Earth Day Celebration Set For Saturday At Former Milton Country Club

MILTON, GA — The City of Milton will celebrate Earth Day on April 23 at the transformed (soon-to-be-former) Former Milton Country Club with hands-on activities, animal ambassadors, sweet treats, and more.

The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the renovated clubhouse-turned-community center, as well as the to-be partially open first new trail in the 107-acre property’s passive component. The city purchased the longtime country club in 2018 and has been implementing elements of its master plan ever since, with the community center and nature trails central to that. For more on this property, visit online.

The transformed former Milton Country Club was also envisioned as a hub for people around the city, including those who want to enjoy nature or participate in organized programs. The Earth Day celebration is a combination of both, thus an ideal way to kick off this new, exciting era for this property.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., attendees can:

• Get up close and personal with local animals saved by the Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE)
• Make bird houses and bird feeders, compliments of Home Depot
• Get insights into gardening in free classes hosted by the North Fulton Master Gardeners, with some geared towards children and others for adults
• Take a mindfulness class (led by instructors from Milton-based Mindful Seeds) on the grassy field looking out towards the new trail
• Enjoy sweet treats from Milton-based Nothing Bundt Cakes and coffee from Boarding Pass Coffee, which will explain how to compost coffee grounds for your garden
• Learn the basics of beekeeping, and afterward sample some Milton-made honey

The winner of a nature photography contest will be announced during the event as well. Over the coming days, follow the City of Milton’s Facebook page for details on how you and fellow shutterbugs can share your pictures for a chance to win an artistic rain barrel hand-painted by local artist Chip Waller. The city’s program partners at The Photo Creative will judge the contest.

Speaking of which, many more people can get a free rain barrel and tutorial on how to use it from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. People will need to sign up for this popular activity and giveaway, as well as other classes; that information will be posted later this month on the city’s Facebook page and website.

In addition to those involved in the above programs, the April 23 event will feature information from the Milton Land Conservancy, State of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources, as well as Plant! Milton – the latter being a city initiative to encourage the planting and nurturing of trees in the city.

Also home to the city pool and Milton Tennis Center, the former Milton Country Club is located at 1785 Dinsmore Road in Milton. Milton’s mayor and city council are expected to consider naming the property at a meeting later this month.