Pollinator Week Walk: An Evening of Entomology on the Beltline Arboretum
Thu Jun 25 | 6pm-7:30pm | Black Coffee ATL
Join Fulton County Extension and Trees Atlanta for a special Pollinator Week Walk: An Evening of Entomology! As the sun sets, we’ll explore Atlanta’s Beltline Arboretum Southwest Trail and discover the world of pollinators and other fascinating insects that come alive in the evening hours. Guided by Gabrielle LaTora, a passionate entomologist and Fulton County Extension’s Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, you’ll learn how these tiny creatures support Atlanta’s urban forest, gardens, and food systems—and uncover simple ways you can help Atlanta’s pollinators thrive in your own neighborhood.
About the Guide:
Gabrielle LaTora is an agriculture and natural resources agent for UGA Extension in Fulton County. An entomologist by training, Gabrielle is interested in insects on farms and in gardens and is passionate about closing the gap between people and their food. As an Extension agent, Gabrielle works with farmers to make their production more sustainable and profitable, helps coordinate Fulton County’s Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program, oversees the North Fulton Community Garden, answers clients’ questions about gardening and natural resources, and creates educational programs for Fulton County residents. Gabrielle’s favorite insect of the moment is the Pandora sphinx moth, Eumorpha pandorus.
About Pollinator Week: (June 15-21st) Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Learn more about Pollinator Week here. Learn more about Trees Atlanta’s City Forest Certification program and the Pollinator Stewardship Badge (in partnership with UGA Extension) here.
About the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum: Established in 2006, the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum serves as a component of Atlanta’s urban forest, acting as a public garden, ecological corridor, and a learning landscape. The Arboretum is a dynamic collection of wild and cultivated tree and woody plant species, along with extensive southeastern grass and forb groundcover that showcases sustainable landscape management and demonstrates native plant use in an urban setting. Upon completion the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum will comprise over 100 acres across the 22-mile linear public garden, earning the title of the world’s longest accredited linear arboretum.
Additional Information
- Getting There: Meet at Black Coffee ATL (At the Vivian) 1246 Allene Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310—opportunity to get a coffee and snack from a local business. Parking is free for 2 hours and then $2 for every added hour. Free street parking (Hartford Pl SW & Allene Ave.) The nearest MARTA station is West End. West End. This is a 1.5-mile (30 min) walk, or a 10-minute bike ride.
- What to Bring and Wear: Reusable water bottle, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, layers of clothing, hats/sunglasses, and bug repellent are recommended.
- Terrain, Incline, and Length: This is a 1.2-mile paved trail, one way. Participants will walk back to their cars on their own, or can choose to enjoy food and breweries at Lee & White.
- Registration required. This is a free tour. Please consider making a donation when registering.
- Safety, Inclement Weather, and Cancellation Policy: Learn more about our safety protocols here.
- Questions: If you have any questions or comments regarding this event, please email education@treesatlanta.org.
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