Giving Back to the Trails - Elachee Nature Science Center

Let's Give Back to the Trails!

Elachee/Chicopee has a really nice trail system offering sections that walk along or above streams, a section that partially circles a lake, and even a 140’ suspension bridge to cross. All this beauty, and the center sits just a few exits up 985 in Gainesville, GA.

My son is a Scout who is passionate about Conservation and the Environment. As a service project, he is organizing a day at Elachee to remove the invasive plant species, Japanese Stiltgrass, that is growing along the trails. The Japanese Stiltgrass is choking out native species and spreads rapidly. With it's shallow roots, it is easy to remove (so no skills required!)

Parking is free! Yes, that's right! Elachee is waiving the parking fees for this event. So feel free to hike the trails after the event.

We will meet at the parking lot next to the nature center at 10:00am. After introductions (and donuts) we will be removing the Japanese Stiltgrass along the Ridge Trail and Dodd Loop. Please bring gloves and water. Come for an hour or two or stay the whole time. Any help is appreciated!

Elachee Nature Center Trail Map:

https://www.elachee.org/hiking-trails/#routes

Hope to see you there, and of course please remember that you will be participating entirely at your own risk as Suwanee Take-a-Hikers assumes absolutely no liability (nada, zero, zip, zilch, jack squat) for adverse events which may occur during meetups.