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The classes at the Atlanta Botanical Garden offer as much variety as does
the Garden itself.
Children's classes offer a a fun mix of plant topics like natural dying and gourd craft.
The Garden also offers adult classes that range from the artistic, like floral design
and watercolor painting, to hands-on practical gardening workshops.
Many noted environmental and horticultural experts hold lectures at the Garden throughout the year.
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Family Vegetable Garden
Saturday, March 13
10 a.m. - noon
Introduce your child to the amazing and gratifying experience of growing nutritious food! Youngsters will be amazed at how a small tomato seed grows into a healthy plant with delicious tomatoes. Attend this hands-on class with your child and learn the techniques for basic edible gardening and start your very own summer garden seeds. Each family will take home a complete summer edible garden to grow into healthy, scrumptious food.
Fee: $40 (Members $35), One adult and up to two children age 6-18
Registration is closed.
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Vanilla Sunday
Sunday, March 21
1 - 4 p.m.
Explore the wonders of the vanilla orchid during Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers in the stunning Fuqua Orchid Center. Learn about the origins of vanilla, enjoy the different aromas of vanilla beans produced world-wide and create a delicious vanilla sundae.
Catch a cooking demonstration with vanilla products by Chef Ryan Cobb at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
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Drop-in Family Class: Natural Egg Dyeing
Saturday, March 27 OR April 3
10 - 11 a.m. OR 2 - 3 p.m.
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us for this interactive class to learn more about these plants while decorating vibrant eggs.
Fee: $6/child in addition to regular Garden admission (Members $5/child)
No registration is necessary.
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Spring Break Camp
Thursday - Friday, April 8-9
9 a.m. - noon
Celebrate the splendid spring season and discover the spectacular flowers and animals emerging from winter slumber. As the weather warms, the natural world begins preparing for the warm summer season. Come and learn more about this fascinating process and enjoy two glorious Garden mornings of exploration, activities and artwork.
Fee: $60 per child (Members $50), ages 4 - 6
Registration Deadline: March 22
Register Online
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Drop-in Family Class: Learning About Ladybugs
Saturday, April 24
2 - 3 p.m.
From their fascinating life cycle to their colossal diet, discover the wonderful world of ladybugs! Spring is a great time to look for the red, spotted beetles scampering on flowering plants and to learn why they are important in gardens. Come and join us on a learning adventure!
Fee: $6/child in addition to regular Garden admission (Members $5/child)
No registration is necessary.
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Drop-in Family Class: Up in the Treetops
Saturday, May 22 OR June 26
2 - 3 p.m.
Who lives all they way up in the treetops? Walk the new Canopy Walk to discover the insects, flowers, animals and other interesting flora and fauna living in the trees.
Fee: $6/child in addition to regular Garden admission (Members $5/child) No registration is necessary.
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Habitat Explorers
Monday - Friday, June 14 - 18
OR Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 2
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 4 - 6
Join us for a down in the dirt investigation of how plants grow in different habitats. A walk through the tree tops, prickly desert succulents and rainforest giants will astound campers during this Summer Camp 2010 session as they experience first-hand the wonderful world of plants and their habitats.
$200/child (Members $180)
Campers bring a sack lunch.
Registration for the June 14 session is closed. Call the registrar at 404.591.1543 to be placed on a waiting list.
Register online for the June 28 session.
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Sprouting Chefs
Monday - Friday, June 21 - 25
OR Monday - Friday, July 26 - 30
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 4 - 6
Create delicious and nutritious treats in the Edible Garden's outdoor
kitchen using freshly harvested produce. During this interactive Summer Camp 2010 session, campers will learn more about the food they eat, where it comes from and how to grow and cook it. In addition to cooking in the Garden, campers will create artwork with edible products, play games and learn about the origins of food.
$245/child (Members $225)
Session fee includes lunch.
Registration for the June 21 session is closed. Call the registrar at 404.591.1543 to be placed on a waiting list.
Register online for the July 26 session.
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Biome Basics
Monday - Friday, July 12 - 16
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 7 - 10
From the soil to the treetops, campers will explore different elements of a temperate forest, desert and rainforest. During this Summer Camp 2010 session, campers will walk through the forest canopy, investigate the tropical rainforest and create art in the woods. Each camper should come prepared for an outdoor adventure full of fun and excitement.
$255/child (Members $ 225)
Campers bring a sack lunch.
Register Online
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Junior Garden Chefs
Monday - Friday, July 19 - 23
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 7 - 10
Where does food come from? What types of foods can be prepared using freshly harvested produce? Campers will find out the answers to these questions and more as they gather, investigate and prepare tasty treats in the Edible Garden's outdoor kitchen. This Summer Camp 2010 session examines many elements of food from how it grows to preparing healthy meals.
$305/child (Members $275)
Session fee includes lunch.
Register Online
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Kids Events & Classes