Most of us know the story of Panola Mountain and it's untouched monadnock environment but what about the people who helped preserve it? The Arabia Alliance recently did a deep-dive into the Yarbrough Family who owned Panola from 1933-1971. During that time, the Yarbroughs used what is now the State Park as a summer and weekend retreat until a series of tragedies caused the family to turn toward preservation. Click here to learn more.
June is a great month for volunteering with kids out of school! Take a look at the opportunities below and get outside with a purpose this month! Volunteer Tuesdays in the E.M.B.A.R.C. Garden, Tuesdays, June 3 & 17, 3-6pm Get ready to roll up your sleeves and volunteer in the garden! Arrive at the main gate and park by the office. Registration required. Volunteer Stewardship Day at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve: Saturday, June 7, 9-11:30am Come out to the Arabia Mountain Nature Center the first Saturday of each month for a volunteer stewardship day to help improve the health and beauty of Arabia Mountain! BYO gloves and water. Garden and Forest Stewardship at E.M.B.A.R.C, June 14 & 28, 12-2pm Join the E.M.B.A.R.C. Rangers in this joint Garden and Forest cleanup day. Participants will be able to choose to either work in the pollinator garden or forest. Registration required. Volunteer Habitat Restoration Workday at Historic Wilburn Farm, Friday, June 20, 9am - 12pm 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. Registration required. Panola Mountain State 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. 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. Click here to learn more about volunteering.
JUNETEENTH Events
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Other Upcoming Events
- June 5 - R&B Legends Live At Lithonia Amphitheater - RnB Legends Live is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of timeless soul from 7-10pm.
- June 8 - Family Sunset Hike at Arabia Mountain -
- June 8 - Salamander Meander At Panola Mountain - Learn all about amphibians during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail, 10am-12pm.
- June 9-13 - Junior Ranger Camp at Panola: Wild Georgia - Activities will include hiking, animal encounters, history, wilderness skills, archery, s’mores, games, and more! Event Fees: $200. To register, call: 770-389-7801.
- June 14 - Monastery Of The Holy Spirit Highlights And Insights Tour - Learn more about Conyers’ incredible Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 9:30am-12pm.
- June 14 - Arabia Reads: Walk And Talk With Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey - Celebrate the launch of the new book Hiking Metro Atlanta's Hidden Forests: An Hour or Less from Downtown, 3-5pm.
- June 14 - Junior Ranger Angler - Father's Day Fishing Fun -Bring your dad, grand-dad, uncle, brother, or favorite dad proxy along for a fun filled morning of fishing on a local pond, 9am-12pm.
- June 14 - Birding Bike Tour at Arabia Mountain - Join Ranger Shaundon for a guided bicycle tour to explore bird species, 8:30am-12:30pm.
- June 16-20 - Junior Ranger Camp at Panola: Art at the Park - Activities will include hiking, animal encounters, history, wilderness skills, archery, s’mores, games, and more! Event Fees: $200. To register, call: 770-389-7801.
- June 22 - Jr. Beekeeping At E.M.B.A.R.C. - Take part in the Youth Farm Junior Beekeeper program, 9am-12pm.
- June 22 - Salamander Meander at Panola - Learn all about amphibians during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail, 10am-12pm.
- June 23-27 - Outdoor Adventure Camp At Panola - A camp designed specially for adventurous older kids! Event Fees: $200. To register, call: 770-389-7801.
- June 28 - Junior Ranger Angler – Fishing 101 - Join the Arabia Alliance Rangers as we learn and practice the fine art of casting, 9am-12pm.
- June 28 - Chakira’s Cookout In Stone Mountain - Join Commissioner Chakira Johnson and the District 4 Team for their inaugural cookout to celebrate summer, 2-6pm.
