Field Trip: Edible Trees of Lake Charlotte Food Forest with Dr. Megan Mucioki
Sat Oct 24 | 10am-12pm | Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve
Join Trees Atlanta and Dr. Megan Mucioki, Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences & Indigenous Studies at Emory University, for a guided field trip to Lake Charlotte. We'll explore Atlanta's urban forest through the lens of forest foods stewardship and harvesting.
Together, we'll discover how many of Georgia's native trees have long nourished both people and wildlife. You'll learn about the cultural and ecological significance of species like persimmon, pawpaw, hickory, and oak, and how they have (and might) contribute to biodiversity, food security, and our community well-being and resilience.
Whether you're a gardener, forager, tree enthusiast, or simply curious about the deep historical connections between people, food, and forests, you'll leave with a fresh perspective on the abundance growing right here in Atlanta's urban forest
About the Guide: Dr. Megan Mucioki is an assistant professor of environmental sciences and Indigenous studies at Emory University. She partners with rural and urban Indigenous communities in the United States, Canada, and East Africa on integrated research and outreach projects in food sovereignty and traditional foods, ecocultural restoration of biocultural places and plants, Indigenous horticulture and plant care, and environmental stewardship and social-ecological health and wellbeing. Megan leads the The Environment, Culture, and Community Research Group, which partners with communities and organizations to support environmental stewardship and care of ecocultural systems with a focus on holistic systems connected to plants. Her current research focuses on forest food refugia in Atlanta forests and teaches courses at Emory University like Food and Forests, Biocultural Environments, and Community-Based Participatory Methods.
Additional Information
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Getting There: Meet at the main entrance of the Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve ( 0 Forrest Park Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30354). There is parking available along the street. The 55 and 155 buses can get you within a .5 mile walk of the preserve.
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Terrain, Incline, and Length: 1.6-mile loop trail near Atlanta, Georgia, 170 fee elevation gain with natural floor
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Registration required. This is a free tour. Please consider making a donation when registering.
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Safety, Inclement Weather, and Cancellation Policy: Learn more about our safety protocols here.
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Questions: If you have any questions or comments regarding this event, please email education@treesatlanta.org.
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