News & Events
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...
Explore the Johnson Ferry North trail!
Join our guided Trail Blazer walk on Saturday, June 7 at 8:30 am when we explore the Johnson Ferry North trail with our guide, Jack Misiura, Chair of the Sandy Springs Conservancy. The Johnson Ferry North trail, part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation...
Visit Us at Community Events this Year
Come out and visit us this year and learn about our efforts to improve park space in our community, the Springway Trail Plan and more! We look forward to seeing you at these events: Wed. March 5 STEAM Showcase at North Springs High School Sat. March 22 Dunwoody Nature...
Join us for Trail Blazer Walks in 2025!
The Sandy Springs Conservancy monthly Trail Blazer walks return in 2025 featuring treasured Sandy Springs parks as well as parks in neighboring communities with expert guides to lead the way! This year we are partnering with organizations and groups in the community...
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...
SSC Presents $20,000 to City for Parks and Trails Projects
The Sandy Springs Conservancy presented the city of Sandy Springs with $20,000 for parks and trails projects at the City Council meeting on June 18, 2024. Sandy Springs Conservancy Board Chair Jack Misiura and Development Chair Alexandra Allen presented $10,000, made...
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