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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Connie Cottingham Public Relations and Special Events Coordinator The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (706) Summer 2015 June, July, August Calendar of Classes, Symposia, and Events In chronological order The State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia ALL CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Call or register online at botgarden.uga.edu Zumba at the Garden Every Wednesday 5:30 6:30 pm Visitor Center, Great Room $70 (10 visit punch card); $7 walk-in fee Cora Keber, Certified Zumba Instructor, SBG Education Staff Maria Russell, Certified Zumba Instructor What is Zumba? Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba! Zumba and Zumba Fitness are registered trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC. The Garden will be offering this as a continual program. The registration fee includes a 10 visit punch card. Nature Ramblers Thursdays 8:00 am (roughly a 90 minute walk) Meet at the Shade Garden Arbor Free Dale Hoyt, Biologist, and Naturalist Hugh Nourse, Author, Photographer, and Naturalist Don Hunter, Photographer and Naturalist Please join our Nature Ramblers and learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the Garden while making new friends and enjoying the cool, fresh air. Sessions will start with an inspirational reading by a nature writer such as Annie Dillard, John Muir, or Janise Ray. This is a ramble not a hike; we will stop to view interesting plants, insects, butterflies, mushrooms, etc., along the way. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. Join us for one or all sessions; these informal rambles are free but donations are accepted in the Garden's donation box in the lobby of the Visitor Center. Full Moon Hike Series Tuesday, June 2 Meet at the Fountain in front of the Visitor s Center 8:00-9:30pm $5/person or $15/family
2 Andie Bisceglia, SBG Children s Program Manager The trails at the Botanical Garden offer so much to discover at night, especially during summer come see the lightning bug display in June and July, search for glow worms and phosphorescent fungus, and hear the frogs, cicadas, and katydids. Each walk will focus on a different topic. We re sure to discover some magical moments each month! Bring family and friends of all ages and be prepared to hike up to 2 miles on our wooded trails and in the garden. If you have young children or infants, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Sunflower Music Series: Caroline Aiken Tuesday, June 2 7:00-9:00 p.m. Flower Garden Lawn (Conservatory in inclement weather) $15; $5 children ages 6-12 We ve got a great line-up of musicians to perform for our popular annual Sunflower Music Series in one of the most beautiful and relaxing settings possible. Our June concert features Caroline Aiken, with The Twangtown Paramours opening. Caroline is an award-winning folk singer, whose new album Broken Wings Heal has just been released. Caroline has recently performed on NPR s Mountain Stage, and in the past toured with the Indigo Girls. The Twangtown Paramours hail from Nashville, and bring fine harmony singing and inventive musicianship to the stage. Bring a picnic basket, spread a blanket, kick off your shoes and enjoy a summer evening outdoors with family and friends. Concert moves indoors in wet weather. FRIENDS First Friday: Judy Glenn, Hummingbirds Friday, June 5 Visitor Center Downstairs 9:00 am 10:30 am, $12 Judy knows hummingbirds and she definitely knows the hummingbirds at our Garden. She worked with Garden staff to create our hummingbird trail and is teaching a few classes here this summer. She also has created amazing photos of hummingbirds. Come hear about these delicate, strong, fascinating creatures. This monthly event includes a full breakfast and an opportunity to meet new people while learning about the Garden, gardening or garden history. Please make your reservation by the Wednesday before by calling Carnivorous Plants: Learn to Identify, Grow and Conserve Carnivorous Plants Saturday, June 6 9:00 am 1:00 pm Visitor Center, Classroom 2 $50 Kevin Tarner, Research Technician for Plant Biology Greenhouses, UGA Carnivorous plants are unique in the fact that they get the majority of their nutrition from capturing other living organisms. The habitats for most carnivorous plants are becoming endangered due to development. Kevin will cover the importance of their habitats and what conservation steps are being taken to preserve this species-rich habitat. He will cover identification, propagation and different native carnivorous habitats. Each participant will have the chance to get their hands dirty by potting up their own carnivorous plants to take home. Summer Tree Identification Saturday, June 13 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Visitor Center, Classroom 2 Fee: $50 Linda Chafin, Conservation Botanist, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
3 About 200 tree species occur in Georgia s Piedmont forests and woodlands. In this class, students learn to identify some of the most common of these by their leaves, bark, branching patterns, and tree form. Students will learn to use a hand lens and a simple dichotomous key for woody plants to identify species. Class time will be divided between classroom exercises and a field trip to the woods at the State Botanical Garden. Understanding Botanical Names Friday, June 19 9:00 am 1:00 pm Visitor Center, Gardenside Room $50 John T. Manion, Historic Gardens Curator, Atlanta History Center Overcome botanical name phobia by learning the basics of botanical nomenclature. You will quickly see how fascinating, informative, useful, and entertaining scientific names for plants can be! Classroom instruction will be followed by applying what we have learned to plants in the garden. Highly recommended text: Stearn s Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners by William T. Stearn (out of print, but relatively easy to find online). The North Georgia Daylily Society 2015 Daylily Show and Sale Saturday, June 20 Daylily viewing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Visitor Center & Conservatory Daylily sales table: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Free Visitors to the show are welcome to view over a hundred different beautiful daylilies. In addition to seeing breathtaking flowers, visitors may also participate in a bargain plant sale, get information on daylilies and exchange information with other daylily enthusiasts. For more information visit the North Georgia Daylily Society webpage at Digital Plant Photography: Flower Portraits and Plants in the Landscape Saturday, June 20 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center, Classroom 2 $50 Chuck Murphy, Nature Photographer ( Enhance your photography skills for both flower portraits and plants in the landscape in this hands-on workshop. In our morning session, we ll first review choosing and using appropriate camera equipment, both DSLR and point & shoot. Next we ll cover composition, isolating the subject, and working with light. We ll also review the considerations in shooting landscapes vs. plant portraits vs. close-ups. Our morning will conclude with a photography exercise in the Garden (weather permitting) or the Conservatory. After lunch (not included), we ll review your photos from the morning exercise and conclude with an overview on using free software tools to enhance, edit, and share your photos. They are Back---The Hummingbirds and the Hummingbird Trail Saturday, June 27 9:00-11:00 am Meet at the Fountain in front of the Visitor s Center Judy Royal Glenn, Nature and Wildlife Photographer Join us for a ramble as we walk through the Hummingbird Trail to find the hummingbird s secret hiding places. Bring a camera or binoculars if you d like and join the adventure! The last hour of
4 the ramble is intended for participants to have time to independently photograph or observe the hummingbirds. Judy will be available to answer questions during this time. Classic City Band Annual Patriotic Concert Sunday, June 28 2:00-3:00 Visitor Center & Conservatory Free Join us in the air-conditioned conservatory to enjoy this popular annual concert filled with popular and patriotic tunes. This popular concert is always standing room only, so arrive early. Fifth Tuesday Swing Night Tuesday, June p.m. Visitor Center Free Every Tuesday, the UGA Swing Club hosts a Swing Night open to the community at Dancefx Athens. It begins with a lesson from 8-9 p.m., followed by a casual evening of social swing dancing. Many people purchase a card to attend all four Tuesdays in a month, but if there is a fifth Tuesday, admission is free and the venue may change! This month the UGA Swing Club will host the fifth Tuesday free swing night at the State Botanical Garden's Visitor Center & Conservatory. Let's learn some new steps, and dance away a summer evening in the Garden! We'd love to see you there - and hear your opinion about having future Swing Nights at the Garden. Athens Swing Night would like you to know that you don't need to have any previous dance experience, or a partner. Just come to have a good time! There's more information about Athens Swing Night on their website: Full Moon Hike Series Wednesday, July 1 8:00-9:30pm Meet at the Fountain in front of the Visitor s Center $5/person or $15/family Andie Bisceglia, SBG Children s Program Manager The trails at the Botanical Garden offer so much to discover at night, especially during summer come see the lightning bug display in June and July, search for glow worms and phosphorescent fungus, and hear the frogs, cicadas, and katydids. Each walk will focus on a different topic. We re sure to discover some magical moments each month! Bring family and friends of all ages and be prepared to hike up to 2 miles on our wooded trails and in the garden. If you have young children or infants, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required. FRIENDS First Friday: Bobbi Reed, Not Your Grandmother s Roses Friday, July 10 Visitor Center Downstairs 9:00 am 10:30 am, $12 Oh yeah, we all know about Knock-Out Roses, but do you know that there is actually a large palate of reliable, tough and beautiful roses for your landscape? This monthly event includes a full breakfast and an opportunity to meet new people while learning about the Garden, gardening or garden history. Please make your reservation by the Wednesday before by calling Where do the Hummingbirds hide at the Botanical Garden?
5 Saturday, July 18 9:30 am 12:30 pm Visitor Center, Classroom 2 $15 Judy Royal Glenn, Nature and Wildlife Photographer Join us and learn where the hummingbirds perch and hide throughout the garden. Class time will be spent discussing the mapped hummingbird trail while discovering tips for spotting these tiny creatures in Georgia habitats. We ll discuss a few photography tips too. A tour of the trail will be given after the class so bring a camera or binoculars if you d like! The last portion of the class is intended for participants to have time to independently photograph or observe the hummingbirds. Judy will be available to answer questions during this time. All in The Family: Important Plant Families of Georgia Saturday, July 25 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Visitor Center, Classroom 2 $50 Dr. Wilf Nichols, Director, State Botanical Garden of Georgia Attend any wedding and you re bound to spot some family resemblances along the pews. Wander through a garden and, if you re observant, you ll see family resemblances there too. You might not know the name of the plant but you ll be able to pick out its relatives and be well on your way to learning its ID. In this class, we will learn about some important plant families, recognizing their characteristics in the classroom or garden and giving you the skills to quickly identify the unknown plants that you might run across. Sunflower Concert: Grassland String Band Tuesday, July 28 7:00-9:00 p.m. Flower Garden Lawn (Conservatory in inclement weather) $15; $5 children ages 6-12 We ve got a great line-up of musicians to perform for our popular annual Sunflower Music Series in one of the most beautiful and relaxing settings possible. Tuesday, July 28 will find the Grassland String Band onstage, bringing their take on bluegrass/americana music, with a set special guest Claire Campbell (from the acclaimed band Hope for a Golden Summer).Bring a picnic basket, spread a blanket, kick off your shoes and enjoy a summer evening outdoors with family and friends. Concert moves indoors in wet weather. Full Moon Hike Series Friday, July 31 (a Blue Moon!) 8:00-9:30pm Meet at the Fountain in front of the Visitor s Center $5/person or $15/family Andie Bisceglia, SBG Children s Program Manager The trails at the Botanical Garden offer so much to discover at night, especially during summer come see the lightning bug display in June and July, search for glow worms and phosphorescent fungus, and hear the frogs, cicadas, and katydids. Each walk will focus on a different topic. We re sure to discover some magical moments each month! Bring family and friends of all ages and be prepared to hike up to 2 miles on our wooded trails and in the garden. If you have young children or infants, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Athens Brass Choir Sunday, August 2 3:00-4:00 pm
6 Visitor Center & Conservatory free This popular annual concert by brass musicians often includes classical music, marches, and show tunes. Spend a hot August afternoon relaxing at this free afternoon concert inside the airconditioned Visitor Center & Conservatory. Dog Days of Bloomers Tuesday, August 4 6:00-7:30 Visitor Center, Adult Classroom $12 Cliff Brock, Assistant Curator of Flower Garden and Chapel, SBG Is your garden looking tired toward the end of summer? Often we focus so much on spring we forget to stock our gardens with perennials for late summer and fall. This class will focus on bulbs, perennials, and blooming shrubs that will extend the blooming season. The class will meet in classroom for a presentation and then explore the grounds to see color what these bloomers can provide in the summer months. FRIENDS First Friday: Friends Flea Market Friday, August 7 Visitor Center Downstairs 9:00 am 10:30 am, $12 Beverly, John, and BJ are three of the Friends that have put a lot of hours into gathering and organizing flea market donations to create our biggest and best sale ever. Come hear about some of the most interesting items, a few stories, and something new happening at this sale. This monthly event includes a full breakfast and an opportunity to meet new people while learning about the Garden, gardening or garden history. Please make your reservation by the Wednesday before by calling FRIENDS Gigantic Flea Market Saturday, August 15 8:00 a.m. 1:00 pm Visitor Center & Conservatory Free and open to the public Items offered include: gardening items, books, household items, tools, toys, jewelry, decorations, purses, accessories, baby items and more! We will be accepting donations the week before. No clothing items please. For more information at Designing with Salvage Tuesday, August 18 5:30-8:00 pm SBG Greenhouse, Maintenance Center $45 Chris McDowell, Program Coordinator, UGA Material Reuse Program Join Chris McDowell as he teaches us how to make Adirondack chairs and herb boxes to decorate your outdoor space. Each participant will make their own chair and box to take home. Be prepared to use power tools. The materials are provided by UGA Material Reuse Program. To learn more about their program check them out at Art Exhibit: Nature, Illustrated by Chuck Murphy Opening Reception August pm Free Exhibit August 23 through October 4, 2015
7 Chuck Murphy is an award-winning nature photographer based in Athens. His photo expeditions have taken him around the world, to over 35 countries, and to all seven continents. He specializes in images of birds, bugs, and blooms. For his show at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, he has created a new series of photographs entitled Nature, Illustrated. The exhibition features a wide variety of images, centered around the theme of revealing the beauty of the natural world in ways that the human eye typically doesn't see. For samples of Chuck s work, check out his website at There will be an opening reception for Chuck on Sunday, August 23, in the Visitor Center. Sunflower Music Series: Grogus Tuesday, August 25 7:00-9:00 p.m. Flower Garden Lawn (Conservatory in inclement weather) $15; $5 children ages 6-12 We ve got a great line-up of musicians to perform for our popular annual Sunflower Music Series in one of the most beautiful and relaxing settings possible. Our August concert features Grogus, returning for their annual celebration of Latin jazz, traditional Cuban and Caribbean styles and funk versions of jazz standards. The band is a past recipient of the Flagpole Athens Music Award in both the jazz and world music categories. Bring a picnic basket, spread a blanket, kick off your shoes and enjoy a summer evening outdoors with family and friends. Concert moves indoors in wet weather. Flower Arranging Unit 1: Line/Line Mass Design Wednesday, August 26 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (bring sack lunch) Visitor Center, Gardenside Room $45 Celia McQuaid Brown, Accredited Judge, The Garden Club of Georgia Due to popular demand, Celia McQuaid Brown, a Garden Club of Georgia Accredited Judge, is once again teaching the entire five-unit flower arranging series. 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 a list of materials to bring to class. Additional units of study include Mass Design and Foliage Design, Design for Dining Table, Fruit and Vegetable Design, and Creative Miniature Design. Limited to 20 participants. Plant Conservation: Protecting Plant Diversity in the Garden and in the Wild Saturday, August 29 9:00 am 1:00 pm Visitor Center, Classroom 2 $105 Jennifer Ceska, Conservation Coordinator, and Jim Affolter, Dir. of Research, SBG Plant conservation is an applied science that draws upon many fields of knowledge from ecology to horticulture, to ethics and politics. This course surveys threats to biodiversity in Georgia and worldwide, examples of rare plant research, techniques for restoration and reintroduction, and ways individuals and organizations are making a difference in protecting the rare plants of Georgia. Class will include group discussions and tours of the Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies. Full Moon Hike Series
8 Saturday, August 29 8:00-9:30pm Meet at the Fountain in front of the Visitor s Center $5/person or $15/family Andie Bisceglia, SBG Children s Program Manager The trails at the Botanical Garden offer so much to discover at night, especially during summer come see the lightning bug display in June and July, search for glow worms and phosphorescent fungus, and hear the frogs, cicadas, and katydids. Each walk will focus on a different topic. We re sure to discover some magical moments each month! Bring family and friends of all ages and be prepared to hike up to 2 miles on our wooded trails and in the garden. If you have young children or infants, a backpack carrier is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Sunflower Music Series: Arvin Scott Tuesday, September 29 7:00-9:00 p.m. Flower Garden Lawn (Conservatory in inclement weather) $15; $5 children ages 6-12 We ve got a great line-up of musicians to perform for our popular annual Sunflower Music Series in one of the most beautiful and relaxing settings possible. Our September concert features Arvin Scott will bring jazz to the Garden. Dr. Scott teaches at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at UGA, and will feature a full combo for the concert. Jazz singer Marti Winkler will open the show. Bring a picnic basket, spread a blanket, kick off your shoes and enjoy a summer evening outdoors with family and friends. Concert moves indoors in wet weather.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Connie Cottingham Public Relations and Special Events Coordinator The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (706)
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