Post by joyce on Feb 11, 2008 4:50:20 GMT -6
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/home.do
Hydrangea
The Hydrangea Collection, developed with the assistance of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Hydrangea Society, is one of the finest in the Southeast. It contains more than 160 cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla (both mophead and lacecap types), Hydrangea serrata cultivars (Mountain Hydrangea — a lacecap type from Japan), and our Native Hydrangea arborescens. These peak in late May and June, with stunning blooms of pink, blue and white.
At the same time, climbing hydrangeas (both native and Asian) can be seen in full bloom climbing the trees of the Woodland Shade Garden. July and August are filled with the blossoms of cultivars of Hydrangea paniculata, Hydrangea aspera and Hydrangea involucrata.
Tropical Rotunda
The equatorial regions of the world occupy around 10 percent of Earth's surface and contain more than half of the world's plant and animal species. Many of these regions are under threat from deforestation, climate change and development. The Tropical Rotunda has hundreds of species from these tropical regions.
These collections are a valuable tool for education, research and conservation. They are arranged in communities that provide a living model of specific habitats from selected geographical regions. The collections are themed:
Geographical regions:
Lowland tropical forest: Central America, Central Africa, Southern Mexico, Southeast Asia
Islands of high endemics: Seychelles, Madagascar, Mascarene and the New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Comoros Islands
Herb Garden
As part of the Garden's master plan the Herb Garden will expand into the Edible Garden. The Edible Garden, to be completed as the last phase of the Capital Campaign, will include vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a beautifully designed, visually appealing, educational new garden. The Niki in the Garden exhibition has given the Garden the opportunity to begin these changes in the Herb Garden. Although the Herb Garden will temporarily be removed, herbs are included in the areas surrounding the North Courtyard/outdoor café, in new pots adjacent to the Rose Garden and some in the Rose Garden itself.
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/site/our_gardens/plant_collections
Callaway Gardens
www.callawaygardens.com/
The Great Okefenokee Swamp
The Great Okefenokee Swamp, one of America’s most fascinating natural areas, is the largest, intact, un fragmented, wilderness Swamp in North America. "Okefenokee" what Seminoles called "Land of Trembling Earth" is approximately 700 square miles located in the southeast corner of Georgia, U.S.A.
The Okefenokee is crisscrossed by over 120 miles of paddle and motor boat trails. It is a major destination for wetlands nature lovers paddlers and boaters. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers a controlled and limited number of overnight wilderness paddle trail permits. The overnight paddlers permits are issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the administrative and management Government agency). A good number of wonderful easy to challenging day use paddle boat only trails and plenty of exciting and fun dual use paddle/motor boat trails are readily available for access without the need of a permit.
www.okefenokee.com/
North Georgia events in February and March
February
Sacred Sounds Fridays - 2/1 & 2/8 & 2/15 & 2/22 & 2/29/2008 at 7:30 pm
Featuring a series of Gospel music concerts hosted by the Share America Foundation, Inc. Your attendance benefits its Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund, which helps youth talented in the Appalachian Musical Arts. $5 donation is requested
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA
Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial - 2/2/2008 at 9 am - 5 pm
Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States! Come to watch, volunteer or participate! Free to spectators and free parking.
Phone: 706-270-9960 - Location: NW GA SORBA, Dalton, GA
Directions to the Start: Take I-75, Exit 333, Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA From the exit ramp, head west up the mountain (road name changes to Dug Gap Battle Road). Parking is in the bottom gravel lot at the NW GA Trade and Convention Center.
Ringgold Opry - 2/9/2008 at 7 pm
The long-established Ringgold Opry features traditional acoustic music of Appalachia. The sounds of fiddles and banjos ring out in the night from the porch of the historic Ringgold Depot as musicians play in impromptu jam sessions while the audience inside is entertained with performers on the stage. This concert is free to the public. Free parking
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Downtown Ringgold, GA
Directions: I-75 Ringgold Exit 348. Turn left on Alabama Hwy. (151) to US Hwy. 41. Turn right on US Hwy 41. Follow 41 through Downtown Ringgold. Ringgold Depot is on left before RR overpass.
Easter Egg-vent - 2/22/2008 at 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for some good, old-fashioned springtime fun. There will be an Easter egg hunt, games and surprises, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Free admission, only parking and cost of photos. $3 Parking
Phone: 770-975-4227 -Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
Directions: Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.
March
JAKES Day -- Turkey Hunting Class - 3/1/2008 at 9 am - 2 pm
Children are invited to join Wild Turkey Federation members, park rangers and DNR biologists to learn the secrets of the wild turkey. Demonstrations include turkey calling, turkey habitat and hunting safety. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-830-2222 - Location: John Tanner State Park, 354 Tanners Beach Rd, Carrollton, GA
Directions: Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16
Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial - 3/1/2008 at 9 am - 5 pm
Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States!
Phone: 706-270-9960 - Location: NW GA SORBA, Dalton, GA
Directions to the Start: Take I-75, Exit 333, Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA From the exit ramp, head west up the mountain (road name changes to Dug Gap Battle Road). Parking is in the bottom gravel lot at the NW GA Trade and Convention Center.
Sacred Sounds Fridays - 3/7 & 3/14 & 3/21 & 3/28/2008 at 7:30 pm
Featuring a series of Gospel music concerts hosted by the Share America Foundation, Inc. Your attendance benefits its Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund, which helps youth talented in the Appalachian Musical Arts. $5 donation is requested
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA
Artifact Identification Day - 3/8/2008 at 10 am - 4 pm
Visitors may bring their own artifacts to be inspected by a professional archaeologist. $2-$3.
Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., SW, Cartersville, GA - Directions: 5 miles SW of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs.
Bremen Car Cruise - 3/8/2008 at 5-8 pm
Antique cars, trucks, & motorcycles. Door prizes, music, and food. A fun event for the whole family! Free admission and parking.
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Location: Downtown Bremen, GA
Ringgold Opry - 3/8/2008 at 7 pm
The long-established Ringgold Opry features traditional acoustic music of Appalachia. The sounds of fiddles and banjos ring out in the night from the porch of the historic Ringgold Depot as musicians play in impromptu jam sessions while the audience inside is entertained with performers on the stage. This concert is free to the public. Free parking
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Downtown Ringgold, GA
Directions: I-75 Ringgold Exit 348. Turn left on Alabama Hwy. (151) to US Hwy. 41. Turn right on US Hwy 41. Follow 41 through Downtown Ringgold. Ringgold Depot is on left before RR overpass.
3 1/2 Annual Redneck Rummage Sale - 3/8/2008 at 7 am
Music and Drinks * Buy and Sell Stuff! Join in on a chance to sell, swap and bargain where one man's junk is another man's treasure at the "Redneck Rummage Sale 3 1/2" held at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. spaces limited
Phone: 706-378-5144 - At Rome Braves Professional Baseball Club, 755 Braves Blvd, Rome, GA
Directions: From Atlanta, take I-75 N to exit 290 (Rome/Canton). Take a left off exit and follow Hwy 411 to Rome. At the intersection of Hwy 411 and Hwy 1 (Veterans Memorial Hwy) take a right. Stadium is on the right at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Hwy and Riverside Pwy.
Hills of Iron - 3/15/2008 at 9 am - 8 pm
Learn about the history of Red Top Mountain and Bartow County through lectures, tours of the 1800s iron mine and more. See a 1/12-scale model of the old furnaces in operation and to make a unique piece of iron artwork during an evening iron pour. $3 parking. 770-975-4226.
Phone: 770-975-4227 -Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
Directions: Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.
Shamrock City - 3/16/2008 at 12 pm - 6 pm
Looking for the luck of the Irish? Visit Rock City’s first Irish celebration and festival featuring music, food and other entertainment. Free with Rock City Admission.
Phone: 706-820-2531 - Location: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA
Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 W, Exit 178 S into GA. Follow the signs to Rock City.
Easter Egg-vent at Red Top - 3/22/2008 at 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for some good, old-fashioned springtime fun. There will be an easter egg hunt, games and surprises, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Free with $3 Parking fee.
Event Phone: 770-975-4227 - At Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd., Cartersville, GA
www.n-georgia.com/historichi2.htm
Covered bridges in Georgia
www.n-georgia.com/coveredbridges.htm
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/home.do
Hydrangea
The Hydrangea Collection, developed with the assistance of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Hydrangea Society, is one of the finest in the Southeast. It contains more than 160 cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla (both mophead and lacecap types), Hydrangea serrata cultivars (Mountain Hydrangea — a lacecap type from Japan), and our Native Hydrangea arborescens. These peak in late May and June, with stunning blooms of pink, blue and white.
At the same time, climbing hydrangeas (both native and Asian) can be seen in full bloom climbing the trees of the Woodland Shade Garden. July and August are filled with the blossoms of cultivars of Hydrangea paniculata, Hydrangea aspera and Hydrangea involucrata.
Tropical Rotunda
The equatorial regions of the world occupy around 10 percent of Earth's surface and contain more than half of the world's plant and animal species. Many of these regions are under threat from deforestation, climate change and development. The Tropical Rotunda has hundreds of species from these tropical regions.
These collections are a valuable tool for education, research and conservation. They are arranged in communities that provide a living model of specific habitats from selected geographical regions. The collections are themed:
Geographical regions:
Lowland tropical forest: Central America, Central Africa, Southern Mexico, Southeast Asia
Islands of high endemics: Seychelles, Madagascar, Mascarene and the New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Comoros Islands
Herb Garden
As part of the Garden's master plan the Herb Garden will expand into the Edible Garden. The Edible Garden, to be completed as the last phase of the Capital Campaign, will include vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a beautifully designed, visually appealing, educational new garden. The Niki in the Garden exhibition has given the Garden the opportunity to begin these changes in the Herb Garden. Although the Herb Garden will temporarily be removed, herbs are included in the areas surrounding the North Courtyard/outdoor café, in new pots adjacent to the Rose Garden and some in the Rose Garden itself.
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/site/our_gardens/plant_collections
Callaway Gardens
www.callawaygardens.com/
The Great Okefenokee Swamp
The Great Okefenokee Swamp, one of America’s most fascinating natural areas, is the largest, intact, un fragmented, wilderness Swamp in North America. "Okefenokee" what Seminoles called "Land of Trembling Earth" is approximately 700 square miles located in the southeast corner of Georgia, U.S.A.
The Okefenokee is crisscrossed by over 120 miles of paddle and motor boat trails. It is a major destination for wetlands nature lovers paddlers and boaters. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers a controlled and limited number of overnight wilderness paddle trail permits. The overnight paddlers permits are issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the administrative and management Government agency). A good number of wonderful easy to challenging day use paddle boat only trails and plenty of exciting and fun dual use paddle/motor boat trails are readily available for access without the need of a permit.
www.okefenokee.com/
North Georgia events in February and March
February
Sacred Sounds Fridays - 2/1 & 2/8 & 2/15 & 2/22 & 2/29/2008 at 7:30 pm
Featuring a series of Gospel music concerts hosted by the Share America Foundation, Inc. Your attendance benefits its Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund, which helps youth talented in the Appalachian Musical Arts. $5 donation is requested
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA
Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial - 2/2/2008 at 9 am - 5 pm
Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States! Come to watch, volunteer or participate! Free to spectators and free parking.
Phone: 706-270-9960 - Location: NW GA SORBA, Dalton, GA
Directions to the Start: Take I-75, Exit 333, Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA From the exit ramp, head west up the mountain (road name changes to Dug Gap Battle Road). Parking is in the bottom gravel lot at the NW GA Trade and Convention Center.
Ringgold Opry - 2/9/2008 at 7 pm
The long-established Ringgold Opry features traditional acoustic music of Appalachia. The sounds of fiddles and banjos ring out in the night from the porch of the historic Ringgold Depot as musicians play in impromptu jam sessions while the audience inside is entertained with performers on the stage. This concert is free to the public. Free parking
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Downtown Ringgold, GA
Directions: I-75 Ringgold Exit 348. Turn left on Alabama Hwy. (151) to US Hwy. 41. Turn right on US Hwy 41. Follow 41 through Downtown Ringgold. Ringgold Depot is on left before RR overpass.
Easter Egg-vent - 2/22/2008 at 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for some good, old-fashioned springtime fun. There will be an Easter egg hunt, games and surprises, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Free admission, only parking and cost of photos. $3 Parking
Phone: 770-975-4227 -Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
Directions: Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.
March
JAKES Day -- Turkey Hunting Class - 3/1/2008 at 9 am - 2 pm
Children are invited to join Wild Turkey Federation members, park rangers and DNR biologists to learn the secrets of the wild turkey. Demonstrations include turkey calling, turkey habitat and hunting safety. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-830-2222 - Location: John Tanner State Park, 354 Tanners Beach Rd, Carrollton, GA
Directions: Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16
Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial - 3/1/2008 at 9 am - 5 pm
Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States!
Phone: 706-270-9960 - Location: NW GA SORBA, Dalton, GA
Directions to the Start: Take I-75, Exit 333, Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA From the exit ramp, head west up the mountain (road name changes to Dug Gap Battle Road). Parking is in the bottom gravel lot at the NW GA Trade and Convention Center.
Sacred Sounds Fridays - 3/7 & 3/14 & 3/21 & 3/28/2008 at 7:30 pm
Featuring a series of Gospel music concerts hosted by the Share America Foundation, Inc. Your attendance benefits its Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund, which helps youth talented in the Appalachian Musical Arts. $5 donation is requested
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA
Artifact Identification Day - 3/8/2008 at 10 am - 4 pm
Visitors may bring their own artifacts to be inspected by a professional archaeologist. $2-$3.
Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., SW, Cartersville, GA - Directions: 5 miles SW of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs.
Bremen Car Cruise - 3/8/2008 at 5-8 pm
Antique cars, trucks, & motorcycles. Door prizes, music, and food. A fun event for the whole family! Free admission and parking.
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Location: Downtown Bremen, GA
Ringgold Opry - 3/8/2008 at 7 pm
The long-established Ringgold Opry features traditional acoustic music of Appalachia. The sounds of fiddles and banjos ring out in the night from the porch of the historic Ringgold Depot as musicians play in impromptu jam sessions while the audience inside is entertained with performers on the stage. This concert is free to the public. Free parking
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Downtown Ringgold, GA
Directions: I-75 Ringgold Exit 348. Turn left on Alabama Hwy. (151) to US Hwy. 41. Turn right on US Hwy 41. Follow 41 through Downtown Ringgold. Ringgold Depot is on left before RR overpass.
3 1/2 Annual Redneck Rummage Sale - 3/8/2008 at 7 am
Music and Drinks * Buy and Sell Stuff! Join in on a chance to sell, swap and bargain where one man's junk is another man's treasure at the "Redneck Rummage Sale 3 1/2" held at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. spaces limited
Phone: 706-378-5144 - At Rome Braves Professional Baseball Club, 755 Braves Blvd, Rome, GA
Directions: From Atlanta, take I-75 N to exit 290 (Rome/Canton). Take a left off exit and follow Hwy 411 to Rome. At the intersection of Hwy 411 and Hwy 1 (Veterans Memorial Hwy) take a right. Stadium is on the right at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Hwy and Riverside Pwy.
Hills of Iron - 3/15/2008 at 9 am - 8 pm
Learn about the history of Red Top Mountain and Bartow County through lectures, tours of the 1800s iron mine and more. See a 1/12-scale model of the old furnaces in operation and to make a unique piece of iron artwork during an evening iron pour. $3 parking. 770-975-4226.
Phone: 770-975-4227 -Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
Directions: Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.
Shamrock City - 3/16/2008 at 12 pm - 6 pm
Looking for the luck of the Irish? Visit Rock City’s first Irish celebration and festival featuring music, food and other entertainment. Free with Rock City Admission.
Phone: 706-820-2531 - Location: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA
Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 W, Exit 178 S into GA. Follow the signs to Rock City.
Easter Egg-vent at Red Top - 3/22/2008 at 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for some good, old-fashioned springtime fun. There will be an easter egg hunt, games and surprises, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Free with $3 Parking fee.
Event Phone: 770-975-4227 - At Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd., Cartersville, GA
www.n-georgia.com/historichi2.htm
Covered bridges in Georgia
www.n-georgia.com/coveredbridges.htm
