The Math and Science Center at Emory is located at 400 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30307. Parking fees may apply to lots on Emory campus, Emory’s Oxford Rd parking deck is recommended, located adjacent to the Math and Science Center Auditorium, enter from Oxford Rd (parking fee approx. $4.00). To RSVP click here
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Atlanta still contains original forest—a priceless asset. Remnants of the original forest, including old growth features, can be found from public greenspaces to backyards. Eco-A will lead walks in special Atlanta greenspaces inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network — click here to view our walks and outings schedule for 2017.
Joan Maloof
Biology Professor Emeritus, Joan Maloof, retired from teaching at the University of Salisbury in Maryland in order to found the Old Growth Forest Network, dedicated to ensuring Americans in every state have the opportunity to value old growth forests in their communities. Joan’s engaging perspective is a welcome addition to the global dialogue on forest value. Her well-known books include Teaching the Trees, Among the Ancients, and recently published Nature’s Temples: the Complex World of Old Growth Forests.
Special thanks to Environmental Studies Department, Emory University
and to our partners City of Atlanta, Friends of Adams Park, Friends of Briarlake Forest, Georgia Native Plant Society, Morningside-Lenox Park Neighborhood Association, Lullwater Conservation Garden, Park Pride, Rock Creek Watershed Alliance, South River Watershed Alliance, Trees Alive, Trees Atlanta and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance.
