Friends of the Park
Volunteer Event at Arthur Langford Park
Arthur Langford Park 1614 Arthur Langford, Jr. PL, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Friends of Arthur Langford Park are hosting a park cleanup Saturday, September 9 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m, and are inviting volunteers to join them!Â
HI! HENDERSON! Family Fun
Henderson Park 2723 Henderson Rd, Tucker, GA, United StatesThe Friends of Henderson Park invite you to discover more about this 121 acre Tucker treasure on Sunday, September 10th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for a Walk in Jennie Drake Park
Jennie Drake Park 645 Waterford Road, NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Friends of Jennie Drake Park invite you to take a walk on the new trail on Saturday, September 16, between 8 and 10 AM. The park entrance is across from 668 Waterford Road NW, near the corner of Waterford Road and Oldknow Drive.
Workshop: Raising Funds for Your Park
Coan Park Recreation Center 1530 Woodbine Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesFundraising for park projects can be challenging as each park, park project and community is unique. But don't get discouraged! There are some tried and true tactics to successful park fundraising.
Trees Atlanta Canopy Conference
Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center 225 Chester Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis year’s Atlanta Canopy Conference, Giving Voice to Tree Protection, will focus on effective tree protection ordinances and policies, organizations and people who advocate for trees, and practical strategies and tactics to better conserve Atlanta’s canopy cover. Tree protection is a community initiative.
Collard Greens Cultural Festival
Lithonia Amphitheater 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia, GA, United StatesCome out and celebrate the rich culture, history and traditions of Africa and African-American food and music.
Take a Child Outside Week
Take a Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) is an annual program that encourages people all over the world, particular children, to participate in outdoor activities.
2017 Legacy Grant Application Deadline
Park Pride’s Legacy Grants (funded by the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation) provide matching awards up to $100,000 for capital park improvements in City of Atlanta parks.
Naturalist Walk at Henderson Park with EcoAddendum
Henderson Park 2723 Henderson Rd, Tucker, GA, United StatesJoin EcoAddendum for this natualist walk of approximately 1.5 miles on natural trails on the east side of the park through several woodland areas, then along a creek, and ending at the lower edge of the lake.
FREE Festival for Historic Oakland Foundation’s 40th Anniversary!
Oakland Cemetery 238 Oakland Ave SE,, Atlanta, GA, United StatesFamilies looking for fall activities need look no further than Historic Oakland Cemetery. On Sunday, Oct. 1, Atlanta’s most tangible link to the past opens its gates for Sunday in the Park, a free festival and celebration of Historic Oakland Foundation’s (HOF) 40th anniversary.