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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Niki in the Garden
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z
UID:10011298-1778284800-1788739199@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:In a year of anniversaries\, what better way to celebrate the 
 Garden’s 50th than with an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Pha
 lle’s monumental sculptures\, which debuted at the Garden 20 years ago t
 his spring? \nThe French sculptor\, who died in 2002\, is known as one of 
 the first female artists to create massive sculptures\, particularly her 
 “Nanas” — lighthearted\, whimsical and colorful large-scale figures 
 of women\, animals and monsters. \nThis year’s exhibition\, presented Ma
 y 9 – Sept. 6\, features 41 works in what is believed to be the largest 
 showing of the artist’s work ever presented in North America. Most are o
 n loan from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation\, with others from private 
 collections. \n“Those who saw the 2006 exhibit are going to relish exper
 iencing these fun\, joyful sculptures again\, and those who didn’t are i
 n for a major treat!” said Garden President & CEO Mary Pat Matheson. \nT
 he often-playful\, extremely colorful sculptures range from Grand Step Tot
 em\, weighing 2\,000 pounds\, and Large Yelling Man\, towering 16.5 feet\,
  to small wall-hung reliefs measuring 2 feet square. \nThe most iconic of 
 the pieces — displayed throughout the Garden\, as well as in the Conserv
 atory\, Orchid Center and Gardenhouse Gallery — is The Three Graces\, fr
 olicking in the Skyline Garden pond. \nIn addition\, an interpretive exhib
 ition about the artist and her work is on display near the entrance to the
  Orchid Display House. \nLearn more
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/niki-in-the-garden/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Registration: Scarecrows in the Garden Atlanta
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260815T002734Z
UID:10011763-1786924800-1789430399@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get crafty! Scarecrows in the Garden returns to
  the Garden this fall\, celebrating our 50th anniversary with a full month
  of colorful\, handmade scarecrows scattered throughout the Garden. Whethe
 r you’re a family\, school\, business or nonprofit\, this is your chance
  to bring a one-of-a-kind creation to life and see it on display for thous
 ands of visitors to enjoy. Register today and let your imagination run wil
 d! \nExhibition Dates: Oct. 1 – Nov. 1 (closed Mondays) \nRegistration O
 pens: Monday\, Aug. 17\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, Sept. 14\nScarecro
 w Name and Description Due: Monday\, Sept. 14\nScarecrow Drop Off: Thursda
 y\, Sept. 24: noon – 6 p.m.\; Sunday\, Sept. 27: noon – 4 p.m.\nScarec
 row Pickup: Tuesday\, Nov. 3: noon – 6 p.m. \nCategories & Fees\nGeneral
  — $25: Families\, schools\, teams and individuals\nBusiness — $100: M
 ay include business logo\, hashtag\, QR code and/or website (see guideline
 s)\nNonprofit — $25: May include organization logo\, hashtag\, QR code a
 nd/or website (see guidelines)\nSupersized Scarecrows — by Invitation On
 ly: A special 50th anniversary showcase of extra-large scarecrows created 
 by previous winners \n\nGuidelines\nThe Garden reserves the right to refus
 e any entry. \n• No political or religious content\n• Must be suitable
  for family and children’s viewing — no controversial or overly commer
 cial subject matter\n• A scarecrow name and brief description is require
 d (due Sept. 14)\n• Must be durable\, weatherproof and able to withstand
  a month outdoors\n• No live plant material\, real pumpkins\, or real fo
 od/candy (hay is acceptable)\n• No electronic components\n• No busines
 s logos\, hashtags\, QR codes or websites unless registered as Business\, 
 Nonprofit or Supersized (limit: one use\, max 12″ x 12″)\n• No addit
 ional signage\, pamphlets or handouts — the Garden provides official ide
 ntification signage\n• Must be freestanding\, under 50 lbs.\, and fit wi
 thin a 6′ x 6′ footprint (cannot be staked or secured into the ground)
 \n• Garden staff will place your scarecrow — you may not choose the lo
 cation or request adjustments after installation \nDrop-Off & Pickup Instr
 uctions \nBring entries to the Atlanta Botanical Garden back gate\, behind
  Mershon Hall. Take a ticket at the Piedmont Avenue parking kiosk\, procee
 d to the upper level of the parking deck\, drive through the valet gate\, 
 and continue to the traffic circle behind Mershon Hall. Drop off at the ba
 ck of the circle. \nParking Fees During Drop-Off/Pickup: \n• 0–30 minu
 tes: Free\n• 31–60 minutes: $3\n• Each additional 30 minutes: $2 \nP
 arking cannot be validated outside the designated drop-off/pickup windows 
 \nAssembly: If your scarecrow requires assembly\, include a photo of the f
 ully assembled piece in a plastic bag attached to the scarecrow. \nPickup 
 Reminder: Scarecrows not collected by 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, Nov. 3 will be d
 iscarded. Given a month outdoors\, consider it a “salvage opportunity”
  rather than pristine condition! \nThe Garden is not responsible for loss 
 or damage. Please do not include materials you expect to have returned. \n
 For questions\, email exhibits@atlantabg.org. \nRegister your Creation
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002734Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/registration-scarecrows-in-the-garden-a
 tl/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Registration: Pumpkin Carving Contest
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260815T002734Z
UID:10011764-1786924800-1790899199@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:arts,festival
DESCRIPTION:Apply to compete in Atlanta’s Great Pumpkin-Carving Contest\
 , held live at the Garden on Oct. 22\, 2026. \nTeams of amateur carvers wi
 ll have three hours during the Garden’s annual Great Pumpkin-Carving Fes
 tival to design and carve pumpkins at individual stations in front of even
 t guests. Teams may contain up to two carvers. \nAll selected competitors 
 will receive one (1) Garden Golden Ticket\, which grants access to a year 
 of exciting special events at the Garden and two (2) guest tickets to the 
 Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival. The contest winner will receive additional
  prizes. \nApplications open: Aug. 17\, 2026\nApplication deadline: Oct. 1
 \, 2026\nEvent date: Oct. 22\, 2026\, 4–9 p.m. (winners announced 8:30 p
 .m.) \n\nGuidelines:\n \n\nOpen to pumpkin-carving enthusiasts 18 and olde
 r\nTeams of up to two carvers\nCarvers must be on-site 4–9 p.m. on Oct. 
 22\, 2026\nChoose one (1) or two (2) medium-sized pumpkins\, provided by t
 he Garden\nCarvers must bring their own tools and supplies\nCarving must b
 e suitable for viewing by children — no controversial\, commercial\, pol
 itical or religious subjects\nAll carved pumpkins become the property of A
 tlanta Botanical Garden\n\nApply to carve
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002734Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/registration-pumpkin-carver-contest/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drawing Trees
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260825T192307Z
UID:10009979-1787616000-1790121599@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:arts,education
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil\, pen\, m
 arker\, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia\, students
  will draw leaves and branches\, tree trunks\, roots\, and tree structures
  and shapes. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class
  is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Weather permitting\, this class
  will take place outdoors. \nDates: Tuesdays\, August 25 – September 22 
 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. AND 6 – 9 p.m.  \nFee: $230 (Member $220) \n
 Registration Deadline: August 23 \nInstructor: Carol Sutherland\, Artist \
 nClass materials are not included in the registration fee. Please see the 
 supplies list below. \nvIEW THE CLASS SUPPLIES LIST  \nMEMBER REGISTRATIO
 N  \nNON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T192307Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/drawing-trees/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Month
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260902T011643Z
UID:10005969-1788220800-1790812799@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:September is Member Appreciation Month\, a time to thank our m
 embers with extra-special perks\, valuable discounts and the chance to win
  great prizes. \nJoin or Renew \n\nEvery Member Bring a New Member! \nAny 
 current member who brings a new member to join at Admissions at either Gar
 den location will receive two extra guest passes (value of up to $39.95 e
 ach)\, and so will the new member! The guest passes are valid during regul
 ar hours at both locations\, including Cocktails in the Garden this month 
 and Fest-of-Ale evenings in Atlanta (October). This is an on-site offer o
 nly\, valid at both locations. \nNew Guest Pass perk for Members!\n \nNo g
 uest passes? No problem! As a new year-round member perk\, members who bri
 ng guests to the Atlanta Garden without a guest pass will receive $5 off o
 n the guest’s admission ticket. Not applicable at the Gainesville Garden
 . \nExclusive & Early Member Purchase opportunity for Garden Lights\, Holi
 day Nights tickets (Atlanta) and Gainesville Glows! \nSept. 1 – 30\, Gar
 den members receive exclusive early access to purchase discounted tickets*
  for the nights of their choice for the 16th annual Garden Lights\, Holida
 y Nights presented by Invesco and for Gainesville Glows! \nRemember\, the
  Member Premiere for Garden Lights\, Holiday Nights on Nov. 12 offers the 
 lowest price of the season! Check Garden Lights\, Holiday Nights and Gaine
 sville Glows for details and to purchase tickets. \nExclusive & Early Memb
 er Opportunity to secure reservations at Longleaf Restaurant for Garden Li
 ghts\, Holiday Nights evenings!  \nAfter purchasing your tickets\, use th
 e links below to make Longleaf reservations: \nMake reservations for Nov. 
 12 Member Premiere.\nMake reservations for Garden Lights from Nov. 14 – 
 Jan. 10. \nLongleaf Restaurant\, Quick Café and Magnolia Bistro \n10% off
  your bill* at Longleaf Restaurant and the Magnolia Bistro for members-onl
 y during September. Members now receive a year-round 10% discount at the Q
 uick Café. \n*Does not apply to alcoholic beverages \nGarden Gift Shop (A
 tlanta and Gainesville) \nMembers\, look in your PassPlay Member Rewards p
 rogram for your complimentary one-time 40% off coupon for purchase of one 
 item in the Garden Shop.  You may use that coupon anytime through Decembe
 r 31\, 2026! \nGarden Center Perks \n\n20% discount on any purchase at Gar
 den*Hood\n20% discount on all perennial plants at North Georgia Native Pla
 nt Nursery\n25% off any one plant under $75 at Petal & Pond Garden Center\
 n\nPlease note: A 10% discount is offered throughout the year at Garden*H
 ood\, North Georgia Native Plant Nursery\, Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm\
 , Petal & Pond Garden Center and Pike Nurseries. You must present a val
 id membership card to receive your discount. \nPrize Drawings \nVisit the 
 Garden’s Facebook and Instagram throughout September to participate in f
 un activities and have a chance to be entered into weekly prize drawings w
 ith winners announced every Friday! \nIn addition\, all current members as
  of Sept. 30 will be entered for a chance to win the following prizes. Win
 ners will be contacted via phone or email by Oct. 8. \nGrand Prize: Two-ni
 ght weekend getaway and more at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta \nEnjoy a Premi
 er King room\, inclusive of taxes\, plus daily breakfast for two in Brasse
 rie Margot or Room Service (excludes Sunday Brunch)\, PLUS one dinner in 
 Brasserie Margot for two (excludes alcohol). Complimentary parking is inc
 luded. Total retail value of $2\,300.00. \n \n  \nMore prizes:\n \n\nGar
 den Lights\, Holiday Nights Premium Plus Package including 4 tickets\, 4 
 s’mores kits\, 4 hologram glasses\, and 4 drink tickets (6 winners)\n2 t
 ickets to Valentine’s in the Garden special event (1 winner)\n2 tickets 
 to the annual Spring Garden Party 2027 (1 winner)\n2 tickets to the annual
  Summer Garden Party 2027 (1 winner)\n5-visit Multi-Visit Parking Pass –
  a $36 Value (2 winners)\n2 tickets to a Fresh Plates Series (1 winner)\nC
 omplimentary upgrade to next level of membership for one year (3 winners)\
 n\nSWAPtember\nSwap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 20 m
 etro Atlanta attractions! Show your Atlanta Botanical Garden membership ca
 rd at these participating attractions Sept. 1-30\, and receive $10 off a m
 embership purchase or comparable offer. Some attractions offer additional 
 admission discounts during the month-long savings event. For full offer de
 tails\, visit the participating attractions’ websites below. \n* Additio
 nal benefits and/or redemption limitations\n ** Comparable offer \nAtlant
 a Botanical Garden \nAtlanta History Center* \nBartow History Museum \nThe
  Breman \nBooth Western Art Museum \nCenter for Puppetry Arts \nChildren
 ’s Museum of Atlanta* \nChattahoochee Nature Center* \nThe Columbus Muse
 um \nMimms Museum of Technology and Art* \nDekalb History Center \nFernban
 k Museum of Natural History* \nHistory Cherokee* \nMuseum of Contemporary 
 Art of Georgia* \nMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA) \nNational Center for Ci
 vil and Human Rights \nSavoy Automobile Museum \nTellus Science Museum \nY
 MCA\, Metro Atlanta** \nZoo Atlanta\n \n\nLEARN MORE
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T011643Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/member-appreciation-month/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Frog Feeding
DTSTART:20260905T140000Z
DTEND:20260905T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T012111Z
UID:10011343-1788602400-1788602400@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to 
 watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals. An amphi
 bian specialist will share fun facts and answer questions about these capt
 ivating creatures. \nPublic frog feedings allow visitors to observe one of
  the most interesting aspects of these amphibians – their feeding behavi
 ors. Most frogs have long sticky tongues that shoot out at prey. Some\, li
 ke Poison frogs\, are able to do this with such incredible speed and accur
 acy that all visitors notice are flies disappearing. Others\, like the fri
 nged leaf frog\, are dramatic feeders that stuff the crickets into their m
 ouths with their hands.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T012111Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/frog-feeding/2026-09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Garden Playtime
DTSTART:20260908T140000Z
DTEND:20260908T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T072240Z
UID:10011386-1788861600-1788868800@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for f
 un activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural w
 orld. With a new theme each month and activities that engage the senses an
 d spark creativity\, Garden Playtime is an enjoyable and enriching activit
 y for families throughout the spring\, summer and fall. \nDates: Tuesdays\
 , March – Oct.\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nFree with Garden admission \nSug
 gested ages: 6 months – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if r
 ain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check t
 he status\, email classes@atlantabg.org. \n\nMarch: Joyful Movement  \nKic
 k off Garden Playtime with music\, movement\, and hands-on fun! Dance at o
 ur music party station\, create a colorful wind sock to take home\, and ex
 plore a variety of sounds at our sensory bins. Families can also explore i
 nstruments made from plants and experiment with sounds inspired by nature.
  \nApril: Patterns Everywhere! \nCelebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with 
 us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patter
 ns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explo
 re forest scenes in our sensory bins\, paint with natural items at our mur
 al station\, and create your own recycled art mosaic to take home. \nMay: 
 Mythical Creatures  \nWhat magical creatures might you discover in Niki de
  Saint Phalle’s bold and playful sculptures? Venture with us into a fant
 astical world of mythical animals and imaginative forms inspired by her ar
 t. Visit the mermaids in our sensory bins\, uncover hidden dragon treasure
  in kinetic sand\, and create your own slithering snake at the art station
 . \nJune: Pollinator Friends \nCelebrate National Pollinator Week with us 
 this June. Learn about the valuable role of diverse pollinator species in 
 our ecosystems\, and investigate these fascinating critters up close. Join
  us for a bug tic-tac-toe game\, dig your hands into our “bees in a hive
 ” sensory bins and homemade scented playdough\, and decorate a “bug ro
 ck” to take home!   \nJuly: Animal Adventures \n \nThis July\, Garden 
 Playtime takes inspiration from the lively animal sculptures found in Niki
  de Saint Phalle’s artwork. Families are invited to dress up as animals\
 , create a shared animal print mural\, and design your own unique animal t
 o take home. \nAugust: Wonderful Water \nFrom fountains to flowing forms\,
  Niki de Saint Phalle’s art celebrates the joyful movement of water. Fam
 ilies can enjoy water sensory bins\, water lily art\, frog pond shaving cr
 eam exploration\, and frog games on the Children’s Garden lawn. Be sure 
 to cool down in the Splash Pad before you head home! \nSeptember: Golden G
 rows \nIn honor of the Garden’s 50th Anniversary\, September’s Garden 
 Playtime celebrates the golden colors found throughout the landscape. Fami
 lies are invited to make sunflower art\, scoop and pour in sunflower rice 
 sensory bins\, and paint with corn cobs at our mural station. \nOctober: H
 arvest Time \nThis month’s activities are inspired by the harvest season
 . From delicious food aromas to the crunching sounds of leaves\, relax int
 o the nostalgia of autumn as we wind down Garden Playtime for the year. Sa
 ve some time to hunt around for your favorite Scarecrows in the Garden.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T072240Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/garden-playtime/2026-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Storybook Time
DTSTART:20260909T140000Z
DTEND:20260909T151500Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T011943Z
UID:10011420-1788948000-1788952500@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time wit
 h Ms. Ally\, where little ones hear\, engage\, and interact with stories a
 bout bees\, flowers\, butterflies\, and other garden friends. Join us for 
 Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with 
 reading and interactive storytelling.  \nSuggested ages: 1 – 4 years\nD
 ates: Wednesdays\, March – Oct.\nTime: 10 & 10:45 a.m. \nFree with Garde
 n Membership or Admission\; no show reservations are required. \n\n\nThis 
 program is located in the Children’s Garden Amphitheatre.\n\nWeather per
 mitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor progra
 mming impractical. To check the status\, email classes@atlantabg.org.  \
 nThis program is for children accompanied by an adult.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T011943Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/storybook/2026-09-09/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Garden Grooves
DTSTART:20260910T140000Z
DTEND:20260910T150500Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T011943Z
UID:10011454-1789034400-1789038300@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:dance,family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances i
 nspired by the beautiful outdoors.  \nSuggested ages: 2 – 5 years\nDate
 s: Thursdays\, March – Oct.\nTime: 10 & 10:45 a.m. \nFree with Garden Me
 mbership or Admission\; no reservations are required. \n\n\nThis program i
 s located in the Children’s Garden Amphitheatre or the Rose Garden\, dep
 ending on the weather.\n\nWeather permitting. We will cancel if rain or i
 nclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the statu
 s\, email classes@atlantabg.org.  \nThis program is for children accompa
 nied by an adult.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T011943Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/garden-grooves-3/2026-09-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cocktails in the Garden
DTSTART:20260910T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T011943Z
UID:10011674-1789059600-1789074000@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:drink
DESCRIPTION:The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns with new acti
 vities in celebration of Niki in the Garden. Every Thursday\, 5 – 9 p.m.
 \, purchase specialty cocktails\, enjoy live music\, and more while explor
 ing the exhibition\, dramatically lit at night. \n\nWhen you arrive\, take
  a pic in Levy Parterre and purchase a specialty themed cocktail.\nStroll 
 around the Canopy Walk while a curated playlist enhances the vibe.\nExplor
 e Niki in the Garden during sunset.\nWitness the Garden’s most iconic mo
 saiculture sculpture\, Earth Goddess\, in the Cascades Garden.\nListen out
  for live music at various locations throughout the season!\nPurchase food
  and beverage from Garden bars\, Longleaf Restaurant and the Magnolia Bist
 ro.\n\nJazz Series in the Garden \nWind down summer with live jazz every T
 hursday from 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 3. \n\nAug. 6 — Tamika Howard and Co
 llective Improvisation (jazz trio)\nAug. 13 — Paul Hannah Jazz Trio (jaz
 z trio)\nAug. 20 — Vinnie D’Agostino Jazz Duo (jazz duo)\nAug. 27 — 
 Paul Hannah\, Dan Baraszu and Marc Miller (jazz trio)\nSept. 3 — Trey Wr
 ight (guitar)\n\n\n\n\n\nlearn more \nPlease note: Activities may be cance
 led in the event or rain or inclement weather. Cancelations will be announ
 ced on our website and social media by 2 p.m. on the day of the event. The
  Garden and its parking facility are card-only. No cash is accepted.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T011943Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/cocktails-in-the-garden-2/2026-09-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and K
 erry Lee
DTSTART:20260911T140000Z
DTEND:20260911T151500Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T012024Z
UID:10008335-1789120800-1789125300@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s mo
 st beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series
 . Shows take place Fridays\, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m.  
  \nExplore Chinese dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee\, the directors o
 f the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company (ACDC)! Founded in 1991 by Hwee-Eng Le
 e\, the ACDC educates and entertains metro Atlanta and surrounding areas a
 bout Chinese history and culture through the art of Chinese dance. Most no
 tably\, ACDC helped showcase Atlanta to the world as performers in the ope
 ning and closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games.  \nFree with Garde
 n Membership or Admission\; no show reservations are required.  \nSee the
  Entire Line-up \n\n\nThis program is located on the Great Lawn under the 
 shade of the elm trees.\n\n\nBring a picnic blanket or ground cover if des
 ired\, as the grass can be damp in the morning.\n\n\nPlease see our progra
 m greeter on the Great Lawn starting 10 minutes before each session.\n\nWe
  may cancel or move indoors if rain\, cold temperatures or inclement weath
 er make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status\, email class
 es@atlantabg.org.  \nShows for Seedlings is for children accompanied by a
 n adult.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T012024Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/shows-for-seedlings-explore-chinese-dan
 ce-with-hwee-eng-lee-and-kerry-lee-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Tai Chi - Intermediate - Quarter IV
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260830T012024Z
UID:10010620-1789171200-1794700799@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Learn this ancient Chinese martial art\, designed to increase 
 flexibility and balance.  \nDates: Saturdays\, September 12 – November 
 14 \nTime: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.  \nFee: $139 (Member $129) \nRegistration
  Deadline: September 8 \nInstructor: Mali Harrell \nNote: Registration for
  the intermediate tai chi class is by instructor invitation only. \nJOIN W
 AITLIST
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T012024Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/tai-chi-intermediate-quarter-iv/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Tai Chi - Beginner - Quarter IV
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260830T012024Z
UID:10010621-1789171200-1794700799@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Learn this ancient Chinese martial art\, designed to increase 
 flexibility and balance.  \nDates: Saturdays\, September 12 – November 
 14 \nTime: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. \nFee: $139 (Member $129) \nRegistration De
 adline: September 8 \nInstructor: Mali Harrell \nWaitlist
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T012024Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/tai-chi-beginner-quarter-iv/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping
DTSTART:20260912T133000Z
DTEND:20260912T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T012024Z
UID:10008500-1789205400-1789216200@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Good beekeepers understand their bees and take measures to mee
 t their needs. We will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant t
 o beekeeping. Weather permitting\, students visit the Garden observation h
 ive.  \nDate: Saturday\, September 12\nTime: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nFe
 e: $40 (Member $35)\nRegistration Deadline: September 8\nInstructor: Curti
 s Gentry \nMember registration\nNon-Member registration
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T012024Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/honey-bee-biology-for-beekeeping/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Frog Feeding
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T131644Z
UID:10011344-1789207200-1789207200@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to 
 watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals. An amphi
 bian specialist will share fun facts and answer questions about these capt
 ivating creatures. \nPublic frog feedings allow visitors to observe one of
  the most interesting aspects of these amphibians – their feeding behavi
 ors. Most frogs have long sticky tongues that shoot out at prey. Some\, li
 ke Poison frogs\, are able to do this with such incredible speed and accur
 acy that all visitors notice are flies disappearing. Others\, like the fri
 nged leaf frog\, are dramatic feeders that stuff the crickets into their m
 ouths with their hands.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T131644Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/frog-feeding/2026-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Discovery Volunteer Training
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T131644Z
UID:10009564-1789207200-1789214400@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Teach Garden visitors about plant collections\, conservation w
 ork and exhibitions. Volunteers are given talking points and materials to 
 provide information and answer questions to enhance the guest experience. 
 Shift days and times are flexible\, with a requirement of two shifts per m
 onth. \nFor details\, contact Volunteer Manager Josh Todd at 404-591-1548 
 or jtodd@atlantabg.org.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T131644Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/discovery-volunteer-training/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writing in Color
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T131603Z
UID:10011749-1789207200-1789214400@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:In this generative writing workshop\, we will explore the Gard
 en to observe and document colors and how they make us feel. Back in the c
 lassroom\, we’ll dive into connections between colors and memory. Prompt
 s will be provided for a quick writing warmup exercise\, and then we’ll 
 have plenty of time for free-form writing. We’ll conclude with time to s
 hare what we wrote — volunteers only! — with the group. All skill leve
 ls and genres are welcome. \nDate: Saturday\, Sept. 12\nTime: 10 a.m. – 
 noon\nFee: $40 (Member $35)\nRegistration Deadline: Sept. 8\nInstructor: C
 hristy Petterson \nAbout Christy Petterson \nChristy Bardis Petterson is 
 an artist and writer from Atlanta. For 18 years\, she organized an award-w
 inning craft market called the Indie Craft Experience. She was a teaching 
 artist at the High Museum of Art for 10 years\, and she has also taught at
  MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)\, Atlanta Botanical Garden\, Clubhouse Ki
 d + Craft and other locations in Atlanta. She enjoys printmaking\, bookbin
 ding\, natural dyes and dabbling in all things creative. She also loves re
 ading and writing. Christy graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1999 with
  a bachelor’s degree in literature and creative writing\, with an emphas
 is on creative nonfiction. She lives in East Atlanta Village. \nMember Reg
 istration  \nNon-member Registration
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T131603Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/writing-in-color/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Fall Into Flavor with Plant-Forward Cooking
DTSTART:20260912T150000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T071440Z
UID:10011720-1789210800-1789218000@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:education,food
DESCRIPTION:Join this partially hands-on class that invites you to explore
  the art of building balanced\, beautiful plates rooted in the season. Che
 f Megan will guide you through selecting peak summer and fall vegetables\,
  layering textures\, and pairing whole grains with vibrant herbs\, light d
 ressings\, and discuss how these strategies can thoughtfully complement pr
 oteins for those who enjoy them. You’ll practice approachable techniques
  that elevate everyday ingredients into nourishing\, visually stunning dis
 hes. Perfect for home cooks and wellness-minded food lovers\, this vegetar
 ian class delivers fresh inspiration and practical skills for creating sat
 isfying\, garden-inspired meals at home.  \nDate: Saturday\, September 12
 \nTime: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nFee: $85 (Member $80) \nInstructor: Megan McC
 arthy\, Healthy Eating 101 \nJoin Waitlist \n \nMegan McCarthy is a health
 y lifestyle consultant\, influencer and chef teaching you how to prepare h
 ealthy\, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating li
 festyle. Her creative culinary experience and enthusiasm bring healthy foo
 ds to life while putting you at ease in the kitchen. As an Edible Garden C
 hef\, she creates recipes focusing on simple\, fast\, and fresh ways to en
 joy the local and seasonal edible abundance. She is the Founder and Chef o
 f Healthy Eating 101 showing the easiest ways to incorporate nutritious fo
 ods into a healthy eating lifestyle. She is also a “Have A Plant” Amba
 ssador for the Produce for Better Health Foundation promoting fruit and ve
 getable consumption for everyone. Fun and frolic in the healthy lifestyle 
 kitchen is what she brings to your table! Recently voted “Best Cooking C
 lasses for the Everyday Chef\,” in Atlanta with her unique and healthy p
 erspective on food and lifestyle.  She writes recipes for several nationa
 l food brands and is a personal chef/instructor for those looking for a he
 althy food transformation in their everyday life.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T071440Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/fall-into-flavor-with-plant-forward-coo
 king/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Skyline Picnic
DTSTART:20260914T213000Z
DTEND:20260915T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T011845Z
UID:10008249-1789407000-1789417800@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:food,music
DESCRIPTION:Mix and mingle at this exclusive event for Donor-level members
  in the Skyline Garden on Monday\, Sept. 14\, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, whi
 le enjoying a fall evening of tasty food and live music. Invitations will 
 be emailed. To upgrade to the Donor level\, call 404-591-1544.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T011845Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/skyline-picnic/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Garden Playtime
DTSTART:20260915T140000Z
DTEND:20260915T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T011845Z
UID:10011387-1789466400-1789473600@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for f
 un activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural w
 orld. With a new theme each month and activities that engage the senses an
 d spark creativity\, Garden Playtime is an enjoyable and enriching activit
 y for families throughout the spring\, summer and fall. \nDates: Tuesdays\
 , March – Oct.\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nFree with Garden admission \nSug
 gested ages: 6 months – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if r
 ain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check t
 he status\, email classes@atlantabg.org. \n\nMarch: Joyful Movement  \nKic
 k off Garden Playtime with music\, movement\, and hands-on fun! Dance at o
 ur music party station\, create a colorful wind sock to take home\, and ex
 plore a variety of sounds at our sensory bins. Families can also explore i
 nstruments made from plants and experiment with sounds inspired by nature.
  \nApril: Patterns Everywhere! \nCelebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with 
 us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patter
 ns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explo
 re forest scenes in our sensory bins\, paint with natural items at our mur
 al station\, and create your own recycled art mosaic to take home. \nMay: 
 Mythical Creatures  \nWhat magical creatures might you discover in Niki de
  Saint Phalle’s bold and playful sculptures? Venture with us into a fant
 astical world of mythical animals and imaginative forms inspired by her ar
 t. Visit the mermaids in our sensory bins\, uncover hidden dragon treasure
  in kinetic sand\, and create your own slithering snake at the art station
 . \nJune: Pollinator Friends \nCelebrate National Pollinator Week with us 
 this June. Learn about the valuable role of diverse pollinator species in 
 our ecosystems\, and investigate these fascinating critters up close. Join
  us for a bug tic-tac-toe game\, dig your hands into our “bees in a hive
 ” sensory bins and homemade scented playdough\, and decorate a “bug ro
 ck” to take home!   \nJuly: Animal Adventures \n \nThis July\, Garden 
 Playtime takes inspiration from the lively animal sculptures found in Niki
  de Saint Phalle’s artwork. Families are invited to dress up as animals\
 , create a shared animal print mural\, and design your own unique animal t
 o take home. \nAugust: Wonderful Water \nFrom fountains to flowing forms\,
  Niki de Saint Phalle’s art celebrates the joyful movement of water. Fam
 ilies can enjoy water sensory bins\, water lily art\, frog pond shaving cr
 eam exploration\, and frog games on the Children’s Garden lawn. Be sure 
 to cool down in the Splash Pad before you head home! \nSeptember: Golden G
 rows \nIn honor of the Garden’s 50th Anniversary\, September’s Garden 
 Playtime celebrates the golden colors found throughout the landscape. Fami
 lies are invited to make sunflower art\, scoop and pour in sunflower rice 
 sensory bins\, and paint with corn cobs at our mural station. \nOctober: H
 arvest Time \nThis month’s activities are inspired by the harvest season
 . From delicious food aromas to the crunching sounds of leaves\, relax int
 o the nostalgia of autumn as we wind down Garden Playtime for the year. Sa
 ve some time to hunt around for your favorite Scarecrows in the Garden.
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LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/garden-playtime/2026-09-15/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
DTSTART:20260915T223000Z
DTEND:20260916T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T011845Z
UID:10007469-1789497000-1789504200@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:food
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Todd Richards of Brassica for an intimate and relaxi
 ng culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen. \nSchedule: Select Tuesday
 s\, April – October\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nFee: $150 per dinner\; $840 f
 or six dinners\nRegistration: Call 404-876-5859 ext. 2559 \nJoin the wait
 list \nSee the Full Schedule \n\nAbout Chef Todd Richards \n \nA 4-time Ja
 mes Beard semifinalist\, Chef Todd Richards brings decades of experienc
 e shaping modern Southern cuisine to his role as Executive Chef at Waldorf
  Astoria Atlanta Buckhead. A longtime fixture in the city’s dining scene
 \, Richards honed his craft at kitchens including the Four Seasons\, The R
 itz-Carlton\, and One Flew South\, where he led the airport restaurant to 
 national acclaim and James Beard recognition. A storyteller of Southern fo
 odways\, Richards has authored Soul: A Chef’s Culinary Evolution in 150
  Recipes\, which won the 2019 IACP Award for Best American Cookbook\, and
  Roots\, Heart & Soul\, a book exploring heritage\, technique\, and the e
 volving Southern table. At Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead\, he leads the
  hotel’s culinary program\, including signature restaurant Brassica\, wi
 th refined technique and soulful intention\, honoring the region’s histo
 ry while reimagining Southern cuisine through his personal lens.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T011845Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/well-seasoned-chef-todd-richards/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Storybook Time
DTSTART:20260916T140000Z
DTEND:20260916T151500Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T011909Z
UID:10011421-1789552800-1789557300@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time wit
 h Ms. Ally\, where little ones hear\, engage\, and interact with stories a
 bout bees\, flowers\, butterflies\, and other garden friends. Join us for 
 Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with 
 reading and interactive storytelling.  \nSuggested ages: 1 – 4 years\nD
 ates: Wednesdays\, March – Oct.\nTime: 10 & 10:45 a.m. \nFree with Garde
 n Membership or Admission\; no show reservations are required. \n\n\nThis 
 program is located in the Children’s Garden Amphitheatre.\n\nWeather per
 mitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor progra
 mming impractical. To check the status\, email classes@atlantabg.org.  \
 nThis program is for children accompanied by an adult.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T011909Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/storybook/2026-09-16/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Rusty Bowers
DTSTART:20260916T223000Z
DTEND:20260917T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T071908Z
UID:10011740-1789583400-1789590600@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:drink,food
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun evening dining\, sipping and learning as Chef Rust
 y Bowers\, Pine Street Market prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn
  new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.\n \nSchedule: W
 ednesday\, September 16\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nFee: $100 (Member $95) \n
 Join waitlist \nAbout Rusty Bowers \n \nRusty Bowers is the owner and lead
  butcher of Pine Street Market\, a whole animal craft butcher shop in Avon
 dale Estates\, Georgia. \nA graduate of the renowned Culinary Institute of
  America\, Rusty began his career as a classically trained chef. Working i
 n respected restaurant kitchens and fine dining restaurants from Jacksonvi
 lle\, Atlanta and Hawaii to Europe and the Middle East\, Rusty eventually 
 fell in love with the ancient art of whole animal butchery and charcuterie
 . \nRusty’s experiences abroad\, in particular\, had a profound effect o
 n his approach to creating good\, clean food. It wasn’t the techniques\,
  but rather the approach to food that struck a chord with him. \nIn Europe
 \, for instance\, there was more of a connection to the food that people b
 ought fresh from the local farmer or the butcher who practiced the time-ho
 nored traditions of whole animal butchery. This connection with food resul
 ted in people being more connected with each other and the community.  \n
 In 2008\, Rusty officially traded his chef’s coat for a butcher’s apro
 n and launched Pine Street Market\, a whole animal butcher shop specializi
 ng in the finest quality charcuterie\, artisan sausages\, and a variety of
  fresh cuts of locally-sourced\, humanely and sustainably raised pork\, be
 ef\, lamb and poultry hand-crafted in small batches.  \nRusty is also a p
 assionate educator. Using Pine Street Market as his base\, Rusty leads a s
 eries of popular hands-on classes ranging from whole hog butchery and saus
 age-making to curing your own meats\, as well as advanced butchering class
 es designed for chefs and experienced home-based meat enthusiasts. \nWhen 
 he’s not teaching classes\, you can find him at local farmers’ markets
  to give cooking demonstrations or chat with local purveyors\, in the prod
 uction area of Pine Street Market working on a new creation to share with 
 his loyal customers\, or hanging out with his spouse\, Summer\, and their 
 quirky cockapoo\, Gracie.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T071908Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/fresh-plates-dinner-rusty-bowers/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Intro to Designing with Native Plants
DTSTART:20260916T223000Z
DTEND:20260917T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T011810Z
UID:10011762-1789583400-1789590600@atlantabg.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to make a pretty native garden\, but don’t
  know where to start? Start here! In this class we will learn the basics n
 ative gardening: which plants to use in what spaces and introduction to de
 sign theory. \nDate: Wednesday\, Sept. 16\nTime: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nFee: 
 $35 (Members $30)\nRegistration Deadline: Sept. 13\nInstructor: Taylor Sch
 ultz\, Horticulturist \nJoin Waitlist
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011810Z
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 
 30309\, United States
URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/intro-to-designing-with-native-plants-2
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden
X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta
END:VEVENT
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