Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Call:
(404) 876-5859
or visit
www.atlantabg.org
Atlanta’s most fragrant attraction blooms with more than 3,000 ornamental plants spread over 30 acres adjacent to Piedmont Park, including a rare 15-acre urban forest. There is a 600-foot Canopy Walk situated 40 feet high, and regular exhibitions and concerts in the gardens.
Fresh Plates Series: Stuart Rogers
Wednesday May 1, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $80 – $85
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Stuart Rogers of Your 3rd Spot in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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Peony Watercolor Class
Saturday May 4, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $90.00
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Build Your Own Bog Bowl
Saturday May 4, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $65.00
This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member. Space is extremely limited and plants will require full sun to thrive.
Schedule: Saturday, May 4; 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $65 (Member $60)
Registration Deadline: A... [click here for more]Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Saturday May 4, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Sunday May 5, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Intermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Tuesday May 7, 2024 12:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $220.00
Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Large drawing emphasize contours and focal points of detail. Students bring their own live plants to draw. This is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.
Schedule: Tuesdays, May 7 – June 11 (no class June 4) from 10 a...
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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Tuesday May 14, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $135 (event is sold out)
Enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning from Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Joey Ward is the executive chef and owner of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy in Atlanta. Originally from Powder Springs, Georgia, Ward set his sights on beco...
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Alston Lecture: Rebecca McMackin
Tuesday May 14, 2024 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free
Join us for this insightful lecture with Rebecca McMackin, Arboretum Curator of Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Brunch and Mixology
Sunday April 28, 2024 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $75 - $80
Savor the season and celebrate spring with brunch in the Garden featuring four flavorful courses and beverage pairings, all highlighting locally sourced ingredients. Eat and learn alongside culinary-mixology duo, Nicky and Natalie Firmin-Chavez, who specialize in Latin-meets-Southern cuisine in thei...
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Frog Feeding
Saturday April 27, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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 questions about these captivat...
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Georgia Grown Dinner: Karl Gorline
Thursday April 25, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $95 – $100
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Science Cafe: Hector E. Perez
Thursday April 25, 2024 06:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free
Seeds are exquisite environmental sensors. For example, a hydrated seed is constantly sensing environmental signals such as temperature, light, and oxygen levels. A seed then integrates all this information to align germination with environmental conditions that should support seedling growth. But w...
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Garden Grooves
Thursday April 25, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: free withg arden admission
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 impractical. To check the status... [click here for more]Container Gardening
Wednesday April 24, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $30 - $35
This class explores container gardening basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers. Learn about annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots. We also emphasize container garden design principles and plant combinations for year-round appeal.
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Fresh Plates Series: Hector Santiago
Wednesday April 24, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $80 – $85
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Hector Santiago of El Super Pan in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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Well-Seasoned Chef: Forough Vakili
Tuesday April 23, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $135 (event is sold out)
Learn as Chef Forough Vakili of Le Bon Nash prepares a four-part menu with wines to enhance the flavors of seasonal and local produce in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Born and raised in Iran and trained on the coast of France in Brittany, Forough Vakili is the chef-founder of Le Bon Nosh, a cu...
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Spring Brunch
Saturday April 20, 2024 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $75 - $80
Join Chef Liv Hurst, a recent Chopped winner and Executive Chef at Cattle Shed in Alpharetta, alongside Veronica Cuellar, Olive Oil Sommelier at Pure Chilean, on a unique sensory journey. Whether you are a seasoned olive oil connoisseur or a complete novice, this tasty class will expand your palate ...
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Eco Printing on Silk Scarf
Saturday April 20, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $110 - $120
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. In this workshop, you will create your own unique, beautiful, and colorful designs on a silk scarf with plants you bring from h...
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Hours
Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
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