Columbus Botanical Garden

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Open from 8am-7 pm
Admission: Suggested donation of $2 per person

  • Come Visit
    • Welcome from the Director
    • Gardens
      • Cottage Garden
      • Sally H. Adams Vegetable Terraces
      • Our Mothers’ Rose Garden
      • JoAnn Holt Walking Trail
      • Sam M. Wellborn Camellia Garden
    • Events
    • Tours
    • Hours and Admission
    • Directions
  • Volunteers
  • Education
    • Children’s Education
    • Adult Education
  • Membership
    • Personal Membership
    • Corporate Membership
    • Corporate Employee Membership
  • Rentals
  • Support The Garden
    • Make A Donation
    • Color in the Garden Initiative
    • Honorariums and Memorials
    • Master Plan

Guest Guidelines

Not all of our plants are always obvious, but all of them are valuable and important! Please help us care for our unique collections and maintain our safe, beautiful and serene atmosphere by adhering to these simple guidelines, which are designed for the protection of our plants and the enjoyment and safety of our guests.

  • Please refrain from entering flowerbeds or plant displays. Please remain on pathways and grassy turf at all times.
  • Enjoy viewing the plants, structures, and the natural beauty in the gardens with your eyes. Please refrain from touching objects in the Garden.
  • Please refrain from climbing on trees, walls, or other garden features.
  • Please respect other guests by not playing active sports.
  • Please do not smoke, use tobacco as the Garden is a nicotine-free environment.
  • Dogs are allowed on the Jo Ann Holt Walking Trail provided they are kept on a leash and you clean up after them. Service animals are welcomed in all areas of the Garden.
  • Alcoholic beverages are only allowed for scheduled events.
  • Help keep the Garden clean. Please do not litter.
  • Guests are welcome to take photos and videos for personal use. However, all professional photography sessions must abide by the Garden photography policy.
  • Children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied and watched by an adult at all times.
  • Fountains and water features are for viewing only; please do not wade or throw objects, including coins into any water feature.
  • Bicycles, rollerblades, skates, skateboards, motorcycles, mopeds or remote- controlled vehicles are not allowed in the Garden.
  • As a courtesy to other guests, please avoid the use of radios or sound-producing reproductive devices.

The Garden is a family-friendly environment; therefore, Pease behave in a safe and courteous manner at all times. Guests who choose not to comply with these guidelines may be asked to limit their time enjoying the Garden.

Thank you in advance for helping us be good stewards of the beautiful grounds with which we have been entrusted.  Enjoy your visit!

 

Upcoming Events

  1. Private Event

    April 21 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  2. Private Event

    April 25 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  3. Backyard Birdhouse Family Workshop

    April 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. Guided Garden Walk: Color Your Summer Garden with Perennial Favorites!

    May 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  5. Cocktail Gardening

    May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  6. Private Event

    May 18 @ 5:00 am - 11:30 pm
  7. Private Event

    June 16 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  8. Private Event

    August 25 @ 7:00 am - 11:30 pm
  9. Private Event

    October 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Upcoming Events

  1. Private Event

    April 21 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  2. Private Event

    April 25 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  3. Backyard Birdhouse Family Workshop

    April 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. Guided Garden Walk: Color Your Summer Garden with Perennial Favorites!

    May 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  5. Cocktail Gardening

    May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  6. Private Event

    May 18 @ 5:00 am - 11:30 pm
  7. Private Event

    June 16 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  8. Private Event

    August 25 @ 7:00 am - 11:30 pm
  9. Private Event

    October 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Mailing Address:
Columbus Botanical Garden
P.O. Box 383
Fortson, GA 31808

Street Address:
Columbus Botanical Garden
3603 Weems Rd.
Columbus, GA 31909
706-327-8400

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