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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a botanical garden of 323 acres (131 hectares) in the United States, with a conservatory operated by the University of Georgia. It is located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens , Georgia .
- Gardens and Collections
- Trails and Natural Areas
- Facilities
A number of specialty gardens and collections have been established, and others will be added as the master plan for the garden is implemented. The theme gardens, collections, and display beds contain a diverse array of both native and exotic plant species. One recent addition, the Heritage Garden, contains plants of historic and socioeconomic inte...
Five miles of color-coded nature trails extend into the far reaches of the garden. The longest is the White Trail, which parallels the Middle Oconee River for several hundred yards and extends into the upland plateau areas of hardwood forest. The Red, Green, Blue, Purple, and Yellow Trails are shorter, interconnecting segments. The Orange Trail tra...
The Callaway Building, constructed in 1975 with funds provided by the Callaway Foundation of LaGrange, serves as administrative headquarters for the garden. In addition to a library, laboratories, and offices, the building contains an auditorium, reception area, and conference and meeting facilities. The Alice Hand Callaway Visitor Center and Conse...
Located just three miles from the University of Georgia campus, State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens is a living laboratory, serving teaching, research, and public service roles for the university. A wide range of specialty gardens and collections exist in this 313-acre botanical garden. Located next to the Visitor Center, the ...
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, established in 1968, covers 313 acres in Athens and serves as the headquarters for the Garden Club of Georgia. Courtesy of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print.
1728 Botanical Garden in Philadelphia founded. John Bartram of Philadelphia establishes his botanic garden, known to be the oldest surviving of its kind in North America. In 1732, Bartram began trading seeds and plants with Peter Collinson, a London merchant and botanist. His reputation in international trade and botany earned him the title of ...
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Athens is the proud home of Georgia’s official botanical garden, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The Garden is one of Athens’ most-visited attractions and is a must-see on any trip. The 313-acre preserve has plenty of nature trails and has been designated an important birding area by the Georgia ...
