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SUMMARY:February Full Moon Hike - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Due to predicted winter weather and freezing temperatures\, the February full moon hike has been canceled. \n\n\n\nSee the garden come alive at night! Join our monthly Full Moon Hikes to enjoy the State Botanical Garden after hours and hear discussions on nocturnal plants and animals\, the changing seasons and moon folklore. Be prepared to hike up to two miles on our wooded trails and in the garden\, where visibility may be low at times. If you have young children or infants\, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/february-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center Front Fountain\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
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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-2/2026-02-03/
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:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T192017Z
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SUMMARY:Stormwater Management for the Sustainable Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Richard Ludwig\, PhD\, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart\, past garden specialist for Southern Living \n\n\n\nAzael Garza\, principal civil engineer\, Aztlan Engineering LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe most powerful and destructive force in nature is the raindrop! Stormwater management has always been\, and will always be\, an essential goal in both conventional and sustainable landscapes. This full-day\, hands-on workshop focuses on environmentally friendly strategies to mitigate the effects of stormwater runoff. The class will present various eco-smart practices to “slow it down\, spread it out and soak it in.” All drafting supplies and materials included.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/stormwater-management-for-the-sustainable-landscape/
LOCATION:Gardenside Room\, 2450 South Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
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SUMMARY:February Friends First Friday Conservation is the Key
DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1995\, Jennifer Ceska has served as conservation coordinator at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. She is recognized for establishing project-driven professional networks and spearheading initiatives for the conservation and recovery of endangered species. Ceska is the coordinator for the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance\, a network of over 100 organizations and private companies dedicated to ecological land management\, native plant conservation\, and the protection of rare and endangered plants. \n\n\n\nEveryone who knows Ceska recognizes her passion for connecting people and plants. She and her colleagues have partnered to develop educational programs for schools\, home gardens\, public landscapes and natural areas\, such as Connect to Protect\, building gardens and habitats for Georgia native plants and the animals that rely upon them for survival. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is noon on Jan. 30.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/february-friends/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
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SUMMARY:Botanic Musicale
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Botanic Musicale piano concert will feature internationally acclaimed musical artist Liza Stepanova and include a champagne “meet and greet” reception. This is the 19th year for Botanic Musicale\, a concert performed in memory of Neva Langley Fickling. Mrs. Fickling was an accomplished concert pianist\, former Miss America\, and served as a member of the board of advisors for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/botanic-musicale-2/
LOCATION:The Day Chapel\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page,Orchid madness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrees may be most beautiful in the winter\, when they are stripped down to their basic architecture. But can we know them without their leaves? In this class\, students will learn the basics of identifying trees in winter by studying twigs\, bark\, leaf scars\, fruits and tree form. Students will learn to use a hand lens and a simple key for woody plants to identify species. Class time will be divided between classroom exercises and a field trip to the deciduous woods at the State Botanical Garden.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/winter-tree-identification/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden Visitor Center\, Classroom 2\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000
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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-2/2026-02-10/
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:20260213T090000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics of propagating native wildflowers! The class will primarily focus on growing native perennials from seed\, including seed dormancy classifications and treatments\, as well as germination and early-care practices. We will also review and practice dividing perennials\, and\, time permitting\, overview and practice rooting woody cuttings. Participants will leave with perennial divisions and several types of seeds to propagate at home. Time and weather permitting\, we may walk around the Mimsie Lanier Center to collect woody cuttings and/or herbaceous perennials to divide\, so please dress for the outdoors.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/native-plant-proagation/
LOCATION:Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T134438Z
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SUMMARY:Galentine's Flower Arranging
DESCRIPTION:Registration Full\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring a friend and join us for a hands-on flower arranging workshop! Carol McKeen\, Tropical Collection & Herb and Physic Garden curator\, will lead you step by step in creating a stunning arrangement to take home — vase included. All supplies are provided\, and guests can also enjoy drinks and light appetizers.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/galentines-flower-arranging/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Orchid madness
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
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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-2/2026-02-17/
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:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T184838Z
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SUMMARY:Orchids and Chocolates - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this event has been canceled.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a chocolate tasting and presentation by Peter Dale of Condor Chocolates. Also learn about the cacao bean and some of the unique orchids in the garden’s collection from Jason Young\, director of horticulture and grounds. Guests can also enjoy drinks and appetizers.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/orchids-and-chocolates-2/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchid madness
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T195754Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Repotting Class
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHorticulture staff will lead a hands-on orchid repotting class. Basic supplies of orchid repotting media are included. Choose one of six 20-minute sessions. Please only bring one orchid and a pot for repotting. An orchid repotting kit is also offered for an additional $25 and includes extra media for future repotting and a small pot.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/orchid-repotting-class-2/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden Horticulture Complex\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page,Orchid madness
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
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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-2/2026-02-24/
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:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
CREATED:20241212T203444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T204628Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\nView the Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing and protecting native plants are important for many reasons: they celebrate our state and region\, they are well suited to our region’s growing conditions and they are the foundation of the complex ecosystem that supports insects\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians and mammals. Join us for this year’s Native Plant Symposium to explore the importance of native plants and the ongoing work to protect and promote them. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with the Garden Club of Georgia.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/native-plant-symposium/
LOCATION:Terrace Room at the Garden Club of Georgia Headquarters\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260909T164809
CREATED:20260106T211154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153710Z
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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-2/2026-02-27/
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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