Two months ago, a terrible chemical fire broke out at the BioLab pool chemical factory in Conyers. Just miles outside Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, the BioLab fire and cleanup lasted approximately three weeks, resulting in the Heritage Area and its partners canceling and rescheduling outdoor events. This is the third such incident from this same facility in 20 years. Read our new Field Note to learn more about what happened and how it impacted the communities and cities within the Heritage Area.
160 years ago, the landscape that comprises Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area would've been the launching-off point for the one of the largest military operations in American history: Union General William Sherman's infamous March from Atlanta to the Sea. Did you know that the Northern Federal Army passed right through our Heritage Area and summited Arabia Mountain? Or that Sherman spent the night in Lithonia? Or that this incredibly destructive campaign was simultaneously a source of emancipation for thousands of Black Georgians? Learn about all this and more in our most recent Civil War Field Note!
Upcoming Holiday Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Arabia Mountain
Birds Georgia
Birds Georgia is hosting two sessions for a Habitat Restoration Workday at Lyon Farm on December 11. Session 1: 9am-12pm, Session 2: 12:30-3pm. PLUS, don't miss Birds Georgia's Holiday Party and Annual Meeting on December 8, from 3-5pm at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse. Purchase a Holiday Raffle for a two-night stay in The Lodge at Little St. Simons Island! Raffle Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $110. The winner will be selected at the Holiday Party.
AWARE Wildlife Center
The AWARE Wildlife Center at the base of Arabia Mountain has an incredible volunteer network. The nonprofit is always seeking volunteers and offers a number of internships on a rolling basis throughout the year. And don't miss their free Wildlife Programs every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm.
