Smart Growth Forsyth County, Inc

06/19/2026

During a meeting with FC Arborists and Planning staff, SGFC discovered that they still allow developers to plant invasive trees such as Chinese Elms in our parks, commercial and residential developments. These trees are known to spread their seeds far and wide. Their justification was that these trees do well under harsh conditions. There are many native trees such as Oaks that should do just as well under these less than ideal conditions. Most of the trees planted in Caney Creek Preserve Park are Chinese Elms. They are officially designated as "invasive" in 25 states. Hopefully, this will not happen to the new Sharon Springs Park redevelopment.

06/03/2026

Firefly season has begun! Did you know that these amazing insects only live for 21 nights as adults? And that firefly populations are in decline world wide. What can we do so they can have their best life? Check out these 4 ways to help our magical "lightning bugs" thrive. And don't forget to choose native plants to support all of our local insect populations!

05/17/2026

Interested in learning more about trees in our area? Here is a fun chance to do so. 

If you are interested in learning more about trees and the importance of native species, you are invited to join Forsyth County Master Naturalist Extension Volunteers for a scheduled walk around some natural areas in the county. Each walk will be preceded by a brief talk to acquaint attendees with t...

05/06/2026

Sorry for the late notice:

There's a library session on Tree Identification and Its Benefits - With a UGA Extension Master Gardener.

Come learn about tree identification to make informed tree choices!

Tonight Wednesday, May 06: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Denmark Library - Denmark Meeting Room
Age group: Adults

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 2026!!

Let's celebrate local action with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful’s Great FoCo Cleanup, running through Earth Day. You can grab a bag, pick up litter in your neighborhood, and help keep our roads and waterways clean. Then drop collected bags at one of the County’s three recycling convenience centers.

Mark your calendar for the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal event (May 2) to safely dispose of paints, chemicals, batteries, and electronics.

Useful Community links/resources:

• Great FoCo Cleanup info + participation details (KFCB):
https://www.forsythco.com/News/the-great-foco-cleanup-kicks-off-march-23

• Forsyth County Recycling Convenience Centers (locations + accepted materials + hours):
https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Recycling-Solid-Waste/Recycling-Centers

• Household Hazardous Waste event (May 2):
https://www.forsythco.com/News/registration-to-recycle-hazardous-waste-opens-april-13


• Keep Forsyth County Beautiful events calendar (ongoing volunteer opportunities):
https://www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org/events

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) welcomes everyone to take part in the Great FoCo Cleanup by helping remove litter from the community’s roadways between March 23 and April 22.

04/07/2026

Water. Bipartisan.

Thank you to U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff for delivering $750,000 in bipartisan funding for the Chattahoochee River Act, kickstarting planning for water infrastructure upgrades and projects throughout the river basin. CRK looks forward to engaging with and learning more from the US Army Corps of Engineers and Trust for Public Land as we all work to begin identifying projects to improve water quality and access to the river. https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sen-ossoff-delivering-funding-through-historic-chattahoochee-river-act-for-water-infrastructure-project-planning/