$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...
$12 general admission | $10 for members The garden, in partnership with the Cognitive Aging Research Education (CARE) Center, has been piloting a program called Meet Me at the Garden. This program is designed for people with dementia and their care partners. Dyads come together for socializing, learning about environmental topics and exploring the outdoors on a...
$12 general admission | $10 for members Roger Collins has always enjoyed exploring Georgia's landscape and history and is an avid participant in the Thursday morning Nature Ramblers at the State Botanical Garden. He has a passion for researching land use history in the Athens area and surrounding counties. His research includes finding old tax...