Friends are busy at the Park
New Native Plants and Birds Display Board
New Native Plants and Birds Display Board
New Native Plants and Birds Display Board
Friends ordered and installed a new display board to assist visitors in identifying native plants and birds which can be seen out of the window of the Interpretive Center.
Benches, New Benches!!
New Native Plants and Birds Display Board
New Native Plants and Birds Display Board
Time to celebrate the benches! Pictured above is just one of 32 new benches installed throughout Tallulah Gorge State Park (TGSP). The project is proudly funded by the volunteer group, Friends of TGSP. It’s a gift to the Park and our trail users for 2020! We hope you enjoy them!
Adopting Overlooks and Trails
New Native Plants and Birds Display Board
Friends Working in the Gardens
Friends volunteer to pick up trash at the Overlooks and on the Trails. Visitors are encouraged to leave no trace but unfortunately, some do not heed the request. Friends also clear small natural debris from the walkways.
Friends Working in the Gardens
Counting Pollinators for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Friends Working in the Gardens
The Friends of TGSP have been weeding, mulching, and trimming the native gardens. Work in the gardens is ongoing!
Counting Pollinators for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Counting Pollinators for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Counting Pollinators for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Despite the pandemic, the 2020 Great Georgia Pollinator Census recorded some impressive stats August 21-22. According to UGA’s Center for Urban Agriculture, "3,755 people took part, documenting almost 83,000 insect “visits,” representing 124 of the state's 159 counties and creating 525 pollinator spaces, or plots".
Garden Maintenance
Counting Pollinators for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Counting Pollinators for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Friends are maintaining Park gardens by pulling weeds, spreading mulch, and adding new plants.
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