The Living Edge: Prairie Strips in the Modern Landscape
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Cherokee Veteran’s Park, 7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA, 30115, United States
Discover how prairie strips can transform ordinary landscapes into vibrant habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife while improving soil and water health. In *The Living Edge: Prairie Strips in the Modern Landscape*, participants will explore the beauty, ecological benefits, and practical design of prairie strips through an engaging outdoor program focused on conservation, native plants, and sustainable land stewardship. Learn how even small areas of native grasses and wildflowers can make a big environmental impact in parks, neighborhoods, farms, and community spaces.
Milton Garden Club

🌿 More Than Nectar: Native Plants & Their Host Pollinators
2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Sexton Hall, 2115 Chloe Rd., Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
**More Than Nectar: Native Plants & Their Host Pollinators**
Native plants do much more than provide nectar for bees and butterflies—they serve as essential host plants where many pollinators lay their eggs and their young develop. In this engaging program, discover the remarkable relationships between native plants and the insects that depend on them throughout their entire life cycle. Learn how species such as milkweeds, violets, goldenrods, and native grasses support butterflies, moths, native bees, and other beneficial insects, while providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. Whether you’re creating a backyard pollinator garden or enhancing a larger landscape, you’ll leave with practical tips for selecting native plants that transform your outdoor space into a thriving habitat where pollinators can feed, reproduce, and flourish.
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Tiny Greens, Big Impact
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Cherokee County Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton, GA, 30115, United States
Discover the power of tiny plants with this engaging public presentation on microgreens! Learn what microgreens are, how they differ from sprouts and baby greens, and why they are packed with flavor, color, and nutrition. Participants will explore easy methods for growing microgreens indoors year-round, discover popular varieties to try at home, and learn creative ways to use them in salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and more. Whether you are interested in healthy eating, gardening in small spaces, or growing fresh food for your family, this presentation offers practical tips and inspiration for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Age: Adults, Youth

The Incredible Journey - Lifecycle of a Water Molecule
2026-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Hickory Flat Library, Cherokee County, GA, 2740 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, Georgia, 30115, United States
Join us for an exciting open library event for youth, **“The Incredible Journey – Lifecycle of a Water Molecule,”** where young explorers will follow the amazing path of water through clouds, rain, rivers, soil, plants, and living things! Through hands-on activities and interactive learning, participants will discover how water moves through the water cycle, supports life on Earth, and connects every ecosystem. This fun and educational program will spark curiosity about science, weather, and the natural world while showing that every drop has an incredible story to tell.

Exploring Ecosystems - Mini Terrariums
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:30 | North Cobb Library, 3535 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
Join us for **“Exploring Ecosystems – Mini Terrariums,”** an exciting open library event for youth where participants will discover how ecosystems work by creating their own miniature living world! Young naturalists will learn how plants, soil, moisture, sunlight, and decomposers interact to form balanced ecosystems while building and taking home a small terrarium. Through hands-on exploration and creativity, this fun and educational program will inspire curiosity about nature, ecology, and the delicate connections that support life on Earth.

Tellus Symposium 2027
2027-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA, 30120, United States
The Tellus Symposium 2027 brings together scientists, land stewards, educators, and community leaders to explore the vital connections between native plants, pollinators, and Southern grasslands. Together, we will share knowledge, inspire action, and build partnerships that advance research, restoration, and conservation across the region. By celebrating the beauty and resilience of our native ecosystems, we can create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife while supporting healthy communities for generations to come.
Speakers:
Ashley Frasca – Green and Growing with Ashley Frasca
Doug Tallamy – Homegrown National Park
Laurie & Larry Alvord – Georgia Bat Experts
Philip Juras – Historical Grassland Artist
Dwayne Estes – Southeastern Grasslands Institute
Trecia Neal – Green Gardens Education and Design
Kyle Lybarger – Native Habitat Project
