Events of Interest
Please visit the Other Organizations Listing * to get contact information for organizations which do not have activities currently listed.
*This list has been compiled to make it easier for GNPS members to find events that might interest them. The listing of these events does not imply any kind of endorsement by the GNPS of these particular organizations.
GNPS meetings are held on alternate months beginning in January, and are open to the public. They are held on the Second Tuesday evening at Day Hall at the Atlanta Botanical Garden at 1345 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA. Normal schedule: Social Hour at 6:45, Speaker at 7:30 PM.
To learn more about GNPS Chapter meetings and events, visit:
September Meeting - September 14. The September talk will focus on bees! Cindy Hodges, Master Beekeeper, will present Plants and Honey Bees: Hand in Hand. This presentation will cover many areas briefly including the honey bee in history, products of the hive, problems facing honey bees in the US and foraging plants in Georgia. Cindy will bring her observation hive for people to see the bees up close after the talk.
GNPS Annual Symposium - Rescheduled to September 25. The location is the same (North Metro campus of Chattahoochee Technical College in Acworth, GA) and many of the speakers have been rebooked. In addition to an assortment of talks, we'll have vendors selling plants, art, books and other items. Please see the Symposium page for more information and to register online.
Heritage Park Fall Festival - Saturday, October 9 at 10 am. Soon, the sandhill cranes will embark for Florida, the yellow-bellied sapsuckers will arrive in metro Atlanta, and a group of native plant lovers will convene at Heritage Park for a Fall Festival. We hope you'll join the fun as GNPS celebrates the season serving grilled hotdogs & fixings, hosting display tables on native plants, demonstrating native plant gardening, and more. Besides doing this for the pure joy of it, we want to exchange ideas/info with other GNPS members while at the same time encouraging local support of the park. Your help is needed to make this a success.
Please respond to Marcia Winchester, if you plan to attend or if you would like to help in one of the following ways:
- Donate native plants to swap/give-away
- Help lead a tour through the historic Heritage Park trail - we'll identify native plants & non-natives, discuss the old mill ruins, and identify birds by their call.
- Work on children's activities
Participate in any of the following:
- "Why Go Native?" - Discuss/demonstrate the importance of native plants, their connection to native wildlife, our dependence on them & the importance of green spaces like Heritage Park and even your own backyard.
- "Color Me Green" - Children will be given various drawings of native plants and animals to color and post on the Pavilion bulletin board, plus copies to take home.
- "Trash to Treasure" - Turning trash into garden art will be demonstrated.
- "The Cryptic World of Mushrooms" - Discuss/identify mushrooms & their hidden world.
- "Garden Design with Native Plants" - Creating a beautiful and functional garden with native plants will be discussed. Attracting birds and butterflies will be covered.
- Participate in working in the GNPS-sponsored portion of park.
- Any other native plant topic you'd like to present.
We'll start the day at 10 with our normal workday in the park. Lunch will be served from noon to 1:30. In case of rain, the event will be postponed until Saturday, October 16. Happy Fall!
West Ga Chapter Meeting - October 10, 7pm, at the Carrollton Ag Center.
SMPP Fall Leaves, Asters and Grasses Hike - October 23. Bird Trail Area, in cooperation with SMMA.
Items under this heading will generally be work days for restoration projects that GNPS is participating in. Please use the contact information in the item to learn more about the activity.
Heritage Park Trail Workday - Saturday, September 11, 9am. For more information, please email Connie Ghosh.
Directions: Heritage Park is located at the intersection of Fontaine Road and Nickajack Road in south Cobb County and west of Smyrna. (For searching on Mapquest, the address is 60 Fontaine Rd., Mableton, Ga. 30126). Directions from I-285 on the west side of Atlanta: Take Exit 16 (S. Atlanta Rd.) and go west approx. 1/2 mile to Cumberland Parkway/Blvd. and turn left; in about 1/2 mile Cumberland becomes the East West Connector. (Or if coming from the south, take Exit 15, South Cobb Drive. Go west approx. 1 mile to the East West Connector and turn left.) Follow the East West Connector for approx. three miles to Fontaine Rd. and turn left. Go approx. 1/2 mile to Nickajack Rd. and turn right. Make an immediate right turn into the Heritage Park parking lot.
Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday - 10am, September 11. CANCELED
For more information, please email Karen McCaustland.
Buffalo Creek Trail Workday - Tuesday, September 14, 8 til 10. We will continue to remove invasive plants and identify planting areas for rescued plants we'll be putting in this fall. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Flo Hayes Email: restoration@wgawildflowers.org.
Directions: The Buffalo Creek Trail is located across the parking lot from the Carrollton Ag Center building.
Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday - 10am, Friday, September 17. Site maintenance, invasive removal, possible seed collection at the Nature Garden (may include Hypericum frondosum, Coreopsis grandiflora & Lindera benzoin).
DIRECTIONS to Stone Mountain Plant Propagation area (SMPP): Our plant propagation area occupies the former "Wildlife Trails" in Stone Mountain Park, which is not shown on present park maps. Entering the West Gate (thru the village of Stone Mountain): Turn left and go 0.2 miles. Turn left into the “Walking Trails” Parking lot. Our gate is straight ahead at the cabin. Entering the East Gate off of Stone Mountain Hwy (Hwy 78): Turn right at the first turn and proceed about a mile to the “Walking Trails” parking lot on your right.
For more information, please email Karen McCaustland.
Buffalo Creek Trail Workday - Thursday, September 23, 8 til 10. We will continue to remove invasive plants and identify planting areas for rescued plants we'll be putting in this fall. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Flo Hayes Email: restoration@wgawildflowers.org.
Directions: The Buffalo Creek Trail is located across the parking lot from the Carrollton Ag Center building.
Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday - 10am, September 25. CANCELED
For more information, please email Karen McCaustland.
Heritage Park Trail Workday - Saturday, October 9, 10am. For more information, please email Connie Ghosh.
Directions: Heritage Park is located at the intersection of Fontaine Road and Nickajack Road in south Cobb County and west of Smyrna. (For searching on Mapquest, the address is 60 Fontaine Rd., Mableton, Ga. 30126). Directions from I-285 on the west side of Atlanta: Take Exit 16 (S. Atlanta Rd.) and go west approx. 1/2 mile to Cumberland Parkway/Blvd. and turn left; in about 1/2 mile Cumberland becomes the East West Connector. (Or if coming from the south, take Exit 15, South Cobb Drive. Go west approx. 1 mile to the East West Connector and turn left.) Follow the East West Connector for approx. three miles to Fontaine Rd. and turn left. Go approx. 1/2 mile to Nickajack Rd. and turn right. Make an immediate right turn into the Heritage Park parking lot.
Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday - 10am, October 7. Seed collection.
DIRECTIONS to Stone Mountain Plant Propagation area (SMPP): Our plant propagation area occupies the former "Wildlife Trails" in Stone Mountain Park, which is not shown on present park maps. Entering the West Gate (thru the village of Stone Mountain): Turn left and go 0.2 miles. Turn left into the “Walking Trails” Parking lot. Our gate is straight ahead at the cabin. Entering the East Gate off of Stone Mountain Hwy (Hwy 78): Turn right at the first turn and proceed about a mile to the “Walking Trails” parking lot on your right.
For more information, please email Karen McCaustland.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is Alabama's largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in its living collections. The Gardens' 67.5 acres contains more than 25 unique gardens, 30+ works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of serene paths. The Gardens features the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens, the Southern Living garden, and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. Education programs run year round and more than 11,000 school children enjoy free science-curriculum based field trips annually. The Gardens are open daily, from sunrise to sunset, offering free admission to more than 325,000 yearly visitors.
For more information about the Birmingham Botanical Society call 205-414-3950 or visit www.bbgardens.org.
NOTE: Times given are Central Time.
Kaul Wildflower Garden Workday - Saturday, September 18, 8-11am. For each session, we meet at the gazebo at the KWG. Please bring sun protection, insect repellent, something to drink and any favorite tools you like to use. Some people also like to bring paper and a writing utensil. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact John Manion Email: jmanion@bbgardens.org
Translating Botanical Names for Great Results - Saturday, October 23, 1-4 pm. Would you rather eat worms than deal with botanical names? Many people avoid the scientific names of plants because they are in a foreign language, and without an understanding of them, they can be intimidating and overwhelming. In this class, you'll learn how fascinating, enlightening and even humorous botanical names can be. For example, you'll learn names that mean mouse’s ears, eagle’s claws and donkey flatus, and about some of the intriguing people for whom many plants were named. You’ll be surprised how much you can discern about a plant merely by understanding its botanical name. Botanical nomenclature topics to be discussed will be their history, formatting, pronunciation, common prefixes and suffixes, recommended references, and much more! You'll leave ready to impress your friends with your ability to recite multi-syllabic words that they've never heard! Don't worry, there won't be an exam at the end! If time and weather allows, we'll step into the Gardens to try our newly-learned skills. John Manion will make all of this interesting and fun. Members $25, Non-members $32. You can register online for this and other classes at www.bbgardens.org/adult.php.
Callaway Gardens is in a unique region of Georgia. In this area, the flat, sandy, Coastal Plain ecosystem meets the rolling hills and clay soils of the Piedmont. In addition, Pine Mountain Ridge, the southernmost mountain in Georgia, is here with plant species typically found growing further north in the Appalachian Mountains. The intersection of these three different plant communities provides natural biodiversity in the forests of this region.
Callaway Gardens is owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation (ICCF). The 13,000 acres of Callaway Gardens include a garden, resort, preserve and residential communities. Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.
Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, GA, 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For further information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (1-800-225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.
Adventures in DSLR PHotography I: Mastering Close-up and Macro Photography with emphasis on the Butterfly - Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12, Saturday, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Fee: $75 (includes lunch and course syllabus). Sunday, 8 am - 12 pm. Fee: $40 (must attend Saturday's session). Limited to 20 participants.
Fall Gardening School - September 17 - 19. Be prepared to take home an abundance of gardening knowledge and completed gardening projects. You'll have the plants you'll need to get you started on your cool-season vegetable garden, herb garden, next Summer's annuals and perennials and much more.
Register for the all of the activities at the value package price of $225 and receive a certificate of school completion. Or, pick and choose the programs and classes in which to participate. If you don't already have a green thumb, don't be surprised if you have a one by the end of the weekend! To register, please call the Education Department at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292), option 5, option 2; 706-663-5153 or Email: education@callawaygardens.com. Some classes are limited enrollment so sign up quickly.
Foundations in DSLR Photography I: A Beginner's Guide to DSLR Photography (what the cameral manual doesn't tell you) - Saturday, October 16, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Fee: $75 (includes lunch and course syllabus).
Painting Autumn Trees in Watercolor - Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy observing and painting the exciting colors of the fall foliage in this weekend workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to paint outdoors, on location, weather permitting. Class includes demonstrations, instruction, critique, and individual coaching. Instructor: Pat Fiorello. Fee: $225 (Saturday-only option: $125)
Foundations in DSLR Photography II: Creative Photography Beyond the Auto Mode - Saturday, November 13, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Fee: $75 (includes lunch and course syllabus).
Adventures in DSLR Photography V: Overcoming the Challenges of Night and Low-Light - Wednesday, November 17, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Fee: $50 (includes course syllabus). Includes Guided Photo Shootof Fantasy in LIghts(r).
Adopt-A-Stream Chemical Monitoring Workshop - Friday, November 19, 2 pm - 5 pm. Learn how to test the chemical quality of the streams and rivers in your own backyard. Instructor: Tara Muenz, Adopt-A-Stream coordinator. Fee: $15 (or $25 for both Adopt-A-Stream workshops)
Adopt-A-Stream Biological Monitoring Workshop - Saturday, November 20, 10 am - 4 pm Learn about the quality of the water in your own backyard based on the "bugs" that are present in streams and rivers. Instructor: Tara Muenz, Adopt-A-Stream coordinator. Fee: $15 (or $25 for both Adopt-A-Stream workshops)
Foundations in DSLR Photography III: Mastering Focus and Exposure - Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Fee: $75 (includes lunch and course syllabus).
Autumn Night Walk at Laurel Springs - Saturday, October 9, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. As the sun sets, explore the Gardens with a naturalist and see "who" comes out when the sun goes down. Length: 1 mile; easy; ages 7 and up. Fee: $7
Pine Mountain Ridge Springheads Hike - Saturday, December 4, 10 am - 3 pm. A naturalist will lead this hike to an area on Pine Mountain Ridge where springheads are abundant. You will have the chance to learn about and explore these amazing habitats! (Note: much of this hike will be off-trail on rocky surfaces.) Length: 5.5. miles; moderately strenuous; ages 12 and up. Fee: $10
Dunwoody Nature Center is a non-profit organization established to develop, improve and preserve 22 acres of Dunwoody Park as a natural classroom for environmental education. Located at 5343 Roberts Drive in DeKalb County's Dunwoody Park. Call 770-394-3322 for more information or visit www.dunwoodynature.org.
Volunteer Thursdays - Any Thursday, from 9:30-4:30, join our volunteer team to complete trail projects, help with program prep, and more. Volunteer Coordinator Donna Burt is on hand to explain, train, and help. For more information, www.dunwoodynature.org/do/handsonatl.html.
Tree Hug Festival - Sunday, October 3, 11:00-5:00 pm. Make friends with a tree! Genevieve Summers of Dancing with Trees brings all the equipment and training you'll need to climb high into a huge oak tree. Discovery stations all around the park introduce visitors to the wonders of the forest. Our oak tree can hold up to 10 climbers at a time, so enjoy the discovery stations while you wait your turn. Cash only; no will call available for this event. DNC Members $10; General Public $15.
The Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia is non-profit professional education and networking association and state affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education. Its mission is to promote communication and education among professionals in the field of environmental education. Annually, EEA offers an Outdoor Classroom Symposium in the fall and Environmental Education Conference in the spring. For more information on membership, resources, events, initiatives, etc., please visit www.eealliance.org.
For additional environmental education events all across Georgia please visit the Statewide EE Calendar at eeingeorgia.org/core/event/month.aspx?s=0.0.68.4863. The Online Guide to Environmental Education in Georgia is located at www.EEinGeorgia.org.
Monarchs Across Georgia Educator Workshop - October 1 - 2, at Confederate Hall Historical & Environmental Education Center, Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, GA. This 10-hour workshop provides the opportunity to learn about the biology and ecology of the Monarch butterfly. Participate in a variety of hands-on activities; learn how to rear Monarchs, and become involved in current research with citizen science projects. Learn to identify common butterflies and how to attract them to your schoolyard. You will receive a Monarchs & More curriculum (grade-level specific), field guides, mini-tagging kit, milkweed seeds & plants, make-and-take cages and a variety of other resources. Space is limited to 20 participants. $45 registration fee. One professional learning unit (1 PLU) for Georgia educators is available. Registration must be received by September 15, 2010. For more information, please visit www.monarchsacrossga.org/workshops.php.
Outdoor Classroom Symposium - November 5, at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. This popular symposium offers hands-on training sessions, networking opportunities, resources, and informative exhibits provided by outdoor classroom experts. This year's theme of "Get Outdoors! Teaching Locally, Connecting Globally" will feature presentations on how to create outdoor teaching spaces, how to how to teach outdoors, and how to use local resources to make connections to the larger world. One professional learning unit (1 PLU) is available for Georgia educators who also attend a post-symposium workshop on November 6, 2010. For more information, please visit eealliance.org/core/item/page.aspx?s=60146.0.121.7182.
Monarchs in Mexico Trips - February 5-12 & February 12 - 19, in Michoacan, Mexico. Join Monarchs Across Georgia for the trip of a lifetime to visit three monarch butterfly overwintering sanctuaries and explore the natural history of this beautiful region of Mexico. Not only will you experience the breathtaking sight of millions of monarchs, but you'll also learn about local efforts to promote sustainable and environmentally sound economic activities in the areas surrounding the preserves. The trips are open to all who are interested - teachers, naturalists, gardeners, etc. The cost is $1500.00 per person in a double occupancy room. Five professional learning Units (5 PLUs) are available for Georgia educators. Each trip is limited to sixteen participants. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until spaces are filled. For more information, please visit www.monarchsacrossga.org/trips.php.
The Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is a non-profit organization. Friends is a growing group of dedicated people who show their support in a number of ways. Some volunteer, some contribute financially, and some seek legislative support for the parks. Whatever your involvement, you are giving back to Georgia in a meaningful way. With more than 25 chapters across the state, you may be just down the road from a place where you can make new friends while making a difference. Plus, a portion of your membership fees is returned directly to these chapters for needed projects. For more information, please visit friendsofgastateparks.org.
Chattahoochee Bend Workday - September 25, 10:00 to 2:00. Tour construction and trail building. We will meet at the park kiosk and commute to the Clark Rd. entrance gate. Please do not park on Clark Rd. We will clear the access road from the gate south to Flat Rock/Payton Road and north to the river, as much as time and weather permit.
Volunteers please bring gloves, boots, hand saws, chain saws, leaf rakes, steel rakes, shovels, weed-eater, sling blades and safety glasses. For more information, visit www.bendfriend.org.
The purpose of the Georgia EPPC is to focus attention on:
- the adverse effects exotic pest plants have on the diversity of Georgia's native plants and animals;
- the use of exotic pest plant management to prevent habitat loss;
- the socioeconomic impacts of these plants;
- changes in the seriousness of the different exotic pest plants over time;
- the need to exchange information which helps land owners and managers set priorities for exotic pest plant management.
Please visit www.gaeppc.org for more information and to check out our latest newsletter.
Invasive Plants: The Impact on Georgia’s Ecology and Economy - A Symposium Sponsored by The Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council. Professionals from all fields of land management are invited to the 2010 Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council (GA-EPPC) Annual Meeting and Conference.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Damon E. Waitt, is Senior Botanist at the University of Texas Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, an institution nationally recognized as an innovative leader in plant conservation and environmental sustainability, as well as the premier national source of information on native plants and landscapes.
Complete Program and Registration details can be found at www.gaeppc.org.
The Master Gardener Program in Georgia is a volunteer training program designed to help Extension agents transfer research-based information about gardening and related subjects to the public by training home gardeners. Master Gardeners currently are active in many Georgia counties. Through this program, volunteers benefit from the classes and ongoing training and the opportunity to share knowledge with others; the agents and community benefit from the service. For more information about the Master Gardener program in your area, contact the Cooperative Extension office nearest you, or visit www.hort.uga.edu/extension/mastergardener/mastgard.html.
North Ga Mountains: Mountain Herb Day at Smithgall Woods State Park - Saturday, Sep 11, 9 AM to 1 PM Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of healing with medicines made from local plants. A medicinal plant hike and medicine making demonstration will also be included with a focus on stocking the winter medicine cabinet. Interpretive Ranger and Herbalist Johnna Tuttle is the instructor. Register by September 4. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087. gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?locationid=97&s=0.0.1.5
Pine Mountain: Callaway Gardens Fall Gardening School - September 17, 18, 19. Join Callaway Gardens' horticulturists for an informative, fun-filled weekend jam-packed with gardening experiences. Be prepared to take home an abundance of gardening knowledge and finished gardening projects. Fee: $225 for all programs or register individually. To register, contact the Education Department at 706-663-5153 or at Email: education@callawaygardens.com.
Carrollton: Shade Gardening Symposium - Sept. 25, with featured speaker Erica Glasener. Sponsored by Carroll County Master Gardeners. Six break-out sessions will also be offered. Vendors will be selling shade plants throughout the day. Cost is $10, payable by mail or in person at the Carroll County Extension Office at the Agricultural Center at 900 Newnan Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117. Get a registration form at the Ag Center or e-mail Email: uge2045@uga.edu.Space is limited.
Decatur: 2010 Decatur Garden Tour - Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Evening Tour 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 . Noon-5 p.m. Tickets $20 in Adv. and $25 Day-of. Step into autumn and explore 16 gardens both private and public across our charmingly eclectic community. From the stately and formal to the artsy and whimsical, and everything in between, the tour blooms with ideas to feed gardening inspiration all year. Works by local artists will also be displayed. Saturday evening tour will feature Ryan Gainey's garden. All proceeds are shared by the Oakhurst Community Garden Project and the Decatur Preservation Alliance and used to support their operations and programs. www.decaturgardentour.com
2010 International Master Gardener Conference - October 11-14 in Charleston, West Virginia. West Virginia University Extension Service and the West Virginia Master Gardener Association invite you to the 2011 International Master Gardener Conference. imgc.ext.wvu.edu
Athens: State Botanical Garden Perennial Symposium - Wednesday, October 13 8:45 am - 3:00 pm. Cost members $55; non-members $60 (includes lunch buffet) Callaway Building Auditorium.
Perennials are at the heart of every flower garden. They bring beauty and wildlife to our gardens year after year and are essential in our memories of home. Perennials connect us to nature and place and contribute to the spirit of our gardens as places of comfort. In this information-packed program, perennial experts will discuss a variety of topics from specific plants to maintaining a sustainable landscape to designs that make our gardens our own. This program serves as an Elective for the Certificate in Native Plants.
For more information on this and other events (the fall class schedule is now set) visit http://www.uga.edu/botgarden
Highlands, NC: Landscaping and Gardening with Native Plants - September 10 & 11, presented by the Highlands Biological Foundation, Inc. Location: Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, 607 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC. $100 HBF Members, $135 non-members. For more information, go to www.wcu.edu/hbs/NPC.pdf.
Augusta Area: Plant Exchange and Sale - Saturday, September 18, 9:00am-Noon. Savannah Rapids Pavilion parking lot, Martinez, GA. Admission free rain or shine. Bring plants and gardening items to trade or sell. Participants provide their own tables. For information call Helene Hondrum 706-854-8215 Betty Crowther 706-825-8613, Jan Nelson 706-955-7775 Email: janoops@comcast.net, or Betsy Ristroph 706-738-4684 Email: bristroph@knology.net.
Forsyth County: Master Naturalist Classes - Tuesdays, all day, from September 14 - November 9. The cost for the course is $160, which includes learning materials, a logo shirt, a certificate of completion, and refreshments. Contact Chuck Cornwell at the Forsyth County Extension Office 770-887-2418. For more information, www.ugaextension.com/forsyth/documents/MasterNaturalist.doc.
Savannah Area: Coastal Native Plant Seminars - The first is Saturday, September 25, 10 am - 4 pm, "Open the Garden Gate: Open Your World to Native Communities, $40. The second is Tuesday, September 28, 9 am - 1 pm, "Open the Community Gate: Planting Habitats for Local Landscapes, $30. You can attend both for $60. They will be held at Richmond Hill City Center, 520 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill GA 31324. For more informatiion, coastalwildscapes.org/?page_id=1406.
Athens: Book Sale - University of Georgia Press annual Dirty Book Sale, held Oct. 7-8 on campus at the Tate Center Plaza. Bent books. Scuffed books. Scratched books. Nearly new books. Thousands of great UGA Press books at obscenely low prices (most under $5). ( Don't know exactly what will be at the sale, but UGA Press publishes some excellent nature books including Giff Beaton's Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast, Linda Chafin's Field Guide to the Rare Plants of Georgia, and Hugh & Carol Nourse's books, Favorite Wildflower Walks in Georgia and Wildflowers of Georgia.
Henry County: Beekeeper Short Course - Saturday, October 9, 8 am, at the Public Safety Building Meeting Room, 116 Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, GA. The course will be taught by Henry County Beekeeper members and the cost is $25.00 ($30.00 at the door if not registered). Call 770-473-5434 if you have questions. You can find and print the registration form at www.henrycountybeekeepers.org/documents/2010FallBeeBrochureShortCourseHenry.pdf.
Georgia Organics Workshop: Introduction to Organic Farming and Gardening - Sept. 25 - Oct. 30, 9 am. - 5 pm. This intensive training course on organic farming and gardening will include lectures, discussions, videos, and power point presentations, as well as hands-on activities in the field and the greenhouse or on a field trip. It's pretty much the end all-be all instructional class for learning how to grow organically in Georgia. Course topics include basics of organic growing, soils, soil biology and soil management, plant biology, crop management, composting, marketing, certification.
The instructor for the course will be the farmer at Cane Creek, Lynn Pugh. The Fall 2010 in-depth class will meet on three weekends plus a Saturday. The concentrated schedule is intended to make it easier for folks to attend who must travel from farther away. $450 for members of Georgia Organics and $475 for non-members. Learn more and register at www.georgiaorganics.org/events/event.php?id=1241.
Georgia Master Gardeners Fall Conference - October 1-2, in LaGrange, GA. The Troup and surrounding area Master Gardeners have been working hard and have wonderful speakers, seminars, meet and greet and tour of Ferrell Gardens lined up just for you. Watch for information in The Georgia Scoop and on the Georgia Master Gardener Association, Inc Website at georgiamastergardeners.org.
Native Plant Course - October 16. Sponsored by the Augusta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Class offered at the Aldersgate Methodist Church, 3185 Wheeler Road. Speakers will be master gardeners and other qualified locals. The morning session will be a classroom setting; the afternoon will be a tour of a private garden or greenhouse. The cost of each session is $25.00 which includes all fees, lunch and treats.
Please contact Judy Kirkland, course chairman, at 706-556-3417 or Email: jukirkland@charter.net, for additional information or registration brochure. The course is open to any interested person. Registration is limited to approximately 30 persons. Deadline is 10 days prior to each session.
Atlanta: 2010 Outdoor Classroom Symposium - Friday, November 5, at Zoo Atlanta! The theme of "Get Outdoors! Teaching Locally, Connecting Globally" will feature hands-on sessions on how to create outdoor teaching spaces, how to how to teach outdoors, and how to use local resources to make connections to the larger world. New this year, three speakers will give presentations in Zoo Atlanta's auditorium. They include Daron Joffe AKA "Farmer D" of Farmer D Organics; Jerry Hightower, Outdoor Educator Extraordinaire from the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area; and Dr. Joe Mendelson, Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Atlanta. Other highlights will include "make and take" classes, informative exhibits prepared by program providers and outdoor classroom experts, presentation of the Outdoor Classroom Service Award, and endless opportunities for networking and inspiration! Additional details will be available when the symposium registration opens by late August, 2010. www.eealliance.org.
There are two gardens co-located at the Georgia Perimeter College Botanical Garden: (1) the Native Plant Garden and (2) the Ferns of the World Garden. The mission of both gardens is to educate the public about US native plants and temperate ferns by providing a teaching environment.
The Botanical Garden is located in Decatur at 3251 Panthersville Road, behind the parking lot adjacent to the Occupational Education Building. For more information, call 678-891-2668 or visit www.gpc.edu/~decbt.
- 10:30am-11:15am Guided Garden walk Come see what is blooming in the garden! Led by the featured speaker or a garden volunteer. NOTE: Walks will not be held if it's raining
- 11:30am-12:30pm Featured speaker in Bldg SF 2100
Fern Garden Companions - Sept 15. Led by Don Jacobs.
Decatur Campus - 3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur
Phone: 678-891-2668
Hours - 10 am - 2 pm
Dates - Wednesdays: Sept 1 - Nov 3 and Saturdays: Sept 11, 18 Oct 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov 6
The North Carolina Botanical Garden is part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We further the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service through our own mission:
"To inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants in gardens and natural areas and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature."
The North Carolina Botanical Garden has been a leader in native plant conservation and education in the southeastern United States for more than 30 years. In this section of our website you can learn about our history and future plans, current news, current staff, and more. For more information, please visit www.ncbg.unc.edu.
High Hampton Inn Fall Wildflower Workshop - October 3-5. Registration is open for the “Fall Wildflower Workshop” held by the North Carolina Botanical Garden at the renowned High Hampton Inn in the scenic and botanically diverse North Carolina mountains. An abundance of wildflowers on the inn's 1,400-acre estate near Cashiers, NC, and easy access to Whiteside Mountain and other natural areas make this a perfect setting for exploring the flora of our southern Blue Ridge. Autumn colors and log fires in the lobby of the Inn bid you a special welcome.
The three-day workshop consists of walks, field trips, lectures, and demonstrations. People of all ages, including those with special mobility needs, are welcome. Attendees will become acquainted with mountain wildflowers, trees, and shrubs, their uses, and the need to protect them and their habitats.
The Fall Wildflower Workshop is led by Professor Peter White, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden and author of "Wildflowers of the Smokies," and Jim Ward, associate director for horticulture at the Botanical Garden. The workshop begins with afternoon and evening programs on the day of arrival (Sunday, October 3), continues with morning and afternoon walks plus an evening lecture on the second day, and ends with a special workshop summary program on Tuesday morning.
The Wildflower Workshop registration package covers all workshop activities; 3 days and 2 nights lodging; 6 meals and a wine/cheese reception; a $110 program registration fee that supports the work of the North Carolina Botanical Garden; and complimentary golf and tennis fees. Participants will take home free plants as well as handouts and other workshop materials.
Rates:
- Double Occupancy, per person…$395
- Single occupancy………………….$410
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT the High Hampton Inn: (828) 743-2411. Information also available at www.highhamptoninn.com/events.aspx.
The Lumpkin Coalition is a 100% volunteer non-profit 501c3 charitable organization formed to facilitate projects that benefit North Georgia, Lumpkin County, its residents and visitors. We are dedicated to preserving quality of life for all those who share it. To this end, we support the preservation of a clean and healthy environment, responsible living, and responsible growth.
The Lumpkin Coalition is also working to educate the public about the hemlock woolly adelgid, an insect-pest that is decimating our native hemlocks. For more information about us, this pest and how to control it, and our activities, please visit www.lumpkincoalition.org.
Saving the hemlocks has been a primary focus for Lumpkin Coalition since our beginning. Our goals for the hemlock project are:
- Raise public awareness of the hemlock issue and promote action.
- Support establishment of a beetle-rearing lab at the University of Georgia (goal accomplished) and continue to support the efforts of all three labs in Georgia that raise predatory beetles to combat the HWA on public lands.
- Assist businesses and homeowners to protect the hemlocks on private land.
NGCSU Predator Beetle Lab The beetle lab was created in 2007 to mass rear predators of the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect destroying the eastern and Carolina hemlock trees. The lab has since released over 122,766 Sasajiscymnus tsugae (St) beetles in 25 hemlock conservation areas throughout Northern Georgia. To learn more about the lab, please visit www.ngcsu.edu/EnvironmentalLeadership/Default_1col.aspx?id=3381.
Save Georgia's Hemlocks is a 100% volunteer, nonprofit organization of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience who are dedicated to a common goal: helping north Georgia property owners save as many of their Hemlocks as possible for the lowest cost. To learn about the features of the program, how to use the services, and how to participate as an individual or group, please visit www.savegeorgiashemlocks.org. To achieve our goals, the Hemlock Help for Homeowners program is designed to do three things:
- Educate -- Enhance public awareness of the Hemlock woolly adelgid problem and the available controls.
- Enable -- Ensure easy access to information, advice, low-cost solutions, and direct assistance for homeowners without significantly increasing the customer service load on local public agencies.
- Motivate -- Establish a clear understanding of the aesthetic, economic, and environmental reasons for homeowners to take timely and effective action to save their Hemlocks.
The Lumpkin Coalition: Hemlockfest 2010 - The Sixth Annual Hemlockfest Music Festival will be held November 5-7 at Starbridge Retreat near Dahlonega, Ga. Hemlockfest is a musical benefit awareness and fund raiser held each year by the Lumpkin Coalition to help support efforts to combat the woolly adelgid parasites which are killing the native hemlock trees of the Blueridge Mountains and all up the east coast. This year’s musical lineup promises to be one of the best yet, with an exciting variety of rock, blues, bluegrass, and mountain music acts. All proceeds from Hemlockfest are used to help save the majestic hemlock trees of the Southern Appalachian Mountains , which are rapidly dying out because of the woolly adelgid parasite.
Hemlockfest is a family-friendly event with something to interest people of all ages. Visitors can come for a day, or camp out for the weekend, and enjoy unique food and beverages under the verandas of the old cabin. There are demonstrations of traditional handicrafts and a Children's Nature Village, a natural play space where children can connect with the world around them. There are dozens of booths containing art and interesting merchandise from Georgia and all over the world. There are opportunities all weekend to learn more about the natural world of the Blueridge Mountains, with guided nature walks and exhibits of native animals as well as discussions of environmental issues.
The South Carolina Native Plant Society is a non-profit organization committed to the preservationand protection of native plant communities in South Carolina. We work to make this happen by providing programs and activities designed to educate and inform members and the general public about the importance of native plants, support efforts by governmental agencies to protect habitats and endangered species, encourage the use of native plant materials in public and private landscaping, and promote the commercial availability of native plant materials.
For more information, visit www.scnps.org.
Lecture: Green Tools of Sustainability - Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 pm Biology Auditorium, 101 Duckett Hall at The Citadel by Rick Huffman, Landscape Architect, Earth Design. Rick Huffman wears many hats as a landscape architect and founder of Earth Designs landscape architecture/environmental design firm and Upstate Chapter President. He works on a wide array of projects including ecosystem restoration, site planning, and design work for a variety of clients. With 25 + years of experience, Rick has an abundance of knowledge to share about sustainable design. Join us to welcome Rick to the Lowcountry to discuss some of his projects and provide tips for sustainability.
Field Trip: Lisa Matthews Memorial Bay, Bramberg, SC - Saturday, September 25, 8:30 am - 12 noon. We’ll spend the morning botanizing at the 52-acre Canby’s Dropwort Preserve in Bamberg County owned by the SCNPS. It’s a unique opportunity to see Oxypolis canbyii, Canby’s Dropwort, a federally endangered plant along with many other plants found in wetland depressions and Carolina Bays. Meet in the Wal-Mart parking lot near the Hardee’s in Summerville, at the 17-A exit, at 8:15 am for an 8:30 departure. Wear field clothes, bring bug spray and sunscreen, and water to drink. After the trip, we’ll head close by for a bar-b-que lunch. For more information contact Lisa Lord at Email: llord@tnc.org.
Lecture: Rain Gardens - Tuesday, October 19, 6:30 pm Biology Auditorium, 101 Duckett Hall at The Citadel by Dave Joyner, Natural Resource Agent, Clemson University Extension. As spring approaches, many of us yearn to see Virginia sweetspire, blood root, trout lily, and other wonderful natives. Rain gardens are a beautiful and functional addition to the landscape that can take problem stormwater runoff, and turn it into a solution. These gardens are landscaped depressions that utilize plants, soil, and micro-organisms to naturally filter runoff from impervious surfaces, not only helping to improve the quality of water, but also reducing its quantity by promoting infiltration. Join us to learn how easy it is to incorporate these wonderful features in your landscape.
Fall 2010 Native Plant Sale - Saturday, October 23, 9am - noon in Charles Towne Landing parking lot, 1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston. Autumn is for planting! Trees, shrubs, and perennials are prime candidates for fall planting. Ensure that your plants get established before they have to endure the heat of the southern summer. Admission to the plant sale is free. Cash or check only for plant purchases. If you wish to explore Charles Towne Landing on your own, please pay admission in the Visitor Center. For more information, contact Colette DeGarady, Email: cdegarady@tnc.org.
Charles Towne Landing Rain Garden Demonstration - Saturday, Octover 23, 10am. Dave Joyner, Natural Resource Agent with Clemson University, will demonstrate how to install a rain garden and will answer questions about site preparation, plant choice, and maintenance. He will also be our October speaker so this is a great way to put what we learn at the meeting into practice. Meet at the plant sale.
Field Trip: Charles Towne Landing Workday, Charleston, SC - Saturday, October 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Come out to the Landing for a beautiful fall morning workday on our native plant garden. This is a great opportunity to get involved and get your hands dirty! We’ll be weeding and planting a few natives left over from the fall plant sale. Wear clothes to garden in and bring gloves, pruners, and water. For more information contact Lisa Lord at Email: llord@tnc.org.
Lecture: Creating native Wildflower Meadows in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina - Tuesday, November 16, 6:30 pm Biology Auditorium, 101 Duckett Hall at The Citadel by Jonathan and Anna Smith, Innovative Wildlife Management Services, LLC. Jonathan and Anna will discuss how to choose seeds to put into a wildflower meadow, site preparation, planting methods, and herbaceous weed control for site maintenance. They will present before and after pictures for several meadows they have installed and will discuss what worked and what didn't. Jonathan also works for BASF chemical company and Anna is a wildlife biologist and freelance nature writer.
Field Trip: Atlantic Armstrong State University Arboretum, Savannah, GA. Saturday, November 20 8:00 am. The arboretum encompasses the 268-acre university campus and contains a wide variety of labeled native species. The natural areas contain plants from Georgia broadleaf evergreen forests such as red bay, horse sugar, and sparkleberry. We’ll meet at the back of the Publix parking lot on the corner of Hwy 17 and Main Road at 7:45 am for an 8:00 am departure. The travel time is 2.5 hours one way so plan to spend most of your day on the field trip. For more information contact Lisa Lord at Email: llord@tnc.org.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a public educational facility operated under the auspices of the University of Georgia. It is a "living laboratory" for university students and faculty who utilize the collections and natural plant communities for studies in a variety of disciplines. The Garden is also a public garden for enjoyment by the general public who find beauty, knowledge and solitude in a garden setting.
The SBG is located in Athens at the University of Georgia at 2450 South Milledge Avenue. For more information, or to register for any programs, call 706 542-6156. Visit their Web site at www.uga.edu/botgarden.
Friends First Friday: Spring Bulbs - Friday, October 1, 9:00 - 10:20 am, in the Gardenside Cafe, hosted by Connie Cottingham, Public Relations/ Special Events Coordinator and freelance garden writer. Enjoy Jerry's made-from-scratch breakfast and get to know our Friends and volunteers. Each First Friday we have a different staff member introduce themselves and speak for a few minutes. Connie will talk about her favorite spring bulbs - just in time to place your order for fall planting.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden. Cost, members $8; non-members $10 (includes breakfast and drinks).
Learn to Love the Sedges - Saturday, September 11, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course, taught by Dr. Richard Carter, Botany Professor, Valdosta State University. Students will be introduced to the most important genera of sedges in Georgia with both field and laboratory exercises, learning the terminology and morphology that are unique to the sedge (Cyperaceae) family and which are essential for identification.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $40; non-members $45.
Plant Conservation: Protecting Botanical Diversity in the Garden and in the Wild - Tuesday, September 14, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Core Course, taught by Jennifer Ceska, Conservation Coordinator, and Jim Affolter, Director of Research. Plant conservation is an applied science that draws upon many fields of knowledge from ecology to horticulture, to ethics and politics. This course surveys threats to biodiversity in Georgia and worldwide, examples of rare plant research, techniques for restoration and reintroduction, and ways individuals and organizations are making a difference in protecting rare plants species of Georgia. Class will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, group discussions, tours of threatened species collections, and visits to the conservation research lab and the private Outdoor Propagation Area for Rare Plant Species at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $90; non-members $100.
Certificate in Native Plants Program: Orientation for New Participants - Thursday, September 16, 9 - 11 am, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This program will be hosted by the State Botanical Garden Education and Conservation staff. Learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities available to CNP participants. Heather Alley will introduce upcoming opportunities with Botanical Guardians. Anne Shenk will introduce a couple citizen science projects that can be done at your home or a local park and Jennifer Ceska will introduce additional opportunities with the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance. Information on field trips will also be provided. This orientation is free and optional for CNP participants.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html.
Plant Taxonomy - Saturday, September 18, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Core Course, taught by David Giannasi, Associate Professor Emeritus, Plant Biology & Herbarium Director Emeritus, UGA. This course will provide students with the plant identification skills needed to name and describe the plants most commonly encountered in Georgia's natural areas. Students will become familiar with the botanical vocabulary used by plant identification guides and manuals and will learn to identify plants to species level using both technical botanical keys and popular field guides.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $90; non-members $100.
Fall Wildflowers - Saturday, October 2, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course, taught by Richard Reaves, Ecologist, CH2MHILL Inc., Atlanta. Students will be introduced to the basic botanical terminology used in identifying and describing fall-flowering plants, with an emphasis on the terminology unique to plants in the Aster (composite) Family. We will then apply that knowledge to plants in the field, learning to recognize families, genera, and species based on characteristics readily observable in the wild.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $40; non-members $45.
Ferns and Mosses of the Georgia Piedmont - Saturday, October 9, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course, taught by Dr. George Sanko (ferns) and Jim Allison (mosses). This course will be cover the identification and natural history of ferns and mosses of the Georgia Piedmont, including an introduction to the unique reproductive processes and terminology of these groups of plants. A portion of the class will be spent at Rock and Shoals Natural Area, focusing on the ecology and field recognition of ferns and mosses found on granite outcrops. It is recommended that participants bring a hand lens or strong magnifying glass.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $40; non-members $45.
Garden Photography - Saturday, October 2, 9 am - 3 pm (one-hour lunch), at the Callaway Building Auditorium. Taught by Jim McGregor, Professor & Head, Department of Comparative Literature, UGA. A hands on workshop to improve your skills with the two most popular garden photographs-the overview of the garden and the real challenge, close-ups of flowers. The workshop will focus on three related themes to make better pictures of gardens and flowers: 1.) Light: where light is coming from and how your camera sees it. 2.) Composition: how objects in the picture frame can come together to create harmony and interest. 3.) Critique: how to look at your pictures and build on what you've accomplished. Don't forget to bring your digital camera and the cord to link to a computer.
About the Instructor: Jim McGregor is a successful teacher and photographer with forty years of experience in film and digital still photography. In spring, 2009, he had a one-man show entitled "Lost Athens and Beyond "at Aurum Studios in Athens.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $40; non-members $45.
Perennial Symposium - Wednesday, October 13, 8:45 am - 3 pm, at the Callaway Building Auditorium. Perennials are at the heart of every flower garden. They bring beauty and wildlife to our gardens year after year and are essential in our memories of home. Perennials connect us to nature and place and contribute to the spirit of our gardens as places of comfort. In this information-packed program, perennial experts will discuss a variety of topics from specific plants to maintaining a sustainable landscape to designs that make our gardens our own. This program serves as an Elective for the Certificate in Native Plants.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $55; non-members $60 (includes lunch buffet).
Basic Botany - Saturday, October 16, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Core Course, taught by Robert Wyatt, Adjunct Professor of Ecology, University of Georgia. Basic Botany provides an introduction to general plant anatomy, morphology, and physiology, with an emphasis on relating form to function. Using live material and slides, students will make detailed observations of root, stem, and leaf tissues and discuss the processes of water and nutrient movements. The mechanisms of flower pollination, seed dispersal, and germination will be explored, along with the basics of plant genetics, photosynthesis and evolution.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $90; non-members $100.
Plant Conservation: Protecting Botanical Diversity in the Garden and in the Wild - Saturday, October 23, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Core Course, taught by Jennifer Ceska, Conservation Coordinator, and Jim Affolter, Director of Research. Plant conservation is an applied science that draws upon many fields of knowledge from ecology to horticulture, to ethics and politics. This course surveys threats to biodiversity in Georgia and worldwide, examples of rare plant research, techniques for restoration and reintroduction, and ways individuals and organizations are making a difference in protecting rare plants species of Georgia. Class will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, group discussions, tours of threatened species collections, and visits to the conservation research lab and the private Outdoor Propagation Area for Rare Plant Species at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $90; non-members $100.
Love those Natives! Growing Georgia's Natives from Seed - Saturday, October 22, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course, taught by Anne Shenk, Director of Education, State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The morning will begin with a seed-collecting walk in the International and Shade Gardens followed by a session on seed cleaning and storage. A hands-on indoor session will emphasize a variety of techniques for propagating native wildflowers and shrubs by seed. Models for inexpensive grow-light systems as well as a propagation timeline will be provided to ensure that your seedlings are ready to be transplanted outdoors in early spring. Participants will leave with several types of seed to propagate at home.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $40; non-members $45.
Warm-Season Grasses - Saturday, October 30, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Visitor Center, Classroom 2. This is a Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course, taught by Elaine Nash, Naturalist, Conyers, Georgia. The economic and ecosystem functions of grasses will be reviewed, and the basic terminology useful in grass identification will be presented. Students will work with fresh specimens to learn the parts of the grass plant, with an emphasis on vegetative characteristics, that are useful in field identification. The last two hours will be spent in the field at the Garden examining a wide variety of native and exotic grasses. Bring a small knife and hand lens.
For more information about the programs offered, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden/educnp.html. Cost, members $40; non-members $45.
Flower Garden in the Evening - Tuesday, September 21, 6 - 7 pm. Meet on the Visitor Center back patio. Led by Shelly Prescott, Flower Garden Curator, SBG. Shelly will lead the group through the ever-changing Flower Garden. In addition to discussing the maintenance of perennials, he will also introduce participants to what is in bloom.
Audubon Society Bird Ramble - Saturday, September 25, 8 am. Meet at upper parking lot between the Garden Club Headquarters and the Chapel. This walk is led and sponsored by the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society and usually lasts 3-4 hours, although participants can leave at any time. Remember to dress for the weather and bring practical shoes, pack snacks and water and wear insect repellent and sunscreen. Free.
Trees Atlanta is a non-profit citizens' group dedicated to protecting and improving our urban environment by planting and conserving trees. We also educate the public about the value of trees. We are involved in tree issues in the entire metropolitan Atlanta area.
Volunteer projects are typically on Saturday mornings from 9 to noon. Locations vary week-to-week.
All volunteers must sign up to receive weekly emails with detailed project information. Children are welcome if they bring an adult with them. Activities include tree planting and care, depending on community needs and time of year. Visit the Trees Atlanta Web site at www.treesatlanta.org for more information.
11th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale - Saturday, October 9th from 8am - 2pm. The Tree Sale will be located at Trees Atlanta's LEED Platinum Certified Kendeda Center, 225 Chester Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316. We are grateful to Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. for their support of the Tree Sale. The Trees Atlanta Tree Sale offers more than 1,000 unusual and hard-to-find tree and plant varieties. In celebration of Trees Atlanta's 25th Anniversary, we are also offering 25 wonderfully unique trees this year which have never before been featured at the sale. The full list of trees will be posted at www.treesatlanta.org.
Woodlands is a seven acre greenspace in the heart of Decatur. There is an Historic Garden featuring camellias, hydrangeas, Japanese maples and much more, the 60 year gardening project of the family that donated the land. We are now removing invasive and exotic plants and beginning to plant a Piedmont Native Garden of trees, shrubs and perennials.
The Woodlands Midweek Gardeners meet every other Wednesday morning for light gardening, good conversation, and occasional field trips. Saturday workdays occur about four times a year as needed, and usually focus on larger tasks like trail maintenance or tree planting.
Contact Ruby Bock, Garden Manager, at 404.273.1464, or visit www.decaturpreservationalliance.org for more information.