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,...
View ArticleSSC 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...
View ArticleCONNECT – Meet Our Interns
From Left to Right – Aidan Brady, Sierra Tokanel and Evan Bauman We want to engage the Millennials and younger residents of Sandy Springs because greenspace, parks and trails are as important to them...
View ArticleSSC 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.
View ArticleCREATE & CONSERVE – 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...
View ArticleCREATE – 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...
View ArticleCONNECT – Meet SSC’s new Executive Director, Billy Parrish
CONNECT – MEET THE SANDY SPRINGS CONSERVANCY’S NEW DIRECTOR, BILLY PARRISH January 2016 The Sandy Springs Conservancy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive...
View ArticleCONNECT – 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...
View ArticleCONSERVE – 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...
View ArticleCONNECT – 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:...
View ArticleCONNECT – 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...
View ArticleCONNECT – Meet Our New Director Melody Harclerode
The Sandy Springs Conservancy is pleased to welcome Melody Harclerode AIA, MBA, LEED AP as its new Executive Director. She brings non-profit leadership experience and a decade-long commitment of...
View ArticleCONNECT – Celebrating Park and Greenspace Leaders at the 2017 Thought Leaders...
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...
View ArticleCONNECT – Leap into Fall Event on 11/4
Do you want to have fun at one of metropolitan Atlanta’s most distinctive parks? Do you like exploring the outdoors? Join the Sandy Springs Conservancy and its partners for Leap Into Fall, a free...
View ArticleCREATE – Enter the Sandy Springs Conservancy Photo Contest!
The Sandy Springs Conservancy is sponsoring a photo contest! There are prizes for both youth and adult entries! Entrants in the Photo Contest are asked to showcase the parks, greenspace, and trails in...
View ArticleCONNECT – GA Gives Day
HELP MAKE GEORGIA’S BIGGEST DAY OF GIVING EVEN BIGGER! The Sandy Springs Conservancy is thrilled to participate in GA Gives on #GivingTuesday starting on November 28th. Recognized on the Tuesday...
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