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Sandy Springs Conservancy is pleased to announce we received a $2,500 grant from The Sandy Springs Society for one of our Micro Projects initiatives, enhancement of the Sandy Springs Library Reading Garden. The project includes building new benches for the children's area, an information box, cleanup of the area and new plantings. The project will also entail a new slate path built towards Johnson Ferry for better accessibility and safety. The enhancements will be completed by volunteers. The garden is located adjacent to the library at the corner of Mt Vernon Hwy and Johnson Ferry Rd. Stay tuned for pictures of the Reading Garden project once work gets underway! |
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Construction Begins Soon on Morgan Falls Trail Segment |
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Construction is set to begin on the first segment of the Sandy Springs Trail Master Plan by the end of Summer 2022! SSC was a driving force behind the Trail Master Plan that serves as a roadmap for connecting greenspace throughout the community. The first segment to be constructed, Segment 2A, is located at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
Segment 2A is a 1.6 mile stretch from Morgan Falls Overlook Park, passes by Orkin Lake and continues to Roswell Rd. A highlight of he segment will be a boardwalk along Orkin Lake. Segment 2A is part of the larger Morgan Falls loop of 5.4 miles that connects Overlook Park, the Chattahoochee River and Big Trees Forest Preserve.
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Sandy Springs Conservancy Activities
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Hide and Seek
Ends June 30, 2022
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3 boxes are hidden at each park!
Abernathy Greenway
* Morgan Falls Overlook Park
* Windsor Meadows
Click here for details on how to Seek!
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Join the Next Trail Blazers Walk on August 6 |
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Join us for guided walks! Our informative Trail Blazers walks/hikes take place at different parks in Sandy Springs and neighboring communities. Upcoming Trail Blazer walks are:
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SSC at Farmers Market Nonprofit Day |
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Thank you to everyone who came by our table at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market Nonprofit Engagement Day in May! Children were invited to color pictures of the Spider at the Playable Art Park at Abernathy Greenway and people gave their thoughts on additional amenities they would like to see at parks and trails in the community. We'll see you back at the Farmers Market in the Fall!
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Tell Us about Parks Near You that Need Some TLC |
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Is you neighborhood or organization looking for a service project? Does your business want to get involved in local philanthropy? If so, SSC is looking for you!
SSC Micro Projects are smaller, volunteer-driven activities focusing on enhancements and improvements in our Sandy Springs parks, trails, or greenspace areas, which improve the utilization and value of green lands for the benefit of the entire community.
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Featured Park: Abernathy Greenway
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When increasing traffic along Abernathy Road necessitated a state road widening project, the City worked with federal, state and county agencies to fund land acquisition along Johnson Ferry Road, acquiring 42 homes in total. In a joint venture, the state acquired needed right-of-way space, and the city acquired what the state didn’t need for road expansion – about 20 acres, creating a linear park with a trail, artsy play structures, a pavilion, picnic tables, and public restrooms.
SSC played a key role in bringing together stakeholders and neighbors to design the park. Following the development of the Abernathy Greenway, SSC used a portion of the grant from Northside Hospital to build a unique destination park for children. The SSC partnered with Art Sandy Springs (ARTSS), and commissioned six monumental sculptures for children, creating a regional showpiece and popular park which opened in 2014. Atlanta Magazine named The Playable Art Park a "Best of Atlanta 2014″ park.
Following the development of the North Abernathy Greenway and Abernathy Playable Art Park, SSC continued with their stakeholder involvement role. Garnering neighborhood support, SSC brought in surrounding neighbors to design a woodland trail, and worked with the City to build a wonderful walking trail along the South side of Abernathy and Johnson Ferry Roads toward Roswell Road.
Through June 30, bring your family to the park for a game of Hide and Seek!
Abernathy Greenway is located at 70 Abernathy Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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We Appreciate your Continued Support |
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The Sandy Springs Conservancy is proud of our role in the design and momentum of various Sandy Springs park's projects, but we can't do it without you! Individual and corporate donations directly support the Sandy Springs Trail Master Plan, our Micro Projects and other park, trail, and greenspace initiatives.O
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Sandy Springs Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration - Monday, July 4th, 6pm
The Fourth of July will go off with a bang as the Sandy Springs Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration lights the sky over City Springs. Here are the details!|
SSC Trail Blazers Walk - Saturday, August 6 at 8:30am
Join the Conservancy for a walk throughout Windsor Meadows - a 4 acre park along Nancy Creek. Click here to register.
City Green Live - Friday evenings over the Summer 6pm
Live Music! Lawn Seating is FREE to the public and Reserved tables can be purchased. See here!
Food that Rocks! Saturday & Sunday - August 19 & 20
A tasting event celebrating Sandy Springs Restaurants. Also Chef demonstrations during the day and Live Music at night. Click here for more information.
Sandy Springs Farmers Market, Saturdays, Apr 9 - Nov 12
Every Saturday from 8:30am to Noon, a unique selection of vendors set up shop providing an open-air opportunity to purchase fresh produce and artisan foods. Many bring their farm to your table while others offer deliciously prepared foods. Specialty goods and crafts are also available. For more info, click here.
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Thank You to our 2022 Sponsors |
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The Sandy Springs Conservancy
227 Sandy Springs Place, Suite D-470
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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