Due to maintenance, the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum is temporarily closed until further notice.
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Learn to bound like a deer, sneak like a fox and build a home like...
Paola Barriga, Faculty, academic professional, UGA Department of Plant Biology This course allows participants to evaluate plant-insect interactions in gardens from an ecological perspective. For instance, we will focus on the importance of maintaining plant and insect pollinator diversity and the ecological factors that may influence this outcome. Among the factors that will be discussed...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Learn to bound like a deer, sneak like a fox and build a home like...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Learn to bound like a deer, sneak like a fox and build a home like...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Learn to bound like a deer, sneak like a fox and build a home like...
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 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...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Learn to bound like a deer, sneak like a fox and build a home like...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Gareth Crosby is the Director and Curator of the Founders Memorial Garden for the College of Environment and Design at UGA. She manages the day-to-day garden work, rentals, publicity, development and building maintenance. Gareth will talk about the Founders Memorial Garden, a local secret garden that is loved...
Will Rogers, research professional II, State Botanical Garden of Georgia If you are amazed by carnivorous plants, you’re in legendary company; the great Charles Darwin also shared your passion and enthusiasm for them. This course will be a dynamic, hands-on experience getting to know various native carnivorous species and a few others from across the...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Come explore the wacky world of water. Catch salamanders and crayfish in our stream, play...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Come explore the wacky world of water. Catch salamanders and crayfish in our stream, play...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Come explore the wacky world of water. Catch salamanders and crayfish in our stream, play...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Come explore the wacky world of water. Catch salamanders and crayfish in our stream, play...
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 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...
Becky Griffin, UGA pollinator health associate This class will explore the be(e)autiful world of our native bees, butterflies, wasps, flies and other insect pollinators. We will dive into the biology of why these insects are so important in our ecosystem with hands-on activities. We will also end our time together with a tour of the...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Come explore the wacky world of water. Catch salamanders and crayfish in our stream, play...
Connie Gray, native plant specialist, Georgia Native Plant Society – Athens Chapter This course will focus on the most common ferns in the Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, Cumberland Plateau, Brevard Fault zone and upper areas of the Piedmont. Many of these are also found further south, but some species are very uncommon or not...
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 The environment changes across the globe, and so do the ways people interact with it....
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 The environment changes across the globe, and so do the ways people interact with it....
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 The environment changes across the globe, and so do the ways people interact with it....
The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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.-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 The environment changes across the globe, and so do the ways people interact with it....
Zach Wood, grasslands coordinator, State Botanical Garden of Georgia About 200 tree species occur in Georgia’s Piedmont forests and woodlands. In this class, students learn to identify some of the most common of these by their leaves, bark, branching patterns, and tree form. Students will learn to use a hand lens and a simple dichotomous...
June 21 Performance - Adam Lowe and Matt Baum's Magic Show Every third Saturday of the month, April through August, enjoy a variety of engaging shows taking place on the Theatre-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...
Ages: 3-4 with an adult helper Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Fee: $75 This camp is planned especially for young nature lovers and their adult helper, offering a marvelous introduction to the natural world. Programs involve puppet shows, storytelling, outdoor games, nature crafts and garden explorations. This camp provides a great way to spend time outside...
Ages 11-14 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Fee: $500 This week of camp, run in partnership with Summer Academy at the Georgia Center, is designed for our oldest campers who have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Through hands-on learning, field trips to the University’s campus and...
The State Botanical Garden will close early at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, for a private event.
Ages: 3-4 with an adult helper Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Fee: $75 This camp is planned especially for young nature lovers and their adult helper, offering a marvelous introduction to the natural world. Programs involve puppet shows, storytelling, outdoor games, nature crafts and garden explorations. This camp provides a great way to spend time outside...
Ages 11-14 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Fee: $500 This week of camp, run in partnership with Summer Academy at the Georgia Center, is designed for our oldest campers who have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Through hands-on learning, field trips to the University’s campus and...
Ages: 3-4 with an adult helper Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Fee: $75 This camp is planned especially for young nature lovers and their adult helper, offering a marvelous introduction to the natural world. Programs involve puppet shows, storytelling, outdoor games, nature crafts and garden explorations. This camp provides a great way to spend time outside...
Ages 11-14 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Fee: $500 This week of camp, run in partnership with Summer Academy at the Georgia Center, is designed for our oldest campers who have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Through hands-on learning, field trips to the University’s campus and...
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 11-14 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Fee: $500 This week of camp, run in partnership with Summer Academy at the Georgia Center, is designed for our oldest campers who have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Through hands-on learning, field trips to the University’s campus and...
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 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...
Ages 11-14 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Fee: $500 This week of camp, run in partnership with Summer Academy at the Georgia Center, is designed for our oldest campers who have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Through hands-on learning, field trips to the University’s campus and...
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.
This event has been canceled. Henning von Schmeling, conservation horticulturist, Chattahoochee Nature Center Have you ever wanted to learn to propagate native plants from your garden? Have you wondered how layering works in plant propagation? Is it possible to break the dormancy of a seed to initiate germination? These and other questions will be answered...