Monthly South River Water Testing
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Time: 10 am
Location: Everett Park
Address: 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.

CST: Mopeds are Cheap and Fun and you can do it too!
2024-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 | South River Art Studios, 1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30316
Mopeds are Cheap and Fun and you can do it too!
Date: December 15th, 2024
Time: 12 noon
Location: South River Art Studios 1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Parking: ample and free
Survival and sustainability go hand in hand. Not everyone can ride a bike everywhere and gas is getting more expensive and shortages are always possible. But Mopeds (really motor scooters) get around 100 miles per gallon! You can get a moped for cheap and getting a moped is a great way to learn about engines and gain useful knowledge for things like generators and lawnmowers and tractors and motorcycles and other alternative vehicles. And you can get a moped cheap. I recently got 3 mopeds for $200 and I’m going to bring you all along with the process of inspecting them, diagnosing problems, and diving in to fix them! Come on by its gonna be fun!
Please wear warm clothes, we will be outside with the mopeds quite a bit.
Also, we will stick around after to have a bit of an educational meeting about the future of Climate Survival Trainings, so don’t miss that!
Climate Survival Training

Sci4Ga Monthly Membership Meeting
2025-01-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Sci4Ga Monthly Membership Meeting

Learn about upcoming events, outreach skills, and opportunities in your community.
Meeting agenda and Zoom link will go out the day before the meeting. Please sign up at the form below to be notified.
These meetings (open to everyone) are your chance to have a say in what Science for Georgia is focusing on and to find ways to help out.

Please sign up at the link below to be emailed the meeting Zoom link.
Sci4Ga Membership

Monthly South River Water Testing
2025-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
Date: Sunday, January 19th
Time: 10 am
Location: Everett Park
Address: 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.

GSJ: Science Trivia Night
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | High Card Brewing, 2316 Main St, Tucker, GA, 30084
Thursday, January 23rd, 7-9 pm
In-Person
Location: High Card Brewing, 2316 Main St, Tucker, GA 30084
Science Trivia Night
Join fellow science enthusiasts as we begin our year of combating misinformation with education! Test your science knowledge and learn about the world around us in Georgia.
The night will included a quick update for the upcoming Georgia Legislative Session.

Will your team find the truth? Let’s find out!

Science Trivia

Stuff That Moves - Art Show
2025-01-24 13:00 - 2025-01-26 19:00 | South River Art Studios, 1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30316
Stuff That Moves – Art Show
Opening – Friday, Jan 24th – 7pm
Gallery – Saturday, Jan 25th -1-4pm
Talking – Sunday, Jan 26th – 4pm

South River Art Studios
1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

GCEPP Day at the Capitol
2025-01-30 08:00 - 13:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Science for Georgia is proud to be a part of the Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP).
Your legislators need to hear from you! Your voice is critical in advancing the needs of our community. Remember, your legislator works for you.

Please join GCEPP for EJ Day on Jan 30th from 8am to 1pm. This day will include training on issues and opportunities to meet with your legislator. We will begin at Central Presbyterian Church (201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303) with coffee and training, and then walk to the State Capitol together.

Parking Map Here.

We will also have an EJ Day Recap and Mixer on Fri, Jan 31st, 6pm to 8pm, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307). This is a casual mixer over food and drink to recap what happened and brainstorm next steps.

EJ Day Recap and Mixer
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Manuel’s Tavern, 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States
We went to capitol and advocated – now lets unwind, recap, and come up with next steps.
Please join us for an EJ Day Recap and Mixer on Fri, Jan 31st, 6pm to 8pm, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307).
This is a casual mixer over food and drink to recap what happened and brainstorm next steps.

Fill out my LGL Form!

CST: Experiment with Living Willow Structures @ South River Art Studios Community Garden
2025-02-01 11:00 - 14:00 | South River Art Studios, 1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30316
Experiment with Living Willow Structures @ South River Art Studios Community Garden
Date: February 1st, 2024
Time: 11am
Location: South River Art Studios 1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Parking: ample and free
Fences and canopies don’t have to be made from wood and metal and such. Living structures can be made from Willow! In this workshop we will:

Learn to identify the continent’s largest and most common willow species, Salix nigra, also known as black willow, swamp willow, sauz, or gulf black willow.
Learn about the tree’s ecological importance, medicinal and other human uses, and its history and mythology.
Discuss the practice of coppicing trees, how to do it, and why.
(HANDS ON!!!) Assist with the harvesting and planting of willow whips to create a living structure(s) for the garden.

Julia Hill is a multi-disciplinary artist using drawing, painting, sculpture, and our extensive waste stream to explore ecological themes. This workshop is part of a series of projects that will explore how regenerative ecological practices and public art can intersect.
In addition to her studio pursuits, her business Sculpture Things provides a suite of services including custom fabrication, art direction, project management, and public art installation services for the region’s creative industries.
Climate Survival Training

CST: Red Wiggler Wrangling - DIY Worm Farming
2025-02-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Salem-Panola Library, 5137 Salem Rd, Stonecrest, Georgia, 30038
Red Wiggler Wrangling – DIY Worm Farming!
Postponed due to Inclement weather – New date Saturday, February 15th
Saturday, February 15

11:00am – 1:30pm
Salem-Panola Library

5137 Salem Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
A hands on vermiculture workshop by Science for Georgia.

Want to make friends with Earth’s most benevolent creature? RSVP to claim one of 20 worm farm kits at this dual lecture/interactive workshop! Worm farming, or vermiculture, is a method of composting using specific species of worms that can transform scraps into nutrients three times as fast as your average compost pile while requiring even less maintenance. The species we will be focusing on, colloquially known as the Red Wiggler, are exceptionally resilient and well suited to live undetected inside your home or out.
Vermiculture makes a rewarding hobby, connects us with nature, and teaches valuable lessons about a circular economy. If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, purify your soil, protect your crops, reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers, or just ground yourself with the rhythms of life, look no further than the RSVP button below!
We will begin the session with some scientific context on the significance of these humble invertebrates and their effect on soil and environmental health, learn tips about re-using & recycling material, and learn how to make choices for your worms based on your outcome goals. Next, our resourceful volunteers will lead us through manipulating 5-gallon buckets with power tools for a suitable dwelling fit for a Red Wiggler.
Bring a friend or family member, let’s roll up our sleeves, and dig deep into the science and methods of maintaining a healthy environment for your new clean up crew, the Red Wiggler worms!
Please note: attendees MUST come to this CST in closed-toe shoes and clothes you are comfortable working in or getting a little messy. If you would like to bring your own containers (to better fit your space), please indicate so on the sign-up form. We encourage attendees to bring your own materials (power drills, sandpaper, eye protection, etc) if you would like to reduce your waiting time. Please bring extra towels or tarps if you are worried about transporting your system home.

Want to bring your own containers? Use the guide below to help you find containers suitable for your space!

Climate Survival Training

Monthly South River Water Testing - Feb
2025-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
Date: Sunday, Feb 16, 2025
Time: 10 am
Location: Everett Park
Address: 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.

GSJ: Fighting Misinformation
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Manuel’s Tavern, 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States
Thursday, February 20th, 7-9 pm
In-Person and Streaming
Location: Manuel’s Tavern
Featured Speaker: Michael Czajkowski, PhD

Things can be better: How to change minds and fight misinformation

Things feel quite scary right now for a lot of us. We face severe threats both on a political level and perhaps also from some members of our own families and communities. And it is because we do not agree, we do not see the same things.
But the title of the talk is true, things can be a lot better. The people who don’t agree could be seeing so much more of your side of things. We could be bringing far more of the voters in this country along with us on a path or growth and learning. And it is imperative that we do so. Learn hands-on in this workshop what are the key ingredients to changing minds and fighting misinformation.

Speaker Name: Michael Czajkowski
Speaker Bio:
Michael got their PhD in Physics in 2018 after helping found a science policy graduate student group at Syracuse University. As an IGERT fellow, they received additional training in communication and advocacy in the Falk College Department of Public Health and the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Michael moved to Atlanta to work as a postdoc in metamaterial physics at Georgia Tech and has been involved with Science for Georgia for six of those years. Michael is also a volunteer with family education at Decatur Makers, is a local community organizer, and was faculty in the 2024 Citizen Science course at Bard College.

Science of Redistricting

ASF: A Scoop of Science
2025-03-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Southface Institute, 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308
A Scoop of Science tickets are now available! See you on the 9th!
We all scream for ice cream! But have you ever really thought about what it is? A liquid? A solid? A glass? Ice cream has more in common with toothpaste, froth, and glass than you might expect. Join physicists Daniel Sussman and Michael Czajkowski for an exploration of the physics of disordered solids, and answers to the questions you never knew to ask about ice cream. ​We promise the only brain freeze will come from the ice cream, not from the science! Ticket price includes ice cream following the event!
Atlanta Science Festival ticketing opens January 25th!
Get your tickets here!

ASF: Sustainable Concrete: Building for the Future
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 | 684 Mountain Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30342, 684 Mountain Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Sustainable Concrete: Building for the Future
Presented by Science for Georgia, Synthetic Aggregate Association
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
684 Mountain Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

Join Us for a Hands-On Sustainable Construction Event!
Learn about the future of sustainable construction! Synthetic Aggregate Association is partnering with Science for Georgia to host an exciting, hands-on event focused on sustainable construction practices.

We will be at a new Buckhead PATH 400 site showcasing how hard-to-recycle waste materials can be repurposed into concrete—helping to reduce the environmental impact of construction. Learn how hard-to-recycle waste materials can be repurposed into concrete, helping to reduce construction’s environmental impact.
See sustainability in action with a live demonstration of how concrete can incorporate 44% recycled content, lowering embodied carbon, reducing weight, and enhancing insulation.
🔹 Get hands-on experience by mixing your own Belter Tech sustainable concrete.
🔹 Create your own concrete turtle and contribute to building a greener, more sustainable public space!
Come be part of the movement to build smarter and greener—one mix at a time!
RSVP Using the Form Below
EJ Forum

Getting There
Alternative Transportation
Take the MARTA red line train northbound toward North Springs Station, then take the Medical Center Station stop. Locate the bus for Route 5 toward Lindbergh Center Station. Exit the bus at Roswell Road NE and Windsor Parkway NE. Walk east on Windsor Parkway NE about .3 miles and then left onto Mountain Drive NE for .2 miles to reach Belter Tech.

Monthly South River Water Testing - March
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 10 am
Location: Everett Park
Address: 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Salem-Panola Library, 5137 Salem Rd, Stonecrest, Georgia, 30038
This Event is Sold Out! See you on Saturday!
Emergency Preparedness Kit Workshop
Salem-Panola Library
5137 Salem Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038
1pm – 3pm
With the uncertainty of future storms and emergencies, it is important for your household to be prepared.
Learn how to pack an “emergency bag” to have the basics when you need them.

Each family will receive a starter bag and some of the supplies you will need.

Check out our Emergency Preparedness page to start working on your plan and get the supply checklist.

CST: Planning your growing season with Unearthing Farm!
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Unearthing Farms, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30317
Continuing our ongoing education partnership with Unearthing Farm and Market, we will be returning for a springtime learning session on how to grow with the seasons amidst volatile weather.
How do we protect plant starts, how do we change our seeding calendars, and what to do if you don’t have a greenhouse?
Date: Thursday, March 27th
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Unearthing Farm and Market, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Climate Survival Training

S DeKalb Environmental Justice Town Hall
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | New Life Community Center, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, 30034
Join us Mar 29, 2025 from 10-12 at New Life Community Alliance for a meeting with Commissioner Ted Terry and his staff.
Meeting Details
March 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Life Community Center, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
We will provide information about what is happening with the proposed EJ Commission, the state of the environment in DeKalb, and a preliminary data portal.

The goals of this meeting are to get feedback from you:

· What you would like to see happen in your neighborhood
· Where we should consider placing air quality and/or water quality monitors
This is a continuation of our ongoing EJ Forums.
Approximate Agenda

Welcome from New Life
Updates on DeKalb from Commissioner Terry
Quick overview on effective advocacy tips
Overview of potential DeKalb Environmental Dashboard
Breakout sessions to gather your input

All are welcome. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

EJ Forum

The DeKalb Concert for Climate Justice
2025-04-05 16:00 - 22:00 | Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA, 30034, United States
The DeKalb Concert for Climate Justice

April 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center 3181 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
The DeKalb Concert for Climate Justice is in partnership with JFly Music Group and will feature a variety of artists in the R&B, Gospel, Funk, and Blues genres.
Headlined by Grammy award winning Avery*Sunshine.
JFly and Friends featuring Gritz & Jelly Butter, Cody Matlock and more!
More details and RSVP >>

GSJ: Data Mapping: Data Visualizations That Tell a Story
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Mutation Brewing Company, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Tuesday, April 15th, 7-9 pm
In-Person and Streaming
Location: Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Featured Speaker: Dr Michael Czajkowski and Emory QTM Students

Data mapping can be a powerful tool to share information. Sci4Ga’s Data for Georgia program has developed several story maps in service of various Georgia communities. Learn what we have discovered, ways to use this information to take action, and how you can get involved.

How much is deforestation causing increased flood risk?
Could a power plant near you be affecting your health and quality of life?
Is your community facing health risks due to poor water quality?

We have some answers to these important questions. Students in the Quantitative Theory and Methods program have been working under the guidance of Data for Georgia (our data science branch) to answer these questions through the creation of data stories. What’s a data story? That just means a story we are telling you by presenting you with data visualizations. Data you can go home and click around and explore yourself. Pretty cool right? If you want to find out about how much these issues are affecting you and your neighbors, then come see their presentations on April 15th at Mutation Brewing Co!

GSJ Data Mapping

Monthly South River Water Testing - April
2025-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 10 am
Location: Everett Park
Address: 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.

EJ Jams: An Arts and Environmental Justice Event
2025-04-23 17:00 - 22:00 | GA
EJ Jams: An Arts and Environmental Justice Event

Date and time

Wednesday, April 23 · 5 – 10pm EDT

Location

374 Martin Luther King Junior Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

EJ Jams is an event hosted by Georgia WAND to promote Environmental Justice through poetry, music, comedy and visual media

EJ Jams is a unique evening of art and conversation where Georgia WAND and its community partners provide space for Atlanta’s artists to communicate the importance of environmental justice through poetry, music, comedy and visual media. Hosted at Oakland Cemetery’s newest EarthCraft Net-Zero building, EJ Jams is where creativity meets conscious action for a sustainable future.

RSVP HERE

CBWW Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Dunbar Recreation Center, 477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Earth Day Celebration

April 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

One thing we all have in common is that we call Earth our home.
Our Earth Day Celebration is currently in the works! This is one of our largest events at CBWW where we will host workshops, provide giveaways, hold activities, and offer health services. The Earth Day Celebration has been postponed to April 26th.
Community members can register here.
Questions or concerns? Email Gillian, the Wellness Program Coordinator, at gsmith@cbww.org.

Science for Georgia will have a table! See you there!

CST: Go-Bags online education and discussion
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
CLIMATE SURVIVAL TRAINING: Go-Bags online education and discussion
Date: Monday, April 28th
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom, Please RSVP for link
Blurb:
Is there anything you could think of that could displace you from your house? A storm? A fire? Something else entirely? Will you have what you need to stay safe and healthy? Learn with the Climate Survival Training group about what you can do now to be ready for many different possibilities with an online discussion this coming Monday evening!
Climate Survival Training

Cobb County Sustainability Forum & Expo 2025
2025-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Jim Miller Park Event Center, 2245 Callaway Rd. SW, Marietta, GA, 30008
April 30, 2025

Join us for the Cobb County Sustainability Forum & Expo 2025, taking place on April 30, 2025 at Jim Miller Park! Attend sessions, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits and learn about green initiatives that impact you!

Science for Georgia will be tabling there!

This event will take place from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and food will be served (RSVP required for dinner). We look forward to seeing you there!

Monthly South River Water Testing - May
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 10 am
Location: Everett Park
Address: 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.
