Friends of the Park
Chosewood Park Reimagined
Ali at Lakewood 1800 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, United StatesStep into the magical realm of Chosewood Park Reimagined, a mesmerizing fundraising cocktail hour that beckons you to wander through a forest wonderland of whimsy and chic elegance.
Friends of the Park Orientation
Edgewood Community Learning Garden 57 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesWe’re excited to invite you to a Friends of the Park Orientation with Park Pride! We welcome up to 3 members of your Friends group to join us for: An introduction to Park Pride’s programs and services for Friends of the Park groups Face time with some of our program staff Q&A, discussion, and support planning … Continue Reading →
Q2 Park Meeting
Blue Heron Nature Preserve 4055 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Park Pride and Blue Heron Nature Preserve for an evening of nature and networking! This Park Meeting will include a Park Pride grants information session and will highlight a current grant project at the preserve. Light refreshments will be served. Optional outdoor networking and tour will be offered, weather permitting. This event is open … Continue Reading →
Park Design Workshop: Entrances & Gateways
Lang-Carson Recreation Center 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPark entrances and gateways are more than just safe and accessible pathways into parks, and our perception and use of parks is greatly affected by how we arrive and move into them. Through our Park Design Consultation & Workshop, Park Pride has paired six community groups with volunteer landscape architects to produce conceptual plans to … Continue Reading →
Q3 Friends of the Park Meeting
John Evans Legacy Park/Shoal Creek Park III 3075 McAfee Road, Decatur, United StatesLooking for new ways to engage your community and improve your park? Don’t miss this unique chance to network with other leaders and get tips from the community behind Friends of John Evans Legacy Park’s latest success! Friends of the Park members are invited to Park Pride's Quarterly Friends Meeting to connect with other communities … Continue Reading →
Protecting & Preserving Park Ecosystems
Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, United StatesThis 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 →
Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan: Friends of the Park Engagement Session
VirtualThe Piedmont Park Conservancy is currently undergoing its first Comprehensive Plan in 25 years, and we would like to invite you to share your input! On Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6 – 7 p.m., the Conservancy and Park Pride are hosting a virtual input session that’s exclusively offered to our Friends of the Park members. … 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 StatesJoin 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, GeorgiaJoin 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 →