Visitors to the Heritage Area love Vaughters' Barn in front of our office on Klondike Road. But did you know that you can hike behind the barn via the Meadow Loop Trail? Click here to watch a new video tour from our YouTube Channel that features an overview of this beautiful trail—a real slice of Georgia dairy history—along with some loop's highlights and hidden gems.
Spring has arrived beautifully out here in the NHA. And there's no better way to enjoy it than by volunteering with us or our partners! Seeking 1000 Pieces of #2 Plastic to recycle at Everett Park in Stonecrest! April 1-15. If you're visiting Everett Park, we invite you to bring a trash bag to collect plastic or even drop off your #2 plastic! You can leave the bag in the parking lot for the Stonecrest Naturalist Manager to pick up. This program is sponsored by the National Recreation and Parks Association and will result in a Buddy Bench made of recycled plastic for Everett Park! Volunteer Stewardship Day at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve: April 5 from 9-11:30am. Come out to the Arabia Mountain Nature Center the first Saturday of each month to help improve the health and beauty of the mountain and its environs! Panola Mountain State Park has two ways to become a volunteer. Register as a Georgia State Park Volunteer directly, or through Friends of Georgia State Parks, a nonprofit organization that supports parks. To volunteer with a Friends Group near you, complete this Volunteer interest form. The AWARE Wildlife Center rehabilitates Georgia’s injured and orphaned native wild animals and educates the community about peaceful coexistence with wildlife. To apply to volunteer, please visit their website for more information.
Upcoming Events
April 5-6
Take part in a Lunch & Share: Lithonia History with the DeKalb History Center at Lithonia City Hall on April 5 from 11am-2pm. After sharing some local history, enjoy a pair of Sunset Mountain Hikes at Panola Mountain State Park from 6:30-8:30pm.
Pedal The PATH
The Heritage Area contains more than 30 miles of paved PATH perfect for biking or walking. Ride all 30-plus miles, visit at least 5 historic sites in the NHA on your bike, or participate in two bike events in the NHA, to win a prize!
Register here any time between April 15 and May 15 to receive detailed instructions on tracking and submitting your miles.
Don’t ride a bike? You can also enter as a walker/runner!
