Because We Live Here
Informational Resources:
Georgia Native Plant Society
The Saikawa Lab
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the stewardship of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats.
Community-oriented effort to estimate and address children’s soil and dust ingestion exposure to heavy metals and metalloids in West Atlanta.
Community Science Projects:
Backyard Bird Count
Engages birdwatchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. This helps researchers learn more about how birds are doing, and how to protect them and the environment we share. Takes place each February.
Southeast Pollinator Census
Increase your entomological literacy and help generate useful data so that scientist can spot trends in how pollinator populations are affected by weather trends. Takes place each August.
Georgia Adopt-a Stream
Encourages individuals and communities to monitor and improve streams, wetlands, lakes and estuaries, from the mountains to the coast.
Places to Volunteer:
Georgia River Network
A directory of more than 30 local groups in Georgia whose mission it is to be a knowledgeable voice for the rivers and lakes that you’re used to. These groups work to insure that drinking water is clean and safe, and that fish and wildlife are living in a healthy environment.
Rivers Alive
Volunteer waterway clean-up program that aims to keep all Georgia’s streams, rivers, lakes, beaches, and wetlands free of trash.
Growing your own:
Homegrown National Park
Doug Tallamy’s grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks.
