January 2026 Meeting
2026-01-08 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd., Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Speaker: David Brown, Floral Designer at Hills and Dales Estate
Topic: “Creating Fabulous Floral Design!’
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Fulton Federation January Meeting
2026-01-12 10:15 - 12:00 | Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305
Monday, January 12, 2026
Speaker: Barbara Dorfman
Topic: “Pruning: Feel Empowered to Prune, Best Tools and Techniques”
Refreshments: 10:15 AM Meeting: 10:30 AM
Northside Drive Baptist Church

Dogwood District Winter Board Meeting 2026
2026-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305
Date: January 21, 2026
All club members are welcome to learn about what is happening in the Dogwood District and the Garden Club of Georgia. Club presidents and Dogwood District Board Members are encouraged to attend.
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, The Harp STUDENTS Center, Room H105-1016, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, 30305. This building is BEHIND the Church across Mathieson Rd. Park in the Green Lot (map below)

NGC Environmental School Course I
2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM
NGC Environmental School Course I
January 29-30, 2026

Registration deadline is January 23, 2026.
Registration is not complete until your check or Zelle payment is received.

GCG Environmental School Course 1 Registration

Environmental School Course I Topics

Ecology
Plants – Biodiversity
Environmental Science
Environmental Issues
Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Networking And Outreach
Historic Environmental Actions and Leaders
Virtual Nature Discovery Field Trip

Click here to learn about Environmental School

February 5, 2026 Meeting
2026-02-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd., Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Time: 9:30 SOCIAL, 10:00 PROGRAM & MEETING

Speaker: Lynn McIntyre, Past Board President of the Georgia River Network
Topic: “The Wonders of the Okefenokee”
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SSGC Lunch & Learn
2026-02-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd., Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Be sure to sign up for this educational Lunch & Learn with fellow Sandy Springs Garden Club members. We will have 3 great speakers and lunch.
Come hear Jennifer Petritz, Lisa Bartlett and our own Sara Henderson for a great day of learning and fellowship.

GCG Native Plant Symposium 2026
2026-02-25 09:00 - 15:30 | State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave. 0602, Athens, GA, 30602
February 25 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
$80

The Native Plant Symposium will be held at The Garden Club of Georgia’s Terrace Room in Athens, Ga.
Growing and protecting native plants are important for many reasons: they celebrate our state and region, they are well suited to our region’s growing conditions and they are the foundation of the complex ecosystem that supports insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Join us for this year’s Native Plant Symposium to explore the importance of native plants and the ongoing work to protect and promote them.
REGISTER ONLINE
Details and agenda to be announced.

Capitol Conservation Day at the State Capitol
2026-02-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Georgia State Capital, Capitol Sq SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Registration & lite breakfast: 8:00 am at the Church.
Legislative issues and advocacy training will follow.
Group photo on the stairs of the Capitol.

Further details & registration info will be posted later.

March 5, 2026 Meeting
2026-03-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd., Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Time: 9:30 SOCIAL, 10:00 PROGRAM & MEETING

Speaker: Dr. Allan Armitage, Writer, Speaker and Horticulturist
Topic: “From Chaos to Contentment: The Making of a Garden”
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Fulton Federation March Meeting
2026-03-09 10:15 - 12:00 | Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305
Monday, March 9, 2026
Speaker: Melanie Furr
Topic: “All About Hummingbirds and Pollinator Plants”
Refreshments: 10:15 AM Meeting: 10:30 AM
Northside Drive Baptist Church (Art & Soul Classroom)

Garden Club of Georgia 98th Annual Convention 2026
2026-04-01 10:00 - 2026-04-03 10:00 | Crown Plaza in Peachtree City, 201 Aberdeen Pkwy, Peachtree City, GA, 30269
April 1 – April 3

“GCG Celebrates America”
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Peachtree City, Ga.
Let’s Gather Together! The Magnolia District and The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. invites Garden Club members to The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.’s 98th Annual Convention at the Crown Plaza in Peachtree City, Georgia as “GCG Celebrates America”. The Crown Plaza Hotel and Conference Center offers the perfect setting for the three days of information, fun, shopping, and fellowship. It has gorgeous outdoor scenery, beautiful lakes, and relaxing accommodations.
On April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026, there will be great workshops for skill development, celebration of garden clubs with awards for projects, and featured speakers to educate members. There will be a raffle for entertainment and a variety of interesting vendors for shopping pleasure. Enjoy the beautiful floral designs by the districts presented for your visual enjoyment plus learn about the educational exhibits which focus on programs of GCG.
Our first speaker Dr. Jaap de Roode will be featured during our opening session of the Convention on April 1st at 10 am so do not be late to check in and start the adventure. Lunch will be on your own followed by an afternoon workshop presented by Suzanne Finger. That evening there will be a district photo gathering, a cash bar and a buffet dinner followed by the world-famous Awards Event. April 2nd will have the business meeting, workshops, and speakers. Our speakers on day two will include Dr. Sheri Dorn, Joe Cook, Katherine Kennedy and Dr. Emily Coffey. The evening speaker will be Dorinda Dallmeyer.
This year we will feature two fee-based workshops featuring two of GCG’s floral designers, Anna Burns on April 1 and Lynn Fronk on April 3. Space for these sessions is limited to the first 20 registrants, so get your registration early!
Rest, relaxation, friendships, education, celebration, and shopping! What a great time you will have if you come! You do not want to miss this convention! Put it on your calendar today! Invite a friend!
Details:
2026 GCG Convention Program Info Complete registration
Online Registration
Hotel Reservations

April 9, 2026 Meeting
2026-04-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd., Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Time: 9:30 SOCIAL, 10:00 PROGRAM & MEETING

Topic: Plant Swap and Cups of Cheer
Location: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd NW, Sandy Springs, Ga 30328
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Sandy Springs Garden Club 85th Birthday Celebration
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Grille, 94 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody, GA, 30346
Come help us celebrate 85 years as a garden club.
When: Thursday April 23, 2026
Where: Capitol Grille Perimeter
Details to follow.

Fulton Federation – Annual Awards Luncheon 2026
2026-05-04 10:30 - 14:30 | Bellmere Garden House
Date: May 4, 2026

Location: Bellmere Garden House, 10777 Bell Road, Duluth, GA 30096
Registration: 10:30 AM
Meeting, Program and Lunch: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Program: “The Taming of the Few: Wild Native Plants in Your Garden”
Speaker: Mark Warren

May 7, 2026
2026-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | GA
Time: To be announced
Topic: Spring Luncheon – ‘Bloom Where You’re Planted!’
Location: Home of member Laura Jones
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