It's not every day that someone living in the National Heritage Area becomes a centenarian (plus 2). Last month, on the Fourth of July, Roy Goddard celebrated his 102nd birthday at his home on South Goddard Road where he grew up. Click here to learn more about Goddard's fascinating family history living near Arabia Mountain, his harrowing military service and NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN photos he took during WWII.
Where can you hike, walk, fish and put in your kayak all in one park? Forget the Chattahoochee, come on down to Stonecrest's largest green space Everett Park. Take a virtual tour of the park through our latest YouTube video that explores Everett's shoreline along the South River, beautiful overlook hike, and rustic, log furniture! (And if you're a Vampire Diaries fan, the infamous "Wickery Bridge" is at Everett!)
The official Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Merch Shop is already bumping and taking orders! We've got some new items for sale, including a branded, blue sling backpack, plus copies from our Arabia Reads local authors series! Click here to shop and/or donate to the Heritage Area.
For some, Summer freedom is in the rearview mirror. A salute to our teachers and students in DeKalb, Henry, and Rockdale Counties who are back in school in August! We hope you find time during this school-ramp-up month for some weekend volunteering in the Heritage Area! Saturday, August 2, 9-11:30 am, Arabia Mountain Volunteer Stewardship Day: Come out to the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and help improve the health and beauty of Arabia Mountain! Join Arabia Rangers in removing invasive plants, removing trash, mulching trails, and similar activities. We’ll provide tools! BYO Gloves and Water! (Registration in advance is helpful) Thursday, August 7, 9-11am, Volunteer in the E.M.B.A.R.C. Garden: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and volunteer in the garden! We will work in the greenhouse, raised bed garden, and more rain or shine! Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable/appropriate clothing! You will be playing in the dirt. Remember to bring a water bottle and work gloves. Arrive at the main gate and park by the office. (Registration Required) Friday, August 8, 9am - 12 pm, Volunteer Habitat Restoration Workday at Historic Wilburn Farm: Birds Georgia is restoring approximately 20 acres of grassland for birds and other wildlife at the Historic Wilburn Farm in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. The goal of this workday is to continue removing invasive species from the meadows and surrounding woods. This site is close to Panola Mountain State Park, you will receive the address after registering. Saturday, August 9, 8:30 -11:00 Volunteer Trail Maintenance with Friends of Panola Mountain: Join the Panola Mountain State Park Friends Group to do a little trail maintenance this Saturday. Meet at the Panola Mountain Nature Center at 8:30 for coffee and a doughnut then at 9 am you'll head out to the PATH to help keep it safe for walkers and bikers. Bring water, gloves, and a sunhat. Tools will be provided. Saturdays, August 9 & 23 Garden Volunteer Work Day at E.M.B.A.R.C: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and volunteer in the garden! We will work in the greenhouse, raised bed garden, and more rain or shine! Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable/appropriate clothing! You will be playing in the dirt. Remember to bring a water bottle and work gloves. Arrive at the main gate and park by the office. (Registration Required) Panola Mountain State Park: There are two ways to become a regular volunteer at this park. Register as a Georgia State Park Volunteer directly OR volunteer with Friends of Georgia State Parks, a nonprofit organization to support the parks. To volunteer with a Friends Group near you, complete this Volunteer interest form. This information gets sent to the PMSP as well as the Friends Group. The AWARE Wildlife Center: The AWARE Wildlife Center rehabilitates Georgia’s injured and orphaned native wild animals and educates the community about peaceful coexistence with wildlife. They also engage up to 100 weekly volunteers to carry out the cleaning, feeding, and medicating of up to 200 patients at a time! If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer, please visit their website for more information.
Main Events
Other Upcoming Events
- August 1 - Summer Of Peace Youth Workshops from 10am-5pm at Priví in Stonecrest.
- August 2 - Summer Of Peace Family Reunion Festival from 12-8pm at at Priví in Stonecrest.
- August 2 - D3 Back To School Giveaway from one of the best views in the Metro Atlanta, 12-4pm.
- August 8 - Traditional Yucca Bracelet Crafting at Panola Mountain from 10-11:30am.
- August 9 - Monastery Of The Holy Spirit Highlights And Insights Tour from 9:30am-12pm.
- August 9 - Intermediate Archery at Panola Mountain Day 1, from 2:30-3:30pm. Basic Archery is the same day in two sessions: from 11am-12pm and from 1-2pm.
- August 10 - Intermediate Archery at Panola Mountain Day 2, from 2:30-3:30pm. Basic Archery is the same day in two sessions: from 11am-12pm and from 1-2pm.
- August 14 - Celebrating Preservation, Conservation and Interpretation at Lyon Farm, from 10am-12pm, but show up early for chance to see DeKalb Commissioners.
- August 15 - Owl Pellet Dissection Lab at Panola Mountain from 2-3:30pm.
- August 16 - Summer Walk With The Mayors from 9-11am on Johnson Street in Lithonia!
- August 17 - Traditional Yucca Bracelet Crafting at Panola from 2-3:30pm.
- August 23 - Great Southeast Pollinator Census at E.M.B.A.R.C. from 11am-12:30pm.
- August 23 - Arabia Reads With Brian Goldstone’s “There Is No Place for Us” at Stonecrest Library from 2-4pm.
