Sunday Morning Stroll through McFarlane Nature Park

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Sunday Morning Stroll through McFarlane Nature Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Marietta, GA (East Cobb)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 18 2014 10:00 am >> Sun, May 18 2014 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, May 16 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 18 2014 8:00 am

Event Duration:

1 Hour

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Distance:

1.5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

I can't believe this park has been practically down the street from me and I've never known of it. I was recently told of the place by a Master Gardener who helps maintain the beautiful plants and shrubs in the Nature Park. This park is part of the Cobb Land Trust, comprised of volunteers who care about conserving green space in Cobb County.

The land for the 11.5 acre park was a gift of Florence McFarlane, who lived on the property during her lifetime. Some of the features of the property are woodland trails, pastures with bluebirds, picnic tables, gardens of native perennials, and an active beehive. If you love gardening and flowers, this is a place you'll want to see.

Because of the relatively small size of the park and the peaceful nature of the area, I'm holding the number of registrants small for this event.

Come join me and discover this little gem sequestered just off of Paper Mill Road in Marietta, GA. We'll stroll through the wooded paths, taking our time to read the plant labels and take photos of the flora that abounds throughout the park.

Required Items to Bring:

Just comfortable walking shoes!

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Insect repellant

Water

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates: 33.945081; -84,4272803

From Johnson Ferry Rd., take Paper Mill Road west to Gateside Place (about 1/2 mile - - across the street from the soccer field). Take an immediate right onto the gravel road. The park is .2 miles. Park in front of the caretaker's home.

From I-75, take Delk Road exit (261). Go east, across Power's Ferry Rd. to Terrell Mill Rd. Turn left onto Terrell Mill to the traffic light at Paper Mill (on your right). Take Paper Mill Road past Sope Creek CNRA, across the bridge, and past the Atlanta Country Club entrance on your right. Gateside Place will be on your right. Turn onto Gateside Place and take an immediate right onto the gravel road. The park is .2 miles down the road. Enter the drive and park in front of the caretaker's house.

A Google Map of the park is available at https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217593519264616537058.00046b71e71400492ddd8&dg=feature

Notes:

There is a restroom at this location.

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