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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Outdoors events
Outdoors events
This week Elachee's Pre-order Native Plant Sale, Gainesville. Pick up at Elachee noon-6 p.m. today, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976. Spring Plant Sale, Gainesville. Flowering plants, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and broccoli. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday, North Hall High School greenhouse, 4885 Mount Vernon Road, Gainesville. $1.50-$9. 770-983-7331. Learn the Birds, Helen. Birding walks, slide shows, programs on making birdhouses and feeders, lectures on birding. Possibly see ...
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This week Plant sale, Oakwood. Lilies, tomatoes and houseplants. Ends today, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. mmahew@gsu.edu. "Happiness: Beauty, Faith, Economics and Ecology," Gainesville. Earth Day panel discussion on the underlying roots of happiness found in sustainable living, spirituality and science. 7-8:30 p.m. today, First Baptist Church Gainesville, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Free. Relay for Life Softball Tournament, Gillsville. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Concessions, barbecue plates, raffles and softball game. 9 ...
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This week Plant sale, Oakwood. Lilies, tomatoes and houseplants. Through April 22, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. mmahew@gsu.edu. Elachee's Pre-order Native Plant Sale, Gainesville. Order by Friday; pick up at Elachee noon-6 p.m. April 29, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976. Spring Plant Sale, Gainesville. Flowering plants, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and broccoli. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday, Monday-Wednesday and April 26-30, North Hall ...
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This week Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville. Hall County Master Gardeners. More than 60 vendors selling plants, garden art and products; activities for kids and "Ask a Master Gardener" information booth. Gardening seminars on Saturday. Expo, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. Free admission and parking. 770-535-8293. Bike ride, Helen. 58-mile ride. Chicken City Cyclists. 10 a.m. Saturday, La La's ...
Outdoors events
This week Spring Plant Sale, Gainesville. Flowering plants, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and broccoli. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday, April 12-16, 19-21 and 26-30, North Hall High School Greenhouse, 4885 Mount Vernon Road, Gainesville. $1.50-$9. 770-983-7331. Elachee's Backyard Conservation Workshop, Gainesville. Learn how to compost, store rain water and create a rain garden. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Free. Preregistration required. 770-535-1976. Bike ride, ...
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This week Hall County 4-H Spring Equine Classic, Gainesville. Western show, 6-8 p.m. Friday; English show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. Free for spectators. 770-535-8291. Special Trillium Trek Training Clinics. Learn about orienteering, nature facts and first aid. Learn more about the trek. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17 and 24, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Call to register. 770-535-1976 ...
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This week Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. Learn about astronomy and how to use a telescope to view the night sky. For adults and children 8 and older. Bring a flashlight and pencil. Reservations required. 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 7:45-9:45 p.m. April 18, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $10 adults, $5 children age 2-12, free for Elachee members. 770-535-1976 or http://www.elachee.org/. Special Trillium Trek Training Clinics. Learn ...
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This week Safe boating course, Flowery Branch. Learn about boating safety, how to handle boating emergencies and navigate waterways. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch. Class size limited. 770-904-6340 or auxiliaryclass@bellsouth.net. Bike ride, Cumming. Moderate, more than 41 miles. Chicken City Cyclists. 10 a.m. Saturday, Concord Church, 6905 Concord Road, Cumming. unnoldl@charter.net. Camellias/Air Layering Propagation class, Gainesville. Del Mixon. Hall County ...
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This week Appalachian Trail Celebration and Backpacking Clinic, Dawsonville. New and experienced hikers and campers can attend and learn how to hike the AT. Authors and hikers Gene Espy, David Miller, J.R. Tate, Bill Walker and others will speak; dinner will be served. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; Backpacking Clinic, vendors and question-and-answer sessions, 9 a.m. Sunday, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville. 706-265-8888. <span ...
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This week "Attracting Wildlife," Cumming. Chuck Cornwell. Forsyth County Master Gardeners. 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Forsyth County Public Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming. Free. 770-887-2418. Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. More than 30 miles; hilly. 10 a.m. Saturday, Bolling Mill Park, off Cool Springs Road, Gainesville. unnoldl@charter.net. Smithgall Volunteer Orientation and Training, Helen. Seeking volunteers to help plan and carry out park projects. 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, 61 ...
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This week Arbor Day Tree Planting, Dawsonville. 2 p.m. Friday, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville. Arbor Day, Gainesville. 10 a.m. Friday, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. 770-297-5900. Winter Botany, Helen. Plant identification without using leaves. 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. Preregistration required. $5; $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305. Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. Moderate ride, more than 40 miles. 10 a.m. ...
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This week Guided hike, Helen. 2-4 p.m. Friday, Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $5 parking; $2 hike. 706-878-3087. Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. Moderate, more than 40 miles to Creekside Deli in Cleveland. 10 a.m. Saturday, leaves from Dewberry Church, intersection of Clarks Bridge Road and Glade Farm Road, Cleveland. 770-534-7075 or unnoldl@charter.net. Bluebirds with Emory Brooks, Cumming. 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Forsyth County Public Library, 585 Dahlonega ...
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This week Northeast Georgia Mountain Hiking Club meeting, Clarkesville. 7 p.m. today, Clarkesville Library, 178 E. Green St., Clarkesville. 706-778-9115. Native American Flute Making workshop, Helen. Danny Bigay will teach how to make a flute. Participants will make a flute to take home. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. Preregister. $150. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. More than 40 miles, hilly. ...
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This week Gardening Outside the Lines, Cumming. Michele Ambler will teach how to apply landscape design basics with your unique style. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Forsyth County Public Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming. 770-887-2418. Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. More than 30 miles, hilly. 10 a.m. Saturday, leaves from the Bolling Mill boat ramp parking lot, off Cool Springs Road, Gainesville. 770-534-7075 or unnoldl@charter.net. Upcoming Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. More than 40 ...
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This week "Beekeeping," Cumming. Learn the importance of beekeeping, its history and how to become a beekeeper. Forsyth County Master Gardeners. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Forsyth County Public Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming. 770-887-2418. Bike ride, Cumming. Chicken City Cyclists. Moderate ride, more than 30 miles. 10 a.m. Saturday, leaves from Concord Baptist Church, 6905 Concord Road, Cumming. 770-534-7075 or unnoldl@charter.net. Upcoming Gardening Outside the Lines, Cumming. Michele Ambler will teach how to apply landscape design ...
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