Here’s Clark Mitchell’s endearing story about how one teacher made all the difference for his lifelong interest in grasslands. Without support from Clark, who is a Band Foundation director, SGI might never have gotten off the ground! And it all began with a ninth grade teacher….
A Passion for the Outdoors: Where it Begins
Saving rare butterflies, one plant survey at a time
Cues of Care, Helping People See Plants in Georgia
The Georgia State Botanical Garden and the Georgia Native Plant Initiative are collaborating through a host of programs to “cure plant blindness” in the state. This includes “resetting” the land toward diversity, preventing species extinctions, and providing “cues of care” to those who cannot yet recognize the beauty of a native grassland.