Athens Outdoor Event Calendar

Drought Resistent Plant Ramble
August 6, 2008
Come and see what is growing in our garden, even through the drought conditions. Ken Ogletree, Curator of International Garden and Sara Willams, Curator of Heritage Garden will guide you through the International and Heritage Garden to show you what has had successful growth through our low water conditions.
TIME: 9 a.m.
COST: Contact the State Botanical Gardens for more information.

Sunflower Concert Series
hope for agoldensummer w/ Jean Spencer
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
International Garden Lawn (Conservatory if inclement weather)
$10 Friends members/ $15 non-members/ $5 children ages 6-12

The Indie-folk band creates an eclectic sound with the pairing of their harmonious voices with a wide variety of instruments, including anything from the ordinary (guitar and piano) to the unique (accordion, singing saw and old Coke bottles). Tickets include the price of admission, beverages and light snacks, and can be purchased at the Garden’s Gift Shop, Schoolkids Records and AthensMusic.net, or by calling (706) 542-1244


This concert series is presented by FRIENDS of The State Botanical Garden of Georgia and sponsored by Athens Coca-Cola, Northeast Sales and Distributing, Musicians Warehouse, Flagpole Magazine, WUGA, AthensMusic.net and Café Trumps at the Garden.

Athens Brass Choir
Fifth Anniversary Concert
Sunday August 3, 2008
Visitor Center & Conservatory Free

The Athens Brass Choir returns to the Athens Botanical Garden this summer for their fifth annual concert.

FRIENDS of the Garden Annual Flea Market
Saturday August 23, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visitor Center & Conservatory Free and open to the public

The Friends Flea Market has become a popular annual event at the Athens Botanical Garden – come find some new treasures!




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