EcoAddendum and the City of Sandy Springs partner in hosting Eco-Stewards programs to help care for Sandy Springs parks and greenspaces.
New classes began April 25, 2026! Schedule below. Click HERE for more info and to register.
| Class | Apr 25 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Chestnut Oak Ridge |
| Class | May 9 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Big Trees |
| Volunteer | May 16 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Chestnut Oak Ridge |
| Class | May 30 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Lost Corner |
| Volunteer | Jun 13 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Lost Corner |
| Class | Jun 27 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Old Riverside |
| Volunteer | Jul 11 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Old Riverside |
| Class | Jul 25 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Morgan Falls Overlook |
| Volunteer | Aug 2 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Morgan Falls Overlook |
| Class | Aug 16 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Lost Corner |
| Volunteer | Aug 30 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Lost Corner |
| Class | Sep 13 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Lost Corner |
| Volunteer | Sep 27 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Lost Corner |
| Class | Oct 10 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Old Riverside |
| Volunteer | Oct 24 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Old Riverside |
| Class | Nov 8 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Chestnut Oak Ridge |
| Volunteer | Nov 22 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Chestnut Oak Ridge |
| Class | Dec 6 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Old Riverside |
| Volunteer | Dec 19 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Old Riverside |
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 — Sandy Springs needs your help!
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 click HERE
