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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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  • 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. Children will explore soil, worms, roots, and tiny underground creatures […]

  • Bee Builders: Creating Homes for Nature’s Pollinators 🐝

    West Cobb Regional Library 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Join us at the library for a hands-on Bee Hotel program designed especially for school-age youth! In this engaging and educational activity, participants will learn about the fascinating world of […]

  • 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 water health. In *The Living Edge: Prairie Strips in the […]

  • 🌿 More Than Nectar: Native Plants & Their Host Pollinators

    Sexton Hall 2115 Chloe Rd., Cumming, GA, 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 […]

  • 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 from sprouts and baby greens, and why they are packed […]

  • 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 young explorers will follow the amazing path of water through […]

  • 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 ecosystems work by creating their own miniature living world! Young […]

  • Great Southeast Pollinator Census

    The Cherokee County Master Gardeners invite the community to take part in the **Great Southeast Pollinator Census**, a fun, family-friendly citizen science event that helps researchers better understand and protect […]

  • Oceans of Love Story Time

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

    Dive into a sea of stories, imagination, and fun during **Oceans of Love Preschool Story Time** at the Hickory Flat Library! Designed especially for preschool-aged children and their caregivers, this […]

  • Bee Builders: Creating Homes for Nature’s Pollinators 🐝

    East Cobb Library 4880 Lower Roswell Rd Ste 510-B, Marietta, GA, United States

    Join us at the library for a hands-on Bee Hotel program designed especially for school-age youth! In this engaging and educational activity, participants will learn about the fascinating world of […]

    Free

  • Emily Dickinson Where Botany Meets Poetry

    Mountain View Regional Library 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA, United States

    Discover the fascinating connection between **poetry and plants** through the life and work of Emily Dickinson. Known today as one of America’s most celebrated poets, Dickinson was also a passionate […]

    Free

  • Ribbit & Read: A Preschool Frog Adventure

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

    Hop on over to the library for a **frogtastic preschool adventure!** Young nature lovers will discover the wonderful world of frogs through engaging stories, silly songs, movement, and hands-on fun. […]

    Free

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