Atlanta Botanical Garden

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PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
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.
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Wednesday March 26, 2025 06:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free and open to public
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This spring, Plant. Eat. Repeat. will explore the fascinating world of water catchment while focusing on ollas and rain barrels! Join us to learn how to make your garden more water efficient.

Find a fun, friendly, hands-on workshop near you and register for the event today. Register Here

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Wednesday March 26, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $35 – $40
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Join Eric Mack from The Kai Garden for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of plant propagation and unleash your green thumb potential! Whether you’re a novice or a gardening enthusiast, this workshop offers hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you master the art of c... [click here for more]
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Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. 

Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m.

Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the stat... [click here for more]
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Thursday March 27, 2025 05:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free for members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception with entertainment, tasty hors d’oeuvres and desserts, then savor the season’s most stunning orchids featured in the exquisite annual exhibition. Invitations will be mailed. To upgrade to Director’s Club or one of the Circle levels of membership, call 404-591-1538... [click here for more]
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Saturday March 29, 2025 09:15 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $129 – $139
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance. 

Dates:: Saturdays, March 29 – June 7 (skips May 31) Time: Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, by instructor invitation only, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.  Fee: $139 (Member $129) Registration Deadline: March 25  

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Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $100 – $105
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Learn how to paint cherry blossoms using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience. All instruction and materials will be provided.

Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $105 (Member $100) Registration Deadline: March 25

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Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $10 – $15
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Join the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for expert orchid advice at the Orchid Care Clinic, located in the Atrium of the Fuqua Orchid Center! Reserve a time slot between 10 a.m. and noon, and bring your questions and a maximum of two orchid plants to be repotted. Note: Garden admission is not included ... [click here for more]
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Saturday March 29, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free and open to public
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This spring, Plant. Eat. Repeat. will explore the fascinating world of water catchment while focusing on ollas and rain barrels! Join us to learn how to make your garden more water efficient.

Find a fun, friendly, hands-on workshop near you and register for the event today. Register Here

View Full S... [click here for more]
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Tuesday April 1, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patterns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explore forest scenes in our sensory bins, combine natural items with playdough at our playdough tables, and create ... [click here for more]
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Tuesday April 1, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free and open to public
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Around the World in 20 Plants: Unlocking the Secrets of Obscure Foods through Ethnobotany  A mushroom that's narcotic if not prepared correctly, but is also traditionally used in miso soup after fermentation? If cherry stones contain cyanide, how are they the secret ingredient in a delicious Russian... [click here for more]
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Wednesday March 26, 2025 10:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 – September Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: Free ... [click here for more]
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Wednesday March 26, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Join us for Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with reading and interactive storytelling. 

Suggested ages: 1 – 4 years

Dates: Wednesdays, March – Oc... [click here for more]
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Tuesday March 25, 2025 06:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $50 – $55
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Get an introduction to baking with gluten-free flours and learn the qualities that individual flours bring to a blend. Sample a few of the chef’s favorite gluten-free recipes and get tips for using both gluten-free and non-gluten-free flour recipes. At the end of the class, roll up your sleeves and ... [click here for more]
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Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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. With a new theme each month and activities that engage the senses and spark creativity, Garden Playtime is an enjoyable and enriching activity for families thro... [click here for more]
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Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $220 – $230
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition. Some previous drawing experience is recommended. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.

Dates: Tuesdays, March 25 – April 22  Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fee: $230... [click here for more]
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Saturday March 22, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Spring is nature’s celebration of life. The promise of new beginnings fulfilled in sprouts and blossoms. Oscar Wilde said, “a flower blossoms for its own joy.” And we say Atlanta comes to celebrate the blossoms and blessings of spring at the Garden!  Garden Party is Atlanta’s perennial spring event ... [click here for more]
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Saturday March 22, 2025 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free and open to public
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This spring, Plant. Eat. Repeat. will explore the fascinating world of water catchment while focusing on ollas and rain barrels! Join us to learn how to make your garden more water efficient.

Find a fun, friendly, hands-on workshop near you and register for the event today. Register Here

View Full S... [click here for more]
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Saturday March 22, 2025 09:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $35 – $40
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Good beekeepers understand their bees and take measures to meet their needs. We will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping. Weather permitting, students visit the Garden observation hive. 

Date: Saturday, March 22 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee: $40 ($35 Member)

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Saturday March 22, 2025 09:15 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $129 – $139
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance. 

Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 11 – March 22 (skips Jan. 25) Time: Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, by instructor invitation only, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.  Fee: $139 (Member $129) Registration Deadline: Jan. 7

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Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. 

Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m.

Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the stat... [click here for more]
1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-5859

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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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