Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead
International Women’s Month Walk With The Mayors
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesCelebrate International Women's Month with a special Walk With The Mayors of Lithonia and Stonecrest. The Walk will begin with remarks from Lithonia Mayor Shameka Reynolds and Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble. The walk will go from Vaughters' Farm Trailhead, continue to Stonecrest Library and then return to the Vaughters' Trailhead. Bring water and comfy shoes!
Lunar Eclipse Watch Night
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesLunar Eclipse Watch Night is A Go! Hello Community Naturalists! We’re excited to continue with hosting a Lunar Eclipse Watch Night at Arabia Mountain next Thursday Night March 13! This will be a fun opportunity to explore the skies and observe a unique celestial event amongst friends. Please see the details below on what to […]
Daisy Days Walks With The Arabia Alliance: Vaughters’ Farm
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesThe Arabia Alliance Staff will guide you on a Daisy Days morning hike. Tuesdays through September we will find less well known outcrops where you can enjoy and photograph the beautiful Helianthus porteri, or Porter's Sunflower - known as the yellow "daisy" of the Monadnocks! Each Tuesday we will meet in a different location to seek and […]
Daisy Days Walks with the Arabia Alliance (Vaughters’ Farm)
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesThe Arabia Alliance Staff will guide you on a Daisy Days morning hike. Thursdays through September we will find less well known outcrops where you can enjoy and photograph the beautiful Helianthus porteri, or Porter's Sunflower - known as the yellow "daisy" of the monadnocks! Each Thursday we will meet in a different location to seek and […]
Mother’s Day Walk with Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesJoin us from 9-10am for a Mother's Day Walk hosted by Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble in partnership with the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance. Participants will take a gentle nature stroll along the paved PATH from Vaughters' Farm up to the Arabia Mountain Nature Center and back.
Bruce Street School Community Engagement Session
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesJoin us as we gather to shape the future of DeKalb County’s first Black public school, the Bruce Street School ruins. Efforts are underway to reactivate the site as a historic and community hub. Event participants will provide feedback and records that will impact how the Bruce Street School site is used in the future, […]
Vaughters’ Farm walking tour around the Meadow Loop Trail
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesJoin us for a walking tour around the Vaughters' Farm Meadow Loop Trail on Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. Come take in the scenery and learn about the historic landscape that was part of DeKalb’s dairy industry and the Vaughters’ family. The walk is about 1.5 miles and will take an hour; please wear […]
2nd annual Open House ‘Trail Mixer’ in the National Heritage Area
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesThe Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance will host an open house Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visitors are welcome to drop in, grab a snack, and speak with staff and board members to learn about the people and places that form the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Information will be on-hand to […]
Solar Eclipse 2017 at Vaughters’ Farm
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesJoin us at the historic Vaughters' Farm as we catch a glimpse of one of the most spectacular celestial events in our life-time: the Great American Eclipse. Parking is available at the trailhead and we'll have complimentary eclipse glasses on hand but please bring your own as quantities are limited.
Atlanta Audubon Society Bird Walk at Vaughter’s Farm
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesBring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park's satellite property, Vaughter's Farm, on the Meadow Loop. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long pants and sleeves. Meet at Vaughter's Farm Trailhead. Donations of birdseed for our Nature Center are appreciated.
Homeschool Day with Heritage
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesSTEAM ahead with interesting design activities as the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance launches Homeschool Day with Heritage. This two-hour class helps students ages 5 to 12 to build their math, science, and artistic skills, to bolster their knowledge of history, and to broaden their understanding of the only National Heritage Area in metropolitan Atlanta.
Geocaching 101 for Families – Event is full! Register for the October 17th Class.
Vaughters Farmhouse Trailhead 3366 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA, United StatesExplore how to find hidden treasure boxes in the National Heritage Area and around the world using your smart phone.