The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Saturday September 21 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Monarchs & Beyond: Pollinator Stewardship
Susan Meyers, monarch watch conservation specialist, Monarchs Across Georgia Register OnlineThis class will take an in-depth look at the biology and ecology of the monarch butterfly in North America, its migration, species status assessment and conservation efforts. Wit......More
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Thursday September 26 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Nature Ramblers
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 enjo......More
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Thursday September 26 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Sweet Pea Club
Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class Register OnlineJoin the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one another for a morning of adventure in the garden through a variety of activities that ......More
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Saturday September 28 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fall Bird Rambles
Upper Parking Lot Free and open to the public Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (ORAS) for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our fall migrants. First time birding? No problem. ORAS members will help you spot and identify the feathery creat......More
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Saturday September 28 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Managing Invasive Plants
Heather Brasell, environmental educator Register OnlineWhether you are managing your home garden, a public outdoor center or natural ecosystems, you will need to deal with invasive plants. Once you have learned to identify these plants, deciding which plants to target w......More
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Saturday September 28 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
35th Annual Insectival!
$5 per person, $20 per family One of our largest and most well-known festivals–Insectival–will be coming back to the garden this year! Participants will meet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends. Activities include presenter booth......More
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Thursday October 3 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Nature Ramblers
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 enjo......More
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Thursday October 3 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Sweet Pea Club
Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class Register OnlineJoin the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one another for a morning of adventure in the garden through a variety of activities that ......More
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Friday October 4 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
October Friends First Friday Container Gardening and More
$12 general admission | $10 for members Register OnlineAs 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 en......More
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Saturday October 5 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Plants We Love to Hate: Identifying and Controlling Exotic Pest Plants
Gary Crider, naturalist and invasive plant control specialist Register OnlineThis workshop is an introduction to the identification and control of invasive, non-native pest plants. Students will learn about the major “offenders” in the Georgia Piedmont and how these pla......More
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Sunday October 6 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fall Bird Rambles
Upper Parking Lot Free and open to the public Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (ORAS) for a morning bird walk at the garden. Look and listen for our fall migrants. First time birding? No problem. ORAS members will help you spot and identify the feathery creat......More
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Thursday October 10 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Nature Ramblers
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 enjo......More
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Thursday October 10 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Sweet Pea Club
Ages: 3-5 | $3 per class Register OnlineJoin the State Botanical Garden of Georgia education team for Sweet Pea Club at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Families will join one another for a morning of adventure in the garden through a variety of activities that ......More
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Thursday October 10 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
13th Annual Native Plant Sale
Available Plant ListJoin 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. All of our plants are grown here at the garden, the majori......More
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Friday October 11 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
13th Annual Native Plant Sale
Available Plant ListJoin 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. All of our plants are grown here at the garden, the majori......More