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SUMMARY:Weed Wrangle at Rose Hill Cemetery (Macon)
DESCRIPTION:Team up with Fringed Campion Chapter members and friends for a Weed Wrangle at Rose Hill Cemetery at 10 am on February 3\, 2024.  Volunteers will meet at the Oak Ridge Cemetery entry gate\, which is a block or two north of the main entrance to Rose Hill Cemetery.  We will remove non-native invasive plant species (English ivy\, privet\, mimosa\, Bradford pear\, Chinese tallow\, paper mulberry) from this historic cemetery. \nDress for garden work (long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, hat\, boots)\, bring a water bottle and any tools you have to cut or lop undesirable woody and herbaceous plants. Participants must be 12 years or older\, participants under 18 must have an adult participating\, and all participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working. Please bring pruners or loppers if you have them\, as we will probably not have enough to loan to everyone who volunteers. \nCheck the event page on Facebook for any last minute updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/383555717395957
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/weed-wrangle-at-rose-hill-cemetery-macon/
LOCATION:Rose Hill Cemetery\, 1071 Riverside Drive\, Macon\, GA\, 31201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fringed Campion Chapter":MAILTO:fringedcampion@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240121T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T203800Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) workdays are a weekly educational opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to conservation efforts. Most plants grown by SMPP will find their home in land restoration projects or educational gardens. The propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Please consider spending a few hours with us each month. Our propagation area is inside Stone Mountain Park\, but gate fees are waived on the workdays for propagation workers. \nIf this will be your first time at a GNPS propagation workday\, write to us at smpp_admin@gnps.org at least three days in advance to receive directions and let us know you are coming out to help. This allows us to plan to orient new folks and to ensure you have a great first time at SMPP. If you decide to volunteer with us regularly\, we will put you on an email reminder list that goes out in advance of each week’s workday. We do request that people sign up to attend each week as it helps us plan work based on how many people we expect to attend. Thank you for understanding! \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-186-2/2024-02-03/
LOCATION:GNPS State Propagation Project inside Stone Mountain Park\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SMPP Workday,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="SMPP Leadership Team":MAILTO:SMPP_admin@gnps.org
GEO:33.8130114;-84.1595311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240129T143327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T143327Z
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SUMMARY:Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends of the Fringed Campion Chapter will gather at the Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden for a workday on February 3\, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm.  Your help is much appreciated!  We will be installing educational signage\, planting a few things\, and adding sand to the patio area. \nDress for garden work and/or invasive plant removal (long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, hat\, boots). Bring a water bottle and any tools you have to shovel sand\, dig\, pull weeds\, or cut down invasive non-native plants. Participants must be 12 years or older\, participants under 18 must have an adult participating or nearby\, and all participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working. \nCheck the event page in Facebook for any last minute updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/296766286741111
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/amerson-river-park-native-plant-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden\, 2551 North Pierce Drive\, Macon\, GA\, 31204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fringed Campion Chapter":MAILTO:fringedcampion@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240125T001724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T175617Z
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SUMMARY:February 4 Rescue Cherokee County\, Canton\, The Bluffs\, 10:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Please read our liability waivers in advance: there are two: the participant agreement and the liability waiver. By signing up for this rescue\, you agree to terms in these documents. You will be asked to sign them at the rescue. \nLead Facilitator: Amber Malloy \nCofacilitators: Trina Hayes\, Curtis Volin \nPlant List:  Pussytoes (Antennaria sp.)\, lady fern (Athyrium felix-femina)\, pipsissewa (Chimaphila maculata)\, whorled coreopsis (Coreopsis major)\, beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornuta)\, little brown jugs (Hexastylis arifolia)\, big leaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)\, wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)\, phlox (Phlox sp.)\, Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)\, mountain mint (Pycnanthemum sp)\, various goldenrod (Solidago sp.)\, various aster (Symphyotrichum sp)\, New York fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis)\, blueberry (Vaccinium sp.). \nThis rescue is now full. If you would like to be on a waiting list\, send email to rescue@gnps.org.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/february-4-rescue-cherokee-county-canton-the-bluffs-930-am/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Rescue Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240205T151058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T151058Z
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SUMMARY:Weed Wrangle at Amerson River Park (Macon)
DESCRIPTION:Fringed Campion Chapter members and friends will meet at the Amerson River Park on Tuesday March 5\, 2024 at 10 am for a weed wrangle.  We will be removing non-native invasive plant species (English ivy\, privet\, mimosa\, Bradford pear\, Chinese tallow\, paper mulberry) from this amazing natural area.  Attire for garden work (long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, hat\, boots) is recommended. Water and restroom facilities are not available onsite\, so please plan accordingly.  Bring a water bottle and any tools you have to cut or lop undesirable plants. \nParticipants must be 12 years or older\, participants under 18 must have an adult participating\, and all participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working. \nCheck the Facebook event for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1569523357218090
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/weed-wrangle-at-amerson-river-park-macon/
LOCATION:Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden\, 2551 North Pierce Drive\, Macon\, GA\, 31204\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fringed Campion Chapter":MAILTO:fringedcampion@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20221215T172206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T173728Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Creek Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday morning\, weather permitting\, there is a work session at the Buffalo Creek Trail in Carrollton. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the native plantings and the walking trails and to remove invasive plants. Everyone is welcome\, but please do not bring young children for safety reasons. Park at the Greenbelt parking area located at 515 Old Newnan Rd and walk down the hill\, and the trail will be on your left. Please enter your start and stop times on the sign-in sheet that’s posted on the back of the kiosk next to the Buffalo Creek Outdoor Education Center sign. Bring work gloves and drinking water and wear sturdy shoes. Insect repellant is strongly recommended during the warm months. If the weather is questionable\, please check our Facebook page (“Georgia Native Plant Society – West Georgia Chapter”) for updates.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/buffalo-creek-work-day/2024-02-06/
LOCATION:Buffalo Creek Restoration Project\, 900 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, 30117
CATEGORIES:West Georgia Chapter,Work Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240121T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T203800Z
UID:10001294-1707386400-1707393600@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) workdays are a weekly educational opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to conservation efforts. Most plants grown by SMPP will find their home in land restoration projects or educational gardens. The propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Please consider spending a few hours with us each month. Our propagation area is inside Stone Mountain Park\, but gate fees are waived on the workdays for propagation workers. \nIf this will be your first time at a GNPS propagation workday\, write to us at smpp_admin@gnps.org at least three days in advance to receive directions and let us know you are coming out to help. This allows us to plan to orient new folks and to ensure you have a great first time at SMPP. If you decide to volunteer with us regularly\, we will put you on an email reminder list that goes out in advance of each week’s workday. We do request that people sign up to attend each week as it helps us plan work based on how many people we expect to attend. Thank you for understanding! \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-186-2/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:GNPS State Propagation Project inside Stone Mountain Park\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SMPP Workday,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="SMPP Leadership Team":MAILTO:SMPP_admin@gnps.org
GEO:33.8130114;-84.1595311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240205T170259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T170637Z
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SUMMARY:Herbert Taylor Park Workday
DESCRIPTION:Invasive removal and habitat restoration work continues at Herbert Taylor Park & Daniel Johnson Park in midtown Atlanta (Morningside near Emory) with tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes\, long sleeves and pants as there is poison ivy.  Dress for the weather/uneven terrain\, bring your own water\, bug spray\, and sunscreen.  Meet at the kiosk for the park at 1343 Pasadena Av. for introductions\, instructions\, and a safety briefing then set off to work. Bring your own gloves and tools or borrow some of ours. Learn to use a weed wrench and how to properly control invasive species while discovering native plants. Contact friendsofhtdj@gmail.com with questions. \nIn July and August\, we will start earlier and finish sooner\, around 8:00-11:00 a.m.\, to beat the heat.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/herbert-taylor-park-workday-2-2/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:Herbert Taylor Park / Daniel Johnson Park\, 1343 Pasadena Av NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20221002T160849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T201340Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Park Workday
DESCRIPTION:Habitat restoration work continues at Heritage Park in central Cobb County with tasks including invasive removal\, native plantings\, and garden maintenance. Wear clothing appropriate to the weather and uneven terrain; be sure your footwear is closed-toe. Bring work gloves and hand tools such as pruning saw\, shears\, shovel\, pick\, etc.\, if you have them; if not that’s OK. Water will be provided or bring your own drinks. Gnats and/or yellow jackets may be present. \nWorkdays normally run from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in warm months (May-September)\, and 10:00-noon in cooler months. Sometimes\, the times shown for the event may not be updated during the transitional months. \nContact Connie Ghosh at connieg6474@gmail.com or 770-364-6474.  Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/heritage-park-workday-36/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 60 Fontaine Rd\, Mableton\, GA\, 30126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,North Metro Atlanta Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Ghosh":MAILTO:heritage_park@gnps.org
GEO:33.8389639;-84.5426993
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240206T130406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T134836Z
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SUMMARY:North Georgia Mountains Feb 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will have a presentation by Martin Cipollini on the Chestnut Blight. The presentation will be followed by the planting of some chestnut trees he is donating to GMREC. Please bring gloves and tools if you can help plant. \nDr. Martin L. Cipollini is the Dana Professor of Biology at Berry College\, Mount Berry\, Georgia\, where he teaches undergraduate courses such as Principles of Microbiology\, Botany and Ecology\, Forest Ecology and Tropical Ecology (Costa Rica/Cuba). A faculty member at Berry College since 1995\, his current research activities revolve around the college’s Longleaf Pine and America Chestnut projects.  In his role as science coordinator for the Georgia Chapter of TACF\, he has helped establish numerous chestnut orchards across the state. \nThe meeting is at the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center\, off of 19/129 a bit south of Blairsville: 195 Georgia Mtn Exprmnt Sta\, 5928 30512\, Hollow Hill Rd\, Blairsville\, GA 30512
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/north-georgia-mountains-feb-2024-meetin/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:North Georgia Mountains Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240104T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T183726Z
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SUMMARY:How to Design and Install Drip and Mist Irrigation Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Georgia Native Plant Society members at Juniper Creek Natives at 1494 Boy Scout Rd. Byron\, GA on February 10\, 2024 from 1:00 PM until about 3:00 PM for a hands-on irrigation workshop hosted by the Fringed Campion Chapter and taught by Whit Kirkland\, owner of Juniper Creek Natives. \nThis workshop will explore low-cost irrigation systems that use materials readily available at many hardware stores. We will discuss fittings\, misters\, emitters\, polyethylene tubing and irrigation controllers. We will also learn how to integrate PVC pipe into your irrigation system design. Participants will see how these materials are used in the nursery irrigation system and will be able to practice their plumbing skills by making improvements to the nursery irrigation system. \nWorkshop size is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration and $15 payment is required at https://fringedcampiongnps.square.site/. Registration will close when registration is full or at 5 pm on Friday\, Feb. 9\, whichever comes first. \nWorkshop will be outdoors\, so dress accordingly. Bring a chair and garden gloves. \nRegistrants will be contacted if event is cancelled for any reason and a full refund will be issued.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/how-to-design-and-install-drip-and-mist-irrigation-systems/
LOCATION:Juniper Creek Natives\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fringed Campion Chapter,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fringed Campion Chapter":MAILTO:fringedcampion@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20221215T172206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T173728Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Creek Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday morning\, weather permitting\, there is a work session at the Buffalo Creek Trail in Carrollton. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the native plantings and the walking trails and to remove invasive plants. Everyone is welcome\, but please do not bring young children for safety reasons. Park at the Greenbelt parking area located at 515 Old Newnan Rd and walk down the hill\, and the trail will be on your left. Please enter your start and stop times on the sign-in sheet that’s posted on the back of the kiosk next to the Buffalo Creek Outdoor Education Center sign. Bring work gloves and drinking water and wear sturdy shoes. Insect repellant is strongly recommended during the warm months. If the weather is questionable\, please check our Facebook page (“Georgia Native Plant Society – West Georgia Chapter”) for updates.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/buffalo-creek-work-day/2024-02-13/
LOCATION:Buffalo Creek Restoration Project\, 900 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, 30117
CATEGORIES:West Georgia Chapter,Work Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20210212T041017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T031348Z
UID:10000182-1707850800-1707858000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:GNPS State Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The State Board will be holding meetings by video teleconference for the foreseeable future. Members that wish to attend the meeting should follow the procedures described in this document.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/gnps-state-board-meeting/2024-02-13/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:GNPS Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240130T050024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T050024Z
UID:10001347-1708023600-1708029000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Restoration Training
DESCRIPTION:February 15 \n7:00-8:30 pm \nZoom (link to be sent to all registered participants) \nRegister Here \nSponsoring Body: Restoration Subcommittee of the GNPS Conservation Committee \nPurpose: Provide basic information about GNPS Habitat Restoration Projects\, encourage chapters to initiate Habitat Restoration Projects\, and provide resources and networking opportunities to support new and existing Habitat Restoration Projects. \nAudience: GNPS members of any experience level are welcome. \nQuestions? Email Suzy Nicksic\, chair of the restoration committee: suzy@organicgardenco.com
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/restoration-training/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20231208T194804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T195328Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Edible Plants of Southern Appalachia with Mark Warren
DESCRIPTION:The North Metro Atlanta Chapter presents an educational event\, Wild Edible Plants of Southern Appalachia\, at the Alpharetta Library on February 17th\, 2024 featuring Mark Warren. Mark Warren is owner of the nationally renowned Medicine Bow Wilderness School in Dahlonega\, GA\, has been teaching nature and survival skills of the Cherokee to adults and children for half a century. \nThe library is next to City Hall in downtown Alpharetta. There’s a public parking garage across the street that is easy to walk from and a parking lot adjacent to the building. The auditorium is on the lower level. \nMore details to come! \nAbout Mark Warren\nMark Warren is a graduate of the University of Georgia. At Medicine Bow\, his nationally renowned wilderness school in the Southern Appalachians\, he teaches nature classes and survival skills of the Cherokees. The National Wildlife Federation named him Georgia’s Conservation Educator of the Year in 1980. In 1998 Mark became the U.S. National Champion in whitewater canoeing\, and in 1999 he won the World Championship Longbow title. \nWarren has written extensively about nature for local and national magazines. He lectures on Native American history and survival skills\, and Western Frontier History presenting at museums and cultural centers around the country. He is a member of the Wild West History Association\, and Western Writers of America. His Wyatt Earp\, An American Odyssey trilogy was honored by WWA’s Spur Awards\, The Historical Novel Society and the 2020 Will Rogers Medallion Awards under the original hardback editions\, Born to the Badge (2018) and Promised Land (2019.) \nHis published books include: from Lyons Press\, Two Winters in a Tipi and Secrets of the Forest (a four volume series on nature and primitive skills)\, from Five Star – Gale Cengage and Two Dot\, Wyatt Earp\, An American Odyssey (an historical fiction  trilogy on the life of Wyatt Earp)\, from Five Star – Gale Cengage\, Indigo Heaven\, The Cowboy\, The Librarian and the Broomsman from the anthology Librarians of the West: A Quartet\, Westering Trail Travesties\,  and from Speaking Volumes\, Song of the Horseman and Last of the Pistoleers.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/wild-edible-plants-of-southern-appalachia/
LOCATION:Alpharetta Library’s Auditorium\, 10 Park Plaza\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,North Metro Atlanta Chapter
ORGANIZER;CN="North Metro Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:northmetroatlanta@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000
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SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) workdays are a weekly educational opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to conservation efforts. Most plants grown by SMPP will find their home in land restoration projects or educational gardens. The propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Please consider spending a few hours with us each month. Our propagation area is inside Stone Mountain Park\, but gate fees are waived on the workdays for propagation workers. \nIf this will be your first time at a GNPS propagation workday\, write to us at smpp_admin@gnps.org at least three days in advance to receive directions and let us know you are coming out to help. This allows us to plan to orient new folks and to ensure you have a great first time at SMPP. If you decide to volunteer with us regularly\, we will put you on an email reminder list that goes out in advance of each week’s workday. We do request that people sign up to attend each week as it helps us plan work based on how many people we expect to attend. Thank you for understanding! \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-186-2/2024-02-17/
LOCATION:GNPS State Propagation Project inside Stone Mountain Park\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SMPP Workday,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="SMPP Leadership Team":MAILTO:SMPP_admin@gnps.org
GEO:33.8130114;-84.1595311
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240104T165320Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Walk at Selma Erwin Nature Trail 2/17/2024 1:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:Walk with your native plant friends on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024 at 1:30 PM through the beautiful woods of this preserve to see the trout lilies blooming! Dress appropriately for the weather\, wear hiking shoes\, and bring your camera! \nPark in the field at the main entrance to Selma Erwin Trails: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qr3WP86tnJu43fyW8 \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/native-plant-walk-at-selma-erwin-nature-trail-2-17-2024-130-pm/
LOCATION:Selma Erwin Nature Preserve\, 2460 Vinson Hwy\, Milledgeville\, GA\, 31061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Fringed Campion Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T010510Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Creek Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday morning\, weather permitting\, there is a work session at the Buffalo Creek Trail in Carrollton. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the native plantings and the walking trails and to remove invasive plants. Everyone is welcome\, but please do not bring young children for safety reasons. Park at the Greenbelt parking area located at 515 Old Newnan Rd and walk down the hill\, and the trail will be on your left. Please enter your start and stop times on the sign-in sheet that’s posted on the back of the kiosk next to the Buffalo Creek Outdoor Education Center sign. Bring work gloves and drinking water and wear sturdy shoes. Insect repellant is strongly recommended during the warm months. If the weather is questionable\, please check our Facebook page for updates.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/buffalo-creek-work-day-2/2024-02-19/
LOCATION:Buffalo Creek Restoration Project\, 900 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, 30117
CATEGORIES:West Georgia Chapter,Work Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20231218T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T184959Z
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SUMMARY:West GA Chapter Meeting:  Tool Care for Easier Gardening
DESCRIPTION:The chapter’s February meeting will focus on gardening tools—how to get them ready for spring and keep them in good shape all year round.  Our speaker\, Mike Handyside\, is uniquely qualified.  In addition to having a background in metalwork\, he is a Friend of the Carroll County Master Gardeners with over 200 service hours\, and he’s responsible for maintaining the tools used in the CCMG Demo Garden. \nMike will explain why you need to clean your tools and what cleaning materials you should use.  He’ll also discuss edged tools\, including types of edge profiles\, and how to manually sharpen your tools.  He’ll be bringing a selection of tools to demonstrate. \nIn addition to the tools Mike is bringing\, you’re invited to bring your own favorite gardening tool to display at the meeting.  After the presentation\, everyone will have an opportunity to circulate and check out the tools. \nThere will be a reception at 6:30 with light refreshments\, followed by the presentation at 7:00.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/west-ga-chapter-meeting-planning-your-native-landscape/
LOCATION:Carroll County Agricultural Center\, 900 Newnan Road\, Carrollton
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,West Georgia Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240121T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T203800Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) workdays are a weekly educational opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to conservation efforts. Most plants grown by SMPP will find their home in land restoration projects or educational gardens. The propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Please consider spending a few hours with us each month. Our propagation area is inside Stone Mountain Park\, but gate fees are waived on the workdays for propagation workers. \nIf this will be your first time at a GNPS propagation workday\, write to us at smpp_admin@gnps.org at least three days in advance to receive directions and let us know you are coming out to help. This allows us to plan to orient new folks and to ensure you have a great first time at SMPP. If you decide to volunteer with us regularly\, we will put you on an email reminder list that goes out in advance of each week’s workday. We do request that people sign up to attend each week as it helps us plan work based on how many people we expect to attend. Thank you for understanding! \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-186-2/2024-02-23/
LOCATION:GNPS State Propagation Project inside Stone Mountain Park\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SMPP Workday,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="SMPP Leadership Team":MAILTO:SMPP_admin@gnps.org
GEO:33.8130114;-84.1595311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240117T180019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T190114Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Symposium: DIY Native Habitats - Building Your Stewardship Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:The focus of our 29th Native Plant Symposium is DIY Native Habitats – Building Your Stewardship Toolkit. Our suite of talks will focus on getting the right plants into your garden to support your local ecosystem. This is includes guidance on how to research them\, how to identify what you already have\, understanding your plant community\, and considerations for local habitat restoration. \nOur speakers will help you build a toolkit of purposeful choices and tools that help you at home\, in designed landscapes\, and when restoring habitat in the wild. Researching appropriate native plants and choosing to incorporate a major of native plants in our properties and projects makes a difference to the other inhabitants of our ecosystems: birds\, butterflies\, and bees. \nSpecialist butterflies\, moths\, and bees need native plants. Native plants are the first trophic layer to convert sunlight into food for insects\, helping to ensure that those insects thrive. Bird populations rely on abundant insect life to sustain their populations. Our purposeful selection of plants makes a difference to these creatures. \nOn Day 2\, we will also take some time to highlight the activities of our chapters. Our chapters are the boots on the ground folks that bring activities closer to and more regionally meaningful for our members. \nRegistration and schedule information is on the symposium page.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/2024-symposium-diy-native-habitats-building-your-stewardship-toolkit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:GNPS Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152906
CREATED:20240218T204751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T010510Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Creek Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday morning\, weather permitting\, there is a work session at the Buffalo Creek Trail in Carrollton. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the native plantings and the walking trails and to remove invasive plants. Everyone is welcome\, but please do not bring young children for safety reasons. Park at the Greenbelt parking area located at 515 Old Newnan Rd and walk down the hill\, and the trail will be on your left. Please enter your start and stop times on the sign-in sheet that’s posted on the back of the kiosk next to the Buffalo Creek Outdoor Education Center sign. Bring work gloves and drinking water and wear sturdy shoes. Insect repellant is strongly recommended during the warm months. If the weather is questionable\, please check our Facebook page for updates.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/buffalo-creek-work-day-2/2024-02-26/
LOCATION:Buffalo Creek Restoration Project\, 900 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, 30117
CATEGORIES:West Georgia Chapter,Work Days
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