family programs | Atlanta The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required.
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 years Schedule Tuesdays, March – Oct., 10 a.m. – noon
Storybook Time Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Schedule Wednesdays, March – Oct., 10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
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Garden Grooves
Tai Chi: Beginners
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 - 5 years Schedule Thursdays, March – Oct., 10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Tai Chi for health, developed by Dr. Paul Lam, is a slow, gentle form that is designed to help improve balance and many other aspects of health. It is unlike many other forms of Tai Chi in that it is a low impact activity, it is perfect for anyone who wants to keep moving. Everyone can do this form of Tai Chi. It can be done standing, seated, or even lying down. No previous experience is necessary to enjoy and benefit from these sessions. Schedule Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. – noon Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. – noon Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. – noon Fee $34 ($29 Members) Deadline May 20, June 18, July 22 Instructor Brenda Sue Whitmire
Shows for Seedlings Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Schedule Fridays, May - Sept., 10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Botanical Terms Demystified: The Basics of Plant Identification
Topiary Therapy: A look into the world of topiary, and how it can be used to create peace Presented by Mike Gibson Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m., Day Hall In a world full of chaos, we are constantly searching for peace. Mike Gibson will explore how topiary can be the catalyst to bringing more peace in your life and your garden. Self-taught Topiary Artist Mike “Gibby-Siz” Gibson from Youngstown, Ohio creates imaginative, whimsical sculptures out of ordinary bushes that help beautify any space. He was recently seen on HGTV’s reality tv show Clipped, and is currently the Topiary-Artist-in-Residence at the famed Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden. The Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture Series is made possible by the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation.
A Year in the Life of a Bird The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville is home to over 100 different species of birds. Explore the life of one of these throughout a year. Learn about migration, mating, and more in this unique class. Schedule Friday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. - noon Fee $34 ($29 Members) Deadline Aug. 1 Instructor Georgann Schmalz
Woodland Trail Hiking Tour: History and Uses of Georgia’s Trees
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Gaining a working knowledge of terminology required to use a plant identification key doesn’t have to be a formidable task. All that is required to convey the meaning of most terms is a simple visual. This class will introduce you to the language of stems, leaves, flowers and more! Schedule Saturday, May 28, 10 – 11 a.m. Fee $34 ($29 Members) Deadline May 23 Instructor Hannah Umstead
Hike the woodland trails and learn about the history and uses of our Georgia native trees. This class will discuss basic tree identification and explore interesting stories and anecdotes about the state’s most beloved trees. Schedule Saturday, July 9, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee $34 ($29 Members) Deadline July 5 Instructor Kendall Busher
Gardening for Pollinators Pollinators play a pivotal role in our ecosystems. They come in all shapes and sizes and are constantly threatened due to many factors. Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden. Schedule Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $34 ($29 Members) Deadline Aug. 16 Instructor Karin Hicks
Hydrangea Class Come learn valuable information about beautiful hydrangeas. This class will cover different species, characteristics, care, pruning, and more, so you can have the most beautiful plants. Schedule Saturday, June 18, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee $34 ($29 Members) Deadline June 14 Instructor Ethan Guthrie
family programs | Gainesville The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required.
Storybook Time Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Schedule Wednesdays, May - Oct., 11 a.m.
Family Fun Day: Island Princess Come and meet this Island Princess who saved the ocean. Join her for a sing-along, story time, and meet and greet. Schedule Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. – noon
Family Fun Day: Science Creation Show The Science Creation Show includes magic tricks, chemical reactions, physical changes, and chemical changes. Kids will learn about forces, matter, air, and pressure. The scientist will make water disappear, vanishing paper, indoor clouds that kids can catch and bubbles that turn into smoke! Schedule Saturday, June 4, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Family Fun Day: The Buzz on Honeybees This audience participation presentation is filled with stories, songs, costumes, and bee facts. Schedule Saturday, July 2, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Family Fun Day: Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam Join Gail Burnett (of Miss Gail and the Jumpin’ Jam Band) for a singing, dancing, jumpin’, wiggling time, featuring her Teacher’s and Parent’s Choice Award winning music along with some children’s favorites! Schedule Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
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Intermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Orchids for Beginners I
Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail. Plant materials are selected from the Garden’s greenhouses, or students may draw plants from home. This is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule Tuesdays, May 3-31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline May 2 Instructor Carol Sutherland, Artist
Beekeeping: Getting Started Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started. Weather permitting, students visit the Garden’s hives for a demo. Register early – space is limited. Schedule Saturday, May 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline May 20, Aug. 26 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper
registration Online: atlantabg.org By Voice Mail: 404-876-5859 ext. 2555 By Mail: Send completed form with check payable to Atlanta Botanical Garden to: Education Department, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Parking: Class fee does not include parking Pre-registration Recommended: Walk-ins accepted only if space is available Confirmation: Emailed if registered by deadline Membership: Join (or renew) now for discount: $78 Individual $105 Dual $115 Family
Edible Gardening for Beginners
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid. Schedule Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline May 21 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Specialist
Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Container Gardening Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots. Learn container garden design principles and plant combinations for year-round appeal. Schedule Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline May 17 Instructor Amy Hegwood, Assistant Horticulturist
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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. Schedule Saturday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline June 10 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper
Tai Chi Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance. Schedule Saturdays, June 18 - August 27* (Quarter 3) Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, by instructor invitation only, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. *skips July 2 Fee $139 (Member $129) Deadline June 17 Instructor Mallie Harrell
Build Your Own Bog Bowl
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Orchids for Beginners II
Shade Gardening
This class examines the cultural requirements of Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids, and their adaptation to the home environment. Schedule Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 21 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Specialistt
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community. Schedule Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Aug. 6 Instructor Erin Bookout, Senior Horticulturist Bill Hemsley, Assistant Horticulturist
Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Drawing Orchids in Black and White Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids. It is a prerequisite for Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. Schedule Tuesdays, June 14 - July 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline June 13 Instructor Carol Sutherland, Artist
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing seasons. Learn to site and prepare soil, select plants, start seeds and maintain your garden for maximum yield. Schedule Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Aug. 2 Instructor Sam Gader, Assistant Horticulturist
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create their very own mini bog bowl. This is a hand-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, June 11, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $64 (Member $59) Deadline June 7 Instructor Maxwell Kotelnicki, Conservation Display Garden Horticulturist
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family! This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. Schedule Tuesdays, July 19 - Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline July 18 Instructor Carol Sutherland, Artistt
Sizzling Succulents Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these water-based plants. Get tips on how to maintain and incorporate them into your own garden. Schedule Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline July 16 Instructor Brad Holt, Senior Horticulturist Maddie Ruth, Assistant Horticulturist
Orchids at Home This course will explore the use of different home environments for growing both beginner and advanced orchids. Schedule Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline July 26 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Specialist
Fresh Plates Series
Garden Brunch
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Schedule Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen Fee $77 (Member $70) Deadline One week before session Register atlantabg.org/freshplates
Relax during a sumptuous brunch from Chef Christophe Le Métayer of Brassica. Local seasonal ingredients blend deliciously with the chef ’s French culinary training in tasting courses complemented by refreshing rosé wines. Schedule Sunday, May 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $77 (Member $70) Deadline April 25 Instructor Christophe Le Métayer
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Philippe Haddad, PGH Hospitality SOLD OUT Whitney Thomas, 5Church SOLD OUT Holly Chute, A Georgia Grown Dinner SOLD OUT Masatomo Hamaya, O-Ku SOLD OUT Mimmo Alboumeh, Botica SOLD OUT
Drawing Trees Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker, and charcoal. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule Tuesdays, Aug. 23 - Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline Aug. 22 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artistt
Orchids for Enthusiasts This course explores two diverse orchid groups: the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae. It is intended for middle-level orchid growers. Schedule Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Aug. 23 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Specialist
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Well-Seasoned Chef Series Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn as they prepare and discuss a four-part menu with wine selections to enhance the flavors of locally and garden grown produce. Registration by phone only: 404-876-5859 ext. 2559 Schedule Select Tuesdays, April – October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $125 per person ($700 for six dinners) Deadline One week before session April 19 April 26 May 10
Joey Ward, Southern Belle & Georgia Boy SOLD OUT Duane Nutter, Southern National SOLD OUT Pat Pascarella, Bastone, Grana,
May 17 May 31 June 7 June 21 Aug 30 Sept 6
Nick Leahy, Nick’s Westside SOLD OUT Craig Richards, Lyla Lila SOLD OUT Christopher Grossman, The Chastain SOLD OUT Alan Chandonia, Ecco Midtown SOLD OUT Blake Hartley, Lapeer Steak & Seafood SOLD OUT Hugh Acheson, Empire State South,
Sept 20 Sept 27 Oct 4
Mark Jeffers, Lure SOLD OUT Brandon Hughes, Atrium SOLD OUT Deborah VanTrece,
Oct 18 Oct 25
Matthew Basford, Canoe SOLD OUT Zeb Stevenson, Redbird SOLD OUT
The White Bull SOLD OUT
By George, SOLD OUT
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours SOLD OUT
Taste of the Mediterranean Savor a dinner from Chefs Crystal Leach and Nancy Waldeck highlighting the bold, healthy and fresh flavors of the Mediterranean diet. The menu features seasonal produce from the summer garden paired with complementing regional wines. Schedule Wednesday, June 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee $77 (Member $70) Deadline June 1 Instructor Nancy Waldeck and Crystal Leach
Summer Harvest Cocina Explore Mexican-forward flavors in a dinner crafted by Chef Maricela Vega, owner of Chico. Sip on fresh herbal iced tea and natural wines and learn from the chef as she prepares the meal. Schedule Wednesday, June 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $77 (Member $70) Deadline June 22 Instructor Maricela Vega
Sweet Bread Basics Learn to craft dough perfect for making yummy homemade treats. Chef-owner Tiina D’Souza of EstoEtno Fine Bakery teaches the different phases of yeasted doughmaking and how to recognize the proofing signs. Practice shaping the bread and fill delicious cardamom Semla buns with seasonal jam and cream for enjoying at the end of the class. Schedule Saturday, August 27, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Fee $49 (Member $45) Deadline August 19 Instructor Tiina D’Souza