Field Notes

Dawn Massey was an indefatigable supporter of her hometown of Lithonia, and Ranger Mike Montgomery knew Arabia Mountain perhaps better than anyone.  It’s always hard losing loved ones. We at […]

Visitors were left disappointed as this year’s Daisy bloom did not materialize. But because of recent heavy rains, there might be some late-bloomers.  September in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage […]

The Arabia Mountain Vineyard is a family owned business in Stonecrest that produces five wine grapes opened its grounds to venue rentals this September.  Ah, tall palm trees, glowing wine […]

On the 50th Anniversary, the Arabia Alliance looks at Panola Mountain’s fascinating but little known history.  Who knew 50 could look this good? On July 24, Panola Mountain State Park […]

Clearing dead and dying trees around a natural green burial ground, such as Honey Creek Woodlands in Conyers, required, instead of heavy machinery, a specialist and a team of draft […]

The Arabia Alliance recently received a $23,000-grant to develop a Junior Ranger Angler Program, which teaches parents and kids the basics of fishing and fishing safety.  What better summer pastime […]

This year’s Arabia Alliance Juneteenth celebrations included a Salute to Black Music Month at the New Black Wall Street Market, our first-ever Movie Night In The NHA, and, back for […]

Started in 1987, the Atlanta-based film festival has become one of the nation’s premier Queer film shows, and an Oscar-qualifier, under Farmer’s leadership.  Pulling off a film festival is never […]

West became Executive Director of the LGBTQ Institute at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in 2023 and since then has focused heavily on cultivating youth advocacy. There […]

Stonecrest’s wildlife rehab center usually has 85 weekly volunteers performing many tasks from enclosure cleaning and feeding to more advanced care such as wing wraps and turtle shell repair. The […]

Two artists Rachel Parish and Sarah Cameron Sunde will paddle 450 miles from Georgia’s capital to the Atlantic Ocean to raise water awareness and create art installations for the South […]

Proceeds from the $25 plate go to neuter/spay services and could help shelters in the National Heritage Area. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a testament to the state’s […]