Field Notes

From bondage to the “Bridge Builder King,” Horace King’s life as a Black man in the Deep South defied all odds and became the stuff of legends. Born into enslavement […]

Ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, is extremely common. Due to a large variety of snake species across the globe, it’s difficult to distinguish between venomous and nonvenomous kinds, and many […]

“Friends and Family,” a local chapter or “crew” of the national walking organization GirlTREK, has deep roots in the National Heritage Area. Gina Jones of Loganville Georgia has walked for […]

Started in 2008, Honey Creek Woodlands at The Monastery of the Holy Spirit has protected land and waterfront while also offering natural burials to more than 2,000 deceased. A cemetery […]

On Monday, July 17, a mysterious geological event occurred at Arabia Mountain that left large cracks in the outcrop. Was that an earthquake that struck Arabia Mountain earlier this week? […]

Since the end of May, the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve has hosted local charities, international conference excursions and the staffers of big-name politicians. Ahh summertime: the season of cicadas, sweet […]

Georgia native Deron Davis lives part-time in the National Heritage Area and works for The Nature Conservancy, the wealthiest conservation organization on the planet. As the North American Conservation Project […]

The Juneteenth Storytelling Festival featured former students and alumni of the Bruce Street School sharing oral histories with the community about the historic schoolhouse. The community once again reunited at […]

As the first Queer Black Director of the NHA, Cosby has prioritized inclusivity and LGBTQ-friendly events and programming. Arabia Mountain has always held a special place in Revonda Cosby’s heart. […]

Mary Wade’s Grave is nearly 150 years old and recent research into her genealogy connected long-lost family relatives. Who’s been leaving flowers at the historic grave of Mary Wade? This […]

More than 50 people attended the first-of-its-kind Arabia Alliance Community Archaeology Day, including Bruce Street School alums and nearby residents. The afternoon of Sunday, May 28 was a busy one […]

The Arabia Alliance’s inaugural spring Pedal The PATH Bike Challenge had 50 registrants, including 16 people who completed either 15 or 30 miles of trail! The 30 Mile Challenge There’s […]