Between The Leaves Book Club 2nd Thursdays of the month 

If you love nature and you love to read, this is the book club for you! We will read both fiction and non-fiction books that have nature at the heart of the book. As an added bonus, we will meet to discuss these books in the cottage at the Lost Corner Preserve--the perfect setting! Ellen Fenoglio, Master Naturalist and avid reader, will coordinate the club. Ellen Fenoglio is a board member of Friends of Lost Corner. She is a gardener and a Master Naturalist. She worked in the Media Center at Spalding Drive Elementary for many years and ran countless book clubs there! This event is geared towards adults. Interested? Contact Ellen by email:  bookclub@friendsoflostcorner.org 

The History of Lost Corner Tuesday, March 10th, 7pm - 8:30pm

Come learn from Melissa Swindell, MA BA about the history of Lost Corner from the McMurtys, the first family to farm this land in the 1850s to the Miles family whose daughter Peggy lived here until her death in 2008. Melissa Swindell, historian on the Friends of Lost Corner board of directors, will bring to life the rich history of this beautiful property and how it provides a window into the development of Sandy Springs. FREE! All are welcome. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Register HERE.

'Becoming' Butterflies: Beautiful and Beneficial  Tuesday, March 24th, 7pm - 8:30pm 

Who doesn't enjoy the beauty of butterflies, but they are much more than a pretty set of wings! They are key pollinators, a critical food source (along with their caterpillars) for birds and other animals and an important warning system for environmental health.  Come learn from Rose Guerra, Master Naturalist, about how to support all the life stages of butterflies in our gardens. FREE! All are welcome. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Register HERE.

Container Gardening: From Tired to Inspired with Native Plants Saturday, March 28th, 10am-12pm

Explore creative and approachable ways to incorporate native plants into pots and containers to support wildlife, butterflies and birds with  Laura Markson of Nurture Native Nature.  Any outside space including balconies, patios, porches and walkways is ideal for container gardening.  Laura Markson, lifelong gardener and passionate nature advocate will share how to create abundant planters along with inspiration and tips for how to nurture nature all year! To help you put your newfound knowledge to work right away, local artisans will be present offering containers, native seeds, plants and more! All are welcome. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Register HERE.

Wild Roots Native Plant Sale by Wild Roots Nursery  Saturday, April 11th, 9am - 12pm

Spring is in the air and the garden is calling! Come find the best native plants for planting in your garden. Wild Roots Native Nursery strives to make native plants widely available and has a great selection of plants for sun and shade! Native plants are best conditioned to thrive, attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. These plants enhance the local ecosystem and add beauty to every landscape. Come early for the best selection! Trecia Neal and Stephanie Spencer, both Master Gardeners, are the owners of Wild Roots Native Nursery. Carts will be provided to load your car. Register HERE so we know how many to expect.

Razing Cane: The Destruction of RIvercane & the Effect on the Ecosystem of the Southeast Tuesday, April 14 7-8:30pm

Join Alan Toney, Master Naturalist, as we explore the lost world of native Giant Rivercane that once covered 10 million acres across the Southeastern US and was essential to Native American culture. Rivercane formed vast impenetrable thickets called canebrakes.  What happened to these bamboo forests and to the birds and animals that lived there? There are remnants along the Chattahoochee River and even one in downtown Sandy Springs. Are canebrakes lost forever or could they be restored?  FREE! All are welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register HERE.

Fireflies Light Up The Sky  Tuesday, April 28th, 7pm - 8:30pm 

The magical flashing at dusk is a sure sign summer has arrived and the fireflies are back!  Did you know that Georgia is home to more than 50 species of firefly, more than any other U.S. state? However, that twinkling has diminished in recent years. Light pollution, pesticide use, and habitat loss all contribute to firefly decline.  Come join us as Roseanne Guerra, Master Naturalist and Nature Educator explores the importance of fireflies and how we can make our yards a welcoming habitat for these amazing insects!  FREE! All are welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register HERE..