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State Botanical Garden at UGA debuts redesigned Winter WonderLights

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia opened the third season of Winter WonderLights on Nov. 22, unveiling the show’s new design. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, was reimagined this year… Full story

Winter WonderLights coming to UGA’s State Botanical Garden for the third year

For the third straight year, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia will transform into a sparkling wonderland of lights this winter. Tickets are now available at wonderlights.uga.edu. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of… Full story

State Botanical Garden at UGA encourages love of nature during summer camps

In June and July at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia, summer campers hike the trails, learn about pollinators, build shelters and cook with fresh produce from the garden. The State Botanical Garden, a unit… Full story

State Botanical Garden at UGA encourages Georgians to help map declining grassland species

Georgia used to be home to expanses of open areas within forests with wildflowers and grassland species, but now, these grasslands have all but disappeared. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia has conservation efforts in… Full story

UGA works to restore native plants to roadside areas

Native plants installed by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia near the GA-10 Loop in Athens, Ga., are changing the area from being covered in kudzu back to a more natural state. The project, funded… Full story

Program supports people with dementia and caregivers

It’s a quintessential spring morning at the University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden. The sun is starting to peek out from behind a patchwork of pale gray clouds, warming the air. It’s an idyllic setting for another session of Meet Me… Full story

State Botanical Garden announces 2023 Student Art Competition winners

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art Competition. The competition, funded by The J.A. and H.G. Woodruff, Jr. Charitable Trust, is open to students in 9th grade… Full story

UGA planting the seeds for community engagement through partnerships

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel installed a Georgia Pollinator Plant of the Year garden to help raise awareness about declining pollinating insect populations. The Georgia Center worked with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at… Full story

Spring planting tips from the UGA State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Spring is finally here, and the experts at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia share tips to think about before you start planting your garden. Timing is key The average last frost date for Athens… Full story

Spring into exploration at State Botanical Garden’s Georgia Questival

From the mountains to the coast, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia invites participants to spring into exploration through activities showcasing Georgia’s natural resources at Georgia Questival on March 19. The third year of this… Full story