The State Botanical Garden will be closed until 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, for a special event.
The State Botanical Garden will close daily at 4 p.m. for Winter WonderLights. The early closing time will continue until Jan. 18, 2027.
The State Botanical Garden will close daily at 4 p.m. for Winter WonderLights. The early closing time will continue until Jan. 18, 2027.
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1 event,The State Botanical Garden will be closed until 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, for a special event. |
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Gary Crider, invasive plant control specialist This class will detail safe, practical and effective control methods for three critical species: Japanese Stiltgrass, English Ivy and Chinese Privet. With the right strategies, tools and techniques, these invasive plants can be brought under control, reducing their impacts and improving the ecological function of affected sites. Other problematic... |
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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... This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
1 event,This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
1 event,This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
2 events,Join us at 12 p.m. every Sunday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by docents, museum assistants or the curator. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival.
$5 – $20
This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
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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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1 event,This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
1 event,The State Botanical Garden will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, for Thanksgiving. The garden will be open for Winter WonderLights beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2026. For more information about Winter WonderLights and to purchase tickets, visit wonderlights.uga.edu. |
2 events,This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
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2 events,Join us at 12 p.m. every Sunday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by docents, museum assistants or the curator. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival.
$5 – $20
This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
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2 events,The State Botanical Garden (SBG) in conjunction with UGA’s Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center offers the signature therapeutic horticulture program, Meet Me at the Garden (MMAG). Individuals with early to mid-stage dementia and their care partners are invited to participate in therapeutic, gardening-based activities at the State Botanical Garden. Each 90-minute session is...
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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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1 event,This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
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$12 general admission | $10 for members Are you curious about the natural and cultural history of the Oconee River? Join us as we welcome David Titshaw of Oconee Joe Paddle Co. Titshaw is well known for leading kayaking tours throughout the Upper Oconee watershed, from Athens downstream to Lake Oconee. He also has a... This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |
1 event,This winter, visitors can experience the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia as it transforms into a wonderland of lights for the sixth year of Winter WonderLights. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, has become a beloved Athens tradition. For the fifth year in a row, it... |