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Celebrating Park and Greenspace Leaders at the 2017 Thought Leaders Dinner
The 2017 Thought Leaders Dinner by the Sandy Springs Conservancy has blossomed into a must-see event celebrating champions of parks, greenspace, and connective trails in Sandy Springs. Over 200 civic leaders, government officials, and supporters around the city and...
2017 Thought Leaders Dinner
2017 Sandy Springs Conservancy Thought Leaders’ Dinner On March 30, 2017 the Sandy Springs Conservancy will bring together community leaders, city officials, and developers for our fourth annual “Thought Leaders’ Dinner” to promote the economic and community-building...
Sandy Springs Conservancy Honors Park Ranger Jerry Hightower
The Sandy Springs Conservancy honored National Park Ranger Jerry Hightower with its annual Greenspace Champion Award. Jerry is a well loved local hero who works in the biggest park within city limits: the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. He helped...
Lost Corner Preserve Grand Opening
LOST CORNER PRESERVE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN It is said good thing come to those who wait and this certainly applies to Lost Corner Preserve. After almost a decade of planning and construction, Lost Corner had its opening ceremony on the morning of March 17th. It was a...
2016 Thought Leaders Dinner
On April 13th, 2016, the Sandy Springs Conservancy hosted their 3rd Annual Thought Leaders Dinner to educate and inspire city organization, business and government leaders about the importance of more and connected Greenspaces in our community. A rousing networking...
A new 4+ acre park in the floodplain!
Windsor Meadows – from wet to wonderful! SSC and Board member/landscape architect, Molly Welch, working in collaboration with local neighborhoods, High Point Civic Association created the concept plan for Windsor Meadows – a passive 4.25 acre park with walking trail,...
Let’s Make sure Sandy Springs is GREEN for the Next 10!
The City of Sandy Springs is turning 10 years old this year! Did you know that the City of Sandy Springs is now working on a future plan and vision for the next 10 years. Make sure to visit the website! Sandy Springs – The Next 10 The City’s current update of its...
SSC 2015 Snapshot – What We’ve Been Up to this year!
The Sandy Springs Conservancy has accomplished a whole lot in 2015. CLICK HERE for snapshot of everything we’ve done.
Meet Our Interns
We want to engage the Millennials and younger residents of Sandy Springs because greenspace, parks and trails are as important to them as older generations. We’re fortunate this year to be working with three exceptional Sandy Springs residents! Aidan Brady, a senior...
SSC Executive Director Announces Retirement
Linda Bain, the Sandy Springs Conservancy Executive Director, announced her retirement this summer, effective December 31, 2015. She has been the SSC Executive Director since 2007, and was a board member when it was formed under Sandy Springs Revitalization in 2001....
2015 Thought Leaders Dinner A Success
SCC’s annual Thought Leader’s Dinner was held this year on April 23rd. The topic was Connecting the Dots . . . .the importance of connecting people and places. Liverpool, England, native John Crompton, author and professor at the department of recreation, park and...
2015 Thought Leader’s Dinner
Connecting the Dots… the importance of connecting people and places… On April 23rd, 2015, keynote speaker Dr. John Crompton explored ways communities can increase their walkability, attractiveness, and long-term vitality. Dr. Crompton brought lessons from three...
