June is Pollinator Protection Month!

In 2014, Emory University became the first campus in the nation to adopt a comprehensive pollinator protection plan, which bans the use of neonicotinoids – a group of pesticides contributing to decline in pollinator species. To celebrate Pollinator Protection Month, learn how to plant home gardens that support pollinators rather than unintentionally harm them.

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Medical Students for Climate Action (MSCA) Climate Advocacy Workshops

MSCA is hosting a series of real-time advocacy workshops via Zoom and in-person this week for all students interested in climate advocacy in Georgia.  Reach out to them for more information or to join these sessions about achieving cleaner and healthier energy for Georgia! Remember: Your Voice Matters! Event locations and time are listed below: Thursday, May 19, 7-7:30pm on Zoom Sunday, May … Continue Reading →

Moving Atlanta Forward: 2022 Infrastructure Ballot Measures

On your May election ballots, City of Atlanta residents have the opportunity to vote on three infrastructure measures that include two bonds and the renewal of a special sales tax. These together will allow for $750 million towards transportation, recreation, public safety, and city arts projects.  The official vote is planned for May 24th, and early voting continues … Continue Reading →

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Educational Gardens Workday: WoodPEC Garden

WoodPEC Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Depot Garden

Kaldi's Depot 1 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA, United States

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Cox Bridge Garden

Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Atlanta

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Theology Garden

Candler School of Theology 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA, United States

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Rollins Garden

Rollins Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Clairmont Garden

Clairmont Garden 2425 Dooley Dr, Decatur, GA, United States

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.