Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm, Chattahoochee NRA, Paces Mill: Floodplain Forest, Cobb County

NOTE:  Preregistration is requested.  Please email Carol Schneier at:  

Field Trip Leader:    Carol Schneier

Description:   We will explore a typical Piedmont floodplain forest for a couple of hours, identifying overstory trees, midstory and shrubby plants comprising this ecosystem.

Location & Directions:    US-41 at Chattahoochee River.  Park entrance is just north of bridge, park in main parking lot.

Meet At:    1:30pm Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, – West Palisades, kiosk near picnic area.  Park address: 3444 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339.

Bathroom Facilities:   Restrooms and drinking fountains.

Walking Difficulty:   Easy; we will mostly stick to trails on the Chattahoochee River floodplain, walking about a mile.  Walking shoes /hiking boots are recommended.

Bring:   The Google Lens app on your smartphone will aid with tree identifications, or a tree identification book if you have one (Trees of Georgia and Adjacent States by Brown and Kirkman is recommended).

Contact:   Carol Schneier (770-971-0609).  Send email to