Events Week of July 6th – 11th
Native Plants and Their Host Pollinators Monday, July 6th Sexton Hall 2115 Chloe Rd. Cumming, GA 30041 10:00 AM EST Microgreens Saturday, July 11th Cherokee County Senior Center 1001 Univeter […]
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Week of June 15th – 20th
Little Chicks, Big Stories is a fun and engaging preschool program that introduces young children to the wonderful world of chickens through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on learning. Children will
Week of June 8th – 13th
Vermiculture: or How to Raise Worms In-Person Learn about the creatures beneath the dirt! Join us for a presentation by Southeastern Grasslands Institute about vermiculture, the process of using worms to
Seeds on the Move: Nature’s Traveling Garden
Discover how plants travel without ever moving their roots in this fun, hands-on library program all about seed distribution! School-age participants will explore the amazing ways seeds spread—by wind, water,
Little Chicks, Big Stories
Chicken Storytime with SGI! In-Person Join us for a special storytime and activity with our friend Ms. Jodi from the Southeastern Grasslands Institute! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Vermiculture 101: The Science of Worm Composting
Vermiculture: or How to Raise Worms In-Person Learn about the creatures beneath the dirt! Join us for a presentation by Southeastern Grasslands Institute about vermiculture, the process of using worms to
Sparrows affected by Pesticides
Neonics caused sparrows to drop a quarter of their body weight in three days. Sparrows eating pesticide laden seeds lost their ability to travel north. Affected sparrows lingered two to
Decline in Songbirds due to Chemical Use
Bird biodiversity is declining. There is a 29% total bird decline since 1970. Birds are a critical part of the living tapestry. When birds decline, pest increases and pollination decreases.
Cypress Trees In North Carolina older than 2,000 years
Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating trees based on their rings. David Stahle, a professor a the University of Arkansas first visited the Black River area in the 1980s
Prairie Strips add Benefits for Farmers
Gary Guthrie, an Iowa farmer, did an experiment on his farm. He added three prairie strips to his crops. Gary realized after hearing the buzz and hum of pollinators, how
Chesapeake Bay Islands are Disappearing
Abandoned islands and vanishing communities is becoming the norm in Chesapeake Bay. Since the 1600s, based on some accounts, there are 400 drowned islands. Holland island is now just a
Heat Waves in the Pacific threaten Sea Life
A massive heat wave lasting three years off the coast of Hawaii caught scientists off guard. Researchers are aware nowadays. They are expecting another massive ‘blob’ in the Pacific waters.