Plants, Big & Small
Atlanta is the City in the Forest, but we’re also surrounded by all sorts of other cool plants. Come on out to these Atlanta Science Festival events, taking place March 8-22, to immerse yourself in a lush world of all things green!
Botanical Illustration 101| March 8th
Presented by Reynolds Nature Preserve, Clayton State University
Interested in learning how to perfectly draw the veins of leaves? Or maybe you love orchids and want to learn how to capture their vibrant hues? Join us at Reynolds Nature Preserve for an introductory botanical illustration workshop where you’ll learn about plant morphology and what to focus on when drawing plants! Experience the event where science and art collide!
This event has a second session later in the day.
Sprouting Scientists | March 11th
Presented by Atlanta Botanical Garden
Little ones can be scientists too! Bring your toddler to discover the fabulous world of plants and animals at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Come and run among the spring blooms, listen to bird songs and have fun at hands-on learning stations!
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!
The Story Collider: Trees | March 13th
Presented by The Story Collider, Trees Atlanta, Science ATL
The Story Collider is teaming up with Trees Atlanta to bring you a special show with true, personal stories all about trees! Become a tree-hugger as you hear stories that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Scientists and non-scientists will share their stories about trees, the forest, and what it all means to them. We hope to “tree” you there!
Preserving Our Natural Spaces| March 13th
Presented by Eagle Eye Book Shop
Do you enjoy the parks and hiking trails around Atlanta? Sit in and find out what we can all do to preserve our natural spaces from climate change and urban sprawl. It is more important now than ever to learn what you can do to keep Atlanta pristine!
Join us for a panel with notable conservationists and environmental experts:Revonda Cosby (Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance), Sally Sears (South Fork Conservancy), David George Haskell (The University of the South), Sally Bathea (author of “Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River”), and Jonah McDonald (DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs).
No registration necessary.
Wildflower Walk | March 15th
Presented by Fernbank Museum
Spring has sprung in Fernbank Forest! Join us for a small group walk to celebrate the buzz and blooms of the season. During the walk, you’ll learn to identify the different kinds of native wildflowers found both in the forest and around Atlanta!
This event repeats multiple times on the 15th and 21st. Check the schedule for more information.
ID the Trees! | March 15th
Presented by DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
If Atlanta is really “The City in the Forest,” then shouldn’t we know what kind of trees surround us? Join DeKalb County’s Ranger Jonah for a walk all about trees! We’ll take a stroll through Mason Mill Park and learn techniques for identifying trees by their bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Find out how to tell a Loblolly pine from other native pines! From the common water oak to the rare winged elm, come fall in love with trees at this awesome county park!
Trees Atlanta Tree Trekking Challenge | March 15th
Presented by Trees Atlanta
Atlanta’s urban forest has a wide variety of trees for you to discover! Search high and low for trees and other native plants on this cooperative, family style scavenger hunt. Using iNaturalist, you and your family will explore the campus of the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse and surrounding area, finding native plant life and earning prizes. Come early and bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds of the Kendeda TreeHouse! Bring your device with iNaturalist downloaded or we will walk you through the process.
Seeds and Spores! | March 16th
Presented by Wylde Center
Improve your gardening skills by learning about the wonder of seeds and spores! You’ll learn how to select seeds, how and when to plant seeds, and how to save seeds. All participants will make a mushroom kit to bring home, and will get to explore the magical world of seeds and spores in this hands-on workshop.
This event occurs a second time on March 16th.
Presented by West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)
Grab a passport and come explore science amongst familiar, yet new terrains! Join the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) and some of our partners for our outdoor and trail-tastic fair – passport style. Take a hike at our 22-acre urban nature preserve on Bush Mountain to learn about forest biodiversity, plant/animal/insect identification, soil, art and crafts, and music of the outdoors.
This event repeats a second time on the 19th.
Presented by Science ATL
Come on out to the explosive conclusion of the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival with 100+ hands on science experiments, including many focused on technology! Free for the family!
