EcoAddendum and the City of Sandy Springs partner in hosting Eco-Stewards programs to help care for Sandy Springs parks and greenspaces.
The Eco-Steward program includes one 2-3 hour class and one 2-3 hour volunteer session each month. Participants will learn the fundamental ecology, natural history, and current forest dynamics of any landscape in Sandy Springs, metro Atlanta and the Georgia Piedmont.
You’ll learn:
• at least 50 tree species
• native and invasive plants
• rare and old growth forest indicator species
• how to safely remove invasive species without using chemical sprays
• and how to lead other volunteers and help plan park and greenspace restoration projects.
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Parks and natural landscapes are threatened by invasive species, but using chemical spray treatments and indiscriminate forest clearing only further harms our fragile ecosystems and park health. To best restore our parks and greenspaces we must first understand each natural landscape to discover the best approach. Park leaders and staff can’t do the job alone, so Sandy S
prings needs help from neighbors and residents who are trained volunteers, and who can then help lead and train others.
Join your friends and neighbors!
Become a Sandy Springs Eco-Steward
All classes and volunteer sessions are held in Sandy Springs Parks, and all work is supported by and benefits the City of Sandy Springs.
For more information contact William Park
wpark@sandyspringsga.gov, or Kathryn Kolb at info@EcoAddendum.org, or click HERE
Just want to help and volunteer in a Sandy Springs Park near you?
Help restore healthy native habitat and urban forest, and learn the special qualities of Brookhaven Parks, from trees, to wildlife to old growth forest — which might even be found in your own back yard! — for more info click HERE
Get outdoors get more exercise, have some fun and help your neighborhood park!
To join, contact: William Park, wpark@sandyspringsga.gov
or Kathryn Kolb, 404-862-0118 info@ecoaddendum.org
Upcoming Classes and Volunteer Events in 2025:
Sat Aug 16 – 8:30 am class, volunteer event, Lost Corner Preserve
Sat Aug 30 – 9:00 am class, Lost Corner Preserve
Sun Sept 7 – 1:30 pm volunteer event, Lost Corner Preserve
Sun Sept 21 – 9:00 am class, Old Riverside
Sun Oct 5 – 1:30 pm volunteer event, Old Riverside
Sat Oct 18 – 9:30 am class, Old Riverside
Sun Nov 2 – 1:30 pm volunteer event, Old Riverside
Sun Nov 16 – 9:30 am class, Old Riverside
Sun Nov 30 – 1:30 pm volunteer event, Chestnut Oak Ridge
Sun Dec 7 – 1:30 pm class, Old Riverside
Sat Dec 20 – 1:30 pm volunteer event, Chestnut Oak Ridge
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New class 2025-2026 dates posted soon!
For more information, contact:
William Park, wpark@sandyspringsga.gov, or Kathryn Kolb, info@ecoaddendum.org (404-862-0118)
or click HERE
