The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025.
The Sunflower Concert Series at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is an opportunity for the community to enjoy music in the garden. The concerts, held in the Flower Garden, offer visitors an unparalleled experience. Some of Athens’ finest musicians perform in a beautiful horticultural setting. Each concert includes beverages and people are encouraged to...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Join us for a behind-the-scenes open house of the production greenhouses at the State Botanical Garden. From 9-11 a.m., the greenhouses will be open to Friends First Friday guests for an open house event. Eli McKinney, greenhouse manager, as well as other horticulture staff, will be on hand...
$12 general admission | $10 for members As the curator of seasonal color, Sheldon Jones is responsible for the Visitor Center patio water feature, multiple containers around the gardens, multiple annual and permanent beds, native grass plantings on the entrance drive, and the maintenance and care of the conifer collection at the Callaway administrative building. ...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Sara Henderson recently retired as director of the garden at Oakland Cemetery where she served for almost 15 years. Sara has a passion for shade plants and is committed to finding the right plant for the right place. She's also committed to gardening in a way that considers...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Join Cliff Brock as he describes what you can be doing and planning to prepare for a new year of gardening. Winter is the season for longing and daydreaming about all the fun gardening you’ll be doing in the next few months. In this talk, Cliff will offer...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Due to the inclement weather forecast, Friends First Friday on Jan. 10 has been canceled. David Roberts has a deep love for plant breeding and propagation and hopes to inspire gardeners with exciting new plants that are unique and easy to care for. Roberts earned his master’s degree...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Please join us as Grace Moorman explores the life and art of master sculptor Dorothy Doughty, focusing on Doughty's American Birds series. Doughty is best known for her work with the Royal Worcester porcelain manufactory, where she designed numerous sculptures of birds and flowers. She was an avid lover of...
$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 with 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 vast...
Join us for this year's Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker Carol Reese. This event is free and open to the public. A donation is encouraged for attendees who aren't Friends of the Garden members. The registration deadline is Friday, March 7, at noon. Carol Reese is a retired Extension Horticulture Specialist...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Have you ever wondered what’s happening on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville? As you ride by, you can see unusual plants, shrubs, flowers and fruits. Ryan McNeill, superintendent of the UGA Durham Horticulture Research Farm, will discuss the behind-the-scenes research that takes place there. McNeill grew up in...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Just the mention of the word 'snake' can elicit a response from people. Let's look at some of the more common species found in Athens and the surrounding Piedmont area. With live examples of both venomous and non-venomous species, come learn what makes snakes so fascinating and a...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Gareth Crosby is the Director and Curator of the Founders Memorial Garden for the College of Environment and Design at UGA. She manages the day-to-day garden work, rentals, publicity, development and building maintenance. Gareth will talk about the Founders Memorial Garden, a local secret garden that is loved...