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SUMMARY:Visitor Center and Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, through Monday\, May 4\, 2026. The Gift Shop will be open Tuesday\, April 28\, through Thursday\, April 30\, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-and-museum-closed-2/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center and Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, through Monday\, May 4\, 2026. The Gift Shop will be open Tuesday\, April 28\, through Thursday\, April 30\, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-and-museum-closed-2/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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SUMMARY:Garden Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The State Botanical Garden will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, for a private event.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/garden-closed/
LOCATION:Entire Garden\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center and Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, through Monday\, May 4\, 2026. The Gift Shop will be open Tuesday\, April 28\, through Thursday\, April 30\, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-and-museum-closed-2/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center and Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum will be closed Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, through Monday\, May 4\, 2026. The Gift Shop will be open Tuesday\, April 28\, through Thursday\, April 30\, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-and-museum-closed-2/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
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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-2/2026-05-05/
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:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T163000
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SUMMARY:Planting Design for the Sustainable Landscape
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 workshop focuses on the effective use of all types of plant material. This full-day workshop takes an artistic approach\, centering on how to combine form\, texture and color. How to create and manipulate visual energy is a central theme as well. Students use the paradigm of block design to create stunning combinations. The course also teaches how to draw in a realistic elevation view to help communicate your ideas. Finally\, the workshop provides research-based knowledge on soil preparation for herbaceous and woody plants. \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/planting-design-for-the-sustainable-lanscape/
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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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-3/2026-05-07/
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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SUMMARY:Ethnobotany of Native Plants: Through the Eyes of Native Americans
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Warren\, author and owner\, Medicine Bow Wilderness School \n\n\n\nThis workshop will provide an ethnobotanical journey through a Southern Appalachian forest and field site to discover the gifts of nature that allowed the Native American society to flourish in this region. To understand that the forest offered everything that the Native Americans needed is to grasp the essence of precontact Native American life\, and at the same time\, truly appreciate the individual parts of nature. Participants will explore the crafts and lore of Native American life\, including their use of wild plants for food\, medicine\, repellents and everyday tools. These resources and cultural practices still exist today and continue to be useful to those who follow in the footsteps of the first inhabitants of Katuah\, the land we now know as Southern Appalachia. Class time will be spent mostly outdoors\, so come prepared for the weather that day. Please note that this course is located outside of the Athens area.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/ethnobotany-of-native-plants-through-the-eyes-of-native-americans/
LOCATION:Medicine Bow Wilderness School\, 104 Medicine Bow\, Dahlonega\, GA\, 30533
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T101500
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 focuses on a different theme\, such as busy bees\, pollination\, decomposers\, all about animals\, plants we eat and more.  \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. Please note that this program typically takes place outdoors\, and the location may change depending on the weather conditions. Registration is required for each participating child. 
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club-5/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000
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SUMMARY:May Friends First Friday Hostas for Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:$12 general admission | $10 for members \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom hosta newbie to veteran hosta growers\, there’ll be something for everyone at this Friends First Friday when Pat Brussack presents on this plant that can add such a rich variety of ornamentation to a Southern garden. You’ll learn about cultural practices to nurture this plant\, as well as disease and pest control. Brussack will recommend varieties that perform well in Georgia and suggest sources for these plants. Following the program\, registrants will be invited to view and do their own garden performance evaluation of over 300 named hostas in Brussack’s garden\, less than five miles from the State Botanical Garden. \n\n\n\nBrussack’s connection with genus Hosta began in 1991 with the purchase of Hosta lancifolia\, Hosta ‘Antioch’ and Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ for her two-acre wooded lot. The progeny of those plants now make up a large portion of a hosta border in her garden. Her expanding collection of hostas\, combined with the need for expertise and improved cultivars\, led to her membership in the Georgia Hosta Society. In addition to hostas\, Brussack’s garden features plantings of all types of hydrangea and extensive borders of mixed perennials and shrubs\, including many native species\, as well as a large raised-bed vegetable garden. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline is noon on May 1.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/may-friends-first-friday-snakes-of-yards-and-gardens/
LOCATION:Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom\, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30605\, United States
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:20260512T140000
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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-2/2026-05-12/
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:20260512T190000
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CREATED:20260421T153357Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Athens: "A Night of Jazz at the Botanical Garden"
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the magic of jazz amidst the natural beauty of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia! This evening\, presented as the Christopher Durant Ballew Memorial Concert\, features vocalist llona Knopfler alongside The James Weidman Trio.  \n\n\n\nThe performance will create a journey through beloved jazz standards and contemporary works that capture the jazz spirit. There will be a reception to follow in the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. \n\n\n\nThe Christopher Durant Ballew Memorial Concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/chamber-music-athens-a-night-of-jazz-at-the-botanical-garden/
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:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20260304T211152Z
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-2/2026-05-13/
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:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T103000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
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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-3/2026-05-14/
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:20260514T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 focuses on a different theme\, such as busy bees\, pollination\, decomposers\, all about animals\, plants we eat and more.  \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. Please note that this program typically takes place outdoors\, and the location may change depending on the weather conditions. Registration is required for each participating child. 
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club-5/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20241212T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T200005Z
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SUMMARY:Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series
DESCRIPTION: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 at 11 a.m. \n\n\n\nPerformance Schedule: \n\n\n\nApril 18 – The Studio Athens – Shrek The Musical Jr. \n\n\n\nMay 16 – Rebecca Sunshine Band \n\n\n\nJune 20 – Sweet Georgia Brass \n\n\n\nJuly 18 – The Stage Oconee \n\n\n\nAugust 15 – Canopy Studio
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/alice-h-richards-childrens-garden-performance-series-3/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Children’s Garden: Theater in the Woods\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20251218T193941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194029Z
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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-2/2026-05-19/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20251215T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T213306Z
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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-3/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Shade Garden Arbor\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 focuses on a different theme\, such as busy bees\, pollination\, decomposers\, all about animals\, plants we eat and more.  \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. Please note that this program typically takes place outdoors\, and the location may change depending on the weather conditions. Registration is required for each participating child. 
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club-5/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T235959
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20241217T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194912Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Garden Closed
DESCRIPTION:The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday\, May 25\, 2026.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/memorial-day-garden-closed/
LOCATION:Entire Garden\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
CATEGORIES:Home Page
ORGANIZER;CN="State Botanical Garden of Georgia":MAILTO:garden@uga.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
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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-2/2026-05-26/
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:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T103000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20251215T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T213306Z
UID:10003097-1779958800-1779964200@botgarden.uga.edu
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-3/2026-05-28/
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:20260528T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20251215T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T212822Z
UID:10003063-1779963300-1779966000@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Club
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 focuses on a different theme\, such as busy bees\, pollination\, decomposers\, all about animals\, plants we eat and more.  \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Pea Club program is an informal way to give young naturalists a better understanding of the importance of our shared earth. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. Please note that this program typically takes place outdoors\, and the location may change depending on the weather conditions. Registration is required for each participating child. 
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/sweet-pea-club-5/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden\, 2450 S. Milledge Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Botanical Garden Education Department%3A Childrens Programs":MAILTO:sbgeduc@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
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-2/2026-05-29/
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:20260530T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T235959
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20260528T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T201940Z
UID:10003321-1780099200-1780185599@botgarden.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:The Visitor Center and Conservatory\, including the gift shop\, will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/visitor-center-closing-early-8/
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:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154529
CREATED:20241216T192323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T212400Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Graminoid ID
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Flood\, special project botanist\, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program \n\n\n\nThe term “graminoids” refers to three types of monocots — grasses\, sedges and rushes. In this course\, students will learn the basic morphological differences between graminoids and how to identify some larger genera within each family. The class will begin indoors to learn about the families and examine plant specimens up close under a microscope. Then\, we will take our newfound knowledge outside to the trails of the State Botanical Garden to observe these differences among living plants.
URL:https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/introduction-to-graminoid-id/
LOCATION:State Botanical Garden Visitor Center\, Classroom 2\, 2450 S Milledge Ave\, Athens\, 30605
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