Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc
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About Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc
The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc. is a 30-acre urban oasis located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1976, the Garden's mission is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, conservation, research, and enjoyment.
The Garden features a diverse array of outdoor gardens, including the award-winning Children's Garden, the serene Storza Woods with its unique Canopy Walk, and the innovative Edible Garden.
Indoor attractions include the Fuqua Conservatory, an organic biosphere housing important collections of tropical palms and conifers, and the Fuqua Orchid Center, which displays the foremost collection of species orchids in the United States.
In addition to its horticultural displays, the Garden hosts a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year. Notable events include "Alice's Wonderland," a mosaiculture exhibition, and "Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics," featuring dazzling acrylic leaves that cast dappled light and reflections.
The Garden also offers classes and educational programs for visitors of all ages, ranging from gardening workshops to art exhibitions.
The Garden is committed to conservation and research through its Southeastern Center for Conservation, which advances the science of conservation through genetics, evolutionary studies, and innovative partnerships with researchers.
Locations
The Atlanta Botanical Garden operates primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, with its main location at 1345 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Additionally, the Garden has a sister campus in Gainesville, Georgia, known as the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, which opened in 2015. This location features a conservation nursery and offers a variety of classes and events.
Other locations within Atlanta include:
- Atlanta, GA, USA - Latitude 33.78452, Longitude -84.37423
- Atlanta, GA, USA - Latitude 33.7501275, Longitude -84.3885209
- Atlanta, GA, USA - Latitude 33.790028, Longitude -84.37385