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Wood named first Georgia Native Seed Network Manager

January 16, 2025
Zach Wood was recently named manager for the Georgia Native Seed Network, a new initiative to create a supply of native seeds for restoration projects in Georgia. In July, the...
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Sponsors are the stars of UGA’s annual winter light show

December 18, 2024
Nancy Black first visited the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia more than 20 years ago when she attended an annual Master Gardeners Convention. Today, she...
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The Georgia Lottery is a Premium Sponsor for Winter WonderLights in 2024.
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Couple supports State Botanical Garden with their time and resources

November 12, 2024
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...
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Garden volunteer Chris Leach reads a story to participants in the Sweet Pea Club program.
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Experience the magic at UGA’s State Botanical Garden for the 4th annual Winter WonderLights

September 19, 2024
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 fourth year of Winter...
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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 fourth year of Winter WonderLights.
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Rare firefly identified in UGA’s State Botanical Garden

August 29, 2024
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,...
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As the sun sets, researchers from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources start to spot fireflies.
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State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for native seed network

July 25, 2024
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...
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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget for the U.S. Department of the Interior Joan Mooney visits the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to highlight the collaborative partnership in establishing the Georgia Native Seed Network.
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Experiential learning program at State Botanical Garden at UGA wins national award

July 23, 2024
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...
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Imani Andwele presents at the annual Learning by Leading™ showcase, which allows students to share the projects they’ve been working on throughout the year.
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Mural Magic

July 19, 2024
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,...
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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.
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Winners announced in State Botanical Garden at UGA Student Art Competition

May 24, 2024
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,...
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Jiayi Guo’s work, “Mar 23rd in 2024, Sunny,” is the winner of the 2024 State Botanical Garden of Georgia Student Art Competition.

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