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Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE

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1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

April 2023

Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

April 26 @ 10:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until July 26, 2023

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Wednesdays, April - July: Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends, and enjoy themed sensory bins each week that are fun for the whole family!

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Walking Tour

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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One event on April 8, 2023 at 10:00 am

One event on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Tour the garden to discover "what's in bloom" during this educational and informative walking tour. Multiple dates available.

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Gainesville Member Day

April 29 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

All Garden Members are invited to experience a fun day at the Gainesville Garden!

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May 2023

Family Fun Day

May 6 @ 11:00 am
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One event on June 3, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on October 7, 2023 at 11:00 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!

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Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville

May 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until October 7, 2023

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.

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Fairytale Friday

May 12 @ 11:00 am
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One event on June 9, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on July 14, 2023 at 11:00 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Second Friday of the month, May - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.

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Strings in the Garden, Gainesville: Supporting Members & Above

May 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Gainesville Garden.

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Houseplants 101

May 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Learn to put the right plant in the right place with this introduction to plants for your home.

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Walking Tour: Horticulture Favorites

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Walk the garden with one of our talented horticulturists, and discover "what's in bloom" during this education and informative tour.

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June 2023

Macramé Air Plant Holder

June 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

In this class, you will create a boho-style wall holder for a delicate air plant that will look beautiful in any room in your home.

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Light Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville

June 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy light bites and a behind-the-scenes staff presentation.

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Blooms in Mixed Media: Working with Watercolors, Graphite and Acrylic on Toned Paper

June 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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One event on June 23, 2023 at 9:30 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

We will capture bouquets of flowers and all their colors, shapes and textures.

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Pollinator Walking Tour

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Take a walk on the wild side to see the garden's pollinators!

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July 2023

Greenhouse Tour

July 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Come take a behind-the-scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities!

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Garden Magic Camp

July 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until July 21, 2023

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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Introduction to Aquatic Plants

July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

This class will go over different aquatic plant species used in the Gainesville garden.

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Garden Magic Camp

July 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until July 28, 2023

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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August 2023

Photography in the Garden

August 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Enjoy a stroll through the garden while learning photography techniques that will create beautiful botanic images.

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Chunky Blanket Workshop

August 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

This workshop guides you through each step of the blanket-making process to make and take your own hand-knit chunky blanket!

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Container Walking Tour

August 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Explore container gardens planned and created by horticulture staff.

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