All programs are free and open to the public. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult approved by the legal guardian.
Email rsvp@piedmontgarden.org to register for a program or ask a question.
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July Super Saturday in the Garden! – Pollinators
July Super Saturday in the Garden! – Pollinators
Celebrate the incredible world of pollinators at this month’s Super Saturday! Enjoy hands-on activities, guided walks, and family-friendly fun as you discover the bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators that help our gardens and ecosystems thrive.
Saturday, July 25th
Super Saturday Schedule
*Please note, the schedule may be subject to change and thunder and lightning cancels all events at the Garden.
8:00am-10:00am
Garden Guardians
Steward the Garden with other volunteers and learn about what’s growing and Garden management with our Landscape Manager, Bridget Curran.
9:00am-12:00pm
Summer Poetry Walk
While strolling the Garden view excerpts of nature inspired poems.
9:00am-12:00pm
Explore to Read
Explore the garden trails while discovering enlarged storybook pages.
9:00am-10:00am
Garden Tour
Explore the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont on a guided tour. Join your guide for a 45-65 minute walk through the site highlighting current projects, seasonal updates, and future plans. Learn about habitat restoration, new gathering spaces, and sustainable design practices. You’ll hear about how we engage the community and build toward long-term goals. Each tour encourages questions, and we welcome open conversation. We limit group size to 16 people for a more personal experience. Please Register in advance!
9:30am-10:45am
Butterfly Walk
Butterfly Walk led by local naturalist Nancy Weiss. This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore native butterflies and the plants that help them thrive. Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or just curious about pollinators, this walk is sure to inspire.
10:00am-11:00am
Pollinators in the Garden
Join the Garden’s Education Coordinator, Bruce Gatling-Austin, for a guided exploration of the Garden’s pollinators and the habitats they call home. Discover the important role bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play in our ecosystem. Ages 5+.
11:00am-12:00pm
Music in the Garden – Felicity Music
The Garden has received a generous grant to feature a classical music performance series in the Garden. Each concert will feature a different group highlighting a variety of instruments and musical arrangements. Enjoy this free outdoor concert and bring chairs or blankets as seating is limited in our mini amphitheater. If it rains, the performance will take place under the tent.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Buzz Pollination
Discover the fascinating science of buzz pollination with Landscape Manager Bridget Curran! Learn how certain bees use vibrations to release pollen from flowers and why this unique process is essential for many of the plants we grow and enjoy. Ages 10+.
