August 2025

Creating, Conserving, & Connecting Parks, Trails, & Greenspace in Sandy Springs

Learn About the Springway & Connectivity Efforts!


Please join us for the Conservancy's annual Thought Leaders Dinner, an informative and social evening under the stars! Featuring a casual dinner at Morgan Falls Overlook Park with discussion about the future and value of the new Springway trail system and connectivity efforts in the Perimeter area.


With Guest Speaker

Ann Hanlon

Executive Director, Perimeter Community Improvement Districts


Plus a Chance to Win Unique Outdoor Adventure Door Prizes!


Join us and support our mission to create, conserve and connect parks, greenspace and connectivity enhancements!

A Visit to Big Trees


Our July Trail Blazers enjoyed a shady morning walk at Big Trees Forest Preserve! Our guide, Sandy Springs Conservancy board member Alex Allen, shared information about the history of the area, from home to the Creek Nation hundreds of years ago, to a farming community in the 1800s to John Ripley Forbes' role in saving it from development in the 1980s. And of course, we learned about the various species of trees that live there today!


View the Photo Gallery on Facebook


If you would like to plan a walk with us for your group or organization, please contact kristen@sandyspringsconservancy.org

Tour Island Ford with Us!


Join our next guided Trail Blazer walk THIS Saturday, August 9 at 8:30AM when we explore the Island Ford unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area with our guide, Amy Nicholas of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy!


The Island Ford Unit is right here in Sandy Springs and is home to the CRNRA headquarters and visitor center. 



We’ll learn about the history of the park, once home to Native Americans, and about natural features and facts of Island Ford and all of the CRNRA as well as plans to upgrade and enhance trails and amenities.


The walk is expected to take about 1.5- 2 hours. Registration is required and space is limited. $5 parking pass is required.

Farmers Market Family Fun Day!


As part of the city's 20th anniversary celebration of incorporation, the Conservancy is joining forces with other community non-profits to present a Family Fun Day at the September 20 Farmers Market!

8:30 am - 12 pm at City Green

Bring the family for games on the green and learn about the many ways to volunteer and fuel your passion! Be a part of the strong non-profit network in Sandy Springs that contributes to making this community one of the best cities to live in Georgia!

Introducing Springboard!


There's a new website in town, Springboard!

Springboard is a local hub of information to connect people and organizations to opportunities to serve and support local nonprofits in our community. The website was created by the Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable, a network of nonprofit and civic leaders. The Sandy Springs Conservancy is a founding member of the Civic Roundtable.


Springboard Sandy Springs - Promoting community engagement in Sandy Springs, GA

Things to Do Around Town!



Movies by Moonlight: The Parent Trap

Friday, August 8



Concerts by the Springs: The Mike Veal Band

Sunday, August 10




Give the Hooch Some Love: Birthday Service Week Island Ford Cleanup

August 11- 16



Sundown Social

Thursday, August 14



City Green Live: Moon Taxi

Friday, August 15



Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Saturday, August 23



Sandy Springs Farmers Market Saturday mornings at City Green


Thank You for Supporting Parks, Trails and Greenspace!


Your support makes it possible for the Conservancy to continue to work on

efforts to make Sandy Springs a greener place for everyone to enjoy!


The Sandy Springs Conservancy's mission is to create, conserve, and connect, parks, trails, and greenspace in our community. The Conservancy identifies opportunities, brings together stakeholders, builds partnerships, and provides funding to jump-start parks, trails and greenspace projects throughout the city. Your support allows SSC to continue this mission for the benefit of everyone in the community now and for future generations!



Join us Online!


www.sandyspringsconservancy.org