- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
River Rescue: Help Create A Healthy River (March 7th)
ORGANIZATION: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
You can improve the health of an entire river system! Join us as we restore native river cane to several locations along the South River. The cane will provide important habitat for wildlife and act as a natural filter for the river. We’ll also be removing large sections of non-native plants that are taking away habitat from river cane and choking the river.
This is a test site and could be the foundation for new practices in river restoration across Georgia! Be a part of this ground breaking project and help create healthy rivers for generations.
This is a large-scale project so we're having several volunteer events. Please check the schedule below and join us as often as you can to see this project take shape!
Non-Native Plant Removal Dates:
Nov 22
Dec 6 & Dec 13
Jan 10 & Jan 31
Feb 21
Mar 7, Mar 14, & Mar 28
Apr 11 & Apr 25
May 9
River Cane Planting Dates:
Jan 10
Feb 21
Mar 14
Funding for this project is provided by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Georgia Power.
More opportunities with Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
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About Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Location:
3350 KLONDIKE RD, LITHONIA, GA 30038, US
Mission Statement
The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance is a group of volunteers and staff who work to promote and preserve the natural, scenic, cultural and historic resources within the National Heritage Area.
Description
Creating the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (AMNHA) took some time. About 400 million years to be exact, and the ingredients aren’t easy to find. Start with two geological oddities known as monadnocks, add in African-American culture, small town charm, one Trappist Monastery and combine with over 30 miles of paved hike/bike trails to create a landscape found nowhere else on earth.
Over 20 years ago a grass-roots effort began to protect and promote this landscape and in 2006, Congress signed the law that designated the 40,000 acre National Heritage Area. Today the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance creates partnerships with state and county parks, religious groups, schools and colleges, civic originations, conservation groups, and elected officials to develop tourism opportunities and create events which shine the spotlight on the Heritage Area.
Located just 20 minutes east of Atlanta, the AMNHA offers visitors a chance to escape the city at peaceful mountain lakes and miles of wooded trails. Those looking for more of a thrill can race over switchbacks on the 30+ mile Arabia Mountain Path (AMP) or even spend the night in a tree. Each season offers visitors a host of new reasons to continue to explore the lunar landscape and deep history of the AMNHA.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Panola Mountain State Park: Alexander Lakes4835 Flat Bridge Road SouthwestStockbridge, GA 30281
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A