As part of ongoing efforts to preserve the history of the Bruce Street School, DeKalb County's first Black public school, we have worked with community members to record a series...
The Bruce Street School Juneteenth webinar: The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance and Martin Rickles Studio recently hosted a virtual community meeting on ongoing efforts to reactivate the Bruce...
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 19 (falling on the same day as Juneteenth this year). Here's a breakdown of a few ways to spend your Father's Day in the...
By Sally Sears, Co-Founder of the DeKalb Beloved Naturalist Program “If these rocks could talk…” we might better understand our natural world. That was a lesson for the founding class...
There are over 34 miles of trails for biking at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, stretching from historic downtown Lithonia all the way to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit....
With summer upon us, it's time to get outside and enjoy some calm and quiet in the National Heritage Area. One of the best ways to do that is to...
May 18th, 2022 marks 60 years of the National Natural Landmarks program, which recognizes sites that conserve America's rich natural heritage. There are over 600 National Natural Landmark sites...
The year is heating up quickly, and it's good to remember a few guidelines on hiking in the heat. Humidity and the sun can take you by surprise. Here are...
The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) held their annual Night Owl 5K on May 7th at Panola Mountain State Park, raising funds for year-round wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and...
DeKalb County's first Black public school, the Bruce Street School, sits just north of historic downtown Lithonia - and you can help us shape its future. We're engaged in a...
The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort’s (AWARE’s) 5K Run/Walk fundraiser returns on May 7th, taking place at Panola Mountain State Park. A virtual option is also available. Funds from the...
Happy Earth Day! On this day and throughout the year, we celebrate the wonder of the natural world. Today is a day to sPark action as part of National Park...
