The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
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.
Jennifer Ceska, conservation coordinator, State Botanical Garden of Georgia Plant conservation is an applied science that draws upon many fields of knowledge, from ecology to horticulture, to ethics and politics. This course surveys threats to biodiversity in Georgia and worldwide, examples of rare plant research, techniques for restoration and reintroduction, and ways individuals and organizations...
$10 – for Friends of the Garden, $25 – Non-members Garden 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,...
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 participating child 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 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...
Heather Alley, conservation horticulturist, State Botanical Garden of Georgia Jason Young, director of horticulture and grounds, State Botanical Garden of Georgia Join our conservation horticulturist, Heather Alley, and director of horticulture and grounds, Jason Young, for a training workshop on the specialized native plant garden program, Connect to Protect (CtoP). In this class, you will...
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...
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.
The 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. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners to savor while enjoying the music. Each ticket includes...
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 participating child 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 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...
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is one of many partners working with University of Georgia Extension to gather a snapshot look of pollinators across the Southeastern United States. The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a historical initiative where citizens will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. Not an entomologist? No...