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Sandy Creek Nature Center

Address
205 Old Commerce Rd.
Athens, GA 30605 United States Get Directions
Phone (706) 613-3615
Website https://www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Events at this venue

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  • October Chapter Meeting – Biochar and Soil Health

    Athens-East Piedmont Chapter
    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    Join us for our October Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at Sandy Creek Nature Center from 6 p - 7:30 p. Dr. Rebecca Abney, Associate Professor of Forest and Disturbed Soils at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources will be giving a presentation about biochar and soil health.

  • August Chapter Meeting – We Need Them, Now They Need Us; Pollinator Decline and How We Can Help

    Athens-East Piedmont Chapter
    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    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. The Athens-East Piedmont Chapter usually meets: In odd numbered months: the 2nd Sunday of the month […]

  • June Chapter Meeting – All About Invasives

    Athens-East Piedmont Chapter
    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    Privet, stiltgrass, and elaeagnus, OH MY! If these are four letter words in your household (yardhold?), then come join us for our June meeting! Stephanie Green,  Ecological Resources Coordinator with Athens Clarke County’s Sustainability Department,  will be educating us on “All Things Invasive.” Stephanie is a regular face at our meetings, and we are excited […]

  • February Chapter Meeting – HOA Friendly Design

    Athens-East Piedmont Chapter
    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    Come join us at Sandy Creek Nature Center on Wednesday, February 11th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm for an educational presentation from Board Vice President Lisa Stephens. Lisa will be discussing HOA friendly design tips for utilizing native plants, and will provide more details about our new propagation stipend for members. The Athens-East Piedmont […]

  • Annual Holiday Potluck

    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    Join us at Sandy Creek Nature Center on Wednesday, December 10th from 6p - 7:30 for our annual holiday potluck! Bring something sweet or savory, and some good conversation! As always, our meetings our free and open to the public.

  • Native Bees

    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    Join us on Wednesday, October 8th at Sandy Creek Nature Center for a presentation about Native Bees. UGA Extension Entomologist Becky Griffin will be our presenter. As always, our programs are free and open to the public.

  • Mini Plant Sale

    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States
    Native Plant Sales

    Come get an early start on your selections for fall planting! This mini plant sale will include several of the native plants featured at our sale in May, plus new selections. There will be an assortment of trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, sedges and ferns. Look for us at the outdoor pavilion beside the main parking […]

  • Athens-East Piedmont Chapter April Meeting: Prescribed Fire, a Critical Tool for Plant Diversity

    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    This presentation will be an overview of fire on the historical landscape, and a look at how careful use of fire maintains and encourages native plant and animal diversity today. Forrest “Buck” Marchinton is a Wildlife Biologist with the Private Lands Program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. For 25 years he has advised […]

  • Athens East Piedmont Chapter Meeting and Swap

    Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

    The meeting will be a forum to discuss upcoming plans for our Chapter as we process the success (we hope!) of our first plant sale. In addition, we will hold a Gardening Swap for all who have equipment, books, etc., to share with others. Native seeds will also be welcome. This event is free and […]