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The State Botanical Garden will close daily at 4 p.m. through Jan. 5, 2025, for Winter WonderLights.

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Couple supports State Botanical Garden with their time and resources

Volunteer Chris Leach is as excited as the 3- to 6-year-olds gathered Thursday morning at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia for the weekly Sweet Pea Club. It’s Carnivorous Plant...

Rare firefly identified in UGA’s State Botanical Garden

A rare species of firefly has recently been discovered at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia. The Loopy Five, named for its looping flight pattern,...

State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for native seed network

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native...

Experiential learning program at State Botanical Garden at UGA wins national award

The Learning by Leading™ program at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently won the Program Excellence Award from the American Public Gardens Association. The...

Mural Magic

In Buena Vista, a vibrant mural at the corner of North Broad Street and Fifth Avenue catches the eyes of passers-by with its bright blue border. Funded by Flint Energies,...

Winners announced in State Botanical Garden at UGA Student Art Competition

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently announced the winners of its 2024 Student Art Competition.  The competition, funded by The J.A. and H.G. Woodruff,...

State Botanical Garden at UGA debuts 2024 Pollinator Plants of the Year

One of the most important questions a gardener can ask themselves this spring is which plant species they want to incorporate into their garden. The Georgia Pollinator Plants of the...

Winter WonderLights at UGA’s State Botanical Garden sets record attendance in third year

For the third straight year, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia transformed into a sparkling wonderland of lights for winter, welcoming over 63,600 visitors. Winter...

Vaughn-Jordan Foundation is a long-time supporter of the State Botanical Garden

For almost 30 years, the Vaughn-Jordan Foundation has helped the State Botanical Garden educate Georgians about the crucial need for pollinators and how they can make a difference for pollinator...

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