Ever wondered what could live on solid rock outcrop in the drizzly, dark Georgia winters? Turns out, quite a bit! Many outcrop-dwelling plants do their growing in the cooler and wetter winter months, when vernal pools retain water and solution pits (eroded indentations in the outcrop rich with sediment) stay moist. For them, summer—when temperatures on the outcrop can reach over 115°F—is what winter is to most other plants: a time to hibernate and wait out the season. Click here to learn more about Arabia and Panola Mountains winter plant life!
Out with the old (year) and in with the new! And why not ring in the new year with our seasonal Giveaway? We're giving out books, hoodies, mugs, t-shirts, bluetooth speakers, and BRAND NEW, super cozy Porter's daisy socks! To participate, just email your name to jeff@arabiaalliance.org with "New Year Giveaway" in the subject line by Friday, January 2, 2026 to enter for a chance to win branded Arabia Alliance gear. Or looking for some last-minute stocking stuffers or New Year's Eve swag? Then check out our Online Store and we'll ship it to you!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Upcoming Events
- Every SATURDAY & SUNDAY - AWARE gives free Animal Tours every weekend from 1-2pm (weather permitting). Meet "animal ambassadors" and Georgia wildlife up close!
- Every WEDNESDAY - Join Ranger Doffice from 4-6pm at the Arabia Mountain Nature Center for a relaxing Walk It Out Wednesday hike.
- AND Every FRIDAY & SUNDAY - Head out to Arabia Mountain Nature Center for a free Guided Nature Hike With Arabia Mountain Naturalists from 8-10:30am.
- January 1 - Take part in Panola Mountain's annual First Day Hike with a morning session from 9am-12pm and an afternoon hike from 1-4pm.
- January 4 - Join a Panola Mountain ranger on a short, Winter Ecology Hike on the Rock Outcrop Trail from 11am-12pm.
- January 6, 13, 20, & 27 - Have fun during Guided Hike with a Ranger at E.M.B.A.R.C. every Thursday from 10am-12pm.
- January 9 - Gross or cool? You decide by taking part in a Owl Pellet Dissection Lab at Panola Mountain from 2-3pm.
- January 10 - Ever wanted to learn archery? E.M.B.A.R.C. has got you covered with Jr. Archery 101, Archery for Adults, and Archery Academy at different times on Saturday.
- January 11 - Enjoy learning about the Secrets of the Forest with Ranger Jonah from 1-3pm at the Davidson-Arabia Nature Center.
- January 15 - The Arabia Alliance's Jennifer Dickie along with Ranger Robby will lead a Vaughters' Farm History Hike from 1-3pm starting at the Vaughters' Farm Trailhead.
- January 15 - Join a ranger as we explore the forest with Woodland Wanderings at E.M.B.A.R.C. from 11am-12:30pm
- January 17 - From 9am to noon, join Birds Georgia, Georgia Conservancy, DeKalb County, and the Arabia Alliance for a MLK Jr. Day of Service at the Historic Wilburn Farm.
- January 17 - Don't miss our first Lyon Farm Tour of 2026, from 10-11:30am at the end of Lyons Road in Stonecrest.
- January 19 - Help keep Panola beautiful on this national day of MLK National Day of Service from 10am-12pm.
- January 19 - And don't forget E.M.B.A.R.C.! The Youth Farm's MLK Day of Service 2026 will be from 1-4pm.
- January 21 & 28 - Relax by spending time in nature at E.M.B.A.R.C.'s Volunteer Wednesdays in the Garden from 1-3pm.
- January 31 - Take part in A Practice of Presence with Naturalist Tasha and Jasmine Fuller from 2-4pm at the Davidson-Arabia Nature Center.
