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Tellus Symposium 2027

Native Plants, Pollinators, and Southern Grasslands

Join Nature on the Brink and Tellus Science Museum for a day of learning and connection.

Saturday, March 20, 2027
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern
Tellus Science Museum · Cartersville, Georgia

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  • Pollinator Decline/Native Plants

    Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects are experiencing significant declines due to habitat loss, pesticide […]

  • Vermiculture 101: The Science of Worm Composting

    RT Jones Library, Cherokee County, GA 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA, United States

    Vermiculture: or How to Raise Worms In-Person Learn about the creatures beneath the dirt! Join us for a presentation by Southeastern […]

  • Little Chicks, Big Stories

    RT Jones Library, Cherokee County, GA 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA, United States

    Chicken Storytime with SGI! In-Person Join us for a special storytime and activity with our friend Ms. Jodi from the […]

  • Seeds on the Move: Nature’s Traveling Garden

    Kemp Memorial Library, Cobb County, GA 4029 Due West Road, Marietta, GA, United States

    Discover how plants travel without ever moving their roots in this fun, hands-on library program all about seed distribution! School-age […]

  • Unearth A Story

    Hickory Flat Library, Cherokee County, GA 2740 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, Georgia, United States

    Unearth A Story invites preschoolers to dig into the wonders beneath their feet through stories, sensory play, and hands-on discovery. […]

  • The Living Edge: Prairie Strips in the Modern Landscape

    Cherokee Veteran's Park 7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA, United States

    Discover how prairie strips can transform ordinary landscapes into vibrant habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife while improving soil and […]

  • Tiny Greens, Big Impact

    Cherokee County Senior Center 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton, GA, United States

    Discover the power of tiny plants with this engaging public presentation on microgreens! Learn what microgreens are, how they differ […]

  • The Incredible Journey – Lifecycle of a Water Molecule

    Hickory Flat Library, Cherokee County, GA 2740 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, Georgia, United States

    Join us for an exciting open library event for youth, **“The Incredible Journey – Lifecycle of a Water Molecule,”** where […]

  • Exploring Ecosystems – Mini Terrariums

    North Cobb Library 3535 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Join us for **“Exploring Ecosystems – Mini Terrariums,”** an exciting open library event for youth where participants will discover how […]

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