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1 event,Sabrina Sewell, botanist 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... |
3 events,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.
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Sabrina Sewell, botanist Taxonomy 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,... This 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. Follow the quietly...
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Georgia is home to 90% of the Southeastern Piedmont’s granite outcrops, one of the most endangered and botanically interesting natural communities in the U.S. Students will be introduced to the ecology, habitats and plant communities of the granite outcrop ecosystem during an interpretive hike. As the mountain wakes up from a long, cold winter, we... This 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. Follow the quietly...
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See 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...
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2 events,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: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
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$12 general admission | $10 for members Join Suki Janssen, director of the Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department, for a brief presentation on how composting transforms organic material into a valuable soil amendment that supports healthy gardens and sustainable communities. Learn about local composting efforts, best practices for starting your own compost system, and how... |
1 event,Free and open to the public Meet in the Upper Parking Lot Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our spring migrants. First time birding? No problem. ORAS members will help you spot and identify the feathery creatures. All birding levels are welcome....
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1 event,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.
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2 events,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: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
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1 event,Free and open to the public Meet in the Upper Parking Lot Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our spring migrants. First time birding? No problem. ORAS members will help you spot and identify the feathery creatures. All birding levels are welcome....
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1 event,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.
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Richard Ludwig, PhD, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart, past garden specialist for Southern Living This full-day, hands-on workshop is for participants wishing to create landscape designs that are stunning and earth-friendly. This course focuses on weaving ecologically sound concepts into traditional residential design. In addition, this class provides basic graphics instruction to communicate ideas... 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... |
3 events,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: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
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Thursday, April 16, is the preview sale for Friends of the Garden members only. Members of the Friends of the Garden will receive a 10% discount and get to shop early. Click here to become a Friends of the Garden member. The spring plant sale is a great way to get wonderful plants, receive expert... |
1 event,The spring plant sale is a great way to get wonderful plants, receive expert advice and support the garden. Staff from the horticulture and conservation departments will be at the plant sale, along with Master Gardeners, to help answer gardening questions and make recommendations for your specific needs. All proceeds from the April plant sale... |
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The spring plant sale is a great way to get wonderful plants, receive expert advice and support the garden. Staff from the horticulture and conservation departments will be at the plant sale, along with Master Gardeners, to help answer gardening questions and make recommendations for your specific needs. All proceeds from the April plant sale...
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Scott Clem, PhD, assistant professor of ecology, Illinois State University In this course, you will learn how to identify common arthropods (i.e., insects and arachnids) that are commonly encountered in Georgia gardens. This class will equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools for distinguishing beneficial insects from those that are potentially harmful to the... 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... |
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1 event,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.
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3 events,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: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
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UGA students are working alongside staff at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to help address important environmental issues and develop hands-on horticulture skills. Learning by Leading™ provides students a combination of leadership skills and real-world experience with education, conservation and horticulture through hands-on experiential projects. This event will allow students to share what they... |
1 event,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.
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In this course, we will discuss the history of our Georgia Piedmont soils, the history of public land in Georgia, and general soil ecology and biology. What is soil? What factors affect soil properties? These are a couple of the questions we will address in this class, which will include a lecture as well as... |
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1 event,The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026. |
1 event,The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026. |
1 event,The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026. |
3 events,The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026. 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: 3-5 | $3 per class The State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team offers Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden every Thursday morning from 10:15-11 a.m. Families join one another for a program of engaging activities in the garden, which can include songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Each week...
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1 event,The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026. |
2 events,The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, through Monday, May 4, 2026.
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The State Botanical Garden will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a private event. |