State Botanical Garden of Georgia
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S. Milledge Ave
Athens Georgia
General Information
Phone: 706-542-1244
Email: garden@uga.edu
Welcome to Georgia's Garden
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a public educational facility operated under the auspices of the University of Georgia. It is a "living laboratory" for university students and faculty who utilize the collections and natural plant communities for studies in a variety of disciplines. The Garden is also a public garden for enjoyment by the general public who find beauty, knowledge and solitude in a garden setting.
The Garden is located approximately three miles south of the University campus. Founded in 1968, it now encompasses more than 300 acres, much of which borders the Middle Oconee River.
Four major facilities support a diverse range of educational programs and special events. Environmental education is a major focus of the Garden. Plant conservation, habitat protection, and biodiversity are central themes embraced by our teaching, research and outreach programs. Both the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance and the Garden Club of Georgia are headquartered at the State Botanical Garden.
The Garden is a member of the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance, American Public Gardens Association, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, The Center for Plant Conservation, and Earth Share of Georgia. Our mission: to acquire and disseminate botanical knowledge and to foster appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of plants and nature.
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