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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-2/2026-03-03/
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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SUMMARY:Johnstone Lecture
DESCRIPTION:From Georgia to the World: William Bartram’s Botanical Legacy Featuring Dorinda Dallmeyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring his five-year botanical journey through the Southeast\, William Bartram documented 42 plant species new to science — 15 of them in Georgia. His explorations ranged from the sea islands and the Blue Ridge mountains to the St. Mary’s\, Savannah and Chattahoochee rivers. This lecture will highlight five of Bartram’s Georgia discoveries that still captivate us 250 years later.  \n\n\n\nDorinda G. Dallmeyer holds geology degrees (B.S.\, M.S.) and a J.D. from the University of Georgia. After a long career in research and teaching\, she retired in 2018 as director of UGA’s Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and is the immediate past-president of the Bartram Trail Conference. An accomplished naturalist and writer\, Dallmeyer received the 2005 Phillip D. Reed Memorial Award for Outstanding Writing about the Southern Environment. Her works include “Bartram’s Living Legacy” (Mercer University Press\, 2010; 2nd ed. 2019)\, which pairs Bartram’s 1791 classic with essays by 17 contemporary Southern nature writers. She has also edited and contributed to other anthologies on Southern environmental history.  \n\n\n\nMost recently\, she served as executive producer and screenwriter for the award-winning documentary “Cultivating the Wild: William Bartram’s Travels”\, which premiered nationally on public television in 2020 and remains available on PBS. Her upcoming book\, “Bartram’s Travels Illustrated\,” coauthored with Harriet H. Langford\, will be published by the University of Georgia Press in fall 2026. \n\n\n\nA light reception will follow the lecture.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/johnstone-lecture-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 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:20260303T200000
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SUMMARY:March Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\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/march-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:20260304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T235959
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SUMMARY:Plant Taxonomy: The Identities of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nTaxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist specializes in determining groupings\, relationships and ultimately\, the names and identities of plants. This process utilizes pertinent data such as phylogenetics\, phytogeography and phenology\, but most essentially\, plant morphology—the forms of plant parts. In this multi-session virtual course\, students will focus on the diverse morphological characteristics of plants (including descriptors of leaves\, flowers\, roots\, etc.) and their utility in identifying unknown plants. Students will also survey the history\, principles and practices of plant taxonomy as a discipline and be guided through the process of plant identification via dichotomous keys. It is recommended\, but not necessary\, that students take Basic Botany before this class. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis class consists of four elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos; at-home exercises exploring plant anatomy\, collecting and dichotomous keys; an in-person lab session or virtual lab session; and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 2 – At-Home Exercises – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Plant ID Lab – choice of in-person session March 28\, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. OR virtual session March 30\, 6–8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Discussion Session – Zoom March 31; 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/plant-taxonomy-the-identities-of-plants-2/
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:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T163000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Design Graphics
DESCRIPTION:Richard Ludwig\, PhD\, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart\, past garden specialist for Southern Living \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course provides intense\, hands-on instruction in design illustration and graphics. The full-day workshop offers participants bold yet efficient strategies to communicate design concepts on paper. Participants will improve their design communication and drawing skills. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the Certificate in Sustainable Landscape Design. You must register for all four workshops. Please see the registration link for more details.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/fundamentals-of-design-graphics-2/
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:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T103000
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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-3/2026-03-05/
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:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T103000
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SUMMARY:March Friends First Friday: The American Chestnut\, in a nutshell
DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Ryan McNeill as he presents “The American Chestnut\, in a nutshell.” He will provide a brief introduction to the chestnut’s phylogeny\, the history of the American chestnut and its uses in North America\, its decline due to introduced diseases\, and current research aimed at overcoming these introduced pests and reintroducing resistant genotypes to its native range. \n\n\n\nMcNeill is originally from Lithonia\, Georgia\, and came to UGA to study biochemistry in 1992. He changed majors after becoming a student worker at the State Botanical Garden. He was the first curator of the Heritage Garden\, which opened in early 2000. \n\n\n\nHe is currently the superintendent of the UGA Durham Horticulture Research Farm in Watkinsville. McNeill holds a master’s degree and a PhD in horticulture. His research focuses on developing methods to enhance the somatic embryogenesis of American chestnuts. He is active in the Georgia chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, where he’s been a member for over 15 years and has served on the board.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/march-friends-first-friday-who-is-oconee-joe/
LOCATION:Gardenside Room\, 2450 South Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
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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-2/2026-03-10/
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:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T103000
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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-3/2026-03-12/
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:20260313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\nFree for Friends of the Garden members\, $15 for non-members \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this year’s Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker Jenks Farmer.  \n\n\n\n\nAt 5:30 p.m.\, members of the Friends of the Garden are invited to the annual business meeting in the Gardenside Room.\n\n\n\nAt 6:15 p.m.\, there will be an old-fashioned barbecue dinner in the Visitor Center Great Room.\n\n\n\nAt 7 p.m.\, Jenks Farmer’s keynote address will begin.\n\n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is Friday\, March 6\, at noon. \n\n\n\nJenks Farmer played a pivotal role in developing two of South Carolina’s largest public gardens — Riverbanks Botanical and Moore Farms Botanical. He started on both rough-graded construction sites\, managed their installation\, and set long-term visions. Jenks has written about both projects\, which spanned 20 years and now host over a million guests a year. Jenks has served on the American Horticultural Society’s book awards committee and has authored influential books such as ‘Garden Disruptors.’ He is one of the few Deep South horticulturists interviewed by Britain’s Garden Masterclass and the New York Times. In 2026\, he’ll be the first garden writer to be inducted into the SC Academy Hall of Fame. Today\, Jenks runs a garden design firm and organically manages a big bulb nursery on his family’s 1750s farm on Beech Island\, near Aiken\, South Carolina. \n\n\n\nJenks will be presenting his lecture Getting a Meadow is Like Getting a Puppy – Debunking Trendy Myths of Modern Gardening. He will pull back the curtain on the lawn-and-meadow craze that’s swept the gardening world.  
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/friends-of-the-garden-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T235959
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026. The gift shop will remain open until 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 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:20260315T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20260311T192700Z
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory\, including the gift shop\, will close early at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, March 15\, 2026.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-7/
LOCATION:Visitor Center & Conservatory\, 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:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
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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-2/2026-03-17/
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:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211248Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Me at the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Meet Me at the Garden is a free public event at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia that will focus on the joys of gardens and the love for the natural environment. This event is aimed at both persons living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia alongside their care partners. We encourage you to attend together\, learn together\, and explore the garden together. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required. Participants can sign up for one program or the series of three. Email sbgeduc@uga.edu or call (706) 542-6156 to register.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/meet-me-at-the-garden-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
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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-3/2026-03-19/
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:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20241210T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T203709Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers of Upland Deciduous Forests of Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe cool\, moist forests of the Piedmont’s ravines and slopes support a wealth of spring wildflowers. Students will learn the botanical terminology to identify and describe plants and will learn a variety of tools to identify spring-blooming plants. We will then visit the Dunson Native Flora Garden and learn about a number of spring ephemerals and other early-blooming plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/spring-wildflowers-of-upland-deciduous-forests-of-georgia/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20241211T193029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174436Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Questival
DESCRIPTION:$5 per individual\, $20 per family and children two and under are free \n\n\n\nJoin the State Botanical Garden of Georgia staff\, volunteers and community partners for our spring family festival\, Georgia Questival. Participants of all ages will embark on an educational quest showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources throughout the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden and beyond. Enjoy performances\, games\, activities and more!
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/georgia-questival/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden Education Staff":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T150000
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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-2/2026-03-24/
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:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000
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SUMMARY:Creating the Ultimate Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Richard Ludwig\, PhD\, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart\, past garden specialist for Southern Living \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is developed for participants to enhance their design philosophy and create plans that are stunning\, unified and functional. The class takes an architectural approach and emphasizes topics such as form composition and lines of force. This hands-on workshop provides extensive training in design theory\, moving from a basic understanding to creating a master plan in just one day. Improve your skills as you create beautiful\, practical\, sustainable design solutions. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the Certificate in Sustainable Landscape Design. You must register for all four workshops. Please see the registration link for more details.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/creating-the-ultimate-landscape-design-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
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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-3/2026-03-26/
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:20260327T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T235959
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20250205T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212232Z
UID:10002947-1774569600-1774655999@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Student Art Competition Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Submit Your Artwork Online\n\n\n\nRules and Entry Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia Student Art Competition is sponsored by The J.A. and H.G. Woodruff\, Jr. Charitable Trust and Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis competition is sponsored to select original artwork that may be used to create signature items for sale at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia gift shop\, such as note cards\, T-shirts\, scarves and mugs. Winning artwork may also be used on the garden website\, brochures and promotional materials. The judges will consider creative concepts for how the artwork might be used\, as well as the reproducibility of the design\, how usable the design is to create gift shop items\, and how well the design represents the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. For example\, a photograph or painting of a Southwestern landscape\, beach scene or urban architecture would not represent the garden and would not likely be considered as a winner. \n\n\n\nAll entrants submitting artwork must be in 9th grade and above (including college students) attending school full or part-time in Georgia. Prizes include $1\,000 for 1st place\, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for 3rd place.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/student-art-competition-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20260106T211154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153710Z
UID:10003267-1774602000-1774629000@botgarden.uga.edu
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-2/2026-03-27/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20241212T204318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T202308Z
UID:10002782-1774692000-1774699200@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Plant Taxonomy: The Identities of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nTaxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist specializes in determining groupings\, relationships and ultimately\, the names and identities of plants. This process utilizes pertinent data such as phylogenetics\, phytogeography and phenology\, but most essentially\, plant morphology—the forms of plant parts. In this multi-session virtual course\, students will focus on the diverse morphological characteristics of plants (including descriptors of leaves\, flowers\, roots\, etc.) and their utility in identifying unknown plants. Students will also survey the history\, principles and practices of plant taxonomy as a discipline and be guided through the process of plant identification via dichotomous keys. It is recommended\, but not necessary\, that students take Basic Botany before this class. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis class consists of four elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos; at-home exercises exploring plant anatomy\, collecting and dichotomous keys; an in-person lab session or virtual lab session; and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 2 – At-Home Exercises – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Plant ID Lab – choice of in-person session March 28\, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. OR virtual session March 30\, 6–8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Discussion Session – Zoom March 31; 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/plant-taxonomy-the-identities-of-plants-3/
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:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20241212T204353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T202417Z
UID:10002783-1774702800-1774710000@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Plant Taxonomy: The Identities of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nTaxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist specializes in determining groupings\, relationships and ultimately\, the names and identities of plants. This process utilizes pertinent data such as phylogenetics\, phytogeography and phenology\, but most essentially\, plant morphology—the forms of plant parts. In this multi-session virtual course\, students will focus on the diverse morphological characteristics of plants (including descriptors of leaves\, flowers\, roots\, etc.) and their utility in identifying unknown plants. Students will also survey the history\, principles and practices of plant taxonomy as a discipline and be guided through the process of plant identification via dichotomous keys. It is recommended\, but not necessary\, that students take Basic Botany before this class. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis class consists of four elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos; at-home exercises exploring plant anatomy\, collecting and dichotomous keys; an in-person lab session or virtual lab session; and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 2 – At-Home Exercises – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Plant ID Lab – choice of in-person session March 28\, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. OR virtual session March 30\, 6–8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Discussion Session – Zoom March 31; 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/plant-taxonomy-the-identities-of-plants-4/
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:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20251212T202512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T202513Z
UID:10003055-1774893600-1774902600@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Plant Taxonomy: The Identities of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nTaxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist specializes in determining groupings\, relationships and ultimately\, the names and identities of plants. This process utilizes pertinent data such as phylogenetics\, phytogeography and phenology\, but most essentially\, plant morphology—the forms of plant parts. In this multi-session virtual course\, students will focus on the diverse morphological characteristics of plants (including descriptors of leaves\, flowers\, roots\, etc.) and their utility in identifying unknown plants. Students will also survey the history\, principles and practices of plant taxonomy as a discipline and be guided through the process of plant identification via dichotomous keys. It is recommended\, but not necessary\, that students take Basic Botany before this class. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis class consists of four elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos; at-home exercises exploring plant anatomy\, collecting and dichotomous keys; an in-person lab session or virtual lab session; and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 2 – At-Home Exercises – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Plant ID Lab – choice of in-person session March 28\, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. OR virtual session March 30\, 6–8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Discussion Session – Zoom March 31; 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/plant-taxonomy-the-identities-of-plants-7/
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:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20251218T193941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z
UID:10003152-1774965600-1774969200@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-2/2026-03-31/
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:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20241212T204432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T202626Z
UID:10002785-1774980000-1774983600@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Plant Taxonomy: The Identities of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Sabrina Sewell\, botanist \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nTaxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist Taxonomy is the fundamental branch of science that names and classifies all elements of the world around us\, including living things. A plant taxonomist specializes in determining groupings\, relationships and ultimately\, the names and identities of plants. This process utilizes pertinent data such as phylogenetics\, phytogeography and phenology\, but most essentially\, plant morphology—the forms of plant parts. In this multi-session virtual course\, students will focus on the diverse morphological characteristics of plants (including descriptors of leaves\, flowers\, roots\, etc.) and their utility in identifying unknown plants. Students will also survey the history\, principles and practices of plant taxonomy as a discipline and be guided through the process of plant identification via dichotomous keys. It is recommended\, but not necessary\, that students take Basic Botany before this class. \n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\nThis class consists of four elements: a series of pre-recorded introductory videos; at-home exercises exploring plant anatomy\, collecting and dichotomous keys; an in-person lab session or virtual lab session; and a wrap-up discussion session through Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Introductory Video Lectures – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 2 – At-Home Exercises – content released March 4\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Plant ID Lab – choice of in-person session March 28\, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. OR virtual session March 30\, 6–8 p.m.\n\n\n\nPart 4 – Online Discussion Session – Zoom March 31; 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis class is a core class for the Certificate in Native Plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/plant-taxonomy-the-identities-of-plants-6/
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:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164131
CREATED:20260330T172017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T172018Z
UID:10003276-1774983600-1774990800@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:UGA Opera in Bloom: Mansfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis April\, Jane Austen’s world bursts into life with Mansfield Park\, Jonathan Dove’s witty\, romantic chamber opera. In celebration of Austen’s 250th birthday\, we have partnered with the UGA Opera Theatre and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music to present this event under the open sky in our very own flower garden.   \n\n\n\nFollow the quietly brilliant Fanny Price as she navigates a tangle of romance\, loyalty and mischief in this sparkling adaptation of Austen’s beloved novel. With Dove’s elegant four-hand piano score\, an immersive\, site-specific experience and the golden glow of a spring sunset\, this will be Austen as you’ve never heard—or seen—before. Don’t miss this enchanting springtime journey—where music and nature intersect!    \n\n\n\nMansfield Park \n\n\n\n(Chamber Opera in 2 Acts) \n\n\n\nMusic by Jonathan Dove \n\n\n\nLibretto by Alasdair Middleton \n\n\n\nBased on the novel by Jane Austen \n\n\n\nPresented under license from Edition Peters\, copyright owners.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/uga-opera-in-bloom-mansfield-park-2/
LOCATION:Flower Garden Lawn\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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