Fayette Environmental Education Center

06/15/2026

Calling all educators 🌿

Only a few spots remain for our Project WILD & Project Learning Tree Certification Workshop at the Fayette Environmental Education Center!

Join us for a full day of hands-on environmental education, engaging activities, and ready-to-use lessons focused on wildlife, forests, and ecosystems. Participants will earn certifications in both programs and take home three comprehensive educational guides.

📅 June 27 | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
🎓 Open to formal, non-formal, homeschool, and aspiring educators
🍴 Breakfast, lunch, and all materials included

Don't miss out—secure your spot today: sctlandtrust.org/events

06/11/2026

In celebration of National Moth Week, join the crew of Southern Conservation Trust for a Moth Night Pajama Party! We'll have stations set up, specially made to attract and observe some of Georgia's coolest moths. We'll also have activities and crafts to fill the summer night with some educational fun for learners and moth enthusiasts of all ages! We’ll even have a contest for the best pajamas or moth cosplay! Take plenty of photos and join participants all over the globe to contribute valuable data that helps scientists better understand these fascinating insects.

For more information on National Moth Week, visit: https://nationalmothweek.org/
Parking at the Fayette County Library: 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Mothing from 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: Free to all participants, registration required

Register here: https://secure.sctlandtrust.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F46222

05/26/2026

Summer Break is finally here, and there are still a few spots left for Camp WILD!

Camp WILD at the Fayette Environmental Education Center is filling up quickly, with some weeks already nearing capacity. Each week features a new hands-on nature adventure, from meeting reptiles and amphibians to exploring space, discovering nature’s colors, and learning about incredible animals with wings. 🐍🦋🚀

Spots are limited, and once a week is full, registration will close. Don’t miss your chance to give your camper a wild and unforgettable summer experience!

Learn more and register here:

Enroll in Camp WILD for ages 8-12! Enjoy six weeks of fun themes, live animals, & hands-on nature activities. Register now!

05/15/2026

Fun Fact Friday- Tropical fruits in our own backyard!

Did you know that we have fruit trees in Georgia? Common pawpaws (Asimina triloba) are small-medium trees found throughout the southeastern US and up into the Great Lakes region. They have large, plain leaves, purplish flowers, and edible fruits! Their fruits have large seeds and a texture and taste similar to tropical fruits like bananas and mangoes. There are actually 13 different species of pawpaw, but only 2-3 are found north of the Gulf Coast!

05/14/2026

Join the Southern Conservation Trust and the Fayette County Farm Bureau in our cozy Reading Nook for a fun-filled monthly preschool storytime and hands-on activity!

This month, we’ll read The Garden Next Door by Collin Pine, then head outside to create seed balls and learn how we can help grow our own gardens at home. 🌼🌿

Perfect for little nature lovers, this program encourages reading, creativity, and a connection to the outdoors through interactive learning and play.

Register here: https://secure.sctlandtrust.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30515

05/12/2026

Adventure is calling… but spots are going FAST at Camp WILD! 🐾🌿

From exploring nature’s colors to discovering space and learning about incredible creatures with wings, each week is packed with outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and unforgettable memories.

Here’s what’s still available:

🌈 Week 3: Nature’s Colors (June 15–19) — 10 spots left
🚀 Week 4: Space (July 6–10) — ONLY 3 spots left
🪵 Week 5: Nature’s Architects (July 13–17) — 11 spots left
🦋 Week 6: Things with Wings (July 20–24) — ONLY 5 spots left

Don’t wait until your favorite week is gone — register today and make this summer WILD!

Find out more and register here: https://www.sctlandtrust.org/summer-camps

05/05/2026

Dive into a week of watery discovery! 💧🌿
Join one of our educators as we explore the fascinating world of wetlands—what they are, why they matter, and the unique types found right here in Georgia. Then, we’ll head out to Whitewater Creek at the Ridge Nature Area to get our hands a little wet as we search for hidden aquatic life beneath the surface. 🐟🦗
You never know what we’ll find… come ready to explore!
Register here: https://secure.sctlandtrust.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30509

05/01/2026

Fun Fact Friday- Epiphytes

Our last Wild Wednesday was about mosses and resurrection ferns. Both of these plants are called epiphytes. These are a type of plant that grows on top of another plant and absorbs water and nutrients straight from the air! Although large plants like Spanish moss can eventually weigh down trees, epiphytes are generally harmless and do not impact their host plants at all.

04/29/2026

Wild Wednesday- They are Risen!

Georgia has been seeing drought conditions all across the state with many areas going weeks with no rain. Many plants have been stunted or outright killed with little to no available water. Other amazing plants have the ability to survive even the most extreme droughts, even if they don't look like it!

Resurrection fern is a plant that grows on the branches of large trees like oaks, cypresses, and pecans. They use small roots to hold on to trees, but not to absorb water an nutrients like other plants. Most of their absorption is straight from the air or the surface of their host plant. When in a drought, resurrection ferns curl their leaves and appear completely dry and dead. In this state, they can lose up to 97% of their internal water! When there is rain or even increased humidity, the leaves will begin to uncurl and gain 50% of its water in just 1 hour. They can potentially survive in this dried state for up to 100 years! By comparison, most plants completely die when their water content drops by only 50%.

Mosses are another group of amazingly drought tolerant plants! They will also go dormant and wat for the next big rain to do photosynthesis and reproduce before eventually drying back out during the next drought spell. Mosses absorb water directly from the air and have no storage system, requiring them to be tolerant of the most extreme amounts of water.

04/28/2026

Camp WILD is almost FULL ⏳

Summer is just around the corner, and spots are disappearing fast. Some weeks are already full, and others are down to just a handful of openings.

Remaining spots:
Week 1: 2 spots
Week 2: FULL
Week 3: 11 spots
Week 4: 4 spots
Week 5: 12 spots
Week 6: 7 spots

Don’t miss your chance for hands-on outdoor adventures, environmental education, and unforgettable summer experiences.

Members save $50 per camper, per week, join and save!

Secure your spot before it’s gone at sctlandtrust.org/summer-camps

Enroll in Camp WILD for ages 8-12! Enjoy six weeks of fun themes, live animals, & hands-on nature activities. Register now!