Are 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...
The State Botanical Garden will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, for a special event.
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.
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.
Due to predicted winter weather, this class has been moved to a virtual format. Beekeeping 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...
Due to predicted winter weather and freezing temperatures, the February full moon hike has been canceled. 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...
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.
Richard Ludwig, PhD, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart, past garden specialist for Southern Living Azael Garza, principal civil engineer, Aztlan Engineering LLC The 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...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Since 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...
The 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...
Trees 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...
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.