The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Melanie Flood, special project botanist, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program This course covers Georgia’s diverse natural communities and their plants, including our iconic oak-pine forests, precious mountain coves, prairies, high mountain summits, pitcher-plant bogs, granite outcrops and fire-dependent longleaf pine woodlands. We will discuss the environmental factors that influence the vegetation of natural communities, their...
The State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. Fee: $300 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 5-10 The Bee Smart, Eat Smart camp introduces campers to gardening, nutrition and cooking by discussing...
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...
The State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. Fee: $300 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Join the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in...
Melanie Flood, special project botanist, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program This course covers Georgia’s diverse natural communities and their plants, including our iconic oak-pine forests, precious mountain coves, prairies, high mountain summits, pitcher-plant bogs, granite outcrops and fire-dependent longleaf pine woodlands. We will discuss the environmental factors that influence the vegetation of natural communities, their...
The State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. Fee: $300 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Join the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in...
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...
The State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. Fee: $300 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Join the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in...
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...
The State Botanical Garden education department offers 6 different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. Fee: $300 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Join the Nature Rangers for a week packed with outdoor exploration. Campers will participate in...
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...