Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Alice’s Wonderland Returns: Member Preview
Be among the first to step back into to our magical, fan-favorite mosaiculture exhibition, Alice’s Wonderland Returns, with immersive theatrical entertainment from The Off-Centered Project, live music from cellist Jessica Messere and DJ Yvonne Monet, imaginative crafts ......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:05am EDT
Storybook Time
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 – 4 yearsDates: Wednesdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am EDT
Storybook & Sensory Bin Time
Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m. April – September.Suggested ages: 1 – 4 years The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Garden for kids to explore before and after Storyb......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Each week in the Children’s Garden, expert horticulturists feature a kid-friendly gardening activity, like seed planting, watering or harvesting, both to keep our Garden beautiful and connect our youngest guests with nature. Schedule: Wednesdays, March – SeptemberTime: ......More
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 11:05am EDT
Garden Grooves
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming imp......More
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Alice’s Wonderland Returns: Member Preview
Be among the first to step back into to our magical, fan-favorite mosaiculture exhibition, Alice’s Wonderland Returns, with immersive theatrical entertainment from The Off-Centered Project, live music from cellist Jessica Messere and DJ Yvonne Monet, imaginative crafts ......More
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Shows for Seedlings: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth with Jerry G. White
Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us in the Garden for Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth, a ......More
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Friday May 10 11:00am EDT
Fairytale Friday
Come to the garden dressed as a favorite fairytale character, fairies, dragons, knights, princesses, witches, and wizards. Starting at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Garden, enjoy a story read by Mother Nature and a fairytale parade filled with music and bubbles. This event ......More
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Saturday May 11 through September 15
Alice’s Wonderland Returns
Alice – aka the namesake of Alice in Wonderland – returns to the Garden this spring with all of her best friends from previous exhibitions of the giant living plant sculptures. Alice’s Wonderland Returns, set for May 11 – September 15, features seven installations of 3......More
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Saturday May 11 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
SOLD OUT: Tai Chi - Quarter II
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance. Schedule Saturdays, April 6 – June 15 *skips May 25 Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, by instructor invitation only, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Fee $139 (Member $129)Deadline Apri......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am EDT
Frog Feeding
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden. The frogs jump into action when presented with their meals, and an amphibian specialist is available to answer ......More
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Saturday May 11 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new th......More
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Atlanta Rose Show
Presented by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color. LEARN MORE
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Sunday May 12 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new th......More
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Tuesday May 14 6:00am - 8:00am EDT
Garden Playtime
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 yearsDates: Tuesdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 a.m. – noonFree with Garden admission Weather permitting.......More
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm EDT
Alston Lecture: Rebecca McMackin
Adventures in Ecological Horticulture Who doesn’t love butterflies? Our gardens can be stunningly beautiful while also providing a habitat for the wildlife that enriches our lives. For ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin, cultivating habitat is central to landsca......More
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Demetrius Brown
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Demetrius Brown of Bread & Butterfly in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Chef Demetrius Brown fell in love with food at an early age and his passion drove him to attend Johnson & Wales University with aspirat......More
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Thursday May 16 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Cocktails in Wonderland
Enjoy specialty cocktails from cash bars, scavenger hunts, live music, discovery stations, yard games and more while exploring the spring living-plant sculpture exhibition, Alice’s Wonderland Returns, dramatically lit at night. Thursdays, May 16 through September 12, 5 ......More
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Fermented Beverages
Learn how to make your own fizzy herbal sodas while talking about the science behind them and why they are good for you. Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it converts carbohydrates into alcohol......More
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm EDT
Science Café: Simone Lim-Hing
Simone Lim-Hing | Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Georgia | Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. | Location: Mershon Hall + Facebook Live | Navigating Forest Health in a Changing World Speaker Bio: Simone Lim-Hing earned a PhD from the University of Georgia Departm......More
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Friday May 17 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Homeschool Day
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Walk through the Fuqua Conservatory to discover a lush tropical rainforest, make observations on unique orchids and marvel at bizarre succulents fr......More
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Friday May 17 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Shows for Seedlings: Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts with Djoli Kelen
Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Djoli Kelen Inc. is the only non-profit Intergenerational Cultura......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Garden Pest Identification and Control
Learn how to identify and mitigate common indoor and outdoor plant pests with hands-on examples and practical solutions. Swing by the greenhouse to see how we deal with our pests and save your plants before they become insect food! Member Registration Non-member Regist......More
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Bubbles & Bites
Celebrate Alice’s Wonderland Returns outdoors at Longleaf restaurant! Enjoy cocktails and champagne complemented by savory and sweet light bites. Reservations required. Every other Saturday, May 18 – September 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coming Soon: rsvp Here
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Saturday May 18 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Garden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new th......More