The State Botanical Garden will close early at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, for a private event.
Enjoy an evening in the Flower Garden featuring live music, delicious food and drinks from local restaurants, and support for the garden's conservation programming! Rhythm and Blooms is an annual fundraiser benefiting the garden's conservation department, which works to protect imperiled native plant species. Guests can enjoy offerings from some of Athens' favorite restaurants, including...
Join us at 12 p.m. every Sunday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by docents, museum assistants or the curator. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival.
Begins at 5:30 p.m., set up at 5:15 p.m. Join the Athens yoga community for 108 Sun Salutations in the Flower Garden. From beginners to seasoned practitioners, all ages and all levels of practice are welcome! Modifications will be presented and encouraged. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, towel and friends. Tickets sold at...
The State Botanical Garden will close early at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, for a private event.
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...
Thursday, Oct. 8, is the preview sale for Friends of the Garden members only. Members of the Friends of the Garden will receive a 10% discount and get to shop early. Click here to become a Friends of the Garden member. Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies for on-site...
Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for on-site plant shopping. Experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space, from large gardens to pots. This is a cashless event. Only credit and debit cards and checks will be accepted.
Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for on-site plant shopping. Experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space, from large gardens to pots. This is a cashless event. Only credit and debit cards and checks will be accepted.
Join us at 12 p.m. every Sunday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by docents, museum assistants or the curator. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival.
Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival.
$10 – for Friends of the Garden, $25 – Non-members Garden Nights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites you to explore the garden intimately and learn from our staff while enjoying a relaxed, lively atmosphere. Garden Nights provides the setting for a unique date night for couples, a fun night out for friends,...
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...