Eco Addendum

We lead naturalist walks year-round to guide in learning about and reconnecting to the nature of our region.

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Need something beautiful to kick off your week? 💚Check out this Native Georgia Ginger (Hexastylis Arifolia)! 💚

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Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) is a sublty beautiful little wildflower that can occasionally be found in greenspaces that hold remnants of the old growth forest. It's delicate yellow flower is easily overlooked as it hangs downward, like a bell.

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Happy #EarthDay ! Uncommon Catesby’s Trillium from Atlanta’s Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.

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We have a #caseofthemondays here. Can we just rewind back to our amazing walk at #cascadespringsnaturepreserve this past Saturday? Check out this #blooming #solomonsseal we found!

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Clues to the #oldgrowthforest in #metroatlanta : Clue #1 : #whiteoak at #cascadespringsnaturepreserve

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If you see small-flowered Paw Paw (Asimina parviflora) trees or shrubs you are likley standing in an older forest remnant of our region's orginal forest. #forestfeaturefriday #pawpaw #oldgrowthforest #atlanta #georgia

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Join us this Saturday at 9:30am for the first episode of our new series of virtual mini walks: “Clues to the old growth forest in metro Atlanta”

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https://t.co/bOtw2QVTLK
Good Morning! Join us on a virtual walk!

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#forestfeaturefriday #bloodroot #native #nativeplants #atlanta #georgia

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Back yard herbs: Hebalist Susan Edwards talks violets. 💟🌿

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#forestfeaturesfriday #toothwort #spring #ephemeral #oldgrowthforest #atlanta #georgia

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Native azaleas EcoA planted last year are now blooming at Grove Park!

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Check out this TED talk on how trees talk to each other by Suzanne Simard! Eco-A will be hosting a Forest Intelligence walk on May 11 - check out our website for more info! https://t.co/QbyHekjmwa via @TEDTalks

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Did you know that pecans are part of the hickory family? Hickory nuts are both edible and delicious! Certain species of hickory nut, such as pignut and mockernut hickories(shown above), may be in your own back yard! #ForestFeaturesFriday

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As the leaves start changing color and falling towards the ground Eco-A would like to remind you to #LeaveTheLeaves this fall. Leaves provide important cover for insects and contribute to the overall health of our soil. #ForestFeaturesFriday

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Seeing a deer running in the wild or stopping for its favorite snack can be a majestic experience. These activities also create what are known as "deer trails". Narrow paths, cleared of plants allowing the deer to move quickly through the forest. #ForestFeaturesFriday

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Eco-A has hosted several walks this summer season, and there are still more to come! Featured: The Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills walk. Follow the link to sign up for our future walks! https://t.co/MldQMHagvk

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Have you ever tried the fruit from a Pawpaw tree? This indigenous understory tree produces a fruit tasting similar to a combination of banana, green apple, and mango! Just remember, don't eat anything you can't safely identify! #ForestFeaturesFriday

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What unique trait gave this plant the common name "Perfoliate bellwort"?
The flower stems of Uvularia perfoliata appear to perforate the center of its leaves. This one was found in our board member Debra Pearson's backyard! #ForestFeaturesFriday

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Eco-A friends Marti Keller and Richard Cohen restored their front yard to native wildflowers, including this native wild iris! Join us on Sunday as Marti leads a haiku walk in Decatur! https://t.co/Zv8GBHL8Xc #ForestFeaturesFriday