Twin Pines Mining Company has proposed a strip-mining operation close to the Okefenokee Swamp and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the swamp, the mine, and the controversy. At a minimum, science shows that mining will release heavy metals into the water supply and create a fire hazard. What’s the…
Apr 24, 2021. 7pm Come join us for an amazing Atlanta Science Tavern about the Physics of Knitting.
Apr 17, 2021. 12 noon. Come and learn about the amazing Okefenokee Swamp. It is the largest blackwater swamp in North America and the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the eastern U.S. The Okefenokee Swamp is a swamp comprised of peat and wetlands mainly in Clinch, Ware, and Charlton counties…
Soil amendments are anything that is added to soil to enhance it – typically for agricultural needs – such as increasing nutrients or water retention. Fertilizing your lawn? That’s a soil amendment. Adding nutrients to your raised garden bed? That’s a soil amendment. Animal waste makes excellent amendments and fertilizer,…
Check out these amazing flyers about Covid-19 Vaccine development and potential side effects from Alexandra Wickson. What is an mMRA vaccine? by Sarah Strassler COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, killing more than 2 million people. The most promising solution for an end to this global pandemic is the creation…
Investing in your child’s health and well-being at home can promote positive outcomes for learning to read, kindergarten readiness, and psychological health. Here we expand on a few recommendations that were provided by the Mayo Clinic for parents to promote kindergarten readiness for their children. Interactions between parent and child…
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Feb 27. Noon. Virtual. Kevin Jeselnik, General Councel at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Ever wonder how the legislative process works? Want to learn more? Want to be a part of the process and advocate for change? Join Kevin Jeselnik, General Councel at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and leader on the Georgia Water Coalition Legislative…
Join Tom Howick, Education Director at the Chattahoochee Nature Center for an introduction to nature journaling.