Events

Celebrate the beauty of spring with artist Jeff Surace at Smith-Gilbert Gardens! Join us for inspiring mornings of creativity and community as artists of all levels set up their easels among the blooming gardens to capture the season’s vibrant colors, ... Read More

Garden Storytime Please join us for a fun, interactive session focusing on The Basics Principles. Intended for caregivers to do with their children, there will be music and movement, activities and a story. Best suited for older toddler through pre-k ... Read More

The art of insect pinning is a fascinating history in entomology. We will learn how to arrange and carefully preserve specimens among other botanical materials from the Gardens.   All materials included. Students will take home materials for a finished, ... Read More

Bring your homeschool students and enjoy a day of fun and fascination in the gardens! Homeschool families will experience a variety of activities in a station format that showcase the gardens through history, nature and art. Explore STEAM-related crafts, activities, ... Read More

We’ll explore how beneficial insects help our garden and take an insect walk. We will explore our insect collection and identify the body parts that make insects unique. Workshops are held on the one Saturdays a month from 9:30-10:45 AM. ... Read More

Explore different meditation styles enriched by the natural environment at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Create your personal inner experience in a garden setting, while receiving the proven holistic health benefits of meditation and Mother Nature. Let Nature teach you how to navigate ... Read More

Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites the public to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its signature seasonal exhibit, A Garden with Wings, and the return of Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pollinator Palooza offers visitors the ... Read More

Beautiful Butterflies! Be inspired by the native butterflies in our Garden with paly, story time, music and movement all about butterflies. The Imagination Station and Living Laboratory garden area offer a variety of additional free play opportunities. We will meet at ... Read More

Students will create nature prints using found materials from the garden and cyanotype paper! Kids 4-8 years old will have fun creating art using natural materials, paint, and drawing mediums. We will explore different art forms and use nature as ... Read More

9 AM – 4 PM (lunch 12 – 1 PM) Open to all visitors; included with garden admission Visits Smith-Gilbert Gardens on the 2nd Saturday of each month (some exceptions as noted on the events calendar) observe staff as they ... Read More

Led by Garden staff, we will explore the topic of Creepy Crawlies! Are bugs and insects the same thing? We will learn all about bugs and which ones aren’t considered insects. Use what you learn to create Colorful Wax-Resistant Critter ... Read More

Unlike hiking, or a nature walk, forest bathing is a mindful practice that invites you to immerse your senses in a natural environment. Additionally, forest bathing enhances our environment sensitivity, cultivates a stronger relationship with nature, deepens our interconnected awareness ... Read More

Learn about the Three Sisters Garden! We will have music, movement, story time and play while learning about the indigenous planting method we now call Three Sisters Garden. The Imagination Station and Living Laboratory garden area offer a variety of ... Read More

Bumble Bee Drinking Stations! In the summer, the gardens are buzzing with excitement! Students will design and paint their very own bee puddling station to help keep bees cool as they pollinate. Kids 4-8 years old will have fun creating ... Read More

9 AM – 4 PM (lunch 12 – 1 PM) Open to all visitors; included with garden admission Visits Smith-Gilbert Gardens on the 2nd Saturday of each month (some exceptions as noted on the events calendar) observe staff as they ... Read More

When hiking, walking a nature trail, or ambling through a garden or park; have you wondered what the names are of all the trees that surround you? Satisfy that curiosity by joining Smith- Gilbert Gardens volunteer Jack Price for a basic class ... Read More

We’re having a Special Deals Day on Saturday, July 25!✨ Here are a few promotions we’re offering: 🦋Admission to the Garden With Wings exhibit is free for children 🐶All dogs receive a free bandana (while supplies last) 🎁The first 25 ... Read More

Explore different meditation styles enriched by the natural environment at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Create your personal inner experience in a garden setting, while receiving the proven holistic health benefits of meditation and Mother Nature. Let Nature teach you how to navigate ... Read More

Led by the Gardens staff, we will our senses to discover the Gardens. Use your exploration skills and recycled materials to create a colorful rainbow flower suncatcher! The Imagination Station and Living Laboratory garden area offer a variety of additional ... Read More

Please join us for a fun, interactive session focusing on The Basics Principles while connecting with nature. Intended for caregivers to do with their children, there will be music and movement, activities and a story. Best suited for older toddler ... Read More

Are you interested in gardening with your kids but not sure where to start? Register for Garden Learning Series: A Parent and Teacher’s Guide to Gardening with Children!   Join our Garden Manager for a hands-on workshop designed to help ... Read More

CANCELED   We’ll take advantage of the late summer weather to work directly in the Gardens’ Living Laboratory, observing and sketching the fruits and vegetables that will serve as models for our relief prints. Students will work with artist Sol ... Read More

Calling all citizen scientists! On August 21 – 22 this citizen science project invites people of all ages to spend 15 minutes counting pollinators (like bees, butterflies, and other insects) on blooming plants. Your observations help scientists better understand pollinator ... Read More

Calling all citizen scientists! On August 21 – 22 this citizen science project invites people of all ages to spend 15 minutes counting pollinators (like bees, butterflies, and other insects) on blooming plants. Your observations help scientists better understand pollinator ... Read More

Unlike hiking, or a nature walk, forest bathing is a mindful practice that invites you to immerse your senses in a natural environment. Additionally, forest bathing enhances our environment sensitivity, cultivates a stronger relationship with nature, deepens our interconnected awareness ... Read More

Be a citizen scientist and make pollinator history! Participate this summer by helping the University of Georgia document our pollinators!   Join Smith-Gilbert Gardens in a workshop that introduces insect pollinator groups through interactive activities, then participate in a pollinator ... Read More

Bring the Gardens to your sketchbook with a colored-pencil workshop led by fine art illustrator Chantelle Chapman. Learn step-by-step techniques to capture the vibrant summer blooms and compose a lively botanical drawing. Perfect for beginners through experienced artists. All materials ... Read More

Led by Garden staff, we will explore the topic of Creepy Crawlies! Are bugs and insects the same thing? We will learn all about bugs and which ones aren’t considered insects. Use what you learn to create Colorful Wax-Resistant Critter ... Read More

Interested in volunteering at Smith-Gilbert Gardens? Join us with friends and family for one or all of our 2026 Community Volunteer Days! Registration is free, and preregistration is required to participate. Children are welcome to join their parents (a parent ... Read More

Led by Garden staff, we will explore the topic of Creepy Crawlies! Are bugs and insects the same thing? We will learn all about bugs and which ones aren’t considered insects. Use what you learn to create Colorful Wax-Resistant Critter ... Read More

Get ready for the fall migration by learning to draw some of our favorite feathered friends. In this workshop, fine art illustrator and master birder Chantelle Chapman will guide students through the basics of capturing birds on paper and enjoying ... Read More

9AM to 11AM- Open to all visitors; included with garden admission Visit Smith-Gilbert Gardens on the 2nd Saturday of each month (some exceptions as noted on the events calendar) to watch staff oversee, evaluate, care for and prune the Gardens’ ... Read More

During the fall, fruits and vegetables are a great source of inspiration for artists. Using the seasonal harvest, grown right here in the garden, artist Sol Gomez will explore experimental printmaking techniques with students to capture shapes and colors. It ... Read More

Join us for a fun in-person workshop where you’ll create your very own mini shadow box! Perfect for adding a personal touch to your space or gifting to someone special. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and good vibes, and ... Read More

Join us for a hands-on gardening class where you’ll design and create your own beautiful cactus and succulent dish garden. We’ll begin by covering the basics of cacti and succulent care, including light, watering, soil, and long-term maintenance, so you ... Read More

Looking for fun for the whole family during fall break? Enjoy drop-in programs and crafts throughout the week, Sept 22-25   Drop-in activities are free with general admission. Children’s general admission is free in September. Use coupon code – kids2026 ... Read More

Looking for fun for the whole family during fall break? Enjoy drop-in programs and crafts throughout the week, Sept 22-25   Drop-in activities are free with general admission. Children’s general admission is free in September. Use coupon code – kids2026 ... Read More

Bring your students and enjoy a day of fun and fascination in the gardens! Families will experience a variety of activities in a station format that showcase the gardens through history, nature and art. Explore STEAM-related crafts, activities, experiments and ... Read More

Looking for fun for the whole family during fall break? Enjoy drop-in programs and crafts throughout the week, Sept 22-25   Drop-in activities are free with general admission. Children’s general admission is free in September. Use coupon code – kids2026 ... Read More

Looking for fun for the whole family during fall break? Enjoy drop-in programs and crafts throughout the week, Sept 22-25   Drop-in activities are free with general admission. Children’s general admission is free in September. Use coupon code – kids2026 ... Read More

Explore different meditation styles enriched by the natural environment at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Create your personal inner experience in a garden setting, while receiving the proven holistic health benefits of meditation and Mother Nature. Let Nature teach you how to navigate ... Read More

Smith-Gilbert Gardens joins forces with the Association of Children’s Museums and Nickelodeon for Our World: Worldwide Day of Play 2026. Bring the whole family for activities throughout the day focused on play in nature. Discovery stations will be set up ... Read More

Led by Cobb Collaborative, families may join in for a fun, interactive session focused on The Basics Principles while connecting with nature. Intended for caregivers to do with their children, there will be music and movement, activities and a story. ... Read More

Led by Garden staff, we will explore the day and night sky and use that as inspiration for our craft.   Moms, dads, caregivers and little sprouts, ages 0-4, join us for music, movement, play and story time! Each month ... Read More

Learn or refresh your skills by photographing the beauty of the gardens! Practice your skills and capture photos of fall blooms and art throughout the garden. This workshop is a hybrid style where you can learn the basics, along with ... Read More

Join us for a memorable evening including live music, delicious food and drinks, and a celebration of the Smith-Gilbert Gardens community. Smith-Gilbert Gardens is set to host its annual fundraising event—Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience—on Sunday, October 4, from ... Read More

Led by Garden staff, we will explore the day and night sky and use that as inspiration for our craft.   Moms, dads, caregivers and little sprouts, ages 0-4, join us for music, movement, play and story time! Each month ... Read More

CANCELED 9AM to 11AM- Open to all visitors; included with garden admission Visit Smith-Gilbert Gardens on the 2nd Saturday of each month (some exceptions as noted on the events calendar) to watch staff oversee, evaluate, care for and prune the ... Read More