News and Events
Thought Leaders Dinner Discusses Future River Trails, Access and Conservation
The Sandy Springs Conservancy's 2023 Thought Leaders Dinner brought together Chattahoochee River conservation, park and land preservation leaders to discuss the importance of and future plans for recreational opportunities and conservation efforts. The expert panel...
Join Trail Blazers Last Walk of the Year at East Palisades!
The Sandy Springs Conservancy's last Trail Blazers guided walk of 2023 will take place at the East Palisades unit of the National Park Service Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on Saturday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m. Join us on a 1-mile walk along an easy dirt...
Construction Progress, New Trail Name!
In June 2023 the city of Sandy Springs announced the new official name of the city-wide trail plan, Springway! Construction is underway on the first section of the Springway to be built following a December 2022 ground breaking. Segment 2A is a 1.6 mile section of...
SSC at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market!
Members of SSC’s volunteer board of directors enjoyed meeting people at the June 3 Sandy Springs Farmer’s Market! Children had fun with games and activities at our table while we chatted with parents about SSC initiatives. Come and visit us at the next Sandy Springs...
SSC Announces the 2023 Board of Directors
The Sandy Springs Conservancy announces the 2023 Board of Directors, welcoming six new members, Alexandra Allen, a development consultant; Tony Coaxum of Georgia Power; Marian Macleod-Elliott, CPA; Kristen Ristino of Euro Vision Printing; Mark Widener of J.P. Morgan;...
SSC Chairman Receives LSS Award
The Sandy Springs Conservancy is pleased to announce that our chairman, Jack Misiura, was one of three honorees to receive the annual Leadership Sandy Springs Carolyn Axt Alumni Award, a prestigious award honoring the contributions individual alumni have made to LSS...
Trail Blazers Guided Walks Resume in 2023!
After a successful 2022 inaugural season of SSC Trail Blazers walks and hikes at parks in our community, the popular monthly events will resume in February 2023! Our guided walks will take place on the second Saturday morning of the month in 2023 and take about an...
Apply for a Micro Project Grant
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! SSC Micro Projects are small (completed...
Groundbreaking Held for First Section of Trail Plan
After many years of work by SSC, the City of Sandy Springs and others a groundbreaking took place on December 6, 2022 to begin construction of the first segment of trails outlined in the Sandy Springs Trail Master Plan! Mayor Rusty Paul and SSC Chairman Jack Misiura...
Hide & Seek Activity Fun!
Many families in the community participated in SSC's 2022 Hide & Seek activity! Children sought out 9 hidden treasure boxes in three Sandy Springs parks. Hints on our Facebook page helped hunters find some well concealed boxes! The boxes contained QR codes...
SSC at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market!
We had a great time talking to people at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market on the 2022 Community Nonprofit Days in May and September! Kids enjoyed activities at our table while we chatted with parents and other folks about SSC's efforts to create, conserve, connect and...
Thought Leaders Dinner
Sandy Springs Conservancy hosts the Thought Leaders Dinner every fall. The invitational event brings together SSC donors and sponsors, along with parks and greenspace leaders from throughout the community. Guests enjoy a cocktail hour and dinner. A keynote speaker...
Funding Approved for Morgan Falls Trail Segment
The Sandy Springs Conservancy (SSC) is pleased to announce that the city of Sandy Springs in January 2022 approved $6M in funding for the construction of the first segment of the Sandy Springs Trail Master Plan, Segment 2A at Morgan Falls. SSC was the driving force...
Sandy Springs Conservancy 2022 Brochure
Here are some accomplishment spotlights in 2021. Please help Sandy Springs Conservancy keep going in 2022!
Sandy Springs Conservancy – 2021 Brochure
An investment in Sandy Springs Conservancy for parks, trails, and greenspace benefits us now and for generations to come.
Hikes For Health Challenge with REI & Sandy Springs Conservancy
Sandy Springs Conservancy has joined forces with REI and nine other organizations across the North Atlanta region in a social media campaign encouraging the public to get outside into our community greenspaces over the next ten months. Hikes For Health challenges...
New SSC Board Members
The Sandy Springs Conservancy is very glad to welcome our new Board Members. Left to right: Evan Ottaviano, Michael Granish, Jack Misiura (Board Chair), Abigail Gross, Van Westmoreland, and Terry Morris. (Not pictured is Jason Willard.)
Allen Road Park to be Expanded
In February, the Sandy Springs City Council agreed to purchase adjoining properties on Allen Road for the expansion of Allen Road Park. This popular three acre park, with a walking trail and playing fields near l-285 and Lake Forest Drive, will grow by 1.5 acres. The...
City Purchases Land on the Chattahoochee River
The beauty of the Chattahoochee River will one day be even more accessible thanks to a recent purchase of 6.58 acres of land by the City of Sandy Springs. At their March 17th meeting, City Council approved the purchase of property at 8901 North Island Ferry Road and...
City Adopts Sandy Springs Master Trail Plan
The Sandy Springs Conservancy is proud to partnered with the Path Foundation and The City of Sandy Springs to develop a city-wide Trails Master Plan. At their October 15, 2019 meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council adopted the Trail Master Plan. Click here to view...
Sandy Springs Conservancy – 2021 Brochure
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
Sandy Springs Trail Master 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