Native American Trails & Pioneer Tales Tuesday September 10, 2024 7:00pm 

While most people living in Sandy Springs today are relatively recent arrivals, this area has actually been continuously inhabited since 6000 BC. Local historian, Clarke Otten, will tell stories of the various peoples who called this region home, starting with the indigenous residents. He will also discuss the history of colonial settlers from the first known European explorer, Hernando de Soto up to 1800. Join Clarke as he explains how all of these groups left their mark on Sandy Springs. Clarke Otten is the recipient of Sandy Springs Society’s “Spirit of Sandy Springs” award, served on the board of Friends of Lost Corner and worked extensively with Heritage Sandy Springs. This is a FREE event for adults and kids 12 and over accompanied by an adult. Click HERE to register.

Just Hummin Along!! Tuesday September 24th 2024 7:00pm

Did you know a group of hummingbirds is called a charm, that they can fly in any direction or that they are the smallest migrating bird? Roseanne Guerra, Master Birder and GA Bird lecturer will explore all things hummingbird with us. Roseanne will focus on hummingbirds world wide and then zoom in on Georgia hummers, including our mysterious winter hummers. Learn all about which feeders and native plants are the best for attracting hummingbirds to our yards! Roseanne Guerra is a Master Birder, Naturalist and Environmental Educator who hails from New Orleans and moved to Atlanta in 1988. Her wildlife and education experience includes animal rehabilitation, performing in Zoo Atlanta’s free-flighted bird show and leading many bird walks for Birds Georgia and numerous nature centers. This is a FREE event for adults and kids accompanied by an adult. Click HERE to register.

Isaac Roberts & The Roswell Railroad Tuesday October 8th, 2024 7:00PM

Following the Civil War, Oak Grove (Sandy Springs) was in economic ruin. Many men did not survive the war, many others moved away and starvation stalked those who remained. Repairing and expanding railroads was crucial to recovery. Join Clarke Otten, local historian, as he introduces us to Isaac Roberts and his efforts to build the Roswell Railroad and the crucial role Roberts played in the reconstruction of the region. Clarke is the recipient of Sandy Springs Society’s “Spirit of Sandy Springs” award, served on the board of Friends of Lost Corner and worked extensively with Heritage Sandy Springs. This is a FREE event for adults and kids 12 and over accompanied by an adult. Click HERE to register.

Mushroom Mania! Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:00pm

Most people are familiar with mushrooms and may be able to identify a few. However, not many people know about the huge and important role mushrooms have played in the evolution of life on Earth. Recent studies have revealed that fungi provide communication paths between plants in a forest and are critical to the health of an ecosystem. Naturalist and Environmental Educator, Roseanne Guerra will introduce us to mushroom identification, including the most common edible and non-edible mushrooms in our area and will explore some of Georgia's most unusual fungi! 
Roseanne Guerra is a Master Birder, Naturalist and Environmental Educator who hails from New Orleans and moved to Atlanta in 1988. Her wildlife and education experience includes animal rehabilitation, performing in Zoo Atlanta’s free-flighted bird show and leading many bird walks for Birds Georgia and numerous nature centers. This is a FREE event for adults and kids accompanied by an adult. Click HERE to register.

Winter Sowing Native Plants Workshop & Seed Swap  Saturday, November 9th 10:00am - 12:00pm Gardening can be an expensive endeavor. One way to reduce the cost is to grow plants from seed. This usually requires an investment in grow lights and a lot of space! Luckily there is a very effective alternative! Laura Markson, founder of Nurture Native Nature, will present a workshop on the winter sowing of native seeds outdoors. Laura has developed her own method over several years and is excited to give as many gardeners as possible the knowledge to grow and expand their native plantings. The workshop will include a native seed swap! So bring your seeds to swap and learn a great new gardening skill! Laura Markson lives in an intown Atlanta neighborhood and has been on a journey to convert her conventional yard into a haven for birds, insects, and all wildlife. Her experience has led her to create the nonprofit, Nurture Native Nature as a way to help others make small and big changes to their own environments. Click HERE to register.