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Calendar Of Events
November 7-9, 2008
Hemlock Fest 2008 Help save our
native Hemlocks and have a great time in the
process! Hemlock trees help stabilize stream banks
in the headwaters of the Chattahoochee and provide
shade necessary for keeping trout waters cool. But
their existence is threatened by the infestation of
a sap-sucking aphid, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Hemlock Fest is a benefit to raise awareness and
funds to help save these trees which are an
important part of our mountain ecosystems.
Hemlock Fest 2008 will be held at the beautiful Starbridge retreat just outside historic Dahlonega
(about one hour north of Atlanta) on November 7th,
8th, and 9th. Come enjoy great music and
entertainment, arts, crafts, and lots of hands-on
family fun and activities. Overnight camping will
be available. Experts on the Hemlock issue will also
be speaking at the event. All donations and ticket
purchases are tax deductible. For more information
visit
www.lumpkincoalition.org.
Bands -- FireDance, as well as music from genres such as
singer-songwriter, folk, blue/newgrass, blues,
classic oldies, Celtic rock, and jam bands
Activities
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Primitive camping -- please reserve early!
Swimming, fishing, pond discovery, and canoeing on Lake Merlin
Knife throwing and archery
Arts and crafts demonstrations
Hemlock adoption center with top hemlock experts on hand to answer
questions
Interactive presentations and exhibits, including live birds of
prey
Medicine Wheel walk, morning bird walks, and interpretive nature
walks
Puppet shows, movies, face painting, and lots of other kid-friendly
activities
Silent auction
Vending
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Food and drink from some of the best
"purveyors of fine fare" in Georgia
Beer and wine (with proper ID)
T-shirts and other festival merchandise
Guatamala clothing
Handmade jewelry
Massage therapy |
Woven baskets
Native American crafts
Canvas painting
Nutrition products
Band CDs
Hemlock saplings |
mailto:info@lumpkincoalition.org
Saturday, Sep 13, 2008
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14th Annual Insectival at State Botanical
Garden of Georgia |
9:30
AM - 12:30 PM
Admission: $3 per person;
$10 max/family; children under 2 years are free
Parking fee: None
Event Phone: 706-542-6156
Event Link:
www.uga.edu/botgarden/educationalevents.html
Location:
The State Botanical
Garden of Georgia
2450 South Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
Saturday, Sep 13, 2008
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Walking in the Moccasin Prints of the
Cherokee:
Part One --Knowing the Plants |
10:30 AM - 4 PM
Registration Deadline: August 30. Call to register.
Ages 12 and up. Limited to 20 people.
Admission: $45 per person
($35 for GEHC members)
Parking fee: none
Event Phone: 770.904.3500
Event Link:
www.gwinnettEHC.com
Location:
Gwinnett Environmental &
Heritage Center
Near the Mall of Georgia off Plunkett's Road at
Georgia Hwy. 20
2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, GA 30519
Saturdays & Sundays
2 PM - 3 PM until Sep 28, 2008
Admission: General
admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12,
FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Parking fee: Free
Event Phone: (770) 992-2055
Event Link:
http://www.chattnaturecenter.com
Location:
Chattahoochee Nature
Center
9135 Willeo Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
September 24, 2008
Upper Chattahoochee
Riverkeeper Patron Appreciation Dinner
Park
Tavern in Atlanta
http://www.chattahoochee.org/getinvolved5c
October 3-4, 2008
Symposium-Aquatic Conservation Science: Merging
Theory and Application
Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia,
Athens, GA
http://www.rivercenter.uga.edu/helfmeyer.htm
October
3-6, 2008
Coastal Plain Meander, a 4-day trip down the
Savannah
http://www.savannahriverkeeper.org
October 4, 2008
Altamaha Riverkeeper Clam Jam
Pelican Point Restaurant
www.altamahariverkeeper.org
October 14-16, 2008
Southeast Stormwater Institute - Savannah
Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah, GA
The Southeast Stormwater Institute is an intensive,
interactive three-day learning experience
specifically designed to help public and private
sector stormwater professionals *Develop or improve
municipal stormwater programs, particularly NPDES
Phase II permit programs; *Strengthen stormwater
design, construction, and maintenance skills for
innovative practices in coastal and non-coastal
settings; and *Understand and apply volume reduction
criteria, green infrastructure credits, and the new
Georgia Coastal Stormwater Supplement. Visit
www.cwp.org.
October 23, 2008
RiversRock, a benefit for Ogeechee Canoochee
Riverkeeper, Satilla Riverkeeper and Savannah
Riverkeeper
Moon River Brewing in Savannah, 7pm
For information, contact Sandy at slayton@ocrk.org
or at 866-942-1117 or visit
www.riversrock.org.
October
25, 2008
Soque River Ramble - 6K
www.soqueriverramble.com
October 25, 2008
Keeping It Wild Gala Dinner
Mason Murer Art Gallery
www.keepingitwild.org
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