Education Workshop

Attend a free workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to learn more about the following topics:

• Orientation information on environmental education at UNG
• Georgia's mountain treasures
• Soil quality
• Native tree species of Georgia & tree care
• Invasive threats
• Gardening & pollinators
• Water quality and streambank restoration
• Weather and climate effects on forest ecosystems of North Georgia.

Gainesville

Attendees will go on a trail walk so dress appropriately for the weather. The walk will be lead by principal investigator Dr. Mitchem.

On this trail walk, the group will:

• Identify both native and invasive species through an introductory lecture by community partners
• Research species type using mobile applications or online field guides on the iPad during the forest walk at the field lab workshop
• Measure trees using calipers and assess tree health with a field lab demonstration
• Have lunch, which will be provided
• Record tree, soil, and water conditions on a GIS data collection app on the iPad during the field lab workshop
• Test soil in proximity to selected trees for soil conditions necessary for optimum planting and tree maintenance during a field lab demonstration
• Conduct test for water quality in streams located in forest areas
• Promote sustainable practices for removing invasive threats

Dahlonega

The theme for the Dahlonega workshop will be on gardening, tree health, and clean water.

At this workshop, the group will:

• Conduct test for water quality in streams located in forest areas
• Learn more about water retention practices for your home garden
• Promote sustainable practices for removing invasive threats and planting native trees in your landscape
• Have lunch, which will be provided
• Learn about pollinators for your garden
• Create your own container garden to take home with you