State Botanical Garden of Georgia

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a place where residents and visitors to the state can learn about plantlife and gardening. The garden is considered a living laboratory and is often used by university students and faculty from the University of Georgia. The garden is located about three miles south of the University of Georgia's campus. The garden borders the Middle Oconee River and includes more than 300 acres worth of land. There are four major facilities that make up the garden and they include sections on plant conservation, biodiversity and habitat protection. The Garden Club of Georgia and the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance are both located on the grounds of the botanical gardens. The garden has membership in the American Public Gardens Association, the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance, the Center for Plant Conservation, the Botanic Gardens Conservation International and Earth Share of Georgia. Onsite is a café and gift shop, so visitors can relax and enjoy the garden over lunch or take home a souvenir from their visit. The garden is a popular destination for field trips, workshops, science outings, festivals, environmental education events and ecology clubs. It is also a popular research facility for students and staff at the University, as well as botanists, scientists and amateur gardeners.