Interpretation: Brochures and Natural History Checklists

Plants that Birds Love
This trail guide highlights numerous plant species that are important to Georgia's birds. As you hike through the different plant communities along the Orange and Purple Trails, look for signs identifying "plants that birds love" as noted in this guide. Click here to download a printable trail guide.

Bird Checklist
This pocket-size pamphlet was prepared by local bird experts from the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society. How many birds can you spot at the Garden? Click here to download a printable brochure.

Gardening for Butterflies
This brochure highlights butterfly attractant plants in various sections of the Botanical Garden. Expect to see some of these "winged beauties" as you investigate their nectar and larval food sources. While viewing these plants, decide which additional butterfly attractant plants you wish to add to your own garden! Click here to download a printable brochure.

Tree Trail
This brochure and corresponding trail highlight tree diversity in Georgia's Piedmont. The Tree Trail is overlaid on the existing White and Green Trails and consists of two loops; a short loop of just under 1/2 mile and a longer loop and short spur which is nearly 1 mile. Click here to download a printable trail guide.

River Trail
Hike the White Trail along the Middle Oconee River and take along this guide to learn about Georgia's Piedmont floodplain forest, stream and river communities. Look for the numbered metal plates that correspond to stops in the guide. Click here to download a printable trail guide.

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