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  • JG Beacham Drinking-Water Treatment-Plant Tour

  • Athens’ JG Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant transforms raw water into clean, great-tasting drinking water, then conveniently delivers it to taps at homes and businesses. This is the only drinking water treatment plant in Athens-Clarke County and provides approximately 14 million gallons to the city daily through a span of 800 miles of pipes. Raw water is sourced from the North Oconee River, Middle Oconee River, and Bear Creek Reservoir. During this tour, you will learn how raw water is processed and how the facilities are maintained by our operators.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 4

    Dates: 3/27/2026 - 3/27/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: Jackie Sherry, Andra Turbok, Katie Kirkland

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please wear close toed shows and dress accordingly as this is an outdoor walking tour. In the event of rain we can reschedule. The tour will be approximately 1 hour. Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Theologians Under Hitler: Faith, Ideology, and the Seduction of Power

  • Many have heard of church leaders who resisted the Nazi regime—names such as Bonhoeffer and Niemöller still inspire. But what of those who did not resist? How could so much of the German church, steeped in a rich Christian tradition and a deep intellectual culture, come to embrace Hitler’s vision? Drawing on Robert P. Ericksen’s Theologians Under Hitler, this five-week series examines how the Deutsche Christen (“German Christian”) movement and eminent theologians such as Gerhard Kittel, Paul Althaus, and Emanuel Hirsch bent Christian faith to serve Nazi ideology. Through presentation and discussion, we’ll consider how faith became an instrument of nationalism and hatred, and the sobering lessons this history still holds.

     

  • Fee: $51.00

    Capacity Remaining: 12

    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 5/18/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 5

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Tom Buchanan

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
 

  • Third Rail Distillery: A Tour & Tasting

  • Join us for a tour and tasting at Third Rail Distillery. Located in Downtown Lawrenceville’s Depot District, Third Rail Distillery offers craft cocktails made from their signature spirits and fresh ingredients. Start with a behind the scenes tour of the facility to learn about how these spirits are made. Then, enjoy a tasting flight of Third Rail’s signature spirits: Gin, Wheated Bourbon, Rye, & Vodka. Our host will be their GM, Mick Taylor. With over 17 years in the industry, he will be on hand to answer any and all questions you may have regarding the production and proper consumption of these unique spirits. $20.00 (plus tax) to be paid directly to Third Rail the day of the tour for the tasting.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 14

    Dates: 4/30/2026 - 4/30/2026

    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Mick Taylor

    Building: UGA Campus at Gwinnett

  • Please see receipt note for address/ additional details.
 

  • Tour of Tweed Recording Audio-Production School

  • Please note, the date of this class changed to Thursday April 2 at 10 AM. In the heart of downtown Athens, Tweed Recording stands as a beacon for aspiring audio professionals. Our facility is packed with spaces for students to learn, equipment to get their hands on and use, and programs that will immerse students in the world of audio production. Our five studios contain one of the best collections of contemporary and vintage gear in the world. Beyond technical skills, we emphasize the importance of understanding the music business, teaching students how to monetize their creations and navigate the industry’s complexities. At Tweed, students forge meaningful connections within the music community, laying the foundation for a sustainable and fulfilling career in audio production.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 8

    Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/2/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Andrew Ratcliffe

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please note, the date of this class changed to Thursday April 2 at 10 AM. Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Tour of WUGA Studios

  • Take a tour of WUGA and see what goes into the day-to-day operations of Athens' local public radio station. You'll get to meet the staff and ask questions about our award-winning local and national programming.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 11

    Dates: 6/4/2026 - 6/4/2026

    Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Lara Dua-Swartz

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Tour Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Come walk around the farm and learn about our rescue operations and the animals. We will walk around the barn pasture and Kat will tell stories of how the animals came to be at the farm. Alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, horses and donkeys are some of the animals you will meet. We will see some cats and kittens in the 100-year old barn and hear its history and that of the farmhouse, how the rescue came to be, and how Sweet Olive got its name. We will feed berries to Tuk Tuk the emu and also scratch the tummies of some of our 100 pig residents.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: -8

    Dates: 5/6/2026 - 5/6/2026

    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: Kat Howkins

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please see receipt note for address and/or parking details.
 

  • Touring and Hiking Shoal Creek Sanctuary

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Join creator and visionary Dr. John Pickering on a moderately-strenuous two- to three- hour hike around Shoal Creek Sanctuary, 247 acres of land under a conservation easement on the east side of Athens. The sanctuary's mission is to improve biodiversity and serve as a practical model for pesticide-free, community-driven conservation. Dr. Pickering will guide attendees through his various projects and progress on the sanctuary and share his vision for this land and beyond. During the tour, Dr. Pickering will: (1) show upland, slope, aquatic, and floodplain habitats; (2) discuss land use history since colonial times, and (3) describe how we are removing invasive species, controlling deer, and restoring native species. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and come rain or shine (there will be a make-up day for severe weather). Visit shoalcreeksanctuary.org.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 0

    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026

    Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: John Pickering

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Important- please note this is a moderately-strenuous two- to three-hour hike.

    There are 3 separate dates offered. 4/20, 4/22, & 4/24

    Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Touring and Hiking Shoal Creek Sanctuary

  • Join creator and visionary Dr. John Pickering on a moderately-strenuous two- to three- hour hike around Shoal Creek Sanctuary, 247 acres of land under a conservation easement on the east side of Athens. The sanctuary's mission is to improve biodiversity and serve as a practical model for pesticide-free, community-driven conservation. Dr. Pickering will guide attendees through his various projects and progress on the sanctuary and share his vision for this land and beyond. During the tour, Dr. Pickering will: (1) show upland, slope, aquatic, and floodplain habitats; (2) discuss land use history since colonial times, and (3) describe how we are removing invasive species, controlling deer, and restoring native species. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and come rain or shine (there will be a make-up day for severe weather). Visit shoalcreeksanctuary.org.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 4

    Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026

    Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: John Pickering

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Important- please note this is a moderately-strenuous two- to three-hour hike.

    There are 3 separate dates offered. 4/20, 4/22, & 4/24

    Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Touring and Hiking Shoal Creek Sanctuary

  • Join creator and visionary Dr. John Pickering on a moderately-strenuous two- to three- hour hike around Shoal Creek Sanctuary, 247 acres of land under a conservation easement on the east side of Athens. The sanctuary's mission is to improve biodiversity and serve as a practical model for pesticide-free, community-driven conservation. Dr. Pickering will guide attendees through his various projects and progress on the sanctuary and share his vision for this land and beyond. During the tour, Dr. Pickering will: (1) show upland, slope, aquatic, and floodplain habitats; (2) discuss land use history since colonial times, and (3) describe how we are removing invasive species, controlling deer, and restoring native species. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and come rain or shine (there will be a make-up day for severe weather). Visit shoalcreeksanctuary.org.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 8

    Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026

    Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: John Pickering

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Important- please note this is a moderately-strenuous two- to three-hour hike.

    There are 3 separate dates offered. 4/20, 4/22, & 4/24

    Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Tree Identification in the Piedmont: A Guided Walk

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • This field-based class entails a guided tree walk on UGA North Campus to identify and learn uses of several native tree species. From this class, participants will learn easy techniques for tree identification, including examining leaves, bark, buds, flowers, and other features. Participants can then apply these skills to learn 15 native Piedmont tree species found on campus, including evergreen and deciduous species. The speaker will also mention other uses of the species visited, including whether or not a species is edible or has craft uses. The walk will begin at the UGA Arches, rain or shine, but will be cancelled in the event of severe weather.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: -2

    Dates: 4/27/2026 - 4/27/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Holly Campbell

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Two Grand Narratives: Essentialism to Existentialism and Big History

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Historical narratives are simplifications but necessary ones. Otherwise, as one 19th century English scholar put it, “History becomes just one damn fact after another.” This course will focus on two of the grandest of all historical narratives. First, in the history of ideas, is the long and tortured road from the essentialist thinking of the ancient Greeks to modern existentialism. Second, is the development in recent decades of so-called Big History, which sees ALL history—natural as well as human, and from the Big Bang to current events—as a product of a common evolutionary process. Hold on to your hats!

     

  • Fee: $23.00

    Capacity Remaining: -4

    Dates: 5/11/2026 - 5/13/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Sessions: 2

    Days: M W

  • Instructor: Tom Keene

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
 

  • Turning your Diary into a Memoir

  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  • This writing course is structured as an Action Class… well, as much action as a writing class can be. The instructor plans to solicit one or two students to serve as project guinea pigs. Guided by the instructor, the class will actively begin the process of turning the selected students' source material into memoirs. Each session will begin by sharing samples—written examples, and potentially a short video or two—from prominent memoirists or other relevant sources. Attendees will share selected portions of their writing for discussion and analysis. Homework will be assigned. The class will then move into the active process of turning the two chosen diaries or journals into memoirs. This process will incorporate advice from the instructor, the authors, and the entire class, thereby providing students with practical pathways toward doing the same with their own source material. There may or may not be lollipops.

     

  • Fee: $32.00

    Capacity Remaining: 23

    Dates: 3/23/2026 - 4/6/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Sessions: 3

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Bowen Craig

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
 

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