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Managing Invasive Plants

Gaskins Forest Education Center 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd, Alapaha

Heather Brasell, environmental educator Whether you are managing your home garden, a public outdoor center or natural ecosystems, you will need to deal with invasive plants. Once you have learned...

35th Annual Insectival! – Canceled

Entire Garden 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

We regret to announce that due to severe weather conditions, Insectival, scheduled for Sept. 28, has been canceled. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding during...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

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,...

Event Series Sweet Pea Club

Sweet Pea Club

Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class Join the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one...

$3

October Friends First Friday Container Gardening and More

Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

$12 general admission | $10 for members As the curator of seasonal color, Sheldon Jones is responsible for the Visitor Center patio water feature, multiple containers around the gardens, multiple...

Fall Bird Rambles

Upper Parking Lot 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

Upper Parking Lot Free and open to the public Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (ORAS) for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

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,...

Event Series Sweet Pea Club

Sweet Pea Club

Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class Join the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one...

$3

13th Annual Native Plant Sale

Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for on-site plant shopping. Experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space, from large gardens to pots. All of our...

Itsy Bitsy Insectival

Flower Garden Lawn 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United States

Thank you all for understanding about the cancellation of Insectival. Although the event was canceled, our monarch butterflies still need to be released to make their journey to Mexico. So,...

13th Annual Native Plant Sale

Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for on-site plant shopping. Experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space, from large gardens to pots. All of our...

Grow Your Own Prairie in North Georgia

Visitor Center & Conservatory Adult Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia, United States

Karin Hicks, Georgia master gardener and master naturalist Prairies, meadows, savannas and woodlands were once an integral part of Georgia’s piedmont and mountain ecoregions. These habitats have nearly disappeared but...

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