News & Events

Last 2025 Trail Blazer Walk Visits Hyde Farm

Last 2025 Trail Blazer Walk Visits Hyde Farm

More than 30 people enjoyed the Sandy Springs Conservancy's last Trail Blazers guided walk of the year when we visited Hyde Farm Park across the river in Cobb County on a beautiful October morning. We partnered with the Sandy Springs Women's Club and Cobb County Parks...

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Trail Blazers Marks City Anniversary with History Walk

Trail Blazers Marks City Anniversary with History Walk

The largest Trail Blazer group ever turned out for our City History walk in September! More than 40 people took part in commemorative walk that began at the historic Williams-Payne House. The walk was part of the City of Sandy Springs’ 20th Anniversary celebration...

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Springway Boardwalk Trail Officially Open

Springway Boardwalk Trail Officially Open

A grand opening ribbon cutting event for first section of the Springway Trail took place on Friday, May 2 at 1 pm! The City of Sandy Springs hosted the event on the new trail, along Orkin Lake, across from the boardwalk. About 100 people turned out, and the rain...

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SSC Honors Greenspace Champion

SSC Honors Greenspace Champion

The Sandy Springs Conservancy presented a tree to the Sandy Springs Garden Club in honor of them being named the Conservancy's Greenspace Champion in the fall of 2024. A disease resistant Princeton Elm was planted in February 2025 at Lost Corner Preserve in honor of...

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Micro Project Grants Available!

Micro Project Grants Available!

Members of the community are invited to get involved with improving and enhancing our greenspace and parks through the Sandy Springs Conservancy's Micro Projects program. Project proposals are welcome and grants are available! The grant program considers projects that...

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Sandy Springs Conservancy 2021 Summary/2022 Outlook

Sandy Springs Conservancy 2020 Summary/2021 Outlook

Hikes For Health Challenge with REI & Sandy Springs Conservancy – Sept 2020

SSC Welcomes New Board Members – May 2020

Allen Road Park to be Expanded – April 2020

City Purchases Land on the Chattahoochee River – April 2020

City Adopts Sandy Springs Master Trail Plan – Sept. 2019

Advisory Council Gives Feedback on Greenspace Goals – March 2019

Sandy Springs Conservancy Honors Park Ranger Jerry Hightower May 2018

Lost Corner Preserve Grand Opening May 2018

A new 4+ acre park in the floodplain! May 2018

Let’s Make sure Sandy Springs is GREEN for the Next 10! May 2018