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SE Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to conserving land and making it available for public use. CONSERVATION. RECREATION. www.stpal.org

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10/19/2026

Keep your eyes open for a flash of brilliant blue and rich orange when looking out for this week’s “Feathered Find”, the Eastern Bluebird. While females (pictured) may be duller in color, they still bring beauty to fields, fences and powerlines year-round in Georgia and are a favorite of many bird watchers! This species is well known for nesting in adequate nest boxes and will visit feeders, especially when mealworms are offered.

10/16/2026

This week’s fall foliage spotlight is a favorite among many: Talking Rock Nature Park!

Nestled across 220 acres of mixed deciduous and pine forest, along with newly restored meadows, this park offers 11 miles of biking, hiking, and birding trails. With diverse plant and animal life throughout the seasons, there’s always something new to discover.

As the leaves continue to change, each day brings a fresh display of vibrant fall colors. Be sure to stop by, explore the trails, and enjoy the beauty of the season!

10/14/2026

This week, we’re highlighting the Northern Maidenhair Fern, a unique member of the ribbon-fern family that thrives in moist, acidic, and shaded soils.

As it grows, this fern spreads through creeping rhizomes, sending out branches that gradually expand into large, beautiful colonies originating from one plant. Its ability to spread this way makes it a fascinating part of the forest floor and an excellent example of how native plants establish and flourish in their ideal habitat.

10/12/2026

Instead of focusing on a single species for this week’s “Critter of the Week,” we’re highlighting the importance of all bats to Georgia’s ecology! Georgia is home to 16 species of bat, each of which plays an important role in helping control insect populations across the state. In fact, a single bat can consume hundreds of mosquitoes in just one hour!

We’re also excited to share some great news from our community! Local scouts have recently built new bat boxes at both Campbellton Creek and Talking Rock Nature Parks. These new homes will provide valuable habitat and help support our local bat populations.

Here's to celebrating these tiny, flying mammals and the big role they play in keeping our ecosystems healthy! 🦇

10/09/2026

On this Fall Foliage Friday, we are focusing on the unique views found at our Campbellton Creek Nature Park. Did you know this park has an area dedicated to recreational bouldering in addition to hiking and biking trails? These boulder fields offer a unique habitat for native plants and animals, as well as beautiful views in the autumn months!

10/07/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to catch the tail end of fall migration while exploring a private nature preserve? If so, join us on November 1st for a bird and nature walk at Staraland Nature Preserve in Waleska!

-The walk will run from aproximately 8:00–11:00 a.m.
- Be sure to wear footwear appropriate for mud and wet conditions.
- A port-a-potty is available on site
- RSVP to [email protected] - only 15 spots are available!

Those attending will meet near by at 8:00 a.m. and carpool together to the preserve entrance, since parking and cell service are limited at the preserve. Attendees will receive further instructions and updates through email.

Happy birding! 🐦

10/05/2026

“Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?”

If you’ve ever heard this week’s Feathered Find, you’re probably familiar with the Barred Owl’s unmistakable call. This unique phrase can often be heard deep in the forest as most other birds begin to quiet down for the night.

This Barred Owl was recently spotted at Talking Rock Nature Park and is one of six owl species found in Georgia. Unlike many owl species, Barred Owls aren’t strictly nocturnal and can occasionally be spotted during daylight hours, as was the case with this individual! Have you seen any owls at any of the Southeastern Trusts parks?

10/02/2026

It’s Fall Foliage Friday! 🍂 Today, we’re highlighting the spectacular colors on display at Fightingtown Creek Nature Park!

With 12 miles of free nature trails to explore, Fightingtown Creek Nature Park is the perfect place to hike or bike and enjoy the beauty of peak leaf change this fall.

If you find yourself at the park this autumn, we’d love to see your favorite foliage views! Feel free to share your photos with us from this season or past years!

09/30/2026

The American Beech, this week's What's Bloomin' highlight, is an important native tree species in our forests, particularly in areas where fire is less frequent.

Unlike many deciduous trees, American Beech is highly shade-tolerant, allowing it to thrive beneath dense forest canopies where sunlight is limited. This adaptation gives beech trees an advantage over many other species, including some fast-growing invasive plants, by allowing them to compete effectively for the little light that reaches the forest floor.

In forests where a lack of fire creates a dense canopy and reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the ground, American Beech can play an especially important role in maintaining forest stability and diversity.

09/28/2026

This week’s Critter of the Week is the Coppery Dung Beetle, pictured above hard at work rolling its dung ball!

Using their powerful legs and impressive strength, dung beetles shape and transport dung balls that can weigh many times more than they do. These dung balls provide both a valuable food source and a safe nursery for their developing larvae.

Though they may not always get the recognition they deserve, dung beetles play an important role in healthy ecosystems. By burying and redistributing dung, they help fertilize the soil, recycle nutrients, improve soil structure, and promote plant growth across forests and grasslands.

So, the next time you spot a dung beetle hard at work, remember, it's stinky work, but someone needs to do it!

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PO Box 189
Jasper, GA
30143

Telephone

+16789742609

Website

http://www.stpal.org/

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