Bike & Hike at Line Creek Nature Area

Fun, family outdoor activities

Southern Conservation Trust is hosting “Bike & Hike”, an afternoon of free family outdoor fun, on Sunday, October 3rd at Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City, GA. Activities beginning at 2:00 PM include a bike ride, a guided nature hike, a nature treasure hunt with prizes and door prizes.

There will be two guided bike rides - a family/beginner ride and a longer route for intermediate riders. Riders will leave Line Creek Nature Area at approximately 2:30 PM. The shorter route will take approximately 45 minutes round-trip. More experienced riders will enjoy the cart paths south of the Nature Area along Flat Creek Nature Area on a 1 ½ hour ride.

Helmets are required. Prizes will be awarded for best helmet, most riders in one group and youngest/oldest riders.

Hikers won’t be left out. An experienced guide will help visitors explore one of the trails in the Line Creek Nature Area. Mike Swanson will highlight fascinating facts about Line Creek’s unique ecosystem and wildlife habitat.

Additional activities include a fun Nature Treasure Hunt for the kids with prizes. Bike & Hike sponsors include Synovus/Bank of Coweta, Bank of North Georgia and Brent Scarbrough & Company. Refreshments will be provided by Bruster’s Ice Cream and Rita’s Ice.

Southern Conservation Trust is a Fayette County-based conservation nonprofit that owns, manages and protects 1400 acres of farms, forests and environmentally sensitive land in the Southern Crescent. The Trust hosts environmental programs and enhances its three public preserves in Fayette County with trails, overlooks and re-introduction of native species. As a regional land trust the Trust works with willing landowners throughout the South Metro area to permanently protect open space that benefits the community and can offer tax benefits for the landowner.

“In today’s busy world it’s tough to find time to get outdoors, especially for children. Research shows people benefit emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically from enjoying nature,” explained Pam Young of the Trust. “You don't need to throw out your child's iPod, cell phone or video games but we do need to include outdoor activities as a way to strike a balance.” Start now, come out and enjoy the afternoon at Line Creek Nature Area.

Bike & Hike takes place Sunday,October 3rd , from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Line Creek Nature Area, located off Highway 54 at MacDuff Parkway, Peachtree City. Rain date is October 17th. To register or for more information visit www.sctlandtrust.org or call the Trust office 770-486-7774.
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Sams Family Receives Award for Dedication to Conservation

Pictured (l-r) are Dr. Ferrol and Dr. Helen Sams with James Waldrop Chapter DAR Conservation Chairman Kaydee Mathews.

In 1997, the Sams Family donated 56 acres to Fayette County. Known as the Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary, this land has been developed and maintained by the Southern Conservation Trust. The wetlands area on Old Senoia Rd is a great way to teach our youth about the beauty of nature.

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was honored to present the 2009 DAR Conservation Award to the Sams family for their ongoing dedication of conserving nature. Receiving the award on behalf of the family were Drs. Ferrol and Helen Sams.

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Fayette County's Newest Preserve Hosts Bird Walk October 4

Join fellow nature lovers on a fun and informative Bird Walk on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at 9 am. Expert bird caller David Cree will lead the guided walk at the Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary, Fayette’s newest preserve just opened to the public by Southern Conservation Trust.

Sams Lake, donated to the Trust by the Sams family, is the site of a wetland restoration project recently completed by the City of Atlanta. Already the shallow ponds draw many native and migrating bird species, including green and blue heron, egrets, and hawks. You may also see wild turkey, deer and beaver.

Southern Conservation Trust is a local conservation organization that owns, manages and protects over 1300 acres of environmentally sensitive land in the Southern Crescent. As a community land trust the Trust also works with willing property owners to protect their land with a conservation easement that may provide significant tax benefits.

Saturday’s participants should bring binoculars and meet at the Sams Lake Preserve parking lot on Old Senoia Rd south of Fayetteville, between Harp and Hawn Roads, at 9 am. For more information about community conservation and Southern Conservation Trust, call 770-486-7774, email info@sctlandtrust.org or visit the website www.sctlandtrust.org.

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