Tag: Nature & Environment

Events

Swamp Stroll at Newman Wetlands Center

Join staff for a guided, themed hike around the boardwalk trail. Visit Facebook for more event details: Newman Wetlands Center

Wetlands and Watershed Festival 2019

Join the Newman Wetlands Center on Saturday October 5th from 10 am to 3 pm to celebrate wetlands and water! There will be crafts, live animals, guided tours, eco exhibits, and much more! Visit Facebook  for more details    

Fuqua Lecture: Reversing Climate Change, Saving the World

Critically acclaimed film director and best-selling author Josh Tickell is an expert on sustainability and climate change. In “Reversing Climate Change, Saving the World,” he shares what he’s learned about how individuals can work together to reverse the impact. This free…

Science Cafe: Alien Invaders of the Georgia Coast

Dr. Tony Martin (Emory) will lead a discussion on conservation issues related to the ecological impact of invasive species on the Georgia barrier islands such as hogs, horses, cattle, cats and ambrosia beetles.

Guided Bird Walk @ Smith-Gilbert Gardens

In addition to the dozens of bird species residing on the property year-round, Smith-Gilbert Gardens lies on a major flyway for migratory birds. Each spring and again in fall, more than 100 bird species pass through and over the property on their journey between summer breeding territory up north and…

Swamp Stroll at Newman Wetlands Center

Join staff for a guided, themed hike around the boardwalk trail. Visit Facebook for more event details: Newman Wetlands Center

Ethnobotanical Plants of the Conservatory

In this special experience, the Garden’s Fuqua Conservatory Manager will provide an enhanced walk-through of the Conservatory. This is a great opportunity to see and learn about the plants from a curator’s perspective. Space is limited.

Forestry Study

Practice tree identification in the field, learn ways to best manage forest resources, hear from a local forester about careers in forestry (subject to volunteer availability), hike along DNC’s trails to identify tree hazards, and more.

Guided Bird Walk @ Smith-Gilbert Gardens

In addition to the dozens of bird species residing on the property year-round, Smith-Gilbert Gardens lies on a major flyway for migratory birds. Each spring and again in fall, more than 100 bird species pass through and over the property on their journey between summer breeding territory up north and…

Guided Bird Walk @ Smith-Gilbert Gardens

In addition to the dozens of bird species residing on the property year-round, Smith-Gilbert Gardens lies on a major flyway for migratory birds. Each spring and again in fall, more than 100 bird species pass through and over the property on their journey between summer breeding territory up north and…