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Johnstone Lecture

Visitor Center & Conservatory 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens featuring Dr. Peter Zale Over the last ten years, scientists from Longwood Gardens have been researching native orchid species to support conservation objectives. Lady’s slipper orchids, in the genus Cypripedium, are perhaps the most recognizable native orchids in the U.S. and a flagship genus for temperate orchid conservation...

Free

Orchid Repotting Class

State Botanical Garden Horticulture Complex 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

Horticulture staff will lead a hands-on orchid repotting class. Basic supplies of orchid repotting media included. Choose one of six 20-minute sessions. Please only bring one orchid and a pot for repotting. Orchid repotting kit also offered for additional $25 and includes extra media for future repotting and a small pot. 

$25

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

Student Art Competition Submission Deadline

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia Student Art Competition is funded by The J.A. and H.G. Woodruff, Jr. Charitable Trust. This competition is sponsored to select original artwork that may be used to create signature items for sale at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia gift shop, such as note...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

The Deen Day Sanders Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Lecture Series

Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

Flora Danica: 235 Years of Art, History and Royal Connections The Deen Day Sanders Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Lecture will feature Copenhagen-based Jamie Lago, who will discuss the rich and lengthy history of the Flora Danica dinner service. Lago worked for Royal Copenhagen, the producers of Flora Danica, for more than 22 years before beginning her own...

Free
Event Series Nature Ramblers

Nature Ramblers

Shade Garden Arbor 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a...

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

State Botanical Garden Horticulture Complex 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

The spring plant sale is a great way to get wonderful plants, receive expert advice and support the garden. Staff from the horticulture and conservation departments will be at the plant sale, along with Master Gardeners, to help answer gardening questions and make recommendations for your specific needs. All proceeds from the April plant sale...

Support the garden.