Part of #UGA Public Service and Outreach, the State #BotanicalGarden of Georgia covers over 300 acres with six formal gardens and five miles of hiking trails.
Athens, GA
Joined May 2009
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UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Winter WonderLights tickets are on sale NOW! ❄️ ☃️
Get in the holiday spirit early by getting your tickets before they're sold out! From themed nights to a special premiere on November 12th, you don't want to miss out on the holiday festivities at the @BotGardenGA!
Purchase tickets here 🔗: t.uga.edu/4hVAvgq
ALT A group of people poses cheerfully in front of a visitor center and conservatory. They stand beside festive, illuminated trees. Among them is someone in a Georgia Bulldogs mascot costume.
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA and the Jekyll Island Authority are partnering through the garden’s Georgia Native Seed Network to regrow native plants and restore the Georgia coast’s vital ecosystems.
t.uga.edu/40LXNwU
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
“Adult monarch butterflies need native, nectar-producing powerhouse plants, especially during their spring and fall migrations." - Will Rogers, the @BotGardenGA conservation research professional
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UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Monarch butterflies born in the fall must fly about 3,000 miles to reach their overwintering ground in Mexico. Conservationists at the @BotGardenGA stress the importance of planting native species in your home garden to support native wildlife, such as the monarch butterfly.
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UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Ten years of academic excellence!
A decade in the Top 20! UGA has held its spot among the nation's best public universities year after year. We can't wait to see where the next 10 years takes us! t.uga.edu/47PwAye
ALT Red banner announcing a 'Top 20 Public University' ranking by U.S. News & World Report for 10 straight years, dated 2026.
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Stroll through the @BotGardenGA at UGA on any given day, and you’ll be amazed by the sights! The garden attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors year-round!
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UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
With a mission to safeguard native plants and educate the next generation of student leaders, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA is partnering with nature lovers statewide to protect the plants and places we call home!
Read more here: t.uga.edu/3TWlD5I
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
I am grateful to the UGA Parents Leadership Council for raising a record $1.5M that will help support UGA student programs, including 8 in PSO, in 2025-26. The programs include:
The PROPEL Rural Scholars, CyberArch and Vinson Institute Fellows programs at the @CVIOG_UGA
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UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Campus Kitchen at UGA and the Experience UGA Ambassadors and Coaching4Success programs at the Office of Service-Learning; Student Leadership Development at the @UGAfanning; Learning by Leading™ at the @BotGardenGA. (more)
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Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Jones! Following a national search, Dr. Jones, an accomplished public service, development and communications professional, has been named vice president for @uga_serves. Go Dawgs!
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Oscar de la Torre, a 2023-24 PSO Student Scholar, was recently named a Barry Goldwater Scholar. During his time as a PSO Scholar, Oscar interned with @BotGardenGA. This scholarship will help him to pursue graduate education and a career in plant research. Congratulations, Oscar!
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Learn how to set your community apart in our "Branding and Marketing Strategies" class, April 3, at @BotGardenGA . This day-long course applies toward the Georgia Certified Economic Developer Certificate Program.
Register: tinyurl.com/43ufuufp
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
The Vice President’s Awards of Excellence recognize those employees throughout the eight Public Service and Outreach units who consistently exceed expectations in a variety of areas. Congratulations to these PSO employees who excelled in these areas.
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Congratulations to Laurel Clark, one of the 2024 Staff Award for Excellence recipients. This award is the most prestigious award for staff members in PSO. Laurel is the communications manager for @BotGardenGA. Congratulations, Laurel!
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Congratulations to PSO Staff Award for Excellence winners Laurel Clark (@BotGardenGA), Emily Schattler (@CVIOG_UGA) and Brian Wrenn (@georgiacenter), who were recognized for their exceptional job performance, workplace creativity and innovation and commitment to service. (more)
ALT Laurel Clark of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia displays her PSO Staff Award for Excellence with Jennifer Frum, vice president for Public Service and Outreach, and Jenny Cruse-Sanders, director of the State Botanical Garden.
ALT Emily Schattler of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government displays her PSO Award of Excellence with Jennifer Frum, vice president of Public Service and Outreach, and Rob Gordon, director of the Institute of Government.
ALT Brian Wrenn of the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel displays his PSO Award of Excellence with Jennifer Frum, vice president of Public Service and Outreach, and Stacy Jones, director of the Georgia Center.
UGA Botanical Garden retweeted
Help @BotGardenGA bring wonder to others this season by volunteering at Winter WonderLights! Learn more: givepulse.com/group/1000666-…
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The next time you're at the @BotGardenGA check out our H2grOw demonstration garden in the children's garden. This garden is full of native and drought-tolerant plants perfect for Athens. Fall is a great time to plant, check out our landscapes: accgov.com/h2grow
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A rare species of firefly has recently been discovered at the @BotGardenGA. The Loopy Five, named for its looping flight pattern, has been spotted in high concentration in the wetlands boardwalk area on the garden’s orange trail.
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The @BotGardenGA recently received $1.6 million in funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. Learn more: outreach.uga.edu/state-botan…