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Report of Mary Scott Nature Park Workday June 4, 2022

Jun 15, 2022

Report of Mary Scott Nature Park Workday June 4, 2022 On June 4,2022, the Friends of Mary Scott Nature Park held a workday at the park. Four workers came to the morning session to repair the damage that a tree removal truck did to the east entrance and to shovel... read more

North Metro Atlanta 2022 Spring Plant Sale Info

Apr 7, 2022

Our 2022 Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 30th will be in conjunction with the City of Alpharetta’s Community Agriculture Program. This program teaches high school students to grow and sell organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers at the Old... read more

GNPS Strategic Plan 2022-2025

Feb 8, 2022

Learn about our strategic plan and help us grow a better landscape in 2022 and beyond.

Report of Mary Scott Nature Park Workday January 8, 2022

Jan 16, 2022

Report of Mary Scott Nature Park Workday January 8, 2022 On January 8,2022, 5 Friends of Mary Scott Nature Park worked to remove nonnative plants from the park. We were joined by 2 Lakeside High School students. Among the weeds that were pulled were English ivy,... read more

GNPS 2022 Symposium: A Virtual Event on February 19-20

Jan 7, 2022

The focus this year of the GNPS 2022 Symposium is Healing our Habitats: both at home and in designed landscapes, as well as conserving and restoring habitat in the wild. Through our actions and our designs, we have the ability to make a difference by getting more... read more

2022 Plant of the Year: American beech

Dec 28, 2021

2022 Plant of the Year: American beech The Georgia Native Plant Society’s 2022 Plant of the Year, American beech (Fagus grandifolia), is a shade tree of imposing proportions. A forest-dwelling beech will grow tall, with few lower limbs and a narrow canopy. But a tree... read more