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Roswell Garden Club Spring Tea
Date & Time:
04/01
01:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20
Phone:
770-650-4607 | Annual Tea and Fashion Show. Fashions from
Unique Consignment Boutique. Tea by the
Roswell Tea House. Hat decorating
Contest. Prizes. Funds to benefit
community gardening projects in Roswell.
Location: Roswell Adult Rec Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell
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Creative Enterprises Spring Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/01 - 05/09
09:00 AM
Event Cost:
low prices
Phone:
678-300-4765 | Throughout the month of April, regular
Monday-Friday 9-4, plus Saturdays, 9-4. Ask
for a sale card and get an additional 10% off
purchases.
Location: 701 Hi Hope Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Native Plant Sale Azalea Madness!!
Date & Time:
04/01
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-364-8782 | Azalea Madness! Come shop at the largest
native azalea sale in the southeast. We
also have a great selection of native
shrubs, native trees, vines, native
perennials, native ferns, and native
grasses. Free garden walk at 11 am and
garden lecture at noon. Bring a picnic
lunch. Walk is cancelled if it rains. Talk
will go on as scheduled.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur, GA
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Storytime By the River at CNC
Date & Time:
04/01
10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Ages 3-5. Using books, finger-plays, or crafts, our
volunteer storytellers share stories about springtime flowers.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Free garden talk, "Meet the Native Azaleas"
Date & Time:
04/01
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-364-8782 | Azalea Madness!
Ernest Koone, Owner of Lazy K Nursery is
our guest speaker and will be talking about
Native Azaleas. The 1 hour talk begins at
12 noon, bring a picnic lunch. The guided
garden walk starts at 11 am and will also
focus on native azaleas. We also have our
weekly Wed. native plant sale from 10am-
2pm.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College Decatur campus
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/02
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Family Night Hike
Date & Time:
04/02
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
members $3; non-members $5 (fee is for parent/child pair) Limit 25
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Join us on an exciting night hike along the
Purple Trail. Families will explore the
evening landscape using their senses and
learn about the many creatures of the night.
Participants may look forward to learning
about firefly patterns, searching for the
green eyes of spiders, and much more!
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA): Visitor Center, Meet at the front of the Visitor Center
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/03
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creating Your Garden Bed
Date & Time:
04/04
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-827-5323 | Master Gardener Craig Rattleff will
demonstrate the proper manner to create a
garden bed.
Location: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Rd, Cumming, GA
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/04
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/04
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in March, 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/04
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Spring Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/04
08:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free admission
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Let Garden staff and volunteers help you
choose plants for your Garden. Plants
include herbs, annuals, perennials, trees
and shrubs, as well as heirloom vegetables.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA):Visitor Center & Conservatory
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NEW! Family Bird Walk at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/04
08:30 AM to
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join Master Birder and wildlife volunteer Zelia Lebeau for a
family morning bird walk! This is the perfect class for the
beginner birder of any age. All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Master Gardeners Spring Home and Garden Show
Date & Time:
04/04 - 04/05
09:00 AM to
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
$5 at door, $4 in advance
Phone:
478-988-8344 | Master Gardeners of Central Georgia bring
together a array of vendors who offer you
trees, shrubs, perennials,natives,
tropicals, exotics, outdoor living
accessories, concrete sculptures, yard
art, home improvement items, and just
about anything else you can name related to
gardening and the outdoors.
Location: McGill Building, GA National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA
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Spring Home & Garden Show
Date & Time:
04/04 - 04/05
All Day Event
Event Cost:
$5.00; Children 12 & Under Free; $4.00 w/coupon visit www.mgcg.org for details
Phone:
478 988-8344 | Master Gardeners of Central Ga. SH&G Show,
Apr. 4th, 9am-6pm; Apr. 5th noon-6pm; SE
vendors; Plentiful & interesting plants;
containers; tools; yard art. Drought
tolerant/native plants. MG demonstrations.
An array of Childrens activities for your
children to choose from while you shop.
Come meet our knowledgeable vendors; UGA &
landscape specialist. Having problems?
Want to improve your outdoor space? We can
help you.
Location: Ga. Ntl Fairgrounds & Agricenter; Perry, Ga.
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Xeriscaping Your Cottage Garden and Plant Explorer
Date & Time:
04/04
09:30 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
Garden Admission $5 to the City of Kennesaw
Phone:
(770) 427-2117 x3059 | 9:30am - Ex-Brit Sanna Say will illustrate
how to create a glorious English cottage
garden using the principles of xeriscaping
so appropriate for times of drought.
10:45am - Come learn what is new and
exciting in the world of plant exploration
from plantsman Scott McMahan, recently
returned from China. Gardens open from
9:00am-1:00pm For map and directions:
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/sga
Location: Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2829 Pine Mountain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Native Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/04
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678- 891-2668 | Azalea Madness! Come shop at the largest
native azalea sale in the southeast. We
also have a great selection of native
shrubs, native trees, vines, native
perennials, native ferns, and native
grasses. Join George Sanko at 9:30 for a
special 30 minute garden tour featuring
the "Best of the Top ten Spring Ephemerals"
Location: Georgia Perimeter College Native Plant Garden
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Free garden talk,
Date & Time:
04/04
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-364-8782 | Azalea Madness!
Join us for the largest native azalea plant
sale in the southeast. We also have a great
selection of native perennials, native
ferns, native shrubs, native trees, and
native vines
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College Decatur campus
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Good Compost Grows the Best Veggies!
Date & Time:
04/04
11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-869-7447 | The key to great vegetable gardens is
healthy, vibrant soil. The renowned Farmer D
will be here to answer all of your
questions, so don’t miss out!
Hastings is located at 3920 Peachtree
Rd. "in Brookhaven".
Attendees receive a 10% discount coupon.
Location: Hastings Horticulture Education Center
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Pond construction seminar
Date & Time:
04/04
12:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-844-0772 | Join us at Wakoola and learn how to turn
your backyard into a water oasis. Our goal
at Wakoola is to educate you on pond
construction so you can do it right
the "first time"! We will show you the
equipment needed and why we build ponds the
way we build them. Classroom instruction
followed by a tour of the gardens and
ponds. We celebrate water at Wakoola let us
show you how!
Location: Wakoola Water Gardens 5235 Union Hill Rd. Cumming GA 30040
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/04
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/05
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/05
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided native plant garden walk
Date & Time:
04/05
02:30 PM to
03:30 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-364-8782 | Special Sunday event
The Grand Opening of Autumn Way - The
latest addition to the Native Plant garden
at Georgia Perimeter College.
Come and join George Sanko for a walk on
Autumn Way the newest addition to the
garden Enjoy the new shrubs, ferns and
perennials along Autumn Way. In addition,
all participants will receive a FREE
Shooting Star plant, Dodecatheon meadia.
You will also have an opportunity to buy
native plants after the walk for a short
period of time.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College Decatur campus
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/05
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Turtle Treats at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/05
12:30 PM to
01:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come explore the world of turtles with our naturalists and
wildlife staff! Create your own turtle shell to wear, play
turtle games, and get the opportunity to see what our
turtles and tortoises eat, while you enjoy some healthy and
tasty turtle treats! Ages 4-6. $25 non-members, $15
members (price per child, adult required and admitted
free). Pre-registration required. Please register early by e-
mail at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com, or by phone at
(770) 992-2055 ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Kids Go Wild Wildlife Camp
Date & Time:
04/06 - 04/10
09:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
$180.00
Phone:
678.313.4063 | We are a get dirty, dig worming, jump roping, tree
climbing, tunnel making, storytelling, giggling, thinking,
learning, outdoor camp that gets kids engaged in learning
and playing. We are one of the few camps that is geared
for such diverse ages and we are proud to offer such a
dynamic program.
Camp is set up for ages: 3 years- 9 years of age.
Four years ago we achieved certification as "Wildlife
Habitat" through Georgia Wildlife Federation.
Location: 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur GA, 30030
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Camp Kingfisher Spring Break Camp
Date & Time:
04/07
08:00 AM to
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
Half day program: $160 non-members and $140 for members. Full day program: $200 for non-members and $180 for members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | During spring break, explore, hike, learn and discover at
our outdoor camp. April is the perfect time to investigate
amphibians, observe wildlife and practically watch the
plants grow! And of course, we’ll have lots of good ole’
camp fun, like singing silly songs and making crafts.
Register now, this is a great way to try out camp before
the summer. Camp hours from 9am-4pm, with free
extended care. Call (770) 992-2055 x222.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/07
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association
Date & Time:
04/08
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-394-5051 | Tucker Balch, Ph.D. Assistant Professor,
Georgia Tech
How Social Insects Influence Robot Design
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Wild Mushroom Cooking Demonstration -
Date & Time:
04/08
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678-457-4026 | Club member and local Chef Steve Dennis
will treat us to a cooking demonstration
featuring wild mushrooms recipes. Steve is
well known in organic food circles and for
catering events with wonderful mushroom
dishes. Come take notes, ask questions,
taste samples and take away recipes! Meeting
is open to the public. Bring any mushrooms
you have found for the display table. The
lecture is free and open to the public.
Location: North Fulton Government Annex, Mushroom Club Meeting
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Camp Kingfisher Spring Break Camp
Date & Time:
04/08
08:00 AM to
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
Half day program: $160 non-members and $140 for members. Full day program: $200 for non-members and $180 for members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | During spring break, explore, hike, learn and discover at
our outdoor camp. April is the perfect time to investigate
amphibians, observe wildlife and practically watch the
plants grow! And of course, we’ll have lots of good ole’
camp fun, like singing silly songs and making crafts.
Register now, this is a great way to try out camp before
the summer. Camp hours from 9am-4pm, with free
extended care. Call (770) 992-2055 x222.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/09
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Camp Kingfisher Spring Break Camp
Date & Time:
04/09
08:00 AM to
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
Half day program: $160 non-members and $140 for members. Full day program: $200 for non-members and $180 for members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | During spring break, explore, hike, learn and discover at
our outdoor camp. April is the perfect time to investigate
amphibians, observe wildlife and practically watch the
plants grow! And of course, we’ll have lots of good ole’
camp fun, like singing silly songs and making crafts.
Register now, this is a great way to try out camp before
the summer. Camp hours from 9am-4pm, with free
extended care. Call (770) 992-2055 x222.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Exploration Stations at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/10
01:30 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Ages 4-12. Visit the Classification, Conservation,
Observation, Sensation, and Pollination Stations and find
out through hands-on activities about each of these
exciting areas of our natural world.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Spring Plant EXPO -- Hall County Master Gardeners
Date & Time:
04/10 - 04/11
All Day Event
Event Cost:
free admission, free parking
Phone:
770-535-8293 | Northeast Georgia's largest plant sale --
annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, ferns,
daylilies, irises, plus garden accessories,
garden art and gardening supplies. FREE MULCH!
Location: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, Gainesville
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/10
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Spring Garden EXPO -- Hall County Master Gardeners
Date & Time:
04/10 - 04/11
All Day Event
Event Cost:
free, parking is free
Phone:
770-535-8293 | NOrtheast Georgia's Greatest Two-Day Plant
Sale with annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees,
ferns, daylilies and more, plus free
gardening advice. Garden tools, accessories
and everything gardening. Free Mulch!
Location: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, Gainesville
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/11
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/11
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/11
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association
Date & Time:
04/11
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-394-5051 | Brett Nolan, graduate student at UGA Honey
Bee Lab
*Please note that this is a program change.
Small Hive Beetles
Location: Atlanta Botanical Gardens
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Coweta County Master Gardener Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/11
08:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Phone:
770-254-2620 | Reasonably priced plants grown by master
gardeners. Bring your own wagon and load up
for the spring. Specialty booths for rain
barrels, nesting materials, blue bird
houses, container plants, Newnan Courthouse
plants, and "Ask the Master Gardener" will
be there. Pick out herbs, vegetables,
annuals and perennials at great prices.
Proceeds help support the association and
local UGA Extension programs such as 4-H,
Jr. Master Gardeners, educational
greenhouse, and scholarship fund for local
students.
Location: Coweta County Fairgrounds/AG Building, 275 Pine Rd.
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Georgia Iris Society Meeting
Date & Time:
04/11
08:00 AM to
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
Free to public
Phone:
770 491 8253 | GEORGIA IRIS SOCIETY MEETING
Georgia Iris Society will meet on Saturday,
April 11, 2009 at Picadilly Cafeteria, 2000
Crescent Centre Blvd.,Tucker, Georgia (770-
414 0879) at 8:00AM -BREAKFAST MEETING.
Carolyn Hawkins, Former Region 5 Vice
President of the American Iris Society,
judge and G.I.S.member will present a
program “Grooming irises for an Iris Show”
Georgia Iris Society is actively seeking new
members.
Our meetings are free to the public. Come
join us for education, beautification and
recreation.
For more information call Mary Bolton 770-
491-8253 or Gerald Johnson 770 437 0000.
Location: Picadilly Cafeteria
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Make a Container Garden for Easter
Date & Time:
04/11
10:00 AM to
11:30 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | Bring your pot and a plant or two, learn
complementing colors and create interest
with plants. Also tips on low maintenance
plant selections that will complement your
outdoor decor.
Location: Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
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Privet Pull at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/11
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Do something for nature during Earth Month! Help us in
eradicating this non-native plant from the wetlands along
the river. Bring a pair of gloves and shovel if you have
them! Ages 10 to adult.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Homeowner Pond Maintenance
Date & Time:
04/11
11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-869-7447 | Learn from the experts at Coastal Pond, what
products homeowners need to keep their
ponds, plants, and fish and wildlife healthy
and thriving!
Hastings is located at 3920 Peachtree
Rd. "in Brookhaven".
Attendees receive a 10% discount coupon.
Location: Hastings Horticulture Education Center
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/11
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/12
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/12
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/12
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Southern Wings Bird Club April 13 Meeting
Date & Time:
04/13
07:00 PM to
08:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
(770) 985-2564 | Linda May of Charlie Elliott Visitors
Center/Museum will present a program
titled "Give Back Habitat - Providing
Nesting Habitats for Birds
Location: Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, Lawrenceville, second floor conference room area
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Illustration in the Garden with Toni Carlucci
Date & Time:
04/14
04:00 PM to
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
Ages 8+ FREE—Limited to 15
Phone:
706-542-6156 | The Georgia Museum of Art presents a
workshop on drawing from nature at the
State Botanical Gardens of Georgia! Join
artist Toni Carlucci to learn some of the
secrets to drawing plants, flowers, and
other objects of nature using techniques
that are fun, effective, and easy to
practice at home. Open to children ages 8
and older. This workshop is free, but pre-
registration is required.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA):Callaway Building Conference Room
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Green as a Color- Designing with Foliage & Texture
Date & Time:
04/14
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
$7 per person, includes door prize entry
Phone:
404-298-4080 | Speaker: Sara Henderson, well known, local
speaker, writer and designer. Sara knows
her plants and has a great ability to fit
them into a landscape - while keeping in
mind their growth requirements. Don't let
shade deter you from gardening use what you
have and be creative. No need to allow a
shade area or woodland to be boring.
Location: DeKalb Extension 4380 Memorial Dr., Decatur, Ga 30032
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/14
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/14 - 04/18
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Native Plant Sale at GPC Native Plant Garden
Date & Time:
04/15
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-702-4983 | New large selection of beautiful blooming
trilliums. We also have a great selection
of other natives: shrubs, trees, vines,
perennials, ferns and grasses. Stay for a
free garden walk at 11 am and garden
lecture at noon. Walk may be cancelled if
it rains. Talk will go on as scheduled.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Guided Garden Walk and Talk
Date & Time:
04/15
11:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-702-4983 | "Trillium Gems" - Guest speaker Tom Patrick
from the DNR and John Little from the GPC
garden will conduct a guided walk and
discussion of trilliums. The garden walk
starts at 11am and is followed by a
discussion/Q&A session. Bring a lunch to
picnic at the garden. Native plants are
available for sale 10am - 2pm the same day.
Location: Georgia Perimeter College Native Plant Garden, 3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034
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Perennials Plants for Exceptional Shade Gardens
Date & Time:
04/16
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
5.00
Phone:
404-244-4881/404-298 | Paula Refi is a well-known writer, speaker,
Master Gardener and designer. She will be
highlighting perennials that can grow well
in shady areas of the landscape.
Location: DeKalb County Cooperative Extension, 2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA 30034
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/16
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/16
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/17
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/17
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Native Plants
Date & Time:
04/18
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-827-5323 | Master Gardner Jerry Cudworth will discuss
the benefit of using native plants in the
garden. The presentation will be followed
by a tour of the Sawnee Mountain Preserve.
Location: Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 4075 Spot Rd, Cumming, GA
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/18
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/18
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/18
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Spring Bird Ramble
Date & Time:
04/18
08:00 AM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Come join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
for a morning bird walk at the Garden. Look
and listen for our spring migrants. First
time birding? No problem. ORAS members will
help you spot and identify the feathery
creatures. All birding levels are welcome
and binoculars are optional. For more
information, visit
www.oconeeriversaudubon.org.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA):Meet in Upper Parking Lot near Day Chapel
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Earth Day Community Event
Date & Time:
04/18
08:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770.904.3500 | Start your day off by running our 3rd
annual EcoRun (5K). Then join us for family
fun with hands-on activities. Don't forget
to bring your used electronics, old tennis
shoes, and plastic bags to recycle.
Participate in our LEED Building Tour, a
family nature walk, scavenger hunt, REI's
PEAK program, the Eco Expor (vendor fair)
and more! Food will be available for
purchase.
Location: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
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Athens Area Master Gardener Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/18
08:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
706-342-9471 | Our members propagate from their own
gardens and it is always an adventure as to
what will be available for sale. Roses,
hellebores, moon vine, spirea, vegetable
seedlings, native columbine, herbs, ice
plant, geraniums, begonias and many more.
We will also be selling rain barrels for
$50.00 each.
Location: Old Farmers Market-Atlanta Hwy. Athens, GA
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Plant Sale: Friends of Garden
Date & Time:
04/18
All Day Event
Event Cost:
Free admission
Phone:
770-229-3368 | The Friends of the UGA Research and Education
Garden will hold their annual spring plant
sale Saturday April 18 8 am-3 pm at the
Garden located on West Ellis Road in Griffin.
For sale will be a wonderful selection of
annuals, perennials, herbs, woody
ornamentals,iris, roses, native azaleas,
hanging baskets and more. This year's special
features include: Sunny Yellow Knockout tm
Roses, Peggy Martin Roses also known as the
Hurricane Katrina Rose, Container combo kits,
Hummingbird and herb containers and the Big
Bargain Trailer. The demonstration garden
will be open and volunteers will be on hand
to answer your gardening questions.
Location: UGA Research and Education Garden, Griffin GA
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Basic Botany
Date & Time:
04/18
08:30 AM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
members $90; non-members $100
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Basic Botany provides an introduction to
general plant anatomy, morphology, and
physiology, with an emphasis on relating
form to function. Using live material and
slides, students will make detailed
observations of root, stem, and leaf tissues
and discuss the processes of water and
nutrient movements. The mechanisms of flower
pollination, seed dispersal, and germination
will be explored, along with the basics of
plant genetics, photosynthesis and
evolution.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA):Callaway Building
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Tucker Historical Plant Swap and Share
Date & Time:
04/18
08:30 AM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-493-9636 | Bring a plant and swap a plant....get
gardening ideas from fellow gardeners. Big
selection of plants propagated from
member's gardens. All kinds available.
Bring something from your garden to share
with others. This is the 7th year for this
event and it "grows" every year.
Location: First Baptist Church of Tucker
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Invasive Plant removal in the BeltLine Arboretum
Date & Time:
04/18
09:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
404-522-4097 | We are continuing our work to remove
harmful invasive plants along the BeltLine
Arboretum Corridor. Kudzu has already been
treated for two years in this area and we
are targeting other pest plants as well.
Please dress appropriately for the weather
in work clothes and bring your own drinking
water in a reusable container. Tools,
gloves, and instruction will be provided.
Please RSVP to susan@treesatlanta.org if
you would like to volunteer. Bring friends
and family members, too!
Location: Gordon White Park, corner of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. and White St., Atlanta, GA 30310
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Norcross Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/18
09:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Phone:
6783622761 | Spring is here, so get ready to plant. Come shop with us
and find some great local grown plants for your garden.
Norcross Garden Club spring plant sale will offer pass-a-
long plants, native plants, drought tolerate plants, and
plants from No longer Bound Nursery. You won't want to
miss this great selection! There will also be fabulous
containers already planted for you available for sale, and
other handcrafted gardening items. Pottery and other Art
Location: 33 College Street Norcross 30071 location-Clubhouse
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Norcross Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/18
09:00 AM
Phone:
678.362.2761 | Huge selection of lots of fabulous plants.
Location: 33 College Street Norcross, GA 30071
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'Roses - The Queen of Flowers" and " Pot 'Em Up"
Date & Time:
04/18
09:30 AM
Event Cost:
$5 Garden admission to City of Kennesaw
Phone:
(770) 427-2117, x305 | 9:30am - Consulting Rosarian, Dr. Bruce
Gillett, will teach you his rose regimen-
guaranteed to help you enjoy bouquets of
beautiful roses from May through November.
10:45am - Come learn the secrets of floral
designer Tim Martin and create exciting
containers to highlight your home and
garden landscape. Gardens open from 9:00am -
1:00pm. For Map and Directions:
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/sga
Location: Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2829 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Native Flora Ramble
Date & Time:
04/18
10:00 AM
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Interested in learning how to identify
native woody and herbaceous plants or maybe
you just want to take a Saturday morning to
look at what’s blooming at the Garden? Join
Cliff on a stroll through the Native Flora
Garden.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA):Meet at Shade Garden Arbor
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So You Want to Be a Water-Wise Guy
Date & Time:
04/18
10:00 AM to
11:30 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | Make water-wise gardening part of your
game. Enjoy learning about xeriscaping
(low water gardening).
Location: Hickory Flat Library, 2740 E Cherokee Drive, Canton
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Native Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/18
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678- 891-2668 | Native Plant Sale
We have a great selection of native shrubs,
native trees, vines, native perennials,
native ferns, and native
grasses. We always have a great selection
of native plants for restricted water use.
Join George Sanko at 9:30 for a
special 30 minute garden tour featuring
the "Best of the Top ten Spring Ephemerals"
Location: Georgia Perimeter College Native Plant Garden Decatur Campus
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/18
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Earth Day Kids Fest at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/18
10:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$5 per person (free for children 2 & under and cyclists)
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The whole family will learn new ways to connect with
nature and how to help the planet. Enjoy live music,
booths and exhibits, Captain Planet, live animal
presentations, and paddle a canoe on Beaver Pond.
There's so much to do, see and learn at Atlanta's largest
Earth Day festival. Don't miss your chance to celebrate
Mother Earth.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Piedmont Gardeners' Tour
Date & Time:
04/18
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
$10 before or $15 tour day
Phone:
706 548-5760 | Six lovely gardens. All within easy reach. Your brochure is
your ticket with maps and descriptions of each garden.
Knowledgable gardeners in each garden to answer your
questions.
Location: Athens, GA
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Spectacular, Low Water Gardens!
Date & Time:
04/18
11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-869-7447 | A Southern phenomenon, Pamela Crawford will
be taking the guesswork out of great
gardens. Stick around for her book signing
for her two new books: Easy Container
Gardens, and Easy Gardens for the South.
Hastings is located at 3920 Peachtree
Rd. "in Brookhaven".
Attendees receive a 10% discount coupon.
Location: Hastings Horticulture Education Center
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Just Add Water's Spring Open House
Date & Time:
04/18 - 04/19
12:00 PM to
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-761-8882 | Walk the garden with Jody and other nursery
owners well versed in growing conifers and
Japanese maples in Georgia. See the spring
foliage and have all your questions
answered. We've grown them, we've killed
them, we'll help you select the best
cultivars for your design and needs.
Refreshments will be served and as always,
Georgia's largest selection of conifers
will be for sale.
Location: 3062 E. Hightower Trail Conyers 30012
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/18
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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BeekeepingUnit 5:Installing Bees/Spring Buildup
Date & Time:
04/19
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
members $40; non-members $45
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Have you ever wanted to harvest honey from your own
beehive? Would you like to collect beeswax to make
candles or soap? Do you have a touch of ‘backyard
biologist’ in your blood? If so, these workshops, covering
the fundamentals of beekeeping, may be for you.
Weather alternative dates will be scheduled if necessary.
Completion of the Unit 1 – 3 is not required to attend.
However, a protective veil and gloves are required for Unit
4 and 5.
Location: the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA): Meet at Shade Garden Arbor
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Victory Gardens II - Diggin' In!
Date & Time:
04/19
01:00 PM to
02:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-869-7447 | Enjoy juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers,
delectable green beans and armloads of
zucchini straight from your garden. Learn
how to plant and maintain a vegetable
garden, the best vegetable varieties for
Metro Atlanta, and high yield techniques.
Includes a Q&A session and vegetable tour.
Send your questions prior to the seminar to
francesca@hastingsgardencenter.com. Come and
reap the bounty. Bonus - Get Free Vegetable
Garden Designs!
Hastings is located at 3920 Peachtree
Rd, "in Brookhaven".
Location: Hastings Horticulture Education Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/19
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Spring StarLab at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/19
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A naturalist will guide you as you learn about the stars,
constellations, and planets that are prominent in the
spring night sky in our giant, inflatable STARLAB
planetarium. Ages 5 and up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Earth Day Celebration
Date & Time:
04/19
01:00 PM
Phone:
(678) 642-4977 or (4 | Fun activities for all ages. Crafts, goats
to pet and feed, a cake contest, caricature
drawing, facepainting, live music and more
will all be part of the celebration. Elise
Witt and Friends will perform live at the
event. Earth Structure, t-shirt, and cake
contest winners will also be announced.
Plants and t-shirts will be available for
purchase. Event is free and open to the
public.
Location: Oakhurst Community Garden
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/19
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/19
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/19
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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East Palisades Spring Wildflowers Hike
Date & Time:
04/19
10:00 AM to
02:30 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join Naturalist Jerry Hightower for a look at early spring
wildflowers along Indian Ridge Trail. We hope to see
Toothwort, Trilliums, May Apple, and more as we hike.
Meet at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Palisades
East. Bring water & a pack lunch, snacks are included. To
register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.com, and click on
Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222.
Ages 16-adult. We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Plant Sale- Forsyth County Master Gardeners
Date & Time:
04/19
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free to the Public
Phone:
678.522.4369 | New for 2009 the Plant Sale will be held in
conjunction with "Taste of Forsyth" on
Sunday at the fairgrounds. A wide selection
of high quality healthy plants grown and
nurtured by Master Gardeners will be for
sale. Master Gardeners will be available
to answer your gardening and drought
related questions.
Profits for the sale will fund ongoing and
future projects that beautify public spaces
in our county through education and gardens
maintained by the Master Gardeners.
Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, Downtown Cumming GA
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Norcross Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/19
12:00 PM
Phone:
678.362.2761 | Native Plants, drought tolerant, plants from
No longer Bound Nursery, plants from members
gardens
Location: 33 College Street Norcross 30071
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Spring Lawncare - Evening Class
Date & Time:
04/20
06:30 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-473-5434 | Spring Lawncare tasks presented by Clayton
County Agriculture Agent Winston Eason
Location: Clayton County Extension, 1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro, Georgia
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Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Mtng
Date & Time:
04/20
06:30 PM to
08:30 PM
Event Cost:
No charge; just covered dish
Phone:
7705549707 | We begin with a pot luck supper (this month
the theme is Italian). This will be
followed by a program by Bobbie Reed about
roses that are easy to grow and which need
less care and fewer chemicals. This will
include Knock Out Roses but lots of others
as well.
Location: Gwinnett Sr. Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawr.
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Georgia Dahlia Society Dahlia Tuber Sale & Auction
Date & Time:
04/20
07:30 PM to
09:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-447-1405 | This is the first of two tuber sales/auctions
that will be open to the public this Spring.
Locally grown, heat tolerant dahlia tubers
of every size, form & color will be
available. Many large 10" dinner plate
varieties will be auctioned as will 2"
pompons and all sizes in between. There will
be Waterlilly dahlias, cactus form dahlias,
the beautiful semi cactus form dahlias as
well as the beautiful symmetry of formal
decorative dahlias. Local growing guides
will be available at no cost.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/20
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Cooking in the Garden: Sweet and Savory Spring
Date & Time:
04/21
06:30 PM to
08:30 PM
Event Cost:
members $24; non-members $27
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Spring is the perfect time for culinary
creations straight from the garden. In this
class, we'll focus on delights made from the
best of spring's finest, including a fresh
mint salad, garlic spinach and a sweet herb
ice cream. Get ready for some garden
goodness!
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA):Day Chapel
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Vegetable Gardening - Evening Class
Date & Time:
04/21
06:30 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-473-5434 | Spring Gardening tasks presented by Clayton
County Agriculture Agent Winston Eason
Location: Clayton County Extension, 1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro, Georgia
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Exciting New Perennials and Companion Plants
Date & Time:
04/21
07:30 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-876-0813 | Ted Stephens, owner of Nurseries
Caroliniana, is a plant explorer and grower
of new and unusual species and cultivars for
incorporation into Southeastern garden
cuisine. His nursery sells retail, wholesale
and mail order.
Location: Atlanta History Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/21
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/21
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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The Georgia Review Release Party
Date & Time:
04/22
05:30 PM
Event Cost:
free and open to the public
Phone:
706-542-1244 | The Georgia Review comes to the Garden
celebrating publication of the spring 2009
issue and its Focus on Culture and the
Environment featuring essays from five
contemporary writers on the environment and
the practice of living simply. Readings,
music and a reception at the beautiful Day
Chapel are a perfect way to commemorate
Earth Day 2009. Winner of two National
Magazine Awards, The Georgia Review is a
nationally respected, award-winning
literary quarterly published at UGA since
1947...
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA): Day Chapel
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Unit 5: Creative Miniature Design
Date & Time:
04/22
09:00 AM
Event Cost:
members $20; non-members $23
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Unit 5 focuses on Creative Miniature
Design. Upon completion of all five units,
students will be awarded the Basic Design
Certificate from The Garden Club of
Georgia. Courses do not need to be
completed in order. Participants will be
provided with a list of materials to bring
to class. Limited to 20 participants.
Priority will be given to those
participants who have completed Units 1-4.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA): Visitor Center, Classroom A
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/22
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Native Plant Sale at GPC Native Plant Garden
Date & Time:
04/22
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-702-4983 | We have a great selection of native plants
for sale: shrubs, trees, vines,
perennials, ferns and grasses. Stay for a
free garden walk at 11am and garden talk at
noon. Walk may be cancelled if it rains.
Talk will go on as scheduled. Visit our
website for directions and more
information.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Guided Garden Walk and Talk
Date & Time:
04/22
11:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-702-4983 | "Very Lemonade with Fern Sex and the
Greatest Fern Sex Aberration - Chastity"
Sip lemonade and hear George Sanko unravel
one of the great secrets of the fern
world. Prior to the talk, George leads a
walk through the shade garden featuring
Goldenseal, Rue Anemone, Blue Cohosh,
Twinleaf and more. Walk starts at 11am and
talk at noon. Bring a lunch to picnic in
the garden. Visit our website for
directions and more information.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/23
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Twilight Toasts in the Garden: Proven Annuals for
Date & Time:
04/23
06:30 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
$10 Friends members/ $15 non-members
Phone:
706-542-1244 | Wine tasting by The Healthy Gourmet in
Athens. Light hors d’oeuvres by Trumps
Catering. Live music by Lansdowne
Three, "Traditional Celtic Music in the
Deep South" played on fiddle, accordion,
hammered dulcimer, guitar and/or mandolin.
Presented by Athens First Bank & Trust and
Athens Area Health Plan Select in
cooperation with FRIENDS of the Garden,
Athens Area Nursery Growers Association,
The Healthy Gourmet and Trumps Catering.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens, GA): Visitor Center & Conservatory
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Plant Sale - DeKalb Federation of Garden Clubs
Date & Time:
04/23
09:30 AM to
02:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-872-5730 | Help preserve the Conservatory at
Callanwolde by purchasing annuals,
perennials, and pass-along plants
at our annual fundraiser. After you've
shopped, be sure to tour the grounds of
this beautiful Candler mansion.
Location: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta 30306
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/23
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/24
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/24
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/25
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/25
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Photography in Nature: Capturing Spring Colors
Date & Time:
04/25
02:00 PM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
$60 non-members/$50 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Marvin Price has “fallen in love with photography as a
wonderful art form that allows the artist to catch every
visual detail of a single moment.” This class will provide
digital photographers with a unique opportunity visit our
gardens & birds of prey while honing your skills in macro
photography. To register, go to
www.chattnaturecenter.com, and click on Adult Programs,
or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages 16-adult. We
recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/25
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Night Hike at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/25
08:00 PM to
10:00 PM
Event Cost:
$10 non-members/$5 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what
happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center,
visit with a nocturnal animal and enjoy a spring campfire!
Ages 5 and up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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McDonough Garden Club Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/25
08:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
770-946-3005 | 9th Annual plant sale to benefit club
projects. Trees, perrenials, shrubs.
Location: 62 Keys Ferry St. /Moye's Pharmacy Parking Lot-just off the square
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Troup County Master Gardener Plant Sale & Swap
Date & Time:
04/25
09:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
706-883-1875 | The Annual Plant Sale & Swap offers locally
grown perennials, native plants,veggie
plants,herbs,shrubs and more. Non-plant
items will also be available. This year's
sale will feature an Iris Show and Mini
Seminars on pruning, propagation and other
related topics. Master Gardeners will also
be available to answer any of your lawn or
garden questions. The Plant Sale is held at
the Ag Center, located on Vulcan Material Rd
off Hwy 27, just 1 mile East of Exit 14 on
Interstate 85
Location: LaGrange, Ga
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Garden Faire -- "It's SO Easy Being Green"!
Date & Time:
04/25
09:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678-320-9997 | Indulge your spring fever at the 6th annual
Garden Faire at Bulloch Hall in Roswell.
Shop for garden art, tools, plants, one-of-
a-kind crafts and much more. Meet
Daron "Farmer D" Joffe of Farmer D Organics
and learn about successful techniques in
organic gardening, composting and raising
heritage chickens. Learn secrets of
pickling and canning southern delicacies
from award-winning Chef Linton Hopkins.
Hear about the latest in organic baking
using herbs and flowers from Chef Hoyt
Williams!
Location: Bulloch Hall in Roswell, GA 30075
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DeKalb Master Gardener Association Plant Sale
Date & Time:
04/25
09:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Phone:
706 354 0450 | The plants offered at this fund-raiser are
from Master Gardener's gardens and rescue
sites. You'll be sure to find reliably
hardy and reasonably priced plants for your
garden. The sale will start promptly at
9am. Proceeds go towards various MG
projects and scholarships which DMGA awards
to horticulture students at UGA and Gwinnett
Tech.
Location: Northlake Mall Parking Lot
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Plant Sale/Flea Market
Date & Time:
04/25
09:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-531-0006 | Huge plant sale! Rare opportunity to
purchase professional quality annuals,
perennials, and organic vegetable plants.
Stop by to pick up some hard to find
plants, and come browse the flea market for
treasures! Master Gardener available to
answer your questions. Proceeds benefit
Sutton Middle School and North Atlanta High
School.
Location: Sutton Middle School- Chastain Park
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Fly Fishing Workshop at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/25
09:00 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
. $45 non-members/$35 members (fee includes all rods & equipment)
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join Chris Scalley, owner of River Through Atlanta guide
service, to learn proper fishing techniques for new and
beginning fisher folk. You will also learn about accessing
& planning safe & productive fly fishing trips on the
Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. Ages 12 and up.
To register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.com, and click
on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222.
Ages 16-adult. We recommend pre-registration. If spaces
are available, we'll accept same day registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Garden Floral Arrangements & GA Gold Medal Plants
Date & Time:
04/25
09:30 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
Garden Admission $5.00 to City of Kennesaw
Phone:
(770) 427-2117 X305 | 9:30am - "Decorating From Your Spring
Garden" - Electa Keil and Jack Driskell
will show you how to create exciting floral
arrangements using what is growing in your
home and garden landscape.
10:45am - "Georgia Gold Medal Plants" -
Victoria Blackstone will tell you about the
latest Georgia Gold Medal plant selections
from the Univ. of GA. Gardens open from
9:00 - 1:00. For Map and Directions:
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/sga
Location: Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2829 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Native Plants in Your Landscape
Date & Time:
04/25
10:00 AM to
11:30 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | Native plants get lots of help from Mother
Nature, and need just a small boost from
you to thrive. Come learn low maintenance
landscaping using natives.
Location: Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/25
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Chattahoochee River Rafting Trip
Date & Time:
04/25
10:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$40 non-members/$35 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join with CNC & High Country Outfitters for the first trip
of the season as we experience the beauty of our river.
We’ll float, paddle and stop to explore the shore. Meet at
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Johnson
Ferry Unit. Bring water & a pack lunch. Snacks are
included. To register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.com,
and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055
ext. 222. Ages 16-adult. We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Water Gardening & Rain Harvest Basins
Date & Time:
04/25
11:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
5.00
Phone:
404-244-4881/404-298 | John Kenna is the owner of Water, Color &
Stone Inc. which is a landscaping design
firm specializing in hardscape construction
and softscape plantings. John will discuss
economical ways to highlight architectural
features and landscaping by installing low-
voltage outdoor lights or solar lighting.
Location: DeKalb County Cooperative Extension, 2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA 30034
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" An Iris Fantasy" Iris Show
Date & Time:
04/25
11:00 AM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
free to entrants and public
Phone:
770 491 8253 |
Iris Show
Presented by
The Georgia Iris Society
(Member of The Dekalb Federation of Garden
Clubs, Inc.
In cooperation with
The American Iris Society)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
11am - 4pm
Judging 9:30-10:30AM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
“AN IRIS FANTASY”
A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW
St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
1790 LaVista Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia
For More Information
Call Mary Bolton
770-491-8253
Free Entry and Admission
Location: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
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Spring Container Garden Workshop
Date & Time:
04/25
11:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
$35.00
Phone:
404-869-7447 | Create works of art for your home and garden
with our ContainerScaping designer,
Francesca! Must pre-register, call or sign-
up on line. $35 fee, includes plants,
container and soil and amendments.
Hastings is located at 3920 Peachtree
Rd. "in Brookhaven".
Attendees receive a 10% discount coupon for
sameday Garden Center purchases.
Location: Hastings Horticulture Education Center
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/25
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Georgia Iris Society Iris Sale
Date & Time:
04/26
01:00 PM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
plants individually priced
Phone:
770 491 8253 |
GEORGIA IRIS SOCIETY IRIS SALE
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009
1:00PM -5:00PM
BOLTON GARDEN
1916 IDLEWOOD ROAD
TUCKER, GEORGIA 30084
For info call – Mary Bolton
770 491-8253
Location: 1916 Idlewood Road - Tucker, Georgia 30084
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Guided Nature Hikes at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/26
01:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC
trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. Every Saturday and Sunday in March at 1:00 and
3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Vegetable Gardening at Home at Farmer D's
Date & Time:
04/26
01:30 PM to
03:30 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members – includes a 20LB bag of compost
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Learn from Farmer D, vice president of GA Organics &
Biodynamic Farmer. This third in a series of 4 workshops -
Successional Plantings for Continued Harvests - will show
how to keep planting for a continued harvest throughout
the season. We will also talk about summer cover crops,
intercropping and crop rotation. To register, go to
www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on Adult Programs.
We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Farmer D's in Toco Hills
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Animal Babies – What Do I Do With Them?
Date & Time:
04/26
02:00 PM to
02:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn what
you can do to help make sure any orphaned animals make
it safely back to their parents in this program led by a
CNC naturalist and our wildlife department. All ages.
Every Saturday and Sunday in April at 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/26
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Pee-Wee Planters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/26
12:45 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
$15 non-members/$10 members (adult helper required and admitted free).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Ages 3-6. You will explore nature at its finest –
Springtime! You and your young child will have fun with
this month’s topic: We Love Trees! Pre registration
required. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com,
or call 770-992-2055 ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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ThinkSwiss Climate Trail Exhibition at CNC
Date & Time:
04/27
10:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the ThinkSwiss
Climate Trail exhibition from April 16-27. This open air
exhibit will be accessible during regular operation hours.
A project of the Consulate General of Switzerland, the
ThinkSwiss Climate Trail exhibition explores the
challenges to our planet caused by global warming and
how everyone can become a climate hero. Don’t miss this
special exhibit.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Roswell Garden Club
Date & Time:
04/28
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-650-4607 | Program: Helpful Insects of Georgia with
Henning Von Schemeling
Location: Roswell Area Park Community Building, 10895 Woodstock Road, Roswell
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Meet the Keeper at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/28
12:00 PM to
12:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs
of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. All
ages. Every Tuesday and Saturday in March at 12:00 noon.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Infant Walk at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/29
10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
$15 non-members/$5 members (price per family)
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Ages Birth – 2 years. Join a CNC naturalist to discover
ways you can connect your infant and young child to the
wonders of nature. Program topic is spring colors. Pre-
registration required. Please register early by e-mail at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com, or by phone at (770)
992-2055 ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Native Plant Sale at GPC Native Plant Garden
Date & Time:
04/29
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-702-4983 | We have a great selection of native plants
for sale: shrubs, trees, vines,
perennials, ferns and grasses. Stay for a
free garden walk at 11am and garden talk at
noon. Walk may be cancelled if it rains.
Talk will go on as scheduled. Visit our
website for directions and more
information.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Guided Garden Walk and Talk
Date & Time:
04/29
11:00 AM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
404-702-4983 | Come tour our newest addition to the
woodland garden - "Autumn Way". Enjoy a
guided stroll and see what can be
accomplished in a few months. Walk starts
at 11am. At noon, Rick Barnes from Nature
Scapes demonstrates "Field Testing a New
Fern Key". With Rick's guidance, guests
may try out a new key for the
identification of ferns. Bring a lunch to
picnic in the garden. Visit our website
for directions and more information.
Native plants are available for sale 10am-
2pm the same day.
Location: Native Plant Garden at Georgia Perimeter College, 3251 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Animal Encounters at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/30
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about the native wildlife living here at CNC through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every Thursday
and Friday in March at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Turtle Treats at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date & Time:
04/30
09:45 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
$25 non-members, $15 members (price per child, adult required and admitted free).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come explore the world of turtles with our naturalists and
wildlife staff! Create your own turtle shell to wear, play
turtle games, and get the opportunity to see what our
turtles and tortoises eat, while you enjoy some healthy and
tasty turtle treats! Ages 4-6. Pre-registration required.
Please register early by e-mail at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com, or by phone at (770)
992-2055 ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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