April 14 2022 Ramble Directions

On Thursday, April 14, the Botanical Garden will be closed to the public for a special event (dedication of the new porcelain museum). The Nature Ramblers will meet instead at Sandy Creek Park for a ramble on the Lakeside Trail. We’ll meet at the usual time (9 am) and wrap up about 11am. Meet at the parking lot at the boat launch on the west side of Lake Chapman. We expect to walk 2-3 miles, round trip, but you can turn back at any time. This trail is a bit rough in a few places so a hiking stick may be useful. A number of interesting ferns, wildflowers, and shrubs should be in flower or fruit, including Green-and-Gold, Piedmont Azalea, Silverbell, Solomon’s Seal, Painted Buckeye, Perfoliate Bellwort, etc.

Directions: From Athens Loop 10, exit 12, drive north on the Commerce Road/Hwy 441 about 3 miles, passing the turn-off to Sandy Creek Nature Center (on the left) and continuing north for about 2 miles to Bob Holman Road. Turn right on Bob Holman Road and drive about ¾ mile to the park entrance on the right and stop at the entrance booth. People 64 and over are admitted free; younger folks must pay a $2.00 entrance fee. Shortly after the entrance booth, turn left on Sandy Park Drive, drive a few hundred feet to Beechtree Drive, and turn left. Stay on Beechtree Drive – you will be forced to make a right turn that takes you around a deep curve and to the boat ramp parking area on your right. See the map below:.


 

Sandy Creek Park
(not Sandy Creek Nature Center)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2022 Nature Rambles
Thursdays, March 3 through November 17 at 9:00AM

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Our Inclement Weather Policy 
 If it is raining 30 minutes before the Ramble starts we will cancel the Ramble.

If rain begins during a Ramble we will immediately return to the Visitor Center.

If the weather is threatening, but not yet raining, bring suitable rain gear. 
If the weather is too cold we may cancel the Ramble. Check our Facebook page for cancellation notices.

Guides to Native Plants suitable to the Athens area

The Athens-Clarke County Office of Sustainability, through a partnership with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia has created a series of guides to native plants suitable for a variety different habitats. 

This link will take you to a website where you can access the guides.

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Upcoming Nature-related Events

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Nothing to report at present.

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   Nature Rambler Book Group

Temporarily suspended
Time and location to be determined
Book:

Moderator: 

The reading list for 2021 can be found here. 
The Book Group meets on the 3rd Thurs. of the month,

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