Groundcover Restoration Academy – Georgia
Date: November 12, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Time Zone: America/New_York
Location: Little Ocmulgee State Park,
80 Live Oak Trail
McRae,
GA
31037
Contact: Karen Zilliox Brown
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Groundcover 201 will guide students through the principles and practices of restoring native plant species in longleaf pine systems. Native groundcover provides numerous benefits in longleaf pine systems, from wildlife habitat and food sources, fuel for frequent prescribed fires, host plants for pollinator species, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic benefits. But it can often be degraded, or absent, as a result of prior land use practices.
During the course, students will gain the tools for planning and implementing their own groundcover projects through expert instruction from restoration practitioners, land managers, research scientists and producers.
Friday, November 13 will be the field day at The Orianne Society Preserve in Lumber City, GA
Topics covered include:
– Determining Restoration Needs
– Seed Source Selection
– Longleaf Pine Communities
– Plants for Longleaf Restoration
– Seed Collection
– Site Preparation
– Planting Methods
– Maintenance and Management
– Regional Conservation Projects
Lodging
Rooms are available at the Lodge at Little Ocmulgee State Park. More information on how to book coming soon.
SAF Credits pending.
Academy registration coming soon
Contact Karen Brown for more information at 803-607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org
Date: November 12, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Time Zone: America/New_York
Location: Little Ocmulgee State Park,
80 Live Oak Trail
McRae,
GA
31037
Contact: Karen Zilliox Brown
Groundcover 201 will guide students through the principles and practices of restoring native plant species in longleaf pine systems. Native groundcover provides numerous benefits in longleaf pine systems, from wildlife habitat and food sources, fuel for frequent prescribed fires, host plants for pollinator species, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic benefits. But it can often be degraded, or absent, as a result of prior land use practices.
During the course, students will gain the tools for planning and implementing their own groundcover projects through expert instruction from restoration practitioners, land managers, research scientists and producers.
Friday, November 13 will be the field day at The Orianne Society Preserve in Lumber City, GA
Topics covered include:
– Determining Restoration Needs
– Seed Source Selection
– Longleaf Pine Communities
– Plants for Longleaf Restoration
– Seed Collection
– Site Preparation
– Planting Methods
– Maintenance and Management
– Regional Conservation Projects
Lodging
Rooms are available at the Lodge at Little Ocmulgee State Park. More information on how to book coming soon.
SAF Credits pending.
Academy registration coming soon
Contact Karen Brown for more information at 803-607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org