A Red Tailed Hawk was on display for nature lovers at Earth Day Augusta at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Ga. on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
April 23, 2023·Mike Adams·Comments Off on Photojournalism: Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp
Art and nature were at the forefront of activities Saturday at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in celebration of Earth Day.
Artists billy s and Alex Foltz created while wildlife specialists shared hands-on information on animals such as alligators and owls.
Artist billy sanders puts the finishing touches on a piece of art work at Earth Day Augusta at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Ga. on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsRyan Meckel of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, right, quizzes two girls on what kind of pelt he’s holding at Earth Day Augusta at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Ga. on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Families from across the CSRA enjoy a beautiful day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park for Earth Day Augusta festivities on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsHolly Devault of the SRS Ecology Lab, left, lets Earth Day patrons experience an up close look at a 3 year old alligator at Earth Day Augusta at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Ga. on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsAdvertisementsWade Carruth talks about the habits of raptors such as the Barred Owl he’s holding here at Earth Day Augusta at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Ga. on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Artist Alex Foltz paints a scene at Earth Day Augusta at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Ga. on April 22, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Mike Adams has won multiple Georgia Press Association awards for his photography.
Local stories on local people, organizations and events. That's the focus of Augusta Good News, a member of the Georgia Press Association. And you don't have to go through a paywall to find these stories. An independent voice in Augusta, Ga., Augusta Good News is not funded by a billionaire or a large corporation; it doesn't have celebrity reporters who have agents. It's local people who are invested in the community and want to tell its stories. You can support local journalism and help us expand our coverage by becoming a supporter. Through Ko-Fi, you can give once or set up a monthly gift.
