Friends of the Park
GRANT DEADLINE: Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant
GA, United StatesAttention all Community Gardens! Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Breads if working with SeedMoney on their first annual Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant to provide $5,000 to public food gardens.
John A. White Park Cleanup
John A. White Park 1053 Cascade Cir SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesFriends of John A. White Park is hosting a bi-monthly park cleanup at John A. White Park at 9am on Saturday, March 7th!
Sara J. Gonzalez Park: Books for Babies
Agape Youth & Family Center 2210 Marietta Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesSara J. Gonzalez Park is hosting a bilingual reading session entitled "Books for Babies" in collaboration with the Fulton County Library and Agape Youth and Family center. All children are welcome!
March Park Meeting
Mozley Park 1595 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesEvery month, Park Pride brings together community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Representatives from dozens of Friends of the Park Groups, park conservancies and the parks department visit a different park to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and … Continue Reading →
Friends of the Park Peer Support Call
Atlanta Atlanta, GA, United StatesPark Pride is committed to providing Friends of the Park groups with opportunities to stay connected, informed and supported in this difficult time. Join your fellow park advocates for a video conference call to discuss challenges and share creative ideas to continue stewarding your local parks. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 354 040 288 Password: 392539 Or dial … Continue Reading →
Tour of Jennie Drake Park
Jennie Drake Park 645 Waterford Road, NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Eco-A and Friends of Jennie Drake Park for a tour of Jennie Drake Park. Originally on the outskirts of Atlanta, this park highlights the type of forest that makes Atlanta’s urban canopy in many older neighborhoods so special–it holds remaining pieces of the old growth forest of our region.
CANCELED: Greener Good Volunteer Day- Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Constitution Lakes Park 1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesWe share your concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the spirit of taking every possible precaution to protect volunteers, Park Pride has decided to cancel this event. Questions? Contact Chris Lemons, Volunteer Manager, at chris@parkpride.org.
Building Community Through Arts in Neighborhood Parks WEBINAR
Now more than ever, parks are a crucial aspect of building a sense of place, health, and climate change resiliance in urban neighborhoods. This webinar will highlight best practices and lessons learned in building community and place-making through art in urban parks. Atlanta-based artist Muhammad Suber (Artist InUs), Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture Analyst , Osaze Stigler, and Park Pride’s Director of Park Visioning, Andrew White will all share their unique experiences and tips on integrating art, community engagement, and park visioning and design.
May Park Meeting
Atlanta Atlanta, GA, United StatesEvery month, Park Pride brings together community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Representatives from dozens of Friends of the Park Groups, park conservancies and the parks department visit a different park to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and … Continue Reading →
Greenspace Gathering
Looking to socialize with your fellow park advocates and discuss topics around parks, trails, and greenspaces? Join us with your favorite refreshments to chat, share stories, and build community from the safety of our homes. This first meeting, we invite you to share one of your earliest experiences with nature or the outdoors. Photos are … Continue Reading →