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South Bend Park – Naturalist Walk
Naturalist Walk This large park is a mix of historic landscape, urban impact and recovering woodlands as well a being an important center for recreation. Located just across from the Lakewood Amphitheater, it holds an important confluence of the South River and a surprising array of native plants, and remnants of the old growth forest. An enormous old Sycamore tree, likely a regional champion, can be found after a little hiking near the South River, while tiny 400 million year…
Find out more »Where the Water Goes – Chattahoochee – River in the City
Georgia is graced with water resources that would be the envy of much of the world. The Atlanta metro area hosts a subcontinental divide and watersheds that give rise to two of Georgia's major rivers, the Ocmulgee and the Flint, as well as a portion of the 430 mile-long Chattachoochee River. This year's Eco-A Where the Water Goes series follows the Chattahoochee River from it's headwaters in the North Georgia Mountains, down through Atlanta and South Georgia and on to…
Find out more »Brownwood Park – Naturalist and Photography Walk
Brownwood Park is an older Atlanta park, approximately 3 blocks long, surrounded by the homes of the East Atlanta neighborhood, not far from the intersection of Glenwood and Flat Shoals. Older trees, including several interesting species, are found along the stream running through the park's center. This park is well-cared for by an active community of neighbors, and park amenities include a recreation center as well as a community garden. Neighbors and park caretakers Alex Levy, Senior Ecologist, and Jay…
Find out more »Kayak/Camp Chattahoochee Bend
Georgia is graced with water resources that would be the envy of much of the world. The Atlanta metro area hosts a subcontinental divide and watersheds that give rise to two of Georgia's major rivers, the Ocmulgee and the Flint, as well as a portion of the 430 mile-long Chattachoochee River. This year's Eco-A Where the Water Goes series follows the Chattahoochee River from it's headwaters in the North Georgia Mountains, down through Atlanta and South Georgia and on to…
Find out more »Meteors in the Countryside!
this outing is full, now taking wait list Eco-A has been given an amazing invitation from dear friends Linda and Ralph Best. You are invited to join us in viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower at their home and property near Thomaston, Georgia -- far from the city lights. "The Perseids" is one of the best known meter shower events. From this remote location, many more shooting stars will be seen in a truly dark sky. Though August 15 is just past the…
Find out more »Rare Environments of Georgia – Heggie’s Rock
The southeastern US is one of the richest environments on our planet. And Georgia, which contains a wide range of ecosystems, from the Appalachian Mountains to two different coasts, holds an extraordinary degree of biodiversity. Many rare species can be found in unusual micro-environments, such as ancient the ancient rock outcrops of the Piedmont, of which Heggie's Rock is a special example. Heggie's Rock is an approximately 100 acre-tract acquired by the Nature Conservancy that hosts a number of very…
Find out more »Interfaith Naturalist Walk – Cascade Springs
Location: Cascade Springs Nature Preserve Please join us for a naturalist walk followed by an interfaith discussion at one of Atlanta’s greenspace gems --Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, located just off Cascade Road in West Atlanta. This event is co-hosted by Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta (FAMA). Eco-A leads the naturalist part of our walk, featuring the rich diversity of native plants and trees found in these beautiful west Atlanta woodlands. Then we'll gather at a special outdoor meeting circle along…
Find out more »Where the Water Goes – Chattahoochee, South Georgia
Georgia is graced with water resources that would be the envy of much of the world. The Atlanta metro area hosts a subcontinental divide and watersheds that give rise to two of Georgia's major rivers, the Ocmulgee and the Flint, as well as a portion of the 430 mile-long Chattachoochee River. This year's Eco-A Where the Water Goes series follows the Chattahoochee River from it's headwaters in the North Georgia Mountains, down through Atlanta and South Georgia and on to…
Find out more »Herbert Greene Nature Park – Naturalist and Photography Walk
If you have not yet visited Herbert Greene Nature Park, you will not want to miss this opportunity. Herbert Greene is one of Atlanta's true natural area gems, located near the Boulder Park neighborhood just outside I-285. Boulder Park is indeed named for the ancient, rounded rock formations found along the west side of Atlanta and extending through Palmetto, GA. A rustic nature trail takes us along the banks of Utoy Creek, which offers a beautiful “morning light” view of the…
Find out more »Deepdene Forest
Perhaps you have drive right by Deepdene Park without realizing it, as it runs along Ponce de Leon Ave near the intersection with East Lake Drive, not far from Fernbank Museum. At approximately 22 acres, Deepdene forms the largest, eastern-most part of the Olmstead Linear Parks. DeKalb County Commissioner Kathie Gannon joins us in exploring this park, which is a remnant of the original old growth forest along with the other well-known old growth remnants at Fernbank Forest and Frazer Forest. Though fairly small, this…
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