Almost Nobody Knows This Secret Rooftop Garden In Georgia Even Exists
What would you say if we told you that one of the most sustainable buildings in Georgia also has a secret rooftop garden that nobody really knows about? The Geography/Geology building received a green roof in the 1960s in order to temper the climate and buffer high temperatures. Now, decades later, this flourishing rooftop garden has been run by students and volunteers alike, providing sustainability and fresh food at every turn.
While you may think that you’d find a boring ol’ rooftop filled with AC units and giant monstrosities of electrical boxes at the Geography-Geology building at UGA, you’d be quite surprised.
To sign up for a tour or to volunteer at the Green Roof Garden at UGA, click here. Otherwise, if you already have a tour scheduled or would like to drive by this beauty, then the Geography-Geology Building is located at 210 Field Street on the campus of the University of Georgia. Otherwise, if you’re ready for more unique things to check out in Georgia, then take a look at The 13 Coolest Attractions In Georgia That Not Enough People Visit.
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
