connect to Protect\, building gardens and habitats for Georgia native plants and the animals that rely upon them for survival. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is noon on Jan. 30. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/february-friends/ LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T163000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251211T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T192017Z UID:10003053-1770195600-1770222600@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Stormwater Management for the Sustainable Landscape DESCRIPTION:Richard Ludwig\, PhD\, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart\, past garden specialist for Southern Living \n\n\n\nAzael Garza\, principal civil engineer\, Aztlan Engineering LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe most powerful and destructive force in nature is the raindrop! Stormwater management has always been\, and will always be\, an essential goal in both conventional and sustainable landscapes. This full-day\, hands-on workshop focuses on environmentally friendly strategies to mitigate the effects of stormwater runoff. The class will present various eco-smart practices to “slow it down\, spread it out and soak it in.” All drafting supplies and materials included. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/stormwater-management-for-the-sustainable-landscape/ LOCATION:Gardenside Room\, 2450 South Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605 ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003144-1770127200-1770130800@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-02-03/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241211T193451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T152610Z UID:10002774-1769972400-1769977800@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:February Full Moon Hike - Canceled DESCRIPTION:Due to predicted winter weather and freezing temperatures\, the February full moon hike has been canceled. \n\n\n\nSee 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 low at times. If you have young children or infants\, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/february-full-moon-hike/ LOCATION:Visitor Center Front Fountain\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T153000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241104T175118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T204340Z UID:10002748-1769850000-1769873400@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Athens Beginners Beekeeping Seminar DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to predicted winter weather\, this class has been moved to a virtual format. \n\n\n\nBeekeeping is a complex and fascinating pursuit with plenty to learn and sweet rewards! If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper yourself\, this comprehensive seminar featuring Georgia Master Beekeepers and industry professionals will prepare you to establish and manage a successful apiary. This workshop will guide you through understanding the honey bee as well as the steps to obtain your bees\, tools and hives. This program will also cover harvesting\, various hive products and how to use them. Participants will also learn about proper care and some of the common challenges facing beekeepers today. \n\n\n\nEach participant will receive a box lunch\, a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping and a one-year membership to the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association. As a bonus\, all participants will have the opportunity to participate in a follow-up\, hands-on class at a nearby apiary on March 21. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/athens-beginners-beekeeping-seminar/ LOCATION:Terrace Room at the Garden Club of Georgia Headquarters\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T163000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20260106T211154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153710Z UID:10003265-1769763600-1769790600@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-01-30/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003143-1769522400-1769526000@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-01-27/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T235959 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251211T200609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T200630Z UID:10003054-1769126400-1769212799@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Garden Closed DESCRIPTION:The State Botanical Garden will be closed on Friday\, January 23\, 2026\, for a special event. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/special-event/ LOCATION:Entire Garden\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T173407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212401Z UID:10002840-1769016600-1769022000@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Learning by Leading™ Spring Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a student interested in working at the botanical garden alongside other students and staff to address important environmental issues? The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Learning by Leading™ program provides students a combination of leadership skills and real-world experience with education\, conservation and horticulture through hands-on experiential projects. Interested students are welcome to learn how to get involved in this student engagement program and receive experiential learning credits. RSVP at uga.givepulse.com. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/learning-by-leading-spring-informational-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Lecture – Zoom CATEGORIES:Home Page ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003142-1768917600-1768921200@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-01-20/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T235959 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241217T185338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T200659Z UID:10002830-1768780800-1768867199@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day Garden Closed DESCRIPTION:The State Botanical Garden will be closed on Monday\, Jan. 19\, 2026\, in observance of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20251218T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z UID:10003141-1768312800-1768316400@botgarden.uga.edu 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-2/2026-01-13/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T213000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20240917T145948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T192920Z UID:10003050-1768066200-1768080600@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:WonderLights Disco Nights DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nIn January\, the garden will offer a special event for the new year\, WonderLights Disco Nights\, on Jan. 2-3 and 9-10\, 2026. Disco Nights will allow visitors to experience the light show trail while grooving to disco hits. Ticket prices and entry times for Disco Nights will be the same as Winter WonderLights. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/wonderlights-disco-nights/2026-01-10/ LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T213000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20240917T145948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T192920Z UID:10003049-1767979800-1767994200@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:WonderLights Disco Nights DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nIn January\, the garden will offer a special event for the new year\, WonderLights Disco Nights\, on Jan. 2-3 and 9-10\, 2026. Disco Nights will allow visitors to experience the light show trail while grooving to disco hits. Ticket prices and entry times for Disco Nights will be the same as Winter WonderLights. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/wonderlights-disco-nights/2026-01-09/ LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605 CATEGORIES:Home Page ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T103000 DTSTAMP:20260909T134006 CREATED:20241204T210512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T192009Z UID:10002759-1767949200-1767954600@botgarden.uga.edu SUMMARY:January Friends First Friday State of the Garden DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the Friends as we welcome Jenny Cruse-Sanders\, director of the State Botanical Garden\, to provide an update on the current state of the garden. Cruse-Sanders has served as director of the garden since February 2017. Before accepting the director’s position here\, she served as vice president for science and conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.  \n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia is constantly changing and growing. Cruse-Sanders will give an update on current and future plans that will make the garden even more exciting and welcoming for our visitors.  \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is noon on Jan. 2. URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/january-friends-first-friday/ LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR