BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GNPS - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GNPS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gnps.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GNPS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260316T193228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T011336Z UID:10004791-1780128000-1780146000@gnps.org SUMMARY:North Georgia Mountains Chapter Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The North Georgia Mountains Chapter Native Plant Sale is scheduled for May 30th at the Union County Farmers Market in Blairsville\, 8am  to 1pm URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/40235/ LOCATION:Union County Farmers Market\, 290 Farmers Mkt Wy\, Blairsville\, 30512\, United States CATEGORIES:Native Plant Sales,North Georgia Mountains Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_0215.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260512T191040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T191040Z UID:10004868-1779390000-1779393600@gnps.org SUMMARY:Weed Wrangle: Starting a Movement to Remove Invasive Plants DESCRIPTION: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 to get answers straight from the source. Don’t miss it! \nOur conversation will cover it all: the origins of the program\, the very real threat invasive species pose to local ecosystems\, and how anyone — expert or not — can roll up their sleeves and make a difference. With over 636\,000 volunteer hours logged in Tennessee alone\, Weed Wrangle® is proof that grassroots action grows. \nClick here to register  \nThis free event is hosted by the GNPS Restoration Subcommittee who coordinates an annual Weed Wrangle Georgia every winter. Questions about restoration projects? Contact the subcommittee at restoration.subcommittee@gnps.org. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/weed-wrangle-starting-a-movement-to-remove-invasive-plants/ CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/weed-wrangle-logo-comp2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T184838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184840Z UID:10004626-1779026400-1779037200@gnps.org SUMMARY:W.D. Thomson Park DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will engage in a rewarding morning of invasive plant removal in W.D. Thomson Park in Atlanta near Emory. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes\, long sleeves and pants as there may be poison ivy. Dress for the weather and uneven terrain. If you have your own gloves and tools\, bring them along; otherwise you may borrow some of ours.\n \nMeet in the lower parking lot at 9 am. Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/w-d-thomson-park-4-2-2-2-2/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:W.D. Thomson Park\, 1760 Mason Mill Rd. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T103000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260428T170524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170524Z UID:10004863-1778747400-1778754600@gnps.org SUMMARY:Plant BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:The West Georgia Chapter is hosting a plant BioBlitz in Bowdon GA to assist SUSTAIN\, a local nonprofit that is turning an old golf course into a park\, preserve\, and education center. You don’t have to be a plant ID expert to participate! Just bring your favorite plant ID app or field guide. To register\, email info_westgeorgia@gnps.org. Directions and details will be emailed to registered participants. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/plant-bioblitz/ LOCATION:SUSTAIN\, Bowdon\, United States CATEGORIES:West Georgia Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Plant-BioBlitz-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20250225T133543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T124818Z UID:10002848-1778317200-1778328000@gnps.org SUMMARY:Herbert Taylor Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people\, learn about plants and wildlife\, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk\, 1343 Pasadena Ave.\, Atlanta\, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkers of all ages and experience levels welcome. If you have favorite gardening gloves or tools\, bring them with you\, or just borrow some of ours. We’ll see you Saturday!\n\nInvasive 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. Learn to use a weed wrench and how to properly control invasive species while discovering native plants. Contact friendsofhtdj@gmail.com with questions. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/herbert-taylor-park-workday-3/2026-05-09/ LOCATION:Herbert Taylor Park / Daniel Johnson Park\, 1343 Pasadena Av NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260425T001602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T001602Z UID:10004857-1778148000-1778155200@gnps.org SUMMARY:May 7 Rescue Hall County\, Gainesville\, Gainesville Industrial 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: Carolyn Dalusky\nCofacilitator: Amber Malloy \nPlant List:  Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)\, cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor)\, Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica)\, crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)\, heartleaf ginger (Hexastylis arifolia)\, lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium). Lot 19/20 \nPlease note this site may be hilly with a few ravines. \n\n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone (cell phone is preferred)*Is this your first rescue?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Where are you travelling from?Your Message URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/may-7-rescue-hall-county-gainesville-gainesville-industrial-1000-am/ CATEGORIES:Rescue Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20251102T171303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T171308Z UID:10004158-1777723200-1777730400@gnps.org SUMMARY:Mary Scott Nature Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come out on 1st Saturdays for Mary Scott Nature Park workdays! NEW workday hours: Noon to 2 pm from October to May\, and 10 am to Noon from June-Sept. Come to front entrance 4150 Briarcliff Rd.\n\n\n\nThis beautiful park is at a maintenance stage and is an excellent example of how an urban forest should look. Come out and learn about restoration\, do some good work and have fun!\n\nThese 10.6 acres of central DeKalb County greenspace\, acquired in 2003\, are a pocket of natural beauty in the midst of lawn-heavy 1960’s suburbia. The old homestead’s woods are battling exotic invasives and\, to a lesser extent\, historic landscape plants. Public education on the restoration process\, including that of a streambank\, is a goal for Mary Scott Nature Park. \nTo be added to our monthly reminder mailing list\, please email friendsofmsnp@gmail.com. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/mary-scott-nature-park-workday-3-3/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Mary Scott Nature Park\, 4150 Briarcliff Road\, Atlanta\, 30346 CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days GEO:33.8587523;-84.2779959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mary Scott Nature Park 4150 Briarcliff Road Atlanta 30346;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4150 Briarcliff Road:geo:-84.2779959,33.8587523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T181151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T140751Z UID:10004622-1777716000-1777730400@gnps.org SUMMARY:Athens-East Piedmont Annual Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The Athens-East Piedmont Chapter will be holding our Annual Native Plant Sale at Sunrise Nursery in Winterville on Saturday\, May 2nd from 10 am – 2 pm. \nThe sale is open to the general public. \nMembers\, we will be sending out volunteer information via email! URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/may-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Sunrise Nursery\, 550 Athens Rd.\, Athens\, 30683\, United States CATEGORIES:Athens East Piedmont Chapter,Native Plant Sales ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Athens-GNPS-Plant-Sale-Flyer-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T184838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184840Z UID:10004625-1776607200-1776618000@gnps.org SUMMARY:W.D. Thomson Park DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will engage in a rewarding morning of invasive plant removal in W.D. Thomson Park in Atlanta near Emory. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes\, long sleeves and pants as there may be poison ivy. Dress for the weather and uneven terrain. If you have your own gloves and tools\, bring them along; otherwise you may borrow some of ours.\n \nMeet in the lower parking lot at 9 am. Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/w-d-thomson-park-4-2-2-2-2/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:W.D. Thomson Park\, 1760 Mason Mill Rd. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260223T065732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T065732Z UID:10004723-1776506400-1776528000@gnps.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Native Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the fifth annual Intown Atlanta GNPS Native Garden Tour. Tickets include admission to four habitats.\nPurchase Tickets\nRegister for this day of self-guided tours and get inspired about adding native plants to your yard or patio. Spring is the perfect time of year to view the beautiful woodland wildflowers and spring ephemerals of our featured gardens. Enjoy the milder April temperatures while you meander down woodland paths\, stroll past buckeyes and flowering azaleas\, and admire the spring blooms that attract bees\, hummingbirds\, and more. \nThe gardens are located in Gwinnett County. Visit each garden in any order on April 18th between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm\, and learn from the homeowner or primary gardener and GNPS volunteers who will be on site to answer questions. \nThis tour has sold out in the past\, so invite your friends and family and get your tickets early! Volunteers and children under 18 attend free. \nThe garden tour is Intown Atlanta’s major annual fundraising event. Ticket sales support our educational\, restoration\, and advocacy activities focused on inspiring Atlanta to grow and preserve native plants. We also warmly invite you to make an additional donation to our chapter when you register for the tour. Your support makes our all-volunteer-led work possible! \nInterested in Volunteering? \nVolunteers will be asked to work four-hour shifts at one of the gardens and can attend the rest of the tour for free. If interested\, email lauren.owens@gnps.org. \nNot Yet a GNPS Member? \nJoin GNPS and save $5 on your ticket\, plus become eligible for other member-only events\, including plant rescues and small group visits to newly certified gardens. Your GNPS membership supports work on native plants throughout the state. \nA brochure that includes the addresses and property descriptions will be emailed to ticket holders one week before the event. This is a rain or shine event. \nTo learn more about the gardens featured on the tour and other details\, see here: \n5th Annual Native Garden Tour URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/5th-annual-native-garden-tour/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Garden Tour,Intown Atlanta Chapter,North Metro Atlanta Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mail-5-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260324T123901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T123901Z UID:10004799-1776506400-1776513600@gnps.org SUMMARY:April 18 Rescue Madison County\, Colbert\, Honeysuckle 10 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: Hall Roberts\nCofacilitator: Carolyn Dalusky\, Carol Hershey \nPlant List: Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum)\, oak (Quercus sp)\, persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)\, redbud (Cercis canadensis)\, and perennials like Ebony spleenwort fern (Asplenium platyneuron)\, Lyreleaf sage (Salvia lyrata)\, Whorled coreopis (Coreopsis major)\, Rattlesnake hawkweed (Hieracium venosum)\, Woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus)\, Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum biflorum)\, Asters\, and Goldenrods and maybe just a little coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens). \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone (cell phone is preferred)*Is this your first rescue?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Where are you travelling from?Your Message URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/april-18-rescue-madison-county-colbert-honeysuckle-10-am/ CATEGORIES:Rescue Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260412T163341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T163341Z UID:10004841-1776502800-1776535200@gnps.org SUMMARY:Upland WILDLIFE Festival Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Upland WILDLIFE Festival 2026\nChehaw Park\n105 Chehaw Park Rd.\, Albany\, GA\n\nSaturday April 18 | Half Price Zoo Admission | 9 am- 6 pm\nPrice: Included with Park Admission & Free for Members\n\nMission:\nThe Upland Wildlife Festival inspires community connection to Georgia’s native habitats through conservation\, education\, and outdoor celebration—highlighting wildlife\, the role of land management\, and recreation in sustaining biodiversity.\n\nEvent Highlights:\nWildlife Education Programs and Village featuring rattlesnakes\, birds of prey\, gopher frogs\, bird dogs\, and more!\n-Live Controlled Burn Demonstration\n-Live Music on the main stage\n-Kids Zone with face painting\, crafts\, bounce houses\, seed bar\n-Native Plant Sale & Tree Giveaway\n-Local Artisan Vendors & Food Trucks\n-Half-Price Zoo Admission\nWildlife Learning Stations: \nEducation Shows at Southeast Reptile Rescue Stage:\nSoutheast Reptile Rescue- Reptile Show (including venomous)\n-10 am\, 2 pm\, & 4 pm\nBird of Prey Flight Show\n-11 am\, 3 pm & 5 pm\nLIVE Onsite Controlled Burn- GA DNR uses Drone Technology\n-11:30 am\nFood Trucks\, Artisan Vendors\, and more! URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/upland-wildlife-festival-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Chehaw Park and Zoo\, 105 Chehaw Park Rd\, Albany\, 31701\, United States CATEGORIES:Coastal Plain Chapter,Native Plant Sales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260324T123505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T113208Z UID:10004798-1776333600-1776340800@gnps.org SUMMARY:April 16 Rescue Hall County\, Gainesville\, Gainesville Industrial 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: Carolyn Dalusky\nCofacilitator: Amber Malloy \nPlant List:  Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)\, cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor)\, Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica)\, crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)\, heartleaf ginger (Hexastylis arifolia)\, lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium). Lot 19/20 \nPlease note this site may be hilly with a few ravines. \nThis rescue is full. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/april-16-rescue-hall-county-gainesville-gainesville-industrial-1000-am-3/ CATEGORIES:Rescue Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20250402T011944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T162307Z UID:10000581-1775912400-1775926800@gnps.org SUMMARY:A Day In The Woods DESCRIPTION:A Day in The Woods\nApril 11\, 2026\nGaskins Forest Educational Center\n3359 Moore Sawmill Road\nAlapaha\, GA\nThe 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 related to wildlife\, forestry and traditional crafts. We always welcome new presenters and volunteers\, so contact me if you’d like to help. The event is non-commercial (free!) and designed for people of all ages and backgrounds – something for everyone\, so please plan to bring all your friends and family and join us. You can also help by sharing information in the post with everyone you know. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/a-day-in-the-woods/ LOCATION:Gaskins Forest Education Center\, 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd.\, Alapaha\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Coastal Plain Chapter,Educational Presentations,Workshops GEO:31.3604696;-83.1944497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gaskins Forest Education Center 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd. Alapaha GA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3359 Moore Sawmill Rd.:geo:-83.1944497,31.3604696 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20250225T133543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T124818Z UID:10002847-1775898000-1775908800@gnps.org SUMMARY:Herbert Taylor Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people\, learn about plants and wildlife\, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk\, 1343 Pasadena Ave.\, Atlanta\, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkers of all ages and experience levels welcome. If you have favorite gardening gloves or tools\, bring them with you\, or just borrow some of ours. We’ll see you Saturday!\n\nInvasive 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. Learn to use a weed wrench and how to properly control invasive species while discovering native plants. Contact friendsofhtdj@gmail.com with questions. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/herbert-taylor-park-workday-3/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:Herbert Taylor Park / Daniel Johnson Park\, 1343 Pasadena Av NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T180722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181039Z UID:10004621-1775671200-1775676600@gnps.org SUMMARY:Underused Grassland Restoration Tool: Native Root Hemiparasitic Plants - April Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Sandy Creek Nature Center on Wednesday\, April 8th from 6 pm – 7:30 pm for an educational presentation from Jordan Argrett about using native root hemiparasitic plants to restore native grasslands. \nThe Athens-East Piedmont Chapter usually meets: \n\nIn odd numbered months: the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Athens-Clarke County Extension Office.\nIn even numbered months: the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6 pm – 7:30 at Sandy Creek Nature Center.\nThese meetings may be rescheduled if there are field trips or work days.\n\nEvents are always free and open to the public. Events are typically followed by a native seed swap. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/april-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Sandy Creek Nature Center\, 205 Old Commerce Rd.\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States CATEGORIES:Athens East Piedmont Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20251102T171303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T171308Z UID:10004157-1775304000-1775311200@gnps.org SUMMARY:Mary Scott Nature Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come out on 1st Saturdays for Mary Scott Nature Park workdays! NEW workday hours: Noon to 2 pm from October to May\, and 10 am to Noon from June-Sept. Come to front entrance 4150 Briarcliff Rd.\n\n\n\nThis beautiful park is at a maintenance stage and is an excellent example of how an urban forest should look. Come out and learn about restoration\, do some good work and have fun!\n\nThese 10.6 acres of central DeKalb County greenspace\, acquired in 2003\, are a pocket of natural beauty in the midst of lawn-heavy 1960’s suburbia. The old homestead’s woods are battling exotic invasives and\, to a lesser extent\, historic landscape plants. Public education on the restoration process\, including that of a streambank\, is a goal for Mary Scott Nature Park. \nTo be added to our monthly reminder mailing list\, please email friendsofmsnp@gmail.com. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/mary-scott-nature-park-workday-3-3/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:Mary Scott Nature Park\, 4150 Briarcliff Road\, Atlanta\, 30346 CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days GEO:33.8587523;-84.2779959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mary Scott Nature Park 4150 Briarcliff Road Atlanta 30346;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4150 Briarcliff Road:geo:-84.2779959,33.8587523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260305T002232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T002547Z UID:10004787-1774546200-1774553400@gnps.org SUMMARY:The Nature of Oaks\, an In Person Event with Doug Tallamy DESCRIPTION:Join the Georgia Tree Network for an exceptional in-person talk by NewYork Times best-selling author and renowned scientist Doug Tallamy! \nDiscover 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 Athens tree community! \nThis is the opening seminar of the Georgia Tree Network. The event is free and open to the public but a ticket must be reserved!  URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/40045/ LOCATION:Tate Student Center\, 45 Baxter Street\, Athens\, United States CATEGORIES:Athens East Piedmont Chapter,Educational Presentations,Non-GNPS Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/download.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T210000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260323T160649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T160821Z UID:10004793-1774461600-1774472400@gnps.org SUMMARY:Intown Atlanta Native Plant Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 25th\, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\nJoin us at Manuel’s Tavern in Poncey-Highland for a community happy hour. Drop in anytime between 6 and 9 pm to meet fellow chapter members\, talk native plants\, and chat with a board member or two. \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. No registration required. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/intown-atlanta-native-plant-happy-hour/ LOCATION:man\, 602 N Highland Ave NE\, Atlanta\, 30307\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260225T140626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T172320Z UID:10004785-1774087200-1774094400@gnps.org SUMMARY:March 21 Rescue Hall County\, Gainesville\, Gainesville Industrial 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: Karen Smith\nCofacilitator: Carolyn Dalusky\, Barbara Jones\, Carol Hershey \nPlant List:  Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)\, cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor)\, Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica)\, crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)\, heartleaf ginger (Hexastylis arifolia)\, lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium). Lot 19/20 \nPlease note this site may be hilly with a few ravines. \nThis rescue is full. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/march-21-rescue-hall-county-gainesville-gainesville-industrial-1000-am-2/ CATEGORIES:Rescue Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T184838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184840Z UID:10004624-1773583200-1773594000@gnps.org SUMMARY:W.D. Thomson Park DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will engage in a rewarding morning of invasive plant removal in W.D. Thomson Park in Atlanta near Emory. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes\, long sleeves and pants as there may be poison ivy. Dress for the weather and uneven terrain. If you have your own gloves and tools\, bring them along; otherwise you may borrow some of ours.\n \nMeet in the lower parking lot at 9 am. Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/w-d-thomson-park-4-2-2-2-2/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:W.D. Thomson Park\, 1760 Mason Mill Rd. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260310T151953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T151953Z UID:10004790-1773482400-1773489600@gnps.org SUMMARY:North GA Mtns Chapter Meeting - Pollinator Paradise DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 14 at the Union County Public library in Blairsville from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to hear Ellen Honeycutt\, author of Using Georgia Native Plants blog\, on Pollinator Paradise. Our meetings are open to the public. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/north-ga-mtns-chapter-meeting-pollinator-paradise/ LOCATION:Union County Public Library\, 303 Hunt-Martin St\, Blairsville\, GA CATEGORIES:North Georgia Mountains Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20250225T133543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T124818Z UID:10002846-1773478800-1773489600@gnps.org SUMMARY:Herbert Taylor Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people\, learn about plants and wildlife\, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk\, 1343 Pasadena Ave.\, Atlanta\, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkers of all ages and experience levels welcome. If you have favorite gardening gloves or tools\, bring them with you\, or just borrow some of ours. We’ll see you Saturday!\n\nInvasive 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. Learn to use a weed wrench and how to properly control invasive species while discovering native plants. Contact friendsofhtdj@gmail.com with questions. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/herbert-taylor-park-workday-3/2026-03-14/ LOCATION:Herbert Taylor Park / Daniel Johnson Park\, 1343 Pasadena Av NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T174646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T001024Z UID:10004620-1772978400-1772983800@gnps.org SUMMARY:Building a Better Backyard for Birds - March Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, March 8th at 2 pm at the Athens Clarke County Extension Office for a presentation from Dr. Richard Hall\, Associate Professor at the Odum School of Ecology. Dr. Hall will share his knowledge and experience transforming his Athens backyard from a space full of invasive plants to a native habitat supporting birds and other wildlife. \nPlease bring any seeds you want to share and swap with others if you have them! Please leave any live plants outside the building. You can also purchase our yard signs and t-shirts at the meeting. \nThe Athens-East Piedmont Chapter usually meets: \n\nIn odd numbered months: the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Athens-Clarke County Extension Office.\nIn even numbered months: the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6 pm – 7:30 at Sandy Creek Nature Center.\nThese meetings may be rescheduled if there are field trips or work days.\n\nEvents are always free and open to the public! URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/march-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Athens Clarke County Extension Office\, 275 Cleveland Rd\, Athens\, 30622\, United States CATEGORIES:Athens East Piedmont Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/643745558_1227237629579136_1637449635364026196_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20251102T171303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T171308Z UID:10004156-1772884800-1772892000@gnps.org SUMMARY:Mary Scott Nature Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come out on 1st Saturdays for Mary Scott Nature Park workdays! NEW workday hours: Noon to 2 pm from October to May\, and 10 am to Noon from June-Sept. Come to front entrance 4150 Briarcliff Rd.\n\n\n\nThis beautiful park is at a maintenance stage and is an excellent example of how an urban forest should look. Come out and learn about restoration\, do some good work and have fun!\n\nThese 10.6 acres of central DeKalb County greenspace\, acquired in 2003\, are a pocket of natural beauty in the midst of lawn-heavy 1960’s suburbia. The old homestead’s woods are battling exotic invasives and\, to a lesser extent\, historic landscape plants. Public education on the restoration process\, including that of a streambank\, is a goal for Mary Scott Nature Park. \nTo be added to our monthly reminder mailing list\, please email friendsofmsnp@gmail.com. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/mary-scott-nature-park-workday-3-3/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:Mary Scott Nature Park\, 4150 Briarcliff Road\, Atlanta\, 30346 CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days GEO:33.8587523;-84.2779959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mary Scott Nature Park 4150 Briarcliff Road Atlanta 30346;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4150 Briarcliff Road:geo:-84.2779959,33.8587523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260216T234541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T234541Z UID:10004707-1772877600-1772884800@gnps.org SUMMARY:Maritime Chapter Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Maritime Chapter Member Meeting\nMarch 7\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nFort King George State Historic Site\n302 McIntosh Rd. SE\nDarien\, GA 31305\nPlease note that there is limited parking in the lot\, but you may park along the outer fence. \nThere is no fee for the meeting\, but if you would like to explore the Historic Site\, you can pay the entry fee at the front desk after the meeting. \nThis meeting is open to the public\, so please feel free to bring a friend!  \nFeature Presentation\nWe are thrilled to announce that our speaker will be Shanna Lee\, Georgia Native Seed Network Technician for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia.\n\nIn collaboration with the Jekyll Island Authority’s conservation department\, Shanna has been collecting native ecoregion adapted seeds and growing out native plugs for restoration. Shanna has grown about 170\,000 plants to date and is working largely on a project to restore an area of the island\, which was previously used as a golf course\, into a grassland ecosystem which will function as a wildlife corridor.\n\nPurchase Natives after our Meeting!\nFlorabundance Gardens in Darien will be open before and after the meeting for you to purchase natives. Details to come! URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/maritime-chapter-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Fort King George State Historic Site\, 302 McIntosh Rd.\, Darien\, 31305\, United States CATEGORIES:GNPS Meetings,Maritime Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260105T052412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T054553Z UID:10004614-1772287200-1772294400@gnps.org SUMMARY:Year-Round Native Gardening in Atlanta DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 28th\, at 2:00 pm\nHawkins Hall at Decatur Legacy Park\n500 S. Columbia Drive\nDecatur\, GA 30030 \nRegister Here \nOn 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 prioritize gardening tasks and invasive plant removal to efficiently and effectively increase the habitat value of your landscape. Come learn how to create a space that is both beautiful and supportive of biodiversity all year long. \nStay for refreshments and mingling after the presentation. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers\, and registration is required. This event sells out every year\, so don’t wait to register! Click here to register. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/year-round-native-gardening-in-atlanta/ LOCATION:Hawkins Hall Legacy Park Decatur\, 500 S Columbia Dr\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Educational Presentations,Intown Atlanta Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Feb_28_2pm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260122T170822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T170822Z UID:10004688-1771632000-1771804799@gnps.org SUMMARY:2026 GNPS Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION: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 session will be recorded for future playback. \n  \nProgram Schedule\n  \nSaturday\, February 21\, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\nSteve Sanchez (9:00 a.m.) – Sustainable Practices in Commercial Landscape Designs.\nDr. Richard Ludwig (10:00 a.m.) – Stunning and Sustainable: Can We Have Both?\nAnn Litrel and Charles Seabrook (11:00 a.m.) – Georgia Natural Wonders: Inspiration for Native Plant Gardens Across the State.\n\nSunday\, February 22\, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.\n\nJill Gorman (2:00 p.m.) – Increasing Invertebrate Diversity in the Home Garden Through Native Plants.\nGNPS Chapter Highlights (3:00 p.m.) – Updates from our 9 chapters across Georgia.\n\n\nClick here to read about the program and speakers on our Symposium page. \n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/2026-gnps-annual-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,GNPS Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/05-2026-Symposium-Native-Landscapes-Living-Landscapes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20260116T184838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184840Z UID:10004623-1771164000-1771174800@gnps.org SUMMARY:W.D. Thomson Park DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will engage in a rewarding morning of invasive plant removal in W.D. Thomson Park in Atlanta near Emory. There will be tasks for all ages and levels of experience. Wear closed toe shoes\, long sleeves and pants as there may be poison ivy. Dress for the weather and uneven terrain. If you have your own gloves and tools\, bring them along; otherwise you may borrow some of ours.\n \nMeet in the lower parking lot at 9 am. Only stay as long as you like; every bit helps! We provide water and snacks. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/w-d-thomson-park-4-2-2-2-2/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:W.D. Thomson Park\, 1760 Mason Mill Rd. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T232256 CREATED:20250225T133543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T124818Z UID:10002845-1771059600-1771070400@gnps.org SUMMARY:Herbert Taylor Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Come to the HTDJ workday to meet new people\, learn about plants and wildlife\, and have a blast! Meet at the kiosk\, 1343 Pasadena Ave.\, Atlanta\, 30306 for introductions and the safety talk before heading out for a beautiful day in the park.\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkers of all ages and experience levels welcome. If you have favorite gardening gloves or tools\, bring them with you\, or just borrow some of ours. We’ll see you Saturday!\n\nInvasive 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. Learn to use a weed wrench and how to properly control invasive species while discovering native plants. Contact friendsofhtdj@gmail.com with questions. URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/herbert-taylor-park-workday-3/2026-02-14/ LOCATION:Herbert Taylor Park / Daniel Johnson Park\, 1343 Pasadena Av NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter,Work Days END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR