FAYETTEVILLE, September 22, 2020 – McIntosh High School senior and Girl Scout, Elizabeth Wilson led an initiative with the Southern Conservation Trust to design and install eight benches that are works of art at three nature preserves in Fayette County. This project will be the accumulation...
With the latest statement by Governor Kemp, we understand that public nature areas are allowed to be open with certain restrictions. With that being said, we regret that we will continue to keep all Southern Conservation Trust nature areas closed for the time being. We...
As a nonprofit, we are very lucky and thankful to be supported by donations from local businesses and partners that fund our education efforts, the maintenance of our public nature preserves, as well as our conservation initiatives. Those supporters were exceptionally good to us in...
Important Information Regarding Southern Conservation Trust Activities and the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dear Friends of the Southern Conservation Trust, There have now been several confirmed cases of the Coronavirus not only in the Metro Atlanta area, but right here in Fayette County, Georgia. As a precaution for...
Repost of Tribute to Laura Devendorf in the Coastal Courier "A polymath. An empath. A delighted recipient and unparalleled giver of absurd humor. A loving wife, mother, and friend. An ardent warrior for righting wrongs. A guardian of the beautiful, vulnerable, and good. A wordsmith whom...
National Bat Week: October 24 - 31, 2019 Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always...
PEACHTREE CITY, August 5, 2019 – Line Creek Brewing Company launches #ConserveGeorgia Pecan Amber Ale in efforts to conserve land and wildlife habitats in Georgia, a collaboration with the Southern Conservation Trust. “We love the mission behind the new #ConserveGeorgia beer campaign - the artwork is...
The Lake Claire Community Land Trust, an idyllic community-owned greenspace in the heart of Lake Claire on Arizona Avenue is a sanctuary in a highly developed area. The park boasts community gardens, Big Lou the Emu, a children’s play area, unique sweat lodge, and drum...
A new 23-acre passive nature preserve located on the Fayette County Board of Education property behind Whitewater High School has been approved and will open in early-2019. The Board of Education entered into an agreement with the Southern Conservation Trust on Feb. 25 to create a...
