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NEWS

BIRD WALK

What: Morgan Falls Overlook Park boasts several habitats, and thus a large variety of birds over the course of the year: mudflats (shorebirds, including Avocets in 2017), lake (winter ducks, nesting Bald Eagles), river, woodland, and field (sparrows). The walk will involve possibly wet grass, stairs, gently sloped pavement and unpaved trails. A scope and loaner binoculars will be available. The walk will begin at the overlook, past the playground. Register online. When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 8 a.m. Where: Morgan Fall Overlook Park & Dam, 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov

COMMUNITY:

BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER

What: Drop off your Christmas tree at the City of Milton’s main annual Christmas tree recycling event. During that time, you can drop off your tree on the Milton High School campus in the baseball field parking lot, which is closest to Freemanville Road. Casey Tree Experts is partnering with the city on this event and will chip all of the trees. When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Milton More info: miltonga.gov

JUST FOR FUN:

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: The fairies and gnomes have been busy building whimsical houses along Chattahoochee Nature Center’s forested trails. Slow down as you search for houses made from tiny natural objects. Take notice of the beautiful and enchanting features of the winter woods. When: Up to Feb. 28, open daily except for December 24-26 and January 1-3 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $15 for adults More info: chattnaturecenter.org

TRIVIA NIGHT

What: Whether you’re the whiz of the group or the dunce, a trivia outing is about so much more than the questions themselves. Bring your friends and test your knowledge while you drink a pint at the King George Tavern. When: Thursday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Where: King George Tavern, 4511 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: kinggeorgetavern.com

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

What: Enjoy a night out while your kids spend the evening doing fun science activities and experiments. Kids, ages 5-11, will journey through space and explore our planets and their moons, create an ice comet, make rockets and have a launching contest. Popcorn and drinks are included. Kids can bring dinner if they want. When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 6-9 p.m. Where: Discover Science Center, 2500 Old Alabama Road, Suite 5, Roswell Cost: $30 More info: discoversciencecenter. com

LEARN AND LEAD:

SANDY SPRINGS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

What: Are you interested in knowing more about photography? You can learn the basic principles of correctly exposing a photograph by balancing shutter speed, aperture size and sensor sensitivity, and how each of these affect your photography by participating in the beginner session. You will also discover the modes and functions of a DSLR camera and how to use them. The instructor will attach a camera to a large display to demonstrate how a camera’s settings impact your photographs. When: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6-6:45 p.m. Club meeting will follow. Where: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd NW, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov

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