Conservation
Based in Georgia, we protect over 65,000 acres of working farms, forests, scenic and historic landscapes, rivers, and vital wildlife habitat in 13 states throughout the southeast.
education
We provide environmental education through our Fayette Environmental Education Center (FEEC) and encouraging meaningful interaction with nature.
nature areas
We operate The Ridge Nature Area, Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary, Morgan Grove Nature Area, Nesmith Preserve, Wildcat Woods, and the Fayette Environmental Education Center.
get involved
Join us as a volunteer in Fayette County, donate to support our mission, or join us for one of our many programs and events throughout the year in Fayette County, Georgia.
Conservation Initiatives
With over 250 conservation easements on over 65,000 acres in 13 states, our team is poised to guide you through the conservation easement process to conserve your land for future generations.
Conserve
Your Land
Our team can work with you to protect land that has been in your family for generations, so that future generations may enjoy it.
Donate
Your Land
If you have a piece of land you would like to donate, our team would love to speak with you.
Environmental
services
We offer additional services to help landowners better understand, document, and improve the habitat and wildlife on their properties.
Mitigation
Easements
Generally mitigation banks are encumbered by conservation easements with long-term stewardship requirements.
The Fayette Environmental Education Center
Get ready for new adventures at the new Fayette Environmental Education Center in beautiful downtown Fayetteville, Georgia. Our Center encompass all that the Southern Conservation Trust does, and shares it in a teachable way with the community we love.
Educational programs
Dozens of programs for children, adults, and families. Including archery, pollinators, conservation and so much more!
Center hours
We are open to the public Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 1:00PM.
Annual events
From Earth Day to Haunted Woods we offer events all year long for the community.
interactions with nature
We nurture children and adults through environmental education and encouraging meaningful interaction with nature.
Our Public Nature Areas
The Southern Conservation Trust operates six public nature areas located in Fayette County, GA. Our public nature areas allow the community to experience greenspace and learn about the environment. Our public nature areas are open from sunrise to sunset every day.
Morgan
Grove
Nature Area
181 Morgan Rd, Fayetteville, GA
Nesmith
Preserve
101 Panther Path, Fayetteville, GA
Sams Lake
Bird
Sanctuary
Old Senoia Rd, Fayetteville, GA
The Ridge
Nature
Area
390 Burch Rd, Fayetteville, GA
Wildcat
Woods
Nature Area
100 Wildcat Way, Fayetteville, GA
Education
Center
(FEEC)
305 Beauregard Bl Fayetteville, GA
