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Children get chance to learn about native plants

By Jaime Sarrio
Nov 1, 2012

The Georgia Native Plant Society will host a children’s workshop on native plants at Heritage Park in Cobb from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 10. Children ages 5-14 will be introduced to native plants and invasive exotics using hands-on activities. The event is free, but enrollment is limited. Contact kandcghosh@gmail.com to register.

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