Upcoming Events
Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Dunwoody Nature Center (DeKalb County)
Join us at Dunwoody Nature Center on Saturday, August 23rd, for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census—a unique event where kids and parents can become citizen scientists for the day! From 1:00 to 2:00 PM, families will learn how to observe and count pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles while exploring the garden. No prior experience is needed—our staff educator Rose Guerra will provide simple instructions and support to guide you through the process.
When: Saturday, August 23, 1-2pm
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
More Info or Registration: Dunwoody Events | Dunwoody Nature Center | Atlanta, GA
Cost: $10/DNC non-members; $8/DNC Members
Master Naturalist Course, Dunwody Nature Center (DeKalb County)
I will be teaching "How to be a Naturalist" on the opening day of classes (September 17).
This ten-week course uses a combination of lectures and hands-on learning in the field, covering a variety of nature education subjects including plant identification and foraging, forestry, stream ecology, and more! After completing this fun & interactive program, on-site at the Nature Center with some off-site field trips, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering & working in schools, scout programs, and nature centers.
Our Master Naturalist program will offer participants 57 hours of training. A minimum of 48 hours is required to earn your Master Naturalist certificate.
When: Wednesday, September 17-Wednesday, November 19
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
More Info or Registration:
Cost: $475/$25 Member/Non-member
Debut of new program: "Falling for Georgia Wildlife", Lost Corner Preserve, Sandy Springs (Fulton Co
My new program that highlights how the fall season affects Georgia wildlife: migration, mast production (acorns and other nuts), winter preparation, the importance of leaf litter in your yard, and more!
When: Tuesday, September 23, 7:00pm
Where: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
More Info or Registration: Lectures | FOLC
Cost: FREE
Bird Walk & Dragonfly Walk, Get Wild! Native Ecology Day, Rock Mill Park, Alpharetta (Fulton County)
A full day of activities celebrating native plants, cohosted by Alpharetta Community Agriculture Program and the Georgia Native Plant Society. Birds and dragonflies both DEPEND on native plants to survive! Bring your binoculars (loaners available)
When: Saturday, September 27, 9-3:00pm. My walks will be at 9am (Birds) and 10am (Dragonflies)
Where: Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022
More Info or Registration: Get Wild! Native Ecology Day at Rock Mill Park - Alpharetta, GA 2025
Cost: FREE
Common Birds of Georgia with a Short Bird Walk, R.T. Jones Public Library, Canton (Cherokee County)
A family-friendly introduction to bird watching. We will start with an indoor program with birds and their songs, then walk the library grounds to put our new knowledge to the test!
When: Friday, October 3, 4:00pm
Where: R.T. Jones Public Library (Sequoia Regional Library), 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
More Info or Registration: EVENTS | Sequoyah Regional
Cost: FREE
Quarterly Bird Walk at Morgan Falls Park, Sandy Springs (Fulton County)
Come join me for a Fall bird walk at beautiful Morgan Falls Park! I have been leading bird walks
here for about 10 years. Bald Eagles are a possibility here. Bring your binoculars (loaners available).
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8-11am
Where: Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
More Info or Registration: Field Trips - Birds Georgia
Cost: FREE
Georgia Wildlife in Winter, Lost Corner Preserve, Sandy Springs (Fulton County)
How do tiny birds survive an ice storm? Do any of our local animals hibernate? What happens to our butterflies and other insects? How can you make your yard a winter haven? Learn about some of the amazing adaptations that allow our local wildlife to survive Georgia winters.
When: Tuesday, October 28, 7:00pm
Where: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
More Info or Registration: Lectures | FOLC
Cost: FREE
Georgia Wildlife in Winter, Art of Landscaping Plant Nursery, Fayetteville (Fayette County)
How do tiny birds survive an ice storm? Do any of our local animals hibernate? What happens to our butterflies and other insects? How can you make your yard a winter haven? Learn about some of the amazing adaptations that allow our local wildlife to survive Georgia winters.
When: Saturday, November 1, 10am
Where: 1120 Highway 85 S, Fayetteville, GA 30215
More Info or Registration: Garden Club | Art of Landscaping
Cost: $20 to join the garden club