Educational Presentations
Events
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Summer Webinar – The Joy of Native Plants: Old-Growth Forests
Join us Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. for our inaugural summer webinar celebrating native plants and the joy they bring to us. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sarah Adloo, executive director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, as our speaker. Sarah is a conservation social scientist with a B.S. from Georgia Tech, and an […]
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Native Bees
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, October 8th at Sandy Creek Nature Center for a presentation about Native Bees. UGA Extension Entomologist Becky Griffin will be our presenter. As always, our programs are free and open to the public.
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Annual Business Meeting + Habitat Certification
Athens Clarke County Extension Office 275 Cleveland Rd, Athens, United StatesJoin us for our Annual Business Meeting, plus a presentation about Native Plant Habitat Certification. This meeting will be held at the Athens-Clarke County Extension Office on Sunday, November 16th from 2p – 3:30p. A member of the GNPS State Board of Directors will join us to share a presentation on the new GNPS strategic plan. […]
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2026 GNPS Annual Symposium
Join us for the 31st Annual GNPS Native Plant Symposium, Native Landscapes, Living Landscapes! This year’s speakers will show how native plants bring vibrant life and beauty in both natural and managed landscapes and highlight ways you can design and plant sustainably in your yard. The Symposium is virtual. Presentations are spread across two days and each […]
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Year-Round Native Gardening in Atlanta
Hawkins Hall Legacy Park Decatur 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA, United StatesSaturday, February 28th, at 2:00 pm Hawkins Hall at Decatur Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Drive Decatur, GA 30030 Register Here On Sunday, January 25, Woods Keeper’s Michael Hudgins and Intown GNPS board member Laura Qadri will be back at Legacy Park with Intown’s most popular talk. This newly updated presentation will discuss how to time and […]
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The Nature of Oaks, an In Person Event with Doug Tallamy
Tate Student Center 45 Baxter Street, Athens, United StatesJoin the Georgia Tree Network for an exceptional in-person talk by NewYork Times best-selling author and renowned scientist Doug Tallamy! Discover why oaks are our most essential native trees and learn about their fascinating ecology. It’s a great chance to learn, ask questions, connect with the natural world around you, and meet the UGA Campus and […]
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A Day In The Woods
Gaskins Forest Education Center 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd., Alapaha, GA, United StatesA Day in The Woods April 11, 2026 Gaskins Forest Educational Center 3359 Moore Sawmill Road Alapaha, GA The annual Day in the Woods community event will be happening (weather permitting) on Saturday April 12 from 1-5 pm. We already have over 40 people or groups who will be presenting hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations […]
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CPC Plant Sale -Plains
Plains Community Center 106 E. Main Street, Plains, GA, United States2026 Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail Spring Symposium Plains, GA The Coastal Plain Chapter, GNPS will be selling Native plants at the 2026 Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail Spring Symposium in Plain, GA. Remember, you can always buy online and arrange for pickup with a minimum order of $50.00. The native plant inventory list is updated before […]
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Weed Wrangle: Starting a Movement to Remove Invasive Plants
Ready to start a Weed Wrangle® in your community — or take yours to the next level? Join GNPS for an exclusive online discussion with Cayce McAllister, Weed Wrangle's national point of contact, on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow an existing event, this is your chance […]
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June Chapter Meeting – All About Invasives
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPrivet, stiltgrass, and elaeagnus, OH MY! If these are four letter words in your household (yardhold?), then come join us for our June meeting! Stephanie Green, Ecological Resources Coordinator with Athens Clarke County’s Sustainability Department, will be educating us on “All Things Invasive.” Stephanie is a regular face at our meetings, and we are excited […]