The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a 313-acre preserve established by the University of Georgia in 1975. It contains 17 acres of cultivated gardens and 296 acres of mixed hardwood forest with more than six miles of hiking trails. Environmental education field trips are scheduled every spring and fall. Please visit our website to schedule a field trip. Information about public events and adult education programs is also available on the website.

Events

16th Annual Insect-ival Family Insect Festival Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Join the State Botanical Garden of Georgia's staff and volunteers for this creepy, crawly and fun family festival... Hiking Club for Homeschoolers Fridays 10 AM - 11:30 AM until Nov 5, 2010  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - The Hiking Club for Homeschoolers will explore the five miles of color-coded trails at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. During each hike, we'll learn about the plants and animals that live along the trail and play environmental education games. This program is geared toward children ages 8-12... Garden Earth Naturalist Club Saturdays 10 AM - 12 PM until Nov 13, 2010  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Come to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and join its Garden Earth Naturalist Club. The club will explore such ecosystem topics as food production, air and water purification, and pest and disease control... Butterfly Madness - Student Holiday at the Garden Monday, Oct 4, 2010 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Looking for an activity when your child is out of school? Then join us for a day of Butterfly Madness. Spend the day exploring the beauty of butterflies - their life cycles, host plants, nectary plants and identification. We will provide a snack, but please pack a lunch. Register by calling 706... Garden Earth Naturalist Homeschool Club Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM until Nov 10, 2010  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is offering its Garden Earth Naturalist program to home-schooled students. The club will explore such ecosystem topics as food production, air and water purification, and pest and disease control... Sweet Pea Club Thursdays 9:45 AM - 11 AM until Oct 28, 2010  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Developed especially for young nature lovers and their parents, the Sweet Pea Club offers a marvelous introduction to the natural world. Each session focuses on a different "earthy" topic. Programs involve puppet shows, storytelling, indoor and outdoor activities, nature crafts and garden walks... Sleep with the Orchids and Cycads Friday, Oct 29, 2010 until Saturday, Oct 30, 2010 7 PM to 8 AM The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Sleepover at the Botanical Garden. After a pizza party, we will begin our exciting adventures through the garden, exploring how creatures of the night use their senses to survive. We'll hike to the visitor center and explore the tropical conservatory...