The Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Symposium
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEducational lectures covering a variety of topics on native plants and pollinators plus a luncheon, garden tours and a native plant sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $85. www.eealliance.org/monarchs-across-ga
Artist Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRobert Clements will have a collection of about 30 works on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/botgarden
Green Life Awards Ceremony
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for all of us will be honored and celebrated. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenlife
Environmental Ethics Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA’s Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and the ATL Chapter of Feminist Bird Club for a morning of birding. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/eecp_uga
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Orchid Repotting Class
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe horticulture staff will lead a repotting class for those with their own orchid and pot. Register for individual sessions. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPeter Zale will discuss his work with conservation horticulture, plant exploration, plant breeding and living collections. 6:30 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
Environmental Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Lilly Branch Bird Club will lead a bird watching walk. Binoculars provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lillybranchbirdclub
Orchids and Chocolates
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstrations about the cacao bean and orchids from the garden’s collection. 5 p.m. $55. botgarden.uga.edu
Botanic Musicale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Day Chapel. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu
BOTANIC MUSICALE The 18th annual concert includes a performance by pianist Lisa Stepanova and a champagne meet-and-greet reception.
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Insectival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather** Meet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends, with presenter booths, a puppet show and a butterfly release. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu
The Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Abbey Road Live
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
ABBEY ROAD LIVE Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLeigh Ellis’ exhibition “Time on Earth” featuring watercolor nature scenes will be on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
The Original Splitz Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $25 botgarden.uga.edu
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this concert in the garden.
Garden Open House
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Industry Open House
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere are 350 annuals, perennials and All-American Selections to share this year with all green industry professionals. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Kathy Rogan sells her original oil paintings to benefit Parkinson’s research. 12–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
An Evening in Paris
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDay Chapel. 7:30 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $40. music.uga.edu
AN EVENING IN PARIS Tonight's program includes Debussy's "Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp," Bizet's "Jeux d'enfants," Saint-Saëns' "Fantasy for Violin and Harp," a selection of songs by Francis Poulenc and more.
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Pre-K Program Sweet Pea Club
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesFamilies can join for a morning of adventure including songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Ages 3–5. Registration required. 10:15 a.m. FREE! bot.uga.edu
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Green Life Awards Ceremony
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for all of us will be honored and celebrated. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenlife
Southern Workshop on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPanelists from Georgia and Florida universities will gather for this two-day event examining ethical issues around emerging technologies. Apr. 19–20, 9 a.m. FREE! phil.uga.edu
Southern Workshop on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPanelists from Georgia and Florida universities will gather for this two-day event examining ethical issues around emerging technologies. Apr. 19–20, 9 a.m. FREE! phil.uga.edu
Heirloom Southern Apples: Past, Present and Future
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe session begins with presentations by two experts on heirloom Southern apples, followed by a panel discussion, book signing, tree sale and apple grafting class. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $40 (session), $35 (class). botgarden.uga.edu
Friends Annual Meeting
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting features keynote speaker, writer and garden designer Jay Sifford. 7 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Georgia Questival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibitors and vendors will lead adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history. 1–5 p.m. $5/individual, $20/family. botgarden.uga.edu
Orchid Repotting Class
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe horticulture staff will lead a repotting class for those with their own orchid and pot. Register for individual sessions. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Orchids and Chocolates
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesParticipants will receive an orchid and enjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstrations about the cacao bean and orchids from the garden’s collection. 5 p.m. $50. botgarden.uga.edu
Orchid Madness Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
Orchid Madness: Botanic Musicale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrchid Madness: Botanic Musicale. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu
LIZA STEPANOVA Internationally acclaimed pianist and associate professor of piano at UGA's Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Followed by a champagne reception.
Native Plant Propagation
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of propagating native wildflowers and shrubs. Registration required. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Full Moon Hike
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this two-mile hike discuss nocturnal plants and animals and moon folklore. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/botgarden
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of the Signature Lecture Series, storyteller Abra Lee will be speaking on “The Invincible Garden Ladies.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainters Joshua Hatfield and Rachel Ankirskiy exhibition “Tempus Fugit — And There Goes the Sun!” will be on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu