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COLUMBUS BOTANICAL GARDEN

UPCOMING EVENTS!

We always have exciting events happening here at the Garden! We are pleased to provide an attractive location and colorful setting for special events, horticultural seminars, and community learning.


Become a CBG Member and receive discounts to Garden events!

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

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Georgia Green Landscape Steward Certification Class

June 05. 10, 17, 19, 24, & 26 | 10am - 12pm

Join Erycka Brock with the UGA Extension office for the Georgia Green Landscape Steward Certification program. Each day will cover a different component to sustainable land management practices, including composting, pollinator habits, native plants, invasive species and MORE!

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, June 16 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: Marvelous Mud!

Come ready to get messy while we dig in and discover the squishy, squelchy world of MUD!

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Lunch & Learn

Wed, June 17 | 12pm - 1pm

Topic: Tomato Taste and Talk

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Try some of the 16 different types of tomatoes we have growing in the Garden! 

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Join us before Lunch & Learn at 10am for a session of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewardship course - the day's topic will be on invasive plants!

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, June 24 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: Marvelous Mud!

Come ready to get messy while we dig in and discover the squishy, squelchy world of MUD!

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First Harvest

Thu, June 25 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

This Member's Only event is an opportunity to celebrate the summer bounty from CBG's vegetable garden, learn how the garden helps fight local food insecurity, visit with master gardeners, and get a taste of the Garden's produce.

First Harvest guests will also get an exclusive preview of La Calavera Catrina before it opens to the public. 

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Summer Volunteer Appreciation

Fri, June 26 | 1pm - 2:30pm

 A special summer outdoor celebration to thank you for all you do!

This is a free event for all volunteers. 

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Meet La Catrina:
Family Day at the Garden

Sat, June 27 | 10am - 2pm

Welcome these larger-than-life Catrinas to the Garden and learn about their history through art stations and presentations for all ages! Come design your own Catrina figurine, make a floral crown, and more!

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Seed to Salsa

Thu, July 02 | 9am - 11am

Bring your young gardeners and chefs for a lesson about vegetable gardening and making salsa from our harvest!

2 dates available: 
July 2nd, 9am-11am
July 23rd, 9am-11am

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Artist Talk with Sheena Yoe

Thu, July 02 | 12pm - 1pm

Join featured artist Sheena Yoe to hear about her art, inspiration, and the language of flowers before we say farewell to her work that she graciously shared with us in the farmhouse this spring. 

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Phenology Friday

Fri, July 03 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! 

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. 

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Little Sprouts

Tue, July 07 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: BioBlitz

Join us for a morning of discovery as we become nature detectives, spotting and recording as many plants, animals and insects as we can find.

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Family FriYAY

Fri, July 10 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!

July 10th - Printing like Posada
Highlighting La Catrina garbancera de Jose Guadalupe Posada, come create your own print in a similar way to how Jose Posada did!

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Summer Volunteer Orientation

Fri, July 17 | 1pm - 2:00pm

Learn, connect, and grow with us this summer!

This event is for people interested in volunteering with us. Attend to hear about our programs and how you can help!

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Family FriYAY

Fri, July 17 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!

July 17th - Marigold Magic
Highlighting La Vendedora de Flores guests can try tea made from marigolds and create their own paper marigolds!

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, July 21 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: BioBlitz

Join us for a morning of discovery as we become nature detectives, spotting and recording as many plants, animals and insects as we can find.

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Seed to Salsa

Thu, July 23 | 9am - 11am

Bring your young gardeners and chefs for a lesson about vegetable gardening and making salsa from our harvest!

2 dates available: 
July 2nd, 9am-11am
July 23rd, 9am-11am

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Family FriYAY

Fri, July 24 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!
 
July 24th - Frida, Flowers, and Fun!
Highlighting La Friducha Artist and we will create our own foam flower headbands similar to the iconic headwear she is known for wearing.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, July 29 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: BioBlitz

Join us for a morning of discovery as we become nature detectives, spotting and recording as many plants, animals and insects as we can find.

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Family FriYAY

Fri, July 31 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!

July 31st - Papel Picado Party
Highlighting La Catrina de Diego Rivera and sharing about the traditions of celebrating a loved one after they are gone with an ofrenda and create your own papel picado to decorate with.

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Little Sprouts

Tue, August 04 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: Pollinator Party 

Buzz into the world of pollinators in this exciting program at the Columbus Botanical Garden!

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Phenology Friday

Fri, August 07 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! 

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. 

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Family FriYAY

Fri, August 07 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!

August 7th - Earth to eARTh
Highlighting  Lady Mictlan and making art from the earth using soil and clay to celebrate the cycle of life and transformation as new life emerges through the work of decomposers and richness of soil.

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Family FriYAY

Fri, August 14 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!

August 14th - Abundant Offerings
During this drop in program we’ll highlight La Vendedora de Frutas, learn about creating an ofrenda and the tradition of leaving food for our loved ones, have a chance to try some fruits and foods and weave a small basket to take home!

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, August 18 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: Pollinator Party

Buzz into the world of pollinators in this exciting program at the Columbus Botanical Garden!

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Family FriYAY

Fri, August 21 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!

August 21st - Wings and Whereabouts
Highlighting La Catrina Vestida de Mariposas, guests can learn about the monarch butterfly, what they symbolize in Mexican culture, and how we can reflect on our own journeys by creating a pair of wings that represent who we are.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, August 26 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: Pollinator Party

Buzz into the world of pollinators in this exciting program at the Columbus Botanical Garden!

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Family FriYAY

Fri, August 28 | 4pm - 7pm

Drop in for Friday night programs around a new theme centering on the Catrinas each week!
 

August 28th - Maria’s Movie Night

at North Columbus Library
Highlighting María Felix, a renowned Mexican actress and beauty of the 20th century, we'll be celebrating the end of summer with a movie at North Columbus Library! We invite you to the Garden afterwards for sweet treats and fun activities! 

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Little Sprouts

Tue, September 01 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: FALLling for Nature

Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

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Phenology Friday

Fri, September 04 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! 

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. 

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, September 15 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: FALLing for Nature

Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, September 30 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: FALLing for Nature

Explore leaves, acorns and autumn seeds with us at the Columbus Botanical Garden.

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Phenology Friday

Fri, October 02 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! 

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. 

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Little Sprouts

Tue, October 06 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY!

We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, October 20 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY!

We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, October 28 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - OH MY!

We’re celebrating the season by learning about the magic of pumpkins and discovering their journey from seed to harvest.

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Little Sprouts

Tue, November 03 | 10am - 11am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Sprouts is the 1st Tuesday of each month for 3-5 year olds.

Topic: Preparing for Winter

Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

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Phenology Friday

Fri, November 06 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! 

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. 

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Budding Naturalist

Tue, November 17 | 10am - 11am

Budding Naturalist is the 3rd Tuesday of each month for 1st – 5th Graders.

Topic: Preparing for Winter

Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

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Seedling Storytime

Wed, November 25 | 10am - 11am

Seedling Storytime is the last Wednesday of each month for 0-2 year olds.

Topic: Preparing for Winter

Explore how plants get ready for winter’s rest through quiet changes, adaptations and hidden activities that you might just miss if you aren’t watching.

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Phenology Friday

Fri, December 04 | 10am - 11am

First Friday of every month! 

Garden staff will share about what's in bloom and lead a session of observation, drawing and journaling to record what we see! All ages and skillsets welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. 

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