Protecting & Preserving Park Ecosystems

Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, United States

This Park Stewardship Academy session is open to all interested Friends of the Park members! Friends group members are invited to join us to learn from an experienced forest restoration practitioner about protecting and preserving park ecosystems. Discover best practices and common pitfalls for restoration efforts in your park. This session will include hands-on training … Continue Reading →

Meet Your DeKalb Park Naturalist Tour Series: Part 1

E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, United States

Join Park Pride and DeKalb RPCA for a special tour series designed for Friends of the Park group members. Connect with your local DeKalb Park Naturalist and explore three of the county's most unique greenspaces! As a member, you’ll gain valuable insights into the role of Park Naturalists and how they can support your park … Continue Reading →

Effectively Engaging Elected Officials for Parks Improvement

This Park Stewardship Academy session is open to Friends of the Park members until we reach capacity! In this virtual session, we’ll learn the importance of a strong collaboration between elected officials and the community when striving to improve local parks and recreation facilities. Through this session, we aim to bridge the gap between policymakers … Continue Reading →

Meet Your DeKalb Park Naturalist: Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

3787 Klondike Road 3787 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, Georgia

Join Park Pride and DeKalb RPCA for the second tour in a new series created specifically for Friends of the Park members! This 3-part series gives Friends groups the chance to connect with local Park Naturalists and explore some of DeKalb County’s most unique greenspaces. You’ll learn about the vital role Park Naturalists play and … Continue Reading →

2024 Big Park Meeting

Georgia Tech's Centergy One Building 75 Fifth Street NW, Atlanta, United States

Friends of the Park members - You're invited! The Big Park Meeting is an annual celebration of our fantastic Friends groups and their contributions to parks across Atlanta. Park Pride staff, partners and community members will come together in appreciation to socialize, network, reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new year. … Continue Reading →

Second Friday Walk in the Park + Meet Your Park Naturalist

Mason Mill Park 1400 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA, United States

This Second Friday Walk in the Park is extra special! Join us for our Second Friday Walk in the Park which, this month, is paired with the Meet Your Park Naturalist event series! Everyone is welcome, whether or not you're part of a Friends group! In this third and final part of a monthly guided … Continue Reading →

Help save mature trees!

Delano Line Park Delano Dr, Decatur, GA, United States

The trees that buffer the White Oak Hills neighborhood from busy Memorial Drive are being choked by ivy. Bring gloves and pruners to help us save them! Working alongside others to save mature trees from choking ivy is an experience in shared stewardship and hands-on impact. Take pride in helping extend a tree's lifespan! Click … Continue Reading →

Q1 Park Meeting

Shirley Clarke Franklin Park 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join Park Pride and the Friends of Shirley Clarke Franklin Park for an evening of networking and exploration at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park)! We'll learn about how the Friends group has been connecting with nearby communities and other supporters to help their large, regional park feel more like a local neighborhood asset. … Continue Reading →

Friends of the Park Social

Monday Night Garage 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join Park Pride and fellow Friends of the Park members for a casual evening of connection and community at Monday Night Garage on Thursday, May 15 from 5 - 8 pm! Come grab a beer (or a kombucha), swap ideas, and celebrate the awesome work happening in our parks! Your first drink is on us. … Continue Reading →