Join Fulton County Public Works and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve for an immersive citizen scientist opportunity. Sign up for the Creek Crawl, Chemical & Bacterial combo, or Macroinvertebrate monitoring workshops. Pack a snack, bring your boots, and become a community scientist with the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program!
Wonders of Water
Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Sals Creek Clean-up
Participants will learn about opportunities and programs for community stewardship of our water resources, including a sneak peek of the Adopt-A-Stream Chemical Monitoring workshop and the importance of keeping Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) out of our stormwater and sewer system. Finally, ending with a creek clean-up of Sal’s Creek, right here at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.
Where:
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
Under the Pole Barn
9770 Autrey Mill Road
Johns Creek, GA 30022
When:
Saturday March 30th, 2024
10 AM – 12 PM
More Information:
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s Wonders of Water Day is designed to raise awareness of water issues and encourage individual and community stewardship of our water resources through engaging environmental education programs and activities for all ages.
Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Macroinvertebrate Workshop
Participants will learn how to sample the biological diversity of a stream! The macroinvertebrates (insects, mollusks, & crustaceans) found in a stream are an excellent indicator of water quality and habitat conditions. Register Today!
Where:
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
9770 Autrey Mill Road
Johns Creek, GA 30022
When:
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
4 PM – 7 PM
More information:
Coming soon
Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
Bacterial & Chemical Monitoring Workshop
All program participants will be trained in chemical & bacterial water quality monitoring techniques. Learn how to monitor E.Coli levels in a stream and identify possible sources of pollution. Register Today!
Where:
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
9770 Autrey Mill Road
Johns Creek, GA 30022
When:
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
4 PM – 7 PM
More information:
The Bacterial Monitoring Workshop teaches volunteers how to monitor E. coli levels in their streams and identify possible sources of pollution. E. coli is a type of bacteria often used to indicate the presence of other harmful strains of bacteria in streams. This workshop will cover collecting and plating a water sample, incubating the plates, and interpreting the results. Volunteers who demonstrate proficiency in sampling and plating and pass the written test with a score of 90% or better will be certified to conduct bacterial monitoring.
