Inspiring Stewardship: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness

Inspiring Stewardship:  A Celebration of the 50^th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act

Here's a golden anniversary that's truly golden. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, one of our most enduring environmental laws. Since 1964, the National Wilderness Preservation System has permanently protected 757 wilderness areas in 44 states.

The highlight of this 50^th anniversary year is a festival celebration on Saturday, September 6 in Hancock Park, Dahlonega.   “Inspiring Stewardship: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act” will be a multi-faceted event with speakers, demonstrations, hikes, kids activities, music, food, vendors, and much more.  This event is free and open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm

To celebrate this 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the US Forest Service and an alliance of trail and conservation organizations have joined together to plan a full schedule of hikes and stewardship projects throughout the year in the wilderness areas of North Georgia. The public is invited to participate in a variety of outdoor events - hikes, trail maintenance workdays, river cleanups and invasive plant pulls - scheduled between now and the end of the year.  It’s an opportunity to experience true wilderness with hike leaders and experts in the fields of conservation and ecological sustainability. Registration information is listed separately for each event.  Sign up early and for more than one event!