Native Plant Ramble - Island Ford, Chattahoochee NRA

06/13/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Admission

  • Free

Location

Sandy Springs
[No City], GA

Description

Join your fellow GNPS members for an educational walk in the woods led by GNPS Chair Michael Cowan. This month's "ramble" will offer a great way to learn about the native plants and to meet new friends who are also native plant enthusiasts as we explore the newly refurbished trails at Island Ford!

  • Event is free and open to GNPS members and a guest. Pre-registration is required.

  • Plan to hike about 3 miles (around 3 hours), with slight hills but mostly flat.

  • Bring water and wear comfortable hiking gear.

  • No prior plant knowledge is required.

  • Bathrooms are available in the park but not advacent to the trail we will be taking.

  • Parking and meeting location will be emailed to those who register a few days prior to the hike.