Tai Chi - Beginner - Quarter III

Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.  Dates:: Saturdays, June 14 – Aug. 23 (no class July 5) Time: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Fee: $139 (Member $129) Registration Deadline: June  10 Instructor: Mali Harrell

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Tai Chi - Intermediate - Quarter III

Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.  Dates:: Saturdays, June 14 – Aug. 23 (no class July 5) Time: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.  Fee: $139 (Member $129) Registration Deadline: June  10 Instructor: Mali Harrell Note: Registration fo......More

Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.  Dates:: Saturdays, June 14 – Aug. 23 (no class July 5) Time: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.  Fee: $139 (Member $129) Registration Deadline: June  10 Instructor: Mali Harrell Note: Registration for the intermediate tai chi class is by instructor invitation only.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil

Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family. Start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids, then move on to work from live orchid stems. The first week, bring a favorite color reproduction of orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Draw......More

Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family. Start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids, then move on to work from live orchid stems. The first week, bring a favorite color reproduction of orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. Dates: Tuesdays, July 22 – August 19  Time: 10 a.m.- 1p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee: $230 (Member $220) Registration Deadline: July 14  Instructor: Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist Class materials are not included in the registration fee. Please see the supplies list below. vIEW THE CLASS SUPPLIES LIST  MEMBER REGISTRATION  NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION

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Aglanta Eats: Neighbors + Flavors

Dig into Atlanta’s hyper-local food scene with a fabulous evening of nosh and knowledge at Aglanta Eats: Neighbors + Flavors. Guests enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Garden, savoring and celebrating all four quadrants of Atlanta’s vibrant urban agriculture and ......More

Dig into Atlanta’s hyper-local food scene with a fabulous evening of nosh and knowledge at Aglanta Eats: Neighbors + Flavors. Guests enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Garden, savoring and celebrating all four quadrants of Atlanta’s vibrant urban agriculture and food systems in partnership with Aglanta, the Department of City Planning and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Resilience. Monday, Aug. 18, 2025Admission begins at 6 p.m.Bars close at 8:30 p.m. | Event ends at 9 p.m. Advance purchase recommended. Tickets are required for all guests and members. Available online and at the door while supplies last. Parking: $10 per vehicle * The Garden and its parking facility are card-only.  Buy Tickets:Garden Members: $60 | Non-members: $65 Enjoy your choice of five tastings prepared fresh by chefs from all over Atlanta with ingredients from metro Atlanta growers and producers. • Leslie Hudson Gordon   Penelahpe’s Culinary Service • Haylene Green   West End Community Urban Garden Nursery • Kiyoka Nishikawa   Cheffrey’s Kitchen • Demetrius Brown   Bread & Butterfly • Christopher Ingram and Karis Walker   Bando Verde • Jeannette Flores-Katz   Buenos Dias Pupusas • Chef Beee   Nyansapo Wellness Institute • Mwandisha Gaitor   2 Pieces of Toast • Jorge Yzaguirre   Fidela’s Street Kitchen • Mykel Burkhart   Light Metal ATL and SamWitch • Chef Wic   Trend Urban Cafe & Guac Taco Studio  • Jamal Makanjvola    Mal’s Kitchen • Yusef Walker  Dolo’s Pizza Co. • Network and build community with local growers, producers and sustainability partners, including Fresh Harvest and Sustainability at Mercedes-Benz. • Explore the Garden and its current exhibitions. • Engage with and contribute to the City of Atlanta’s Fresh Food Access Map, an app featuring Atlanta’s fresh food access points. • Live DJ + cash bars Member Tickets  Non-member Tickets Know Before You GoChairs, pets, tobacco/vape products/smoking of all kinds, outside food/drinks are not permitted in the Garden. Tickets are non-refundable. No rain checks. Only guests 21 and older may purchase alcohol, ID required. Bars close at 8:30 p.m.

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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. With a new theme each month and activities that engage the senses and spark creativity, Garden Playtime is an enjoyable and enrich......More

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 throughout the spring, summer and fall. Dates: Tuesdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 a.m. – noonFree with Garden admission Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email [email protected]. March: What’s the Weather? Kick off a new season of Garden Playtime with us as we explore the wonder of weather. Visit the art station to make your own rain stick and play a weather matching game at our kinetic sand tables! Be sure to swing by our rainbow sensory bins to bring in the sunshine.  April: Art in Nature 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 your own nature bookmark to take home. May: Enchant Your Senses What magic will Patrick Shearn’s Enchanted Trees bring to the Garden this May? Come find out as we adventure into the sounds and colors of the world around us. Explore the wonder of light in the Amphitheatre, look for hidden friends in our fairy garden sensory bins, and design your own wind chime to take home.   June: Pollinator Friends Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us this June. Learn about the valuable role of diverse pollinator species in our ecosystems, and investigate these fascinating critters up close. Join us for a bug tic-tac-toe game, dig your hands into our “bees in a hive” sensory bins and honey slime, and design your own beehive using bubble wrap! July: Kids in Wonderland Alice’s Wonderland returns for another season of fun, with beautiful mosaiculture sculptures placed throughout the Garden. Find the giant rabbit and other interesting sculptures, and then let your imagination go wild in the Children’s Garden at our tea party sensory station and flamingo croquet. Be sure to visit our art station to paint red roses using celery pieces!  August: Froggy Fun Dive into the wonderful world of frogs! From our frog lawn games, to our frog pond sensory bins and playdough station, to our frog feet sponge paintings, you’re sure to have a hoppin’ good time! Be sure to cool down in the Splash Pad before you head home. September: Enchanted Trees The joy of Patrick Shearn’s Enchanted Trees continues in the Children’s Garden as we explore the wonder of trees. Join us for leaf rubbings and a pinecone painting mural, sink your hands into our apple pie themed sensory bins, and swing by the art station to make your own four-season tree to take home. October: Harvest Time This month’s activities are inspired by the harvest season. From delicious food aromas to the crunching sounds of leaves, relax into the nostalgia of autumn as we wind down Garden Playtime for the year. Save some time to hunt around for your favorite Scarecrows in the Garden.

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Drop-In Garden Tours

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our......More

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our warmest months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Space is extremely limited. Weather permitting and subject to volunteer availability.

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Storybook Time

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......More

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 yearsDates: Wednesdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Free with Garden Membership or Admission no show reservations are required. This program is located in the Children’s Garden Amphitheatre.We may cancel or move indoors if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email [email protected]. This program is for children accompanied by an adult.

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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 – August. Storybook Time takes place under the terrace attached to the Visitor Center. The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Gard......More

Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m. April – August. Storybook Time takes place under the terrace attached to the Visitor Center. The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Garden for kids to explore before and after Storybook Time, 9:30 a.m. – noon. The sensory bin is located in the Children’s Garden. Suggested ages: 1 – 5 years Storybook Time is rain or shine unless rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. In the case of rain or inclement weather Sensory Bin Time is cancelled. To check the status, email [email protected]

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Drop-In Garden Tours

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our......More

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our warmest months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Space is extremely limited. Weather permitting and subject to volunteer availability.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

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 – September Time:......More

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 with Garden admission

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Wine Down Wednesday

Meet us at Longleaf Restaurant for an evening of skyline views, curated wine selections and live acoustic guitar performances. Walk-up only, no reservation required. Schedule: Select dates, April 16 – October 15 Live Music Lineup  August 20: Alex GordonAugust 27: Lefty ......More

Meet us at Longleaf Restaurant for an evening of skyline views, curated wine selections and live acoustic guitar performances. Walk-up only, no reservation required. Schedule: Select dates, April 16 – October 15 Live Music Lineup  August 20: Alex GordonAugust 27: Lefty WilliamsSeptember 3: Lefty Williams September 10: Alex GordonSeptember 17: Lefty WilliamsSeptember 24: Lefty WilliamsOctober 1: Alex GordonOctober 15: Alex Gordon SEE THE MENU

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Garden Grooves

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 i......More

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 status, email [email protected]. 

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our......More

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our warmest months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Space is extremely limited. Weather permitting and subject to volunteer availability.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Cocktails in Wonderland

The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns with new activities in celebration of Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics. Every Thursday through Sept. 11, 5 – 9 p.m., purchase specialty cocktails, enjoy live music, and more while exploring the exhi......More

The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns with new activities in celebration of Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics. Every Thursday through Sept. 11, 5 – 9 p.m., purchase specialty cocktails, enjoy live music, and more while exploring the exhibition dramatically lighted at night. When you arrive, take a pic in Levy Parterre and purchase a specialty themed cocktail.Stroll around the Canopy Walk while a curated playlist enhances the vibe.Witness the Garden’s most iconic mosaiculture sculpture, Earth Goddess, in the Cascades Garden.Spot Cheshire Cat, then head toward Alice, who’s spinning down the rabbit hole by the Great Lawn!Beware of the Queen of Hearts as you head toward the Singing Flowers and Skyline Garden.Listen out for live music at various locations throughout the season!Purchase food and beverage from Garden bars, Longleaf Restaurant and the Snack Bar.learn more Please note: Activities may be canceled in the event or rain or inclement weather. Cancelations will be announced on our website and social media by 2 p.m. on the day of the event. The Garden and its parking facility are card-only. No cash is accepted.

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SOLD OUT: Savoring the Season: Making a Mushroom Log

Educational chef and aspiring homesteader Taylor Mead shows you how to inoculate your own mushroom log in this hands-on class. Each student receives a log to take home to start growing your own gourmet fungi. Each guest also makes a seasoning salt with mushrooms, herbs ......More

Educational chef and aspiring homesteader Taylor Mead shows you how to inoculate your own mushroom log in this hands-on class. Each student receives a log to take home to start growing your own gourmet fungi. Each guest also makes a seasoning salt with mushrooms, herbs from the edible garden, and other seasonal harvests preserved through dehydration to take home. Date: Thursday, August 21 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $50 (Member $45) Registration Deadline: August 14 Instructor: Taylor Mead JOIN THE WAITLIST About Taylor Mead Taylor has always had a passion for food and nature that easily translated to a love for cooking. She is self taught and inspired by several cooks like Alice Waters, Edna Lewis, Julia Childs, and her homesteading Great Grandma. In her mission to educate and empower others to cook for themselves, she started a small business, Better Off Fed, where she sells spice blends. Her cooking focuses on local ingredients to highlight the beauty of each season. With an interest in food sovereignty, she keeps a small flock of backyard chickens, a seasonal vegetable garden, and a few fruiting perennials. She believes in the power and joy of nourishing ourselves, our communities, and our planet with good food and sustainable agricultural practices. 

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Shows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms 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.   “This is your Captain speaking. Are you ready for the journey? Ge......More

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.   “This is your Captain speaking. Are you ready for the journey? Get your boarding pass now!” Join us in the Garden for Ocean of Rhythms, a musical, interactive family show performed by local author, storyteller and percussionist, Jerry G. White. This program allows your little ones to not only listen to music examples from each of the continents, but to also try out their musical skills on different percussion instruments. Experiment with bongos, a congas drum kit, timbales, a cajon, and more! Free with Garden Membership or Admission no show reservations are required.  See the Entire Line-up This program is located on the Great Lawn under the shade of the elm trees.Bring a picnic blanket or ground cover if desired, as the grass can be damp in the morning.Please see our program greeter on the Great Lawn starting 10 minutes before each session.We may cancel or move indoors if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email [email protected].  Shows for Seedlings is for children accompanied by an adult.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our......More

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our warmest months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Space is extremely limited. Weather permitting and subject to volunteer availability.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Frog Feeding

Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals. An amphibian specialist will share fun facts and answer questions about these captivating creatures. Public frog feedings allow visitors to ob......More

Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals. An amphibian specialist will share fun facts and answer questions about these captivating creatures. Public frog feedings allow visitors to observe one of the most interesting aspects of these amphibians – their feeding behaviors. Most frogs have long sticky tongues that shoot out at prey. Some, like Poison frogs, are able to do this with such incredible speed and accuracy that all visitors notice are flies disappearing. Others, like the fringed leaf frog, are dramatic feeders that stuff the crickets into their mouths with their hands.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Chinese Watercolor: Peonies

Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.  Date: Saturday, August 23 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $105 (Member $100) Regis......More

Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.  Date: Saturday, August 23 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $105 (Member $100) Registration Deadline: August 19 Instructor: Andrew Blooms, Blooms Emporium Member Registration  Non-member Registration

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Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy

Select Saturdays and Sundays 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 ne......More

Select Saturdays and Sundays 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 the next time you cook. For fresh inspiration, see a list of all recipes showcased on the Garden Chef Recipes webpage. Megan McCarthy is a healthy lifestyle consultant, influencer and chef teaching you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle. Her creative culinary experience and enthusiasm bring healthy foods to life while putting you at ease in the kitchen. As an Edible Garden Chef, she creates recipes focusing on simple, fast, and fresh ways to enjoy the local and seasonal edible abundance. She is the Founder and Chef of Healthy Eating 101 showing the easiest ways to incorporate nutritious foods into a healthy eating lifestyle. She is also a “Have A Plant” Ambassador for the Produce for Better Health Foundation promoting fruit and vegetable consumption for everyone. Fun and frolic in the healthy lifestyle kitchen is what she brings to your table! Recently voted “Best Cooking Classes for the Everyday Chef,” in Atlanta with her unique and healthy perspective on food and lifestyle.  She writes recipes for several national food brands and is a personal chef/instructor for those looking for a healthy food transformation in their everyday life.   Free with Garden Admission See the full lineup 

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Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich

Select Saturdays and Sundays 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 ne......More

Select Saturdays and Sundays 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 the next time you cook. For fresh inspiration, see a list of all recipes showcased on the Garden Chef Recipes webpage. Jacob Rich is a chef originally from Boston, Massachusetts with a degree in culinary nutrition. He worked in restaurants and cooked all over the East Coast until transitioning to sports nutrition. He moved to Atlanta in 2023 and loves exploring the restaurants and culture of the Georgia food scene. Free with Garden Admission  SEE THE FULL LINEUP

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SOLD OUT: Strings in the Garden

Supporting-level members and above are invited to a delightful evening under the treetops of Storza Woods to mingle with fellow members while indulging in delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks with a backdrop of live string music. Invitations will be mailed. This event ha......More

Supporting-level members and above are invited to a delightful evening under the treetops of Storza Woods to mingle with fellow members while indulging in delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks with a backdrop of live string music. Invitations will be mailed. This event has reached capacity.  Interested in upgrading to the Supporting level or above? Call 404-591-1544.

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Drawing Trees

Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia, students will draw leaves and branches, tree trunks, roots, and tree structures and shapes. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. Thi......More

Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia, students will draw leaves and branches, tree trunks, roots, and tree structures and shapes. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Weather permitting, this class will take place outdoors. Dates: Tuesdays, August 26 – September 23  Time: 10 a.m.- 1p.m. (sold out) OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee: $230 ($220 Member) Registration Deadline: April 21 Instructor: Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist Class materials are not included in the registration fee. Please see the supplies list below. vIEW THE CLASS SUPPLIES LIST  MEMBER REGISTRATION  NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION  join the waitlist

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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. With a new theme each month and activities that engage the senses and spark creativity, Garden Playtime is an enjoyable and enrich......More

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 throughout the spring, summer and fall. Dates: Tuesdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 a.m. – noonFree with Garden admission Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email [email protected]. March: What’s the Weather? Kick off a new season of Garden Playtime with us as we explore the wonder of weather. Visit the art station to make your own rain stick and play a weather matching game at our kinetic sand tables! Be sure to swing by our rainbow sensory bins to bring in the sunshine.  April: Art in Nature 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 your own nature bookmark to take home. May: Enchant Your Senses What magic will Patrick Shearn’s Enchanted Trees bring to the Garden this May? Come find out as we adventure into the sounds and colors of the world around us. Explore the wonder of light in the Amphitheatre, look for hidden friends in our fairy garden sensory bins, and design your own wind chime to take home.   June: Pollinator Friends Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us this June. Learn about the valuable role of diverse pollinator species in our ecosystems, and investigate these fascinating critters up close. Join us for a bug tic-tac-toe game, dig your hands into our “bees in a hive” sensory bins and honey slime, and design your own beehive using bubble wrap! July: Kids in Wonderland Alice’s Wonderland returns for another season of fun, with beautiful mosaiculture sculptures placed throughout the Garden. Find the giant rabbit and other interesting sculptures, and then let your imagination go wild in the Children’s Garden at our tea party sensory station and flamingo croquet. Be sure to visit our art station to paint red roses using celery pieces!  August: Froggy Fun Dive into the wonderful world of frogs! From our frog lawn games, to our frog pond sensory bins and playdough station, to our frog feet sponge paintings, you’re sure to have a hoppin’ good time! Be sure to cool down in the Splash Pad before you head home. September: Enchanted Trees The joy of Patrick Shearn’s Enchanted Trees continues in the Children’s Garden as we explore the wonder of trees. Join us for leaf rubbings and a pinecone painting mural, sink your hands into our apple pie themed sensory bins, and swing by the art station to make your own four-season tree to take home. October: Harvest Time This month’s activities are inspired by the harvest season. From delicious food aromas to the crunching sounds of leaves, relax into the nostalgia of autumn as we wind down Garden Playtime for the year. Save some time to hunt around for your favorite Scarecrows in the Garden.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States