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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia


The State Botanical Garden is a 313 acre preserve that was established by the University of Georgia in 1975. It contains 17 acres of cultivated gardens and 296 acres of mixed hardwood forest with over 6 miles of hiking trails. Environmental education field trips are scheduled in the fall and spring. Please visit our website to schedule a field trip. Information about public events and adult education programs is also available on the website.

Garden Earth Naturalist Home-School Club
Now until Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 9 AM to 11 AM
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Each Garden Earth Naturalist club meeting will offer exciting hands-on opportunities for youth to learn about a different ‘earthy’ topic...

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Hours of Operation
Conservatory:
Tues. through Sat. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sun. 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Grounds:
8 am - 6 pm October through March
8 am - 8 pm April through September

Address
2450 South Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
Clarke County
Phone
(706) 542-6158
(706) 542-3826 (fax)

Contacts


Anne Shenk
(706) 542-6158  Director of Education, The State Botanical Garden of
Cora Keber
(706) 542-6156  Education Coordinator, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Jennifer Ceska
(706) 542-6448  Conservation Coordinator, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Kim Sutherland
(706) 542-6156  Field Trip Coordinator, State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Mission
To foster appreciation, understanding and stewardship of plants and nature through research, collections and displays, horticultural gardens, educational programs, and special events.

Cost of Programs/Admission
There is no fee to enter the garden. Fees for field trips and public programs vary.

Features
Teachers workshops are offered for The Georgia Endangered Plant Stewardship Network, Monarchs Across Georgia as well as other topics.

Accessibility
Buildings and some gardens are handicap accessible.

Eco Region(s)
Piedmont (Ecoregion 45)

River Basin(s)
Oconee River Basin

Related Topics
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Exhibits
  • Garden
  • Gift Shop
  • Permanent Education Staff
  • Restrooms

Posted 12/29/2002 7:44 PM
Updated   2/12/2009



 
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