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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
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SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting - Native Ornamental Grasses for Songbirds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our September Chapter Meeting on Sunday\, September 13th at the ACC Extension Office from 2 p – 3:30 p. Christine Scott\, ACC Extension’s Ag and Natural Resources Program Assistant\, will be giving a presentation about planting native ornamental grasses for songbirds.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/september-chapter-meeting-native-ornamental-grasses-for-songbirds/
LOCATION:Athens Clarke County Extension Office\, 275 Cleveland Rd\, Athens\, 30622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athens East Piedmont Chapter,Educational Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T230000
DTSTAMP:20260822T100330Z
CREATED:20260822T100119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T100330Z
UID:43231-1789290000-1789340400@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Old Rucker Farm Education Garden Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:This educational pollinator garden\, established by longtime GNPS members and Alpharetta neighbors Richard and Kay Lebowitz\, serves as an inspiring example of how native plants can support pollinators and enhance our communities. \nWe invite you to join us in caring for this special garden and help it reach its full potential as a vibrant educational resource for residents and visitors alike. Whether you have an hour or the entire morning\, your efforts will make a lasting difference. \nNo tools or prior experience are necessary—just dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! \nFor questions or more information\, contact nmetroatl.restoration-oldrucker@gnps.org \nClick here to sign up!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/old-rucker-farm-education-garden-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Old Rucker Park & Farm\, 998-700 Old Rucker Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Metro Atlanta Chapter,Work Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Metro Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:northmetroatlanta@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T034220Z
CREATED:20260901T034131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T034220Z
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SUMMARY:Bug Snugs and Beyond: Wattle Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sticks\, stems\, and leaves aren’t trash! When you find ways to keep “yard waste” on your property\, it can provide valuable habitat for wildlife and enrich your soil. During this hands-on workshop\, we’ll investigate a variety of ways to incorporate these materials into our gardens. \nThis event is open only to GNPS members and costs $5. Space is limited; registration required. \nDate: Saturday\, September 12th \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: Decatur Community Habitat at Legacy Park \nClick here to register!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/bug-snugs-and-beyond-wattle-workshop/
LOCATION:Decatur Legacy Park\, 500 S Columbia Dr\, Decatur\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T094509Z
CREATED:20260819T094507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T094509Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Park Work Day
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 heritage-park-restoration@gnps.org.  Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/heritage-park-work-day-3-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 60 Fontaine Rd\, Mableton\, GA\, 30126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,North Metro Atlanta Chapter,Work Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Ghosh":MAILTO:heritage_park@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T135404Z
CREATED:20260903T135402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T135404Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Stone Mountain to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: We ask that all volunteers join our email list in order to receive the most up-to-date information. To subscribe the email list\, follow these steps: \nFor GNPS members: \n\nLog in to your GNPS member account.\nFrom the menu on the left\, choose Address and Account Preferences.\nScroll down to the Preferences section and choose “Yes” under Stone Mountain Propagation Project List.\n\nFor all others\, click here to submit your name and contact information. We highly encourage volunteers to become GNPS members. Click here to learn more about membership. \nDirections \nThe propagation site is located within Stone Mountain Park. Click here for directions to SMPP.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-5-2-7/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T152155Z
CREATED:20251223T013302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T152155Z
UID:39195-1789030800-1789038000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Boy Scout Road Nursery Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Byron\, Georgia to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: Click here to sign up for the CSP weekly updates to receive up-to-date volunteer registration and workday information. \nDirections \nBSRN is located at 1494 Boy Scout Road\, Byron GA 31008 between Kirkland Drive and the Benjamin Hawkins Parkway. Please note: There are no signs for the nursery so look for the 1494 signs on the mailbox.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/boy-scout-road-nursery-workday-13-5/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Road Nursery\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:BSRN Workday,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Boy Scout Road Nursery Team":MAILTO:bsrn_admin@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T105518Z
CREATED:20260812T160019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T105518Z
UID:43008-1788980400-1788984000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Georgia's Native Plants: Native Plants (Still) Rock in the Piedmont!
DESCRIPTION:Georgia’s ecoregions\, including the Piedmont\, are also its geologic subdivisions. Within the Piedmont\, a spectrum of rock types from quartzite to amphibolite both influence topography and determine a spectrum of soil chemistry from acidic sandy soil to “sweet” calcium and magnesium-rich soil. In an update of several presentations that he gave with the late GNPS Director of Education Dr. Leslie Edwards\, Roadside Geology of Georgia co-author Dr. Bill Witherspoon tells how a billion years of shifting continents and seafloor helped determine the habitat for that rare plant you love.  He also shows how to use apps such as Rockd and the Web Soil Survey to learn about the potential of its flourishing in a specific site. \nSpeaker: Dr. Bill Witherspoon \nBio: As co-author of Roadside Geology of Georgia (2013)\, now in the hands of more than 10\,000 readers\, Dr. Witherspoon has given more than 200 walks\, slideshows\, and workshops connecting geology to many topics. He retired in 2014 from Fernbank Science Center where he was recognized as the 2007 Georgia Outstanding Earth Science Teacher. \nClick here to register for this free webinar!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/exploring-georgias-native-plants-native-plants-still-rock-in-the-piedmont/
CATEGORIES:North Metro Atlanta Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Metro Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:northmetroatlanta@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150442Z
CREATED:20260827T150442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T150442Z
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SUMMARY:Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together before the day heats up to spruce up the native plant garden! Dress for the weather and the activity. Bring a water bottle and any tools you have. Participants must be 12 years of age or older\, and participants under 16 years of age must have an adult present. All participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/amerson-river-park-native-plant-garden-workday-6/
LOCATION:Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden\, 2551 North Pierce Drive\, Macon\, GA\, 31204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T151026Z
CREATED:20260827T151026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T151026Z
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SUMMARY:Ocmulgee Mounds NHP Entry Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come on out and help us finish beautifying the native plant garden at the entryway to the Ocmulgee Mounds NHP!\nMeet at the Visitor’s Center at 8:30 am.\n\nDress for garden work (long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, hat\, work boots). Bring a water bottle and a trowel or garden claw if you have one. We’ll be weeding\, laying cardboard\, and spreading mulch.\n\nAll participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working and must wear a reflective vest while working. Participants must be 12 years of age or older\, and participants under 18 years of age must have an adult present.\n\nAfter completing the National Park Service paperwork at the Visitor’s Center\, park in the dirt parking lot that is just inside the park (on the right after passing through the gates) and walk back to the entry garden area. Look for my black Ford Ranger as a landmark.\n\n\nFor updates or last minute details: https://www.facebook.com/events/28059849390339013
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/ocmulgee-mounds-nhp-entry-garden-work-party-2/
LOCATION:Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park\, 1207 Emery Hwy\, Macon\, GA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T200905Z
CREATED:20251223T013951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T200905Z
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SUMMARY:Boy Scout Road Nursery Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Byron\, Georgia to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: Click here to sign up for the CSP weekly updates to receive up-to-date volunteer registration and workday information. \nDirections \nBSRN is located at 1494 Boy Scout Road\, Byron GA 31008 between Kirkland Drive and the Benjamin Hawkins Parkway. Please note: There are no signs for the nursery so look for the 1494 signs on the mailbox.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/39133-6/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Road Nursery\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:BSRN Workday,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Boy Scout Road Nursery Team":MAILTO:bsrn_admin@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260810T173903Z
CREATED:20260810T173633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173903Z
UID:42884-1788375600-1788375600@gnps.org
SUMMARY:The Joy of Native Plants: Plant Selection for Conservation | Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for our 2nd annual\, summer webinar celebrating native plants and the joy they bring to us. \nWe are pleased to welcome Desirée L. Narango\, Ph.D. as our speaker! Desirée is a conservation ecologist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies\, where she studies birds and insects in human-dominated landscapes. Her talk will center around informed plant selection for conservation (native plant gardening 2.0\, keystone plants\, cultivars\, ecotypes\, etc.) \nThis free event is in memory of our dear friend and colleague\, Leslie Edwards. Leslie was a long time GNPS member and tireless advocate for native plants. She served on the GNPS Board of Directors for 3 years and volunteered for the habitat certification program and education committee. She is known for the book\, The Natural Communities of Georgia\, for which she was the lead author. \nThis webinar is made possible by generous donations in Leslie’s honor. If you would like to make a donation to this and future events\, you may do so on the registration form or by visiting our donate page. \n**After registering for this event\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to join the seminar. Don’t print your ticket\, this is an ONLINE EVENT. \n————————————— \nDate: Sept. 2nd\, 2026 \nTime: 7:00pm – 8:00pm \nLocation: Virtual (Registrants will receive Zoom link in confirmation email). \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/the-joy-of-native-plants-plant-selection-for-conservation-free-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T230000
DTSTAMP:20260825T110450Z
CREATED:20260526T141317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T110450Z
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SUMMARY:Old Rucker Farm Education Garden Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:This educational pollinator garden\, established by longtime GNPS members and Alpharetta neighbors Richard and Kay Lebowitz\, is ready for a little TLC to help it continue serving as an inspiring example of how native plants can support pollinators and enhance our communities. \nWe invite you to join us in caring for this special garden and help it reach its full potential as a vibrant educational resource for residents and visitors alike. Whether you have an hour or the entire morning\, your efforts will make a lasting difference. \nNo tools or prior experience are necessary—just dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! \nFor questions or more information\, contact nmetroatl.restoration-oldrucker@gnps.org \nSign up for this volunteer day!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/old-rucker-park-habitat-restoration-work-day-5/
LOCATION:Old Rucker Park & Farm\, 998-700 Old Rucker Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Metro Atlanta Chapter,Work Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Metro Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:northmetroatlanta@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260821T025356Z
CREATED:20260821T025356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T025356Z
UID:43228-1787994000-1788001200@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Hike @ Wesleyan Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to Join the Fringed Campion Chapter on Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 at 9 am to explore Wesleyan College Arboretum with Arboretum Manager Barry Rhoades.  We will meet at the Matthews Athletic Center parking lot behind Foster Lake and wander from there.\n\nEvent may be cancelled due to weather or for other unforeseen reasons. Providing your contact information will allow event coordinator to reach you\, if necessary\, with any additional information or updates.\n\nContact andrew.benesh@gnps.org with any questions!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/native-plant-hike-wesleyan-arboretum/
LOCATION:Wesleyan Arboretum\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Fringed Campion Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260730T160544Z
CREATED:20260730T160541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160544Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Stone Mountain to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: We ask that all volunteers join our email list in order to receive the most up-to-date information. To subscribe the email list\, follow these steps: \nFor GNPS members: \n\nLog in to your GNPS member account.\nFrom the menu on the left\, choose Address and Account Preferences.\nScroll down to the Preferences section and choose “Yes” under Stone Mountain Propagation Project List.\n\nFor all others\, click here to submit your name and contact information. We highly encourage volunteers to become GNPS members. Click here to learn more about membership. \nDirections \nThe propagation site is located within Stone Mountain Park. Click here for directions to SMPP.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-10-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T200813Z
CREATED:20251223T012521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T200813Z
UID:39183-1787821200-1787828400@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Boy Scout Road Nursery Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Byron\, Georgia to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: Click here to sign up for the CSP weekly updates to receive up-to-date volunteer registration and workday information. \nDirections \nBSRN is located at 1494 Boy Scout Road\, Byron GA 31008 between Kirkland Drive and the Benjamin Hawkins Parkway. Please note: There are no signs for the nursery so look for the 1494 signs on the mailbox.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/boy-scout-road-nursery-workday-14-6/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Road Nursery\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:BSRN Workday,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Boy Scout Road Nursery Team":MAILTO:bsrn_admin@gnps.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T174616Z
CREATED:20260812T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T174616Z
UID:43024-1787392800-1787407200@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Party – Great Southeast Pollinator Census!
DESCRIPTION:Lake Claire Community Land Trust Atlanta\, GA\nSaturday\, August 22  •  10 AM – 1 PM\nJoin the Intown Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society and Food Well Alliance at the Lake Claire Community Land Trust to celebrate our pollinating insects and “bee” a part of this community science initiative! \nLearn more here: \nPollinator Party – Great Southeast Pollinator Census! – GNPS
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/pollinator-party-great-southeast-pollinator-census/
LOCATION:Lake Claire Community Land Trust\, 270 Arizona Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T220516Z
CREATED:20260622T215528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T220516Z
UID:41923-1787077800-1787083200@gnps.org
SUMMARY:How to Look at Lichens
DESCRIPTION:This program will start with the basics of what lichens are and how they live. Our expert speaker\, Malcolm Hodges\, will talk about how to tell them apart based on how they reproduce\, where they live\, and what they grow on. He will also touch on their importance in ecosystems\, how to learn more about Georgia’s lichens\, and how to observe them using the iNaturalist app. \nMalcolm Hodges holds a BA in Biology from Rice University and a Masters in Zoology from Mississippi State. Now retired\, he was Director of Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy in Georgia\, serving as a biologist and land manager for the nonprofit\, 1992-2020. His work mainly involved managing the Conservancy’s nature preserves\, which ran the gamut from biological monitoring to fire management to public outreach. His interests and areas of expertise are conservation management of threatened biota in the Southeast US; lichen systematics\, distribution\, and conservation in the Southeast; and ornithology. Hodges worked with mentor Sean Beeching and others on the Georgia Lichen Atlas Project\, which documented\, described\, and mapped lichen species across the state. \nThere will be a reception with light refreshments at 6:30\, followed by the program at 7:00 and a drawing for door prizes at the conclusion. \nMalcolm Hodges
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/how-to-look-at-lichens/
LOCATION:Carroll County Agricultural Center\, 900 Newnan Road\, Carrollton
CATEGORIES:West Georgia Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T102955Z
CREATED:20260620T102415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T102955Z
UID:41876-1786784400-1786795200@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Ramble - Little Mulberry Park\, Dacula
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow GNPS members for an educational woodland walk led by GNPS Chair Michael Cowan. These Native Plant Ramble’s are a wonderful opportunity to learn about native plants\, connect with fellow enthusiasts\, and enjoy time together on the trails. \nParticipants should plan for a hike of approximately 3 miles (about 2–3 hours) along a multi-use trail with gentle\, rolling terrain and mostly flat sections. \nThe event is free and open to GNPS members and one guest\, but pre-registration is required. \nPlease bring water and wear comfortable hiking or walking shoes. No prior plant knowledge is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.Parking and meeting location will be emailed to those who register a few days prior to the hike.\n\n\n\nRegister for this GNPS member event
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/native-plant-ramble-little-mulberry-park-dacula/
LOCATION:Little Mulberry Park\, Dacula
CATEGORIES:North Metro Atlanta Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Metro Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:northmetroatlanta@gnps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T184305Z
CREATED:20251223T014617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184305Z
UID:39219-1786784400-1786791600@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Boy Scout Road Nursery Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Byron\, Georgia to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: Click here to sign up for the CSP weekly updates to receive up-to-date volunteer registration and workday information. \nDirections \nBSRN is located at 1494 Boy Scout Road\, Byron GA 31008 between Kirkland Drive and the Benjamin Hawkins Parkway. Please note: There are no signs for the nursery so look for the 1494 signs on the mailbox.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/boy-scout-road-nursery-workday-12-6/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Road Nursery\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:BSRN Workday,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Boy Scout Road Nursery Team":MAILTO:bsrn_admin@gnps.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260730T160006Z
CREATED:20260730T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160006Z
UID:42634-1786698000-1786705200@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Stone Mountain to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: We ask that all volunteers join our email list in order to receive the most up-to-date information. To subscribe the email list\, follow these steps: \nFor GNPS members: \n\nLog in to your GNPS member account.\nFrom the menu on the left\, choose Address and Account Preferences.\nScroll down to the Preferences section and choose “Yes” under Stone Mountain Propagation Project List.\n\nFor all others\, click here to submit your name and contact information. We highly encourage volunteers to become GNPS members. Click here to learn more about membership. \nDirections \nThe propagation site is located within Stone Mountain Park. Click here for directions to SMPP.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-4-2-7/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T103000
DTSTAMP:20260726T172307Z
CREATED:20260726T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T172307Z
UID:42604-1786609800-1786617000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Plant BioBlitz!
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Georgia Chapter of GNPS for a plant BioBlitz at the SUSTAIN. property in Bowdon GA\, about 12 miles west of Carrollton.  A BioBlitz is an organized effort to identify as many species as possible within a target area.  During a 2-hour event at this property in May\, volunteers identified 58 native plant species.  We’re returning in August to look for species we missed the first time around. \nYou don’t have to be a plant identification expert to participate\, and you can use your favorite plant ID app or field guide. If you’d like to be part of this fun project\, please email info_westgeorgia@gnps.org. \nGNPS volunteers at the May BioBlitz\, with Sarah Maloy\, Founder & Executive Director of SUSTAIN.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/plant-bioblitz-2/
LOCATION:SUSTAIN\, Bowdon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,West Georgia Chapter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T104132Z
CREATED:20260610T213532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T104132Z
UID:41619-1786561200-1786564800@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Georgia's Native Plants: Impacts of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
DESCRIPTION:The Great Southeast Pollinator Census began in Georgia in 2019 as a citizen science initiative and has since expanded across several southeastern states. Along the way\, it has generated valuable data\, inspired countless participants\, and produced both expected and surprising insights into the pollinators that sustain our ecosystems. \nJoin Becky Griffin of the University of Georgia as she shares the story behind the Great Southeast Pollinator Census\, highlights its impact on gardening and conservation\, and discusses what we’ve learned about supporting pollinators throughout the Southeast. \nClick here to register for this free webinar!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/exploring-georgias-native-plants-great-southeast-pollinator-census/
CATEGORIES:North Metro Atlanta Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Metro Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:northmetroatlanta@gnps.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T131352Z
CREATED:20260305T004200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T131352Z
UID:40059-1786557600-1786563000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:August Chapter Meeting - We Need Them\, Now They Need Us; Pollinator Decline and How We Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Sandy Creek Nature Center on Wednesday\, August 12th from 6 pm – 7:30 pm for an educational presentation from Dr. Jennifer Berry of UGA’s Honey Bee Program about what we can do to help stop pollinator decline. \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/we-need-them-now-they-need-us-pollinator-decline-and-how-we-can-help-august-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Sandy Creek Nature Center\, 205 Old Commerce Rd.\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athens East Piedmont Chapter,Educational Presentations,GNPS Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260726T040946Z
CREATED:20260726T040946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T040946Z
UID:42602-1786280400-1786289400@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Gardening for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:August 9th at 1:00 pm\nTrees Atlanta\n825 Warner St. SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30310 \nREGISTER NOW \nJoin the Intown Atlanta Chapter of GNPS and Trees Atlanta for a special screening of Gardening for the Planet—a hopeful  documentary that reimagines how we respond to climate change. In a world shaped by rising temperatures\, shifting ecosystems\, and growing eco-anxiety\, this film offers something we all need: A path forward. Watch the trailer here!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/film-screening-gardening-for-the-planet-2/
CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T210558Z
CREATED:20260720T205811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T210558Z
UID:42568-1786280400-1786287600@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Gardening for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Atlanta and the Intown Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society for a special screening of Gardening for the Planet—a hopeful documentary that reimagines how we respond to climate change. In a world shaped by rising temperatures\, shifting ecosystems\, and growing eco-anxiety\, this film offers something we all need: a path forward.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/film-screening-gardening-for-the-planet/
LOCATION:Trees Atlanta TreeHouse\, 825 Warner Street SW\, Suite A\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T044817Z
CREATED:20260623T044726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T044817Z
UID:41943-1786039200-1786042800@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Programming and Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:August 6th at 6:00 pm\nVirtual  \nRegister Now \nDo you have ideas for programming that you’d like to help make happen? Want to help us plan and coordinate upcoming events? Join us for a Programming and Education Committee planning meeting\, where we will finalize the calendar for the end of 2026 and set a plan for 2027. No experience required! \nThis meeting will take place over Zoom. Click here to register.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/programming-and-education-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T184223Z
CREATED:20251223T013204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184223Z
UID:39193-1786006800-1786014000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Boy Scout Road Nursery Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Byron\, Georgia to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: Click here to sign up for the CSP weekly updates to receive up-to-date volunteer registration and workday information. \nDirections \nBSRN is located at 1494 Boy Scout Road\, Byron GA 31008 between Kirkland Drive and the Benjamin Hawkins Parkway. Please note: There are no signs for the nursery so look for the 1494 signs on the mailbox.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/boy-scout-road-nursery-workday-13-4/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Road Nursery\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:BSRN Workday,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Boy Scout Road Nursery Team":MAILTO:bsrn_admin@gnps.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T183911Z
CREATED:20251223T013853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T183911Z
UID:39205-1785574800-1785582000@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Boy Scout Road Nursery Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Byron\, Georgia to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: Click here to sign up for the CSP weekly updates to receive up-to-date volunteer registration and workday information. \nDirections \nBSRN is located at 1494 Boy Scout Road\, Byron GA 31008 between Kirkland Drive and the Benjamin Hawkins Parkway. Please note: There are no signs for the nursery so look for the 1494 signs on the mailbox.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/39133-5/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Road Nursery\, 1494 Boy Scout Rd.\, Byron\, United States
CATEGORIES:BSRN Workday,Fringed Campion Chapter,Work Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Boy Scout Road Nursery Team":MAILTO:bsrn_admin@gnps.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260106T150846Z
CREATED:20251223T002420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T150846Z
UID:39128-1785488400-1785495600@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Stone Mountain Propagation Project (SMPP) offers a weekly opportunity to learn about native plants and contribute to the GNPS Community-Supported Propagation (CSP) program. Plants grown will find their home in land restoration projects\, educational gardens or chapter and other nonprofit plant sales. The community-supported propagation effort goes on all year long\, and its success depends on regular volunteers. Come on out to Stone Mountain to lend a hand! \nFirst-time volunteers: We ask that all volunteers join our email list in order to receive the most up-to-date information. To subscribe the email list\, follow these steps: \nFor GNPS members: \n\nLog in to your GNPS member account.\nFrom the menu on the left\, choose Address and Account Preferences.\nScroll down to the Preferences section and choose “Yes” under Stone Mountain Propagation Project List.\n\nFor all others\, click here to submit your name and contact information. We highly encourage volunteers to become GNPS members. Click here to learn more about membership. \nDirections \nThe propagation site is located within Stone Mountain Park. Click here for directions to SMPP.
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/stone-mountain-propagation-project-workday-8/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260623T044209Z
CREATED:20260623T044002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T044209Z
UID:41937-1784980800-1784989800@gnps.org
SUMMARY:Georgia's Diverse Natural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Decatur Legacy Park \nRegister Here \nNatural communities are the groups of interacting plants\, animals\, fungi\, and microbes that live together in a specific place. Join us to learn about the diverse natural communities of Georgia\, including what makes them special and how to identify them. We will discuss the environmental factors that influence the vegetation of our iconic oak-pine forests\, precious mountain coves\, prairies\, high mountain summits\, pitcher-plant bogs\, granite outcrops\, fire-dependent longleaf pine woodlands\, and more\, as time allows. \nAbout the Speaker: Melanie Flood is the Eastern Region Field Biologist for the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program and is based in Durham\, NC. She was born and raised in northwest Georgia and has been working on plant conservation efforts since 2015. She has held positions with the GA Department of Natural Resources\, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia\, and as an independent contracting botanist. \n  \nThis event is $5 for GNPS members and $10 for non-members. Advance registration is required. Click here to register!
URL:https://gnps.org/calendar-event/georgias-diverse-natural-communities/
LOCATION:Decatur Legacy Park\, 500 S Columbia Dr\, Decatur\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intown Atlanta Chapter
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