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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/2025-12-02/
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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SUMMARY:Winter WonderLights
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis winter\, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the fifth year of Winter WonderLights. \n\n\n\nWinter WonderLights\, presented by the UGA Office of the President\, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fourth year in a row\, it was named the best local event in the Athens Banner-Herald Community’s Choice Awards. The show attracted over 65\,000 visitors last year. \n\n\n\nThe show will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30. Visitors will travel through a Winter Wondercave\, along Jingle Bell Lane\, into the Northern Lights and through a Frosted Forest\, among other dazzling features.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-wonderlights-6/2025-11-30/
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
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SUMMARY:Winter WonderLights
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis winter\, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the fifth year of Winter WonderLights. \n\n\n\nWinter WonderLights\, presented by the UGA Office of the President\, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fourth year in a row\, it was named the best local event in the Athens Banner-Herald Community’s Choice Awards. The show attracted over 65\,000 visitors last year. \n\n\n\nThe show will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30. Visitors will travel through a Winter Wondercave\, along Jingle Bell Lane\, into the Northern Lights and through a Frosted Forest\, among other dazzling features.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-wonderlights-6/2025-11-29/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T213000
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SUMMARY:Winter WonderLights
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis winter\, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the fifth year of Winter WonderLights. \n\n\n\nWinter WonderLights\, presented by the UGA Office of the President\, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fourth year in a row\, it was named the best local event in the Athens Banner-Herald Community’s Choice Awards. The show attracted over 65\,000 visitors last year. \n\n\n\nThe show will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30. Visitors will travel through a Winter Wondercave\, along Jingle Bell Lane\, into the Northern Lights and through a Frosted Forest\, among other dazzling features.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-wonderlights-6/2025-11-28/
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
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday Garden Closed
DESCRIPTION:The State Botanical Garden will be closed on Thursday\, Nov. 27\, 2025\, and Friday\, Nov. 28\, 2025\, for Thanksgiving. \n\n\n\nThe garden will be open for Winter WonderLights beginning at 5 p.m. on Nov. 28\, 2025. For more information about Winter WonderLights and to purchase tickets\, visit wonderlights.uga.edu.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/thanksgiving-holiday-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:20251126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T213000
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SUMMARY:Winter WonderLights
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis winter\, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the fifth year of Winter WonderLights. \n\n\n\nWinter WonderLights\, presented by the UGA Office of the President\, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fourth year in a row\, it was named the best local event in the Athens Banner-Herald Community’s Choice Awards. The show attracted over 65\,000 visitors last year. \n\n\n\nThe show will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30. Visitors will travel through a Winter Wondercave\, along Jingle Bell Lane\, into the Northern Lights and through a Frosted Forest\, among other dazzling features.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-wonderlights-6/2025-11-26/
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
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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/2025-11-25/
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:20251123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230407
CREATED:20240916T145412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T131431Z
UID:10003010-1763919000-1763933400@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Winter WonderLights
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis winter\, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the fifth year of Winter WonderLights. \n\n\n\nWinter WonderLights\, presented by the UGA Office of the President\, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fourth year in a row\, it was named the best local event in the Athens Banner-Herald Community’s Choice Awards. The show attracted over 65\,000 visitors last year. \n\n\n\nThe show will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30. Visitors will travel through a Winter Wondercave\, along Jingle Bell Lane\, into the Northern Lights and through a Frosted Forest\, among other dazzling features.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-wonderlights-6/2025-11-23/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230407
CREATED:20240916T145412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T131431Z
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SUMMARY:Winter WonderLights
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis winter\, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the fifth year of Winter WonderLights. \n\n\n\nWinter WonderLights\, presented by the UGA Office of the President\, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fourth year in a row\, it was named the best local event in the Athens Banner-Herald Community’s Choice Awards. The show attracted over 65\,000 visitors last year. \n\n\n\nThe show will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30. Visitors will travel through a Winter Wondercave\, along Jingle Bell Lane\, into the Northern Lights and through a Frosted Forest\, among other dazzling features.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-wonderlights-6/2025-11-21/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230407
CREATED:20250915T125013Z
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UID:10003042-1763474400-1763478000@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/2025-11-18/
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:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230407
CREATED:20240529T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T210007Z
UID:10002820-1763024400-1763029800@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230407
CREATED:20241218T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203747Z
UID:10002859-1762970400-1762974000@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Basic Botany: Fundamentals of Plant Biology
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nExplore the biology of plants in this introduction to general plant anatomy\, morphology\, physiology\, evolution and development. This course presents the fundamental information about plants upon which other courses in the native plant certificate program will build\, particularly Plant Taxonomy. With an emphasis on relating form to function\, it surveys the origins of plants along with their basic forms and life processes. Students will become acquainted with plant tissues and structures\, as well as their roles in the life of plants. \n\n\n\nCourse Learning Objectives & Outline (topics covered will include): \n\n\n\n\nOrigins of plants and their basic groups\n\n\n\nBrief history and fundamentals of the science of botany\n\n\n\nPlant structures (internal and external) – their forms\, functions and development\n\n\n\nPlant life cycles and reproduction\n\n\n\nIntroduction to basic plant genetics\n\n\n\nEvolutionary adaptations of plants\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure: \n\n\n\nThis class consists of three elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos\, in-person or at-home lab exercises exploring plant anatomy and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released Oct. 15\n\n\n\nPart 2 – Exploratory Lab Exercises – self-paced at home OR in-person session Nov. 8\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Online Discussion Session – through Zoom Nov. 12\, 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants who sign up for the online lab session will be provided instructions for conducting their own activities at home. \n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/basic-botany-fundamentals-of-plant-biology-2/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Adult Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
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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/2025-11-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20241218T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Botany: Fundamentals of Plant Biology
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nExplore the biology of plants in this introduction to general plant anatomy\, morphology\, physiology\, evolution and development. This course presents the fundamental information about plants upon which other courses in the native plant certificate program will build\, particularly Plant Taxonomy. With an emphasis on relating form to function\, it surveys the origins of plants along with their basic forms and life processes. Students will become acquainted with plant tissues and structures\, as well as their roles in the life of plants. \n\n\n\nCourse Learning Objectives & Outline (topics covered will include): \n\n\n\n\nOrigins of plants and their basic groups\n\n\n\nBrief history and fundamentals of the science of botany\n\n\n\nPlant structures (internal and external) – their forms\, functions and development\n\n\n\nPlant life cycles and reproduction\n\n\n\nIntroduction to basic plant genetics\n\n\n\nEvolutionary adaptations of plants\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure: \n\n\n\nThis class consists of three elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos\, in-person or at-home lab exercises exploring plant anatomy and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released Oct. 15\n\n\n\nPart 2 – Exploratory Lab Exercises – self-paced at home OR in-person session Nov. 8\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Online Discussion Session – through Zoom Nov. 12\, 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants who sign up for the online lab session will be provided instructions for conducting their own activities at home. \n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/basic-botany-fundamentals-of-plant-biology-2/2025-11-08/2/
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:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20241218T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Botany: Fundamentals of Plant Biology
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nExplore the biology of plants in this introduction to general plant anatomy\, morphology\, physiology\, evolution and development. This course presents the fundamental information about plants upon which other courses in the native plant certificate program will build\, particularly Plant Taxonomy. With an emphasis on relating form to function\, it surveys the origins of plants along with their basic forms and life processes. Students will become acquainted with plant tissues and structures\, as well as their roles in the life of plants. \n\n\n\nCourse Learning Objectives & Outline (topics covered will include): \n\n\n\n\nOrigins of plants and their basic groups\n\n\n\nBrief history and fundamentals of the science of botany\n\n\n\nPlant structures (internal and external) – their forms\, functions and development\n\n\n\nPlant life cycles and reproduction\n\n\n\nIntroduction to basic plant genetics\n\n\n\nEvolutionary adaptations of plants\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure: \n\n\n\nThis class consists of three elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos\, in-person or at-home lab exercises exploring plant anatomy and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released Oct. 15\n\n\n\nPart 2 – Exploratory Lab Exercises – self-paced at home OR in-person session Nov. 8\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Online Discussion Session – through Zoom Nov. 12\, 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants who sign up for the online lab session will be provided instructions for conducting their own activities at home. \n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/basic-botany-fundamentals-of-plant-biology-2/2025-11-08/1/
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:20251107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240618T162637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T202230Z
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SUMMARY:November Friends First Friday Floral Designs for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Carol Dyer McKeen as we explore the beauty of seasonal flowers and nature elements to design a simple floral arrangement for fall and winter holidays. \n\n\n\nCarol will provide foraged flowers\, greenery\, and other natural add-ons to guide you through the basic process of building a floral design. You will leave with your own floral design and hopefully the confidence to design your own arrangements at home! \n\n\n\nCarol is the curator for the Tropical Conservatory and the Herb and Physic gardens. She has done floral designs for over 20 years. She learned floral design from the late C.L. Morehead of Flowers Inc. Retail and did floral design with retired Herb Garden curator\, Pam Butts\, at her nursery\, Charmar. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is noon on Oct. 31.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/november-friends-first-friday/
LOCATION:Gardenside Room\, 2450 South Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240529T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T210007Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20250915T125013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T122752Z
UID:10003040-1762264800-1762268400@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/2025-11-04/
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:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240604T031136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T201731Z
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SUMMARY:Groundcover Restoration - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Heather Brasell\, environmental educator \n\n\n\n\n\nThis cl­­­ass will visit a variety of sites to compare and contrast different groundcover restoration projects and management practices. With an emphasis on management decisions rather than on identifying specific plants\, this course will discuss common challenges\, successes and landscape restoration strategies while managing invasive plant species. The types of restoration sites and projects surveyed in this class will include: minimum understory management (thin and burn)\, economy understory restoration (thin and burn with limited use of supplemental seeds)\, high-quality seed mix for pollinator gardens\, conversion from turf grass to meadow and wetland rehabilitation. Please note that this class is located outside of the Athens area.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/groundcover-restoration/
LOCATION:Gaskins Forest Education Center\, 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd\, Alapaha\, 31622
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Adult Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20250225T211836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T165922Z
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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/2025-10-31/
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:20251030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240529T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T210007Z
UID:10002818-1761814800-1761820200@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20250915T125013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T122752Z
UID:10003039-1761660000-1761663600@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/2025-10-28/
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:20251025T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20251025T130851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T130852Z
UID:10003051-1761350400-1761436799@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-6/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240528T151657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T205842Z
UID:10002802-1761214500-1761217200@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one another for a morning of adventure in the garden through a variety of activities that can include songs\, puppets\, stories\, hikes and games.  Each week will highlight a new theme\, such as water\, soil\, foods we eat\, pollination\, plants or trees. The Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. This program is geared towards ages 3-5. Please note this program typically takes place outdoors\, and the location may change depending on weather. Registration is required.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240529T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T210007Z
UID:10002817-1761210000-1761215400@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20250501T192421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T121119Z
UID:10002989-1761156000-1761159600@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Tree Risk Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Edward Morrow\, ISA Certified Arborist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this program\, homeowners and tree enthusiasts will learn simple frameworks to assess their trees\, along with five basic tree prescriptions to ensure trees are protected and property is safe. Participants will learn the right tree care action steps to make better environmental and economic decisions.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/tree-risk-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Adult Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20250915T125013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T122752Z
UID:10003038-1761055200-1761058800@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/2025-10-21/
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:20251016T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240528T151657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T205842Z
UID:10002801-1760609700-1760612400@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one another for a morning of adventure in the garden through a variety of activities that can include songs\, puppets\, stories\, hikes and games.  Each week will highlight a new theme\, such as water\, soil\, foods we eat\, pollination\, plants or trees. The Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. This program is geared towards ages 3-5. Please note this program typically takes place outdoors\, and the location may change depending on weather. Registration is required.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20240529T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T210007Z
UID:10002816-1760605200-1760610600@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Nature Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nLeaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. \n\n\n\nMeet at children’s garden arbor. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 nature writer such as Annie Dillard\, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble\, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants\, insects\, butterflies and mushrooms\, etc.\, along the way is part of the experience each week. You can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free\, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like\, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/nature-ramblers/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T230408
CREATED:20241218T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203747Z
UID:10002856-1760515200-1760547600@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Basic Botany: Fundamentals of Plant Biology
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nExplore the biology of plants in this introduction to general plant anatomy\, morphology\, physiology\, evolution and development. This course presents the fundamental information about plants upon which other courses in the native plant certificate program will build\, particularly Plant Taxonomy. With an emphasis on relating form to function\, it surveys the origins of plants along with their basic forms and life processes. Students will become acquainted with plant tissues and structures\, as well as their roles in the life of plants. \n\n\n\nCourse Learning Objectives & Outline (topics covered will include): \n\n\n\n\nOrigins of plants and their basic groups\n\n\n\nBrief history and fundamentals of the science of botany\n\n\n\nPlant structures (internal and external) – their forms\, functions and development\n\n\n\nPlant life cycles and reproduction\n\n\n\nIntroduction to basic plant genetics\n\n\n\nEvolutionary adaptations of plants\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure: \n\n\n\nThis class consists of three elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos\, in-person or at-home lab exercises exploring plant anatomy and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released Oct. 15\n\n\n\nPart 2 – Exploratory Lab Exercises – self-paced at home OR in-person session Nov. 8\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Online Discussion Session – through Zoom Nov. 12\, 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants who sign up for the online lab session will be provided instructions for conducting their own activities at home. \n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/basic-botany-fundamentals-of-plant-biology-2/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Adult Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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