The Incredible Journey - Lifecycle of a Water Molecule
2026-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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
