BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park Pride X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://parkpride.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park Pride REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20220909T151013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T135801Z UID:10495-1668099600-1668105000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Atlanta's Dept. of Parks & Rec Presents: Popsicles in the Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/atlantas-dept-of-parks-rec-presents-popsicles-in-the-park-2/ LOCATION:Pittman Park\, 950 Garibaldi St SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20220909T151503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T135759Z UID:10497-1670518800-1670524200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Atlanta's Dept. of Parks & Rec Presents: Popsicles in the Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/atlantas-dept-of-parks-rec-presents-popsicles-in-the-park-3/ LOCATION:McClatchey Park\, E Park Ln NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20220909T151723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T133144Z UID:10499-1673542800-1673548200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Atlanta's Dept. of Parks & Rec Presents: Popsicles in the Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/atlantas-dept-of-parks-rec-presents-popsicles-in-the-park-4/ LOCATION:Central Park Recreation Center\, 400 Merritts Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20220909T151835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T203145Z UID:10501-1675962000-1675967400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Atlanta's Dept. of Parks & Rec Presents: Popsicles in the Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/atlantas-dept-of-parks-rec-presents-popsicles-in-the-park-5/ LOCATION:Coan Park Recreation Center\, 1530 Woodbine Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230213T162100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T203133Z UID:10790-1677175200-1677178800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Equity Data Tool (EDT) Virtual Learning Session #1 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/equity-data-tool-edt-virtual-learning-sessions/ CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Advocacy,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230220T205224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T203129Z UID:10805-1678298400-1678303800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Friends of the Park Meeting (Virtual) DESCRIPTION: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 join to learn more about community efforts in parks\, discuss current park and greenspace issues\, and support each other in efforts to improve our parks and our park system. \nJoin us for our first Park Meeting of 2023 on Wednesday\, March 8th from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Please sign up through the link below to let us know that you plan to attend. \n  \nSign Up URL:https://parkpride.org/event/quarterly-friends-of-the-park-meeting-virtual/ CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Park Meeting,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230222T135346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T203125Z UID:10810-1679144400-1679151600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Standing Peachtree “Pakanahuili” Forgotten History Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/standing-peachtree-pakanahuili-forgotten-history-event/ LOCATION:Standing Peachtree Greenspace\, 2630 Ridgewood Rd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Tour,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20220928T140155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T203124Z UID:10521-1679905800-1679936400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:2023 Parks & Greenspace Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/2023-parks-greenspace-conference/ LOCATION:GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Friends of the Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230414T194735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202438Z UID:10924-1682359200-1682366400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Public Meeting: Come help plan for the future of Arabia Mountain! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/come-help-plan-for-the-future-of-arabia-mountain/ LOCATION:GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Advocacy,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230411T132741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202436Z UID:10908-1682510400-1682514000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Virtual Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join Park Pride’s Director of Education\, Eli Dickerson\, for an informal webinar on Wednesday\, April 26th from 12:00-12:45pm. \nParticipants will learn how to participate in the annual City Nature Challenge which will take place April 28th- May 1st\, 2023 (led locally by Fernbank Museum). The webinar will introduce folks to the free iNaturalist smartphone app and show the basics of how to make observations utilizing the app. \nThis is a FREE entry level training open to all ages. \nThe goal of City Nature Challenge is for each participating city (Atlanta is one of 500+ cities worldwide!) to get citizens outside and photodocumenting as many wild organisms (plants/animals/fungi) as possible during the designated 4-day Challenge. The data collected has the power to help us learn more about our parks and greenspaces. Anyone can participate\, from novices to experts! \nPlease join the webinar to learn more about how you can be a citizen scientist and document your local park during City Nature Challenge. \nSign Up\nPlease click the link below to register for this free event through Zoom. \nSign Up \n  \n  \n\nSponsored by URL:https://parkpride.org/event/city-nature-challenge-virtual-lunch-learn/ CATEGORIES:General,Workshops,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230414T194843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202435Z UID:10925-1682532000-1682539200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Public Meeting: Come help plan for the future of Arabia Mountain! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/public-meeting-come-help-plan-for-the-future-of-arabia-mountain/ LOCATION:GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Advocacy,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230411T153512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202433Z UID:10913-1682762400-1682769600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge BioBlitz at Chosewood Park DESCRIPTION:This is a family friendly event from 10am to noon on Saturday\, April 29th\, 2023. \nPark Pride will lead park visitors on an urban park adventure documenting plants\, fungi\, and animals in the iNaturalist smartphone app as part of the City Nature Challenge (April 28 – May 1)! We can finally put Chosewood on the map! \nMeet at park parking lot. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood. \nThis is a FREE event open to all ages no experience needed. \nThe goal of City Nature Challenge is for each participating city (Atlanta is one of 500+ cities worldwide!) to get citizens outside and photo documenting as many wild organisms (plants/animals/fungi) as possible during the designated 4-day Challenge. The data collected has the power to help us learn more about our parks and greenspaces. Anyone can participate\, from novices to experts! \nPlease sign up through the link below to let us know you’re coming and so that we can communicate any changes that may arise. \nSign Up\n — Registration is closed \n  \n\nSponsored by\n  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/city-nature-challenge-bioblitz-at-chosewood-park/ LOCATION:Chosewood Park\, 397 Nolan St SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230511T135544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202429Z UID:10968-1684346400-1684350000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Mason Mill Park Tour with Commissioner Spears DESCRIPTION:Officials from DeKalb County Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Affairs and DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears will hold a public tours on May 17 to review improvements for Mason Mill Park (1340-B McConnell Drive) at 6 p.m. \n\n\nThe community is invited to attend the meetings and provide input regarding the master plan update\, SPLOST\, and upcoming improvements for the parks. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/mason-mill-park-tour-with-commissioner-spears/ LOCATION:Mason Mill Park\, 1400 McConnell Dr.\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Advocacy,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230511T135951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202427Z UID:10969-1684575000-1684589400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:DeKalb Parks Tour with Commissioner Spears DESCRIPTION:Officials from DeKalb County Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Affairs and DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears will hold public tours on May 20 of local parks to review improvements for: \n\nDeepdene Park (N. Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast in Atlanta) – 9:30 a.m.\nBriarlake Park (3330 Briarlake Road in Atlanta) – 11:30 a.m.\nand Frazier Rowe Park (2886 Lavista Road in Decatur) – 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nA news release states that the community is invited to attend the meetings and provide input regarding the master plan update\, SPLOST\, and upcoming improvements for the parks. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/dekalb-parks-tour-with-commissioner-spears/ LOCATION:Deepdene Park\, 2199 N. Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Advocacy,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230526T171858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202425Z UID:11007-1685469600-1685476800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Restore Utoy Creek Watershed Outreach Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/restore-utoy-creek-watershed-outreach-event/ LOCATION:Outdoor Activity Center\, 1442 Richland Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230501T142500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202424Z UID:10954-1685520000-1685575800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Stewardship Application Deadline DESCRIPTION: URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-stewardship-application-deadline/ LOCATION:GA\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230427T211212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202423Z UID:10949-1685647800-1685651400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Grant Info Session (Virtual): City of Atlanta Only DESCRIPTION:Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program provides funding for park improvement projects. The application process is an intensive and competitive endeavor that includes collaboration with neighbors\, community stakeholders\, the parks department\, and (of course!) Park Pride. \nAttendance at a Park Pride grant info session is mandatory for Friends of the Park groups interested in applying for a grant for a project of $5\,000 or more for the 2024 grant cycle. \nAttendees will walk through Park Pride’s grant application forms step-by-step\, discussing all of the requirements needed to submit a complete application. Virtual Information sessions are offered on the following dates: \n\nThursday\, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. (City of Atlanta only)\nFriday\, June 2 at 12 p.m. (Unincorporated DeKalb only)\nSaturday\, June 3 at 9:30 a.m. (City of Atlanta only)\n\nRegister \nQuestions? Contact Kayla Altland\, Park Pride’s Director of Grantmaking & Fiscal Sponsorship at kayla@parkpride.org. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/grant-info-session-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Grants,Friends of the Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230515T161834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202418Z UID:10984-1685797200-1685835000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:GreATL Campout DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your camp on? Join REI for an amazing overnight experience full of music\, food\, family-friendly activities and more at REI’s signature camp in The Home Depot Backyard. Hurry this event sells out fast! \nRegister \nCampout registration fees will be donated to Park Pride! \n\n  \nGreATL Volunteers on National Trails Day\nBefore you camp\, join Park Pride and REI as volunteers to restore favorite biking trails at Lionel Hampton Park! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/greatl-campout/ LOCATION:The Home Depot Backyard\, 1 Backyard Way\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20230803T205320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202210Z UID:11181-1695211200-1695214800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Pride Virtual Roundtable: Inclusive Play Spaces DESCRIPTION:Did you know that playgrounds have more diverse users than any public space amenity? Or that half of all playground visitors are not children? Research shows that play provides the foundation for how humans learn and connect\, underscoring the importance of play spaces that are accessible to and inclusive of all ages and all abilities. \nIn this virtual Roundtable discussion\, Meghan Talarowski will share insights on the importance of accessibility to play\, types of innovative play spaces\, and how to incorporate more inclusive play into local greenspaces. Attendees will leave inspired with ideas on how to reimagine play spaces in their local parks\, schoolyards or backyards\, for all ages and abilities to enjoy. \n  \nEvent Details\nVirtual Event (access details provided after registration)\nWednesday\, September 20\n12 – 1 p.m. \n  \nRegister for Free\nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  \nAbout the speaker\nMeghan Talarowski\, PLA\, ASLA\, CPSI\, is the founding director at Studio Ludo which focuses on play in four different areas: research\, advocacy\, design and safety/risk assessment. Meghan is an internationally recognized play expert who will share strategies for incorporating inclusivity in play environments. She has degrees in architecture and landscape architecture\, almost 20 years of experience in the design field\, is a licensed landscape architect\, and a certified playground safety inspector. Her research focuses on how the design of play environments impacts physical health and social behavior of children and caregivers.   URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-pride-virtual-roundtable-inclusive-play-spaces/ CATEGORIES:Workshops,Friends of the Park,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20231127T163233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202202Z UID:11527-1701511200-1701518400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Big Park Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:Park Pride’s annual Big Park Meeting is an opportunity for Atlanta and DeKalb Friends of the Park groups to celebrate our successes and unite around the importance of greenspace. Attendees enjoy light refreshments\, mingle with local greenspaces leaders\, and explore how Park Pride services are revitalizing community parks! \nThis is a free event for registered Friends of the Park groups. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/big-park-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:Trees Atlanta Kendeda Treehouse\, 825 Warner St SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Park Meeting,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Big-Park-Meeting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20231204T151537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202154Z UID:11539-1706119200-1706130000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Chosewood Park Reimagined DESCRIPTION:Step 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. Imagine an enchanting evening where live entertainment\, cocktails\, captivating florals\, and silent auction unfold against the backdrop of lush greenery. \nChef-inspired hors d’oeuvres will tantalize your taste buds as we come together to celebrate and recognize the invaluable supporters of Friends of Chosewood Park and raise funds to further transform this neighborhood. Every contribution made during this magical evening becomes a seed planted in the soil of community growth\, ensuring that Chosewood Park continues to flourish and inspire. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of Chosewood Park for an unforgettable night of joy\, generosity\, and the enchanting journey towards a revitalized Chosewood Park—an oasis of beauty\, community\, and lasting impact. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/chosewood-park-reimagined/ LOCATION:Ali at Lakewood\, 1800 Jonesboro Rd SE\, Atlanta\, 30315\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FriendsofChoosewoodPark3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20240223T215840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195052Z UID:11804-1709229600-1709235000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Park Orientation DESCRIPTION:We’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: \n\nAn introduction to Park Pride’s programs and services for Friends of the Park groups\nFace time with some of our program staff\nQ&A\, discussion\, and support planning your group’s next steps\nNetworking\, refreshments\, and (weather permitting) fun in the garden\n\nPlease use the form below to register. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n \n \n 2024 Friends of the Park Orientation Registration\n \n \n Your Name(Required)(first and last)Your Email(Required)\n \n (for follow-up communication)Your Friends of the Park Group(Required)How familiar are you with Park Pride's programs and services?(Required)I'm an expert!Very familiarSomewhat familiarSlightly familiarI'm a total newbie!Please let us know if you have any specific questions or topics of interest.Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/friends-of-the-park-orientation/ LOCATION:Edgewood Community Learning Garden\, 57 Mayson Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-of-Jennie-Drake-Park-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20240501T190513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194718Z UID:11955-1717608600-1717614000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Q2 Park Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to Friends of the Park members and anyone interested in Park Pride programming. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister below. \n\n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Group Affiliation(Required)My choice wasn't listedAdair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAnsley Park Beautification FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyBriarwood Park ConservancyBrookhaven Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCascade Springs Nature ConservancyCastlewood Civic AssociationChastain Park ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationExchange Community GardenFlintridge Friends Of the ParkFreedom Park ConservancyFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Alexander ParkFriends of Anderson ParkFriends of Ardmore ParkFriends of Armand ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Ashford Park and Georgian HillsFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Atwood Street ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Ben Hill ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Bessie Branham ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Bitsy Grant Tennis CenterFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bobby Jones Golf CourseFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Bouldercrest ParkFriends of Boulevard-Angier ParkFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Brownwood Park Community GardenFriends of BurBanckFriends of Cabbagetown ParkFriends of Callanwolde Fine Arts CenterFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Central and Renaissance ParksFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chapel Hill ParkFriends of Chapman Mill / Redan ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Clack's CornerFriends of Cleopas R. Johnson ParkFriends Of Coan ParkFriends of Collier ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of County Line & Ellenwood ParksFriends of Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature PreserveFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of Deerwood ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends Of Delano-Line ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Emma Millican ParkFriends of English ParkFriends of Fairington ParkFriends of Fake ParkFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Gilliam ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Gordon-White ParkFriends of Gotham ParkFriends of Gresham ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Hamilton ParkFriends Of Hardy Ivy ParkFriends of Herbert Greene Nature PreserveFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Heritage Park (Founder's)Friends of Holderness/Lucile ParkFriends of Hope Hill ParkFriends of Howell ParkFriends of Indian Creek ParkFriends of Intrenchment Creek ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Isabel Gates Webster ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jacci Fuller Woodland Garden ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of John A. White ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kirkwood Urban ForestFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lillian Cooper Shepherd ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Little Nancy Creek ParkFriends of Longdale ParkFriends of Loridans ParkFriends of Loring Heights ParkFriends of Lou Walker ParkFriends of Louise Howard ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Melvin Drive ParkFriends of Memorial Drive GreenwayFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Midway ParkFriends of Morningside Nature PreserveFriends of Mountain Way CommonFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends Of Old Ivy ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Ormond-Grant ParkFriends of Osborne ParkFriends of Parkside ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Battle ParkwayFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Phoenix II ParkFriends of Phoenix III ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Princeton LakeFriends of Rawson-Washington ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Ridgewood Rutledge ParkFriends of RiversideFriends of Robert W. Woodruff ParkFriends of Rock Chapel ParkFriends of Rose Circle ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Selena S. Butler ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Skyland ParkFriends of South Atlanta Park (Lucius Simon)Friends of South Bend ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends of Standing Peachtree ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Tanyard Creek Urban ForestFriends of the Midtown Park PromenadeFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Tucson Trail ParkFriends of Underwood Hills ParkFriends of Verbena Street PlaylotFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Watkins ParkFriends of West Cascade ParkFriends of West End ParkFriends of West Manor ParkFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Willard and Gordon ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGarden Hills Civic AssociationGeorgia STAND-UPGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksJoyland Civic LeagueL5P AllianceLending a HandLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyMaddox Park FriendsMorningside CaresMorningside Nature Preserve Steering CommitteeMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPoncey-Highland Community Garden GroupReynoldstown Civic Improvement LeagueRiverwalk AtlantaScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouth Dekalb Striders RunningSouth Fork ConservancySouth River Gardens CommunitySouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThomasville Heights Civic LeagueVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceWestview Community OrganizationWhite Oak Hills Neighborhood AssociationAre you interested in applying for a Park Pride grant?(Required)YesNoNot sureYes\, but my group is not eligible (implementing open grant\, not in Park Pride’s service area\, etc.).Yes\, but we’re not ready yet. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/q2-park-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Blue Heron Nature Preserve\, 4055 Roswell Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States CATEGORIES:Grants,Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-q2-park-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20240723T185959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194707Z UID:12109-1724868000-1724873400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Design Workshop: Entrances & Gateways DESCRIPTION:Park 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. \nThrough our Park Design Consultation & Workshop\, Park Pride has paired six community groups with volunteer landscape architects to produce conceptual plans to create memorable\, safe\, accessible\, and welcoming thresholds in our local parks. On Wednesday\, August 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.\, our Friends groups will present these plans! \nThis event is free and open to registered Friends of Park groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from your peers about ways to make your park entrance more welcoming and accessible for all visitors. Come join us! \n\nPlease fill out the form below to register. Due to capacity limitations\, please limit the number of attendees from your group to two. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-design-workshop-entrances-gateways/ LOCATION:Lang-Carson Recreation Center\, 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Visioning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20240916T180858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194346Z UID:12227-1727521200-1727526600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Q3 Friends of the Park Meeting DESCRIPTION:Looking 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! \nFriends of the Park members are invited to Park Pride’s Quarterly Friends Meeting to connect with other communities engaging in their parks and gain valuable insight to support your local greenspace. Use the form below to register! \nNOTE: Join us at John Evans Legacy Park (formerly Shoal Creek Park III). We’ll meet at the park pavilion next to the playground. Parking is very limited at the park\, so please try to carpool or\, if you can\, consider using the street parking on Glendale Drive which is less than a quarter-mile walk from the pavilion. \n\n \n \n 2024 Q3 Park Meeting\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n What is the name of your Friends of the Park group?(Required)My choice wasn't listedAdair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAnsley Park Beautification FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyBriarwood Park ConservancyBrookhaven Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCascade Springs Nature ConservancyCastlewood Civic AssociationChastain Park ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationExchange Community GardenFlintridge Friends Of the ParkFreedom Park ConservancyFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Alexander ParkFriends of Anderson ParkFriends of Ardmore ParkFriends of Armand ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Ashford Park and Georgian HillsFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Atwood Street ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Ben Hill ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Bessie Branham ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Bitsy Grant Tennis CenterFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bobby Jones Golf CourseFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Bouldercrest ParkFriends of Boulevard-Angier ParkFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Brownwood Park Community GardenFriends of BurBanckFriends of Cabbagetown ParkFriends of Callanwolde Fine Arts CenterFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Central and Renaissance ParksFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chapel Hill ParkFriends of Chapman Mill / Redan ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Clack's CornerFriends of Cleopas R. Johnson ParkFriends Of Coan ParkFriends of Collier ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of County Line & Ellenwood ParksFriends of Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature PreserveFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of Deerwood ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends Of Delano-Line ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Emma Millican ParkFriends of English ParkFriends of Fairington ParkFriends of Fake ParkFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Gilliam ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Gordon-White ParkFriends of Gotham ParkFriends of Gresham ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Hamilton ParkFriends Of Hardy Ivy ParkFriends of Herbert Greene Nature PreserveFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Heritage Park (Founder's)Friends of Holderness/Lucile ParkFriends of Hope Hill ParkFriends of Howell ParkFriends of Indian Creek ParkFriends of Intrenchment Creek ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Isabel Gates Webster ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jacci Fuller Woodland Garden ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of John A. White ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kirkwood Urban ForestFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lillian Cooper Shepherd ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Little Nancy Creek ParkFriends of Longdale ParkFriends of Loridans ParkFriends of Loring Heights ParkFriends of Lou Walker ParkFriends of Louise Howard ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Melvin Drive ParkFriends of Memorial Drive GreenwayFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Midway ParkFriends of Morningside Nature PreserveFriends of Mountain Way CommonFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends Of Old Ivy ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Ormond-Grant ParkFriends of Osborne ParkFriends of Parkside ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Battle ParkwayFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Phoenix II ParkFriends of Phoenix III ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Princeton LakeFriends of Rawson-Washington ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Ridgewood Rutledge ParkFriends of RiversideFriends of Robert W. Woodruff ParkFriends of Rock Chapel ParkFriends of Rose Circle ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Selena S. Butler ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Skyland ParkFriends of South Atlanta Park (Lucius Simon)Friends of South Bend ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends of Standing Peachtree ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Tanyard Creek Urban ForestFriends of the Midtown Park PromenadeFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Tucson Trail ParkFriends of Underwood Hills ParkFriends of Verbena Street PlaylotFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Watkins ParkFriends of West Cascade ParkFriends of West End ParkFriends of West Manor ParkFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Willard and Gordon ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGarden Hills Civic AssociationGeorgia STAND-UPGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksJoyland Civic LeagueL5P AllianceLending a HandLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyMaddox Park FriendsMorningside CaresMorningside Nature Preserve Steering CommitteeMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPoncey-Highland Community Garden GroupReynoldstown Civic Improvement LeagueRiverwalk AtlantaScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouth Dekalb Striders RunningSouth Fork ConservancySouth River Gardens CommunitySouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThomasville Heights Civic LeagueVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceWestview Community OrganizationWhite Oak Hills Neighborhood AssociationName of FOP Group If it wasn't Listed URL:https://parkpride.org/event/2024-q3-friends-of-the-park-meeting/ LOCATION:John Evans Legacy Park\, 3075 McAfee Road\, Decatur\, 30032\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HFWP_Park-Meeting_7.22.2016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20240927T193109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194343Z UID:12284-1728723600-1728734400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Protecting & Preserving Park Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:This Park Stewardship Academy session is open to all interested Friends of the Park members! \nFriends 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. \nThis session will include hands-on training with special tools\, providing practical skills you can apply in your park improvement efforts. Use the form below to register. \nNOTE: We will meet in the Constitution Springs section of Grant Park. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/protecting-preserving-park-ecosystems/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 840 Cherokee Ave SE\, Atlanta\, 30315\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20170304_105550-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20241001T162520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194342Z UID:12286-1729188000-1729191600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan: Friends of the Park Engagement Session DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nWith Piedmont as Atlanta’s most-visited park\, this Comprehensive Plan effort will touch the lives of many\, and the Conservancy is seeking feedback from residents all around the Atlanta region. And we’re here to help! \nPlease join us in informing\, shaping and realizing the future of Piedmont Park! Use the form below to register\, and you will receive the Zoom meeting link via email. \n\n \n Register for the sessionName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n What's the name of your Friends of the Park group?(Required)Adair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCapitol View Manor Neighborhood AssociationCascade Springs Nature ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Anderson ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends of Bagley ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Cleopas R. Johnson ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Maddox Park SustainabilityFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Morrison FarmsFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyLive Thrive\, IncMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Battle AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPiedmont Park ConservancyRock Creek Watershed AllianceScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Concerned Neighbors AssociationThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThe Garden at Brookhaven ParkVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceDo we have permission to share your name\, email and park group with the Piedmont Park Conservancy?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://parkpride.org/event/piedmont-park-comprehensive-plan-friends-of-the-park-engagement-session/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CP-SM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20240927T181231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194339Z UID:12294-1729936800-1729942200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Meet Your DeKalb Park Naturalist Tour Series: Part 1 DESCRIPTION: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 stewardship efforts. \nIn this first of three monthly guided tours\, you’ll learn about park programming\, trail maintenance\, native plants\, beekeeping\, and more—all while strengthening the partnership between Friends groups and the Parks and Recreation departments. Whether you’re new to park advocacy or a seasoned volunteer\, this series offers a wonderful opportunity to deepen your connection to nature and your community. \nPlease use the form below to register. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n \n Register for the sessionName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n What's the name of your Friends of the Park group?(Required)Adair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCapitol View Manor Neighborhood AssociationCascade Springs Nature ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Anderson ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends of Bagley ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Maddox Park SustainabilityFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Morrison FarmsFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyLive Thrive\, IncMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Battle AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPiedmont Park ConservancyRock Creek Watershed AllianceScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Concerned Neighbors AssociationThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThe Garden at Brookhaven ParkVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceWhat topics are you interested in learning more about? URL:https://parkpride.org/event/meet-your-dekalb-park-naturalist-tour-series-part-1/ LOCATION:E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm\, 1185 Rock Chapel Rd\, Lithonia\, 30058\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rock-Chapel-2-Greenhouse-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20241011T174241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194331Z UID:12285-1731520800-1731526200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Effectively Engaging Elected Officials for Parks Improvement DESCRIPTION:This Park Stewardship Academy session is open to Friends of the Park members until we reach capacity! \nIn 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 and the public by creating a platform for conversation\, sharing best practices and identifying opportunities for improvement. \nThis is a unique opportunity for Friends of the Park members to have a candid discussion with two passionate elected leaders who champion local parks and greenspaces. Use the form below to register. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/effectively-engaging-elected-officials-for-parks-improvement/ CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HFWP_Park-Meeting_7.22.2016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134546 CREATED:20241024T155930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194330Z UID:12374-1731661200-1731666600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Meet Your DeKalb Park Naturalist: Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION: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 how building partnerships can help care for and activate your park. \nWe’ll catch up with DAMNP Rangers Shaundon Moore and Robby Astrove at the Nature Center for a guided walk and fireside chat on park projects\, partnerships and more. (Click here to check out other events hosted by the Arabia Mountain Rangers!) \nWhether you’re new to park advocacy or a seasoned park steward\, this is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your connection to nature\, meet fellow Friends group members\, and gain insight into this beautiful DeKalb County park directly from the Naturalists themselves. Use the form below to register. \n\n \n Register for the sessionName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n What's the name of your Friends of the Park group?(Required)Adair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCapitol View Manor Neighborhood AssociationCascade Springs Nature ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Anderson ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends of Bagley ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Maddox Park SustainabilityFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Morrison FarmsFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyLive Thrive\, IncMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Battle AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPiedmont Park ConservancyRock Creek Watershed AllianceScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Concerned Neighbors AssociationThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThe Garden at Brookhaven ParkVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceWhat topics are you interested in learning more about? 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