GMNH Friends Celebration
October 13, 2007

Join the Friends for a fund-raising event for the Georgia Museum of Natural History to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Trumps in the Georgian Hotel. The reception and silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Jim Porter, of the University of Georgia, will offer an after-dinner talk. Tickets must be reserved before October 2.

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GMNH Friends Field Trip:
Autumn on Cumberland Island
September 21-23, 2007

We’ll stay in luxury in the historic Greyfield Inn, the 1900 retreat of Thomas and Lucy Carnegie. Trip includes lodging, gourmet meals and naturalist guided tours.

Space is extremely limited, so sign up now by contacting Steve Hilliard, 706 743 8047, or flowman@uga.edu.

Cumberland Island Seashore

GMNH Friends Field Trip:
Spring Wildflowers and Songbirds
April 20-21, 2007

We’ll stay at the beautiful Whitepath Lodge in Ellijay, Georgia, with views of the Rich Mountain Wilderness.

Saturday: The Songbird Trail is one of three trails that start at Lake Conasauga Recreation Area. Lake Conasauga, the highest elevation lake in the state, is located in the Cohutta Wilderness Area. Songbird Trail is an easy 1.7 mi loop through an area specifically managed to enhance songbird viewing. The trail follows the Little Conasauga River and provides access to diverse habitats for the birds and observation platforms. Over 100 species of birds have been seen here.

Sunday: The Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail is located on a north facing cove in the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area. The trail includes an 800-foot boardwalk loop (ADA accessible) over the lower part of the cove, and a short trail that leads uphill along Pocket Branch to Pocket Branch Falls. Over 25 species of wildflowers grow here.

For more information contact Steve Hilliard, 706 743 8047 or flowman@uga.edu.

Whitepath Lodge in Ellijay, GA

Recent Friends events:
...Annex Open House...February 21, 2007
...Celebration 2006...November 12, 2006
...Indian site exploration...March 25, 2006
...Len Foote Hike Inn...May 6, 2006
...Little Saint Simons Island...February 10-12, 2006
...Celebration 2005...October 22, 2005
...Weekend at Ossabaw...April and October, 2004
...Celebration 2004...November 6, 2004

The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Natural History is a non-profit organization created to support and advance the mission and programs of the Museum by increasing public awareness, supporting service and outreach programs, fundraising, and mobiizing other resources.

Membership is available to anyone who shares an interest in the Museum and a fascination with natural history. All members receive the newsletter, The Nature of Things, and invitations to members-only events and field trips. There are opportunities for Friends to visit the Museum, help with collections, and be of service as the Museum expands its exhibits and building plans. Vounteers are also needed.

Tax-deductible contributions may be made at several levels. Friends membership contributions are used to support Museum education programs and public relations.

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