Gwinnett County Master GardenersField Trips
Atlanta Zoo Field Trip
When Danielle Green of the Atlanta Zoo spoke to our group in the spring, Margaret immediately worked to accept her invitation to visit and set up a field trip. We all had a great time and Danielle is a very knowledgeable, sharing tour guide! We learned about appropriate horticulture for the zoo. I had never [...]
Southern Highlands Reserve Field Trip – Monday, July 23
We will enjoy a private tour of The Southern Highlands Reserve located in western North Carolina at an elevation of 4500’. Summer is later there, so we will enjoy cooler weather and different flora. The average temperature for this date is still in the upper 70’s! The wildflowers will be in bloom and there is [...]
Oakland Cemetery Field Trip Report
By Jessica Miller, Publicity Chair Photos by Margaret Bergeron, Field Trip Coordinator Clear, cool weather only enhanced our Oakland Cemetery field trip experience on Thursday, October 20. About 45 of us gathered at Six Feet Under for a warm lunch before our adventure into the beautiful cemetery across the street. The food was excellent, the [...]
I love this planet.
I love this planet. Not only do I love the diversity of its’ people, but also its’ animal and plant life. I am intrigued by the fact that the sky appears blue even though air is transparent. I am mesmerized by birds flying fearlessly hundreds, maybe even thousands of feet in the air, and wonder [...]