Field Notes

Click here to learn about Monadnock Madness, the Journeys Project, what is being done to help a federally endangered plant, new PATH trails, and the perfect place to toast your marshmallows!

Dozens of amateur adventurers have already joined ranger-guided hikes to conquer three granite monadnocks in metro-Atlanta this month.  Over the first two weekends, hikers scaled the peaks of Arabia, Panola, […]

Grab your walking shoes and join us for free fitness walks every Friday and Saturday. Each walk will last about 45 min. and will be adjusted to the level of the participants. Beginners are welcome and highly encouraged to participate!

The new year is a perfect time to think about your health and the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve 2013 Winter Wellness Series is a great way to start. This free program features healthy cooking demos, free aerobics classes, bike rides, and more!

An AmeriCorps program has taken root in the Heritage Area and promises to reach new visitors and inspire additional community involvement. The program was created in partnership between the AMHAA […]

Celebrate the holiday season with the monks of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. The historic Abbey Church will host two special Christmas concerts in December, The Play of Herod […]

Lithonia Rocks – An Expedition Granite relics, historic homesteads and spiritual sanctuaries were showcased at the first Arabia Mountain Expedition entitled “Lithonia Rocks.”  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation organized […]

Granite relics, historic homesteads and spiritual sanctuaries were showcased at the first Arabia Mountain Expedition entitled “Lithonia Rocks.”  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation organized the day-long tour for more […]

The newly blazed South River Trail at the Davidson – Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve (DAMNP) had one serious problem. Hundreds of pounds of plastic bottles, glass, tires, and other trash […]

Say it, See it, Save it It’s kind of a funny word. Mo-nad-nock. Pronounced mə-NAD-nok, you can hear it at this link. It’s even kind of hard to say when […]

Two inspiring concerts will be  performed at the Monastery and are well suited for the Advent/Christmas season. The Play of Herod, a 12th Century Music Drama is just perfect for […]

We are asking community  members to come out and join us in digging up some local history! About the project: The Historic Preservation Division (HPD) is partnering with the Arabia […]