Media Advisory: Friends of the State Botanical Garden to host flea market this Saturday
August 16, 2012
Print- Writer:
- Connie Cottingham
Athens, Ga. - The Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia will host their annual flea market on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Visitor Center and Conservatory, located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue in Athens. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. Items for sale include furniture, books, toys, garden supplies, linens, jewelry, household goods and more.
All proceeds will support the garden's numerous projects and displays. Any items not sold will be taken to various charitable organizations around Athens.
For more information, call 706/542-1244.
About the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
A unit of the University of Georgia Office of Public Service and Outreach, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia provides the public as well as UGA faculty, staff and students opportunities for recreation, events, research and learning through its natural areas, display gardens and building spaces. For more information, see http://botgarden.uga.edu/.
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