Friends of the Park
Fundraising Workshop: Beyond Basics
East Lake Park 2617 Memorial Dr SE, AtlantaDuring this workshop, Park Pride staff will provide strategies on how to increase your giving levels, articulate your needs and boost organizational sustainability. Through a combination of conversations with Friends of the Park groups, conservancies, and development professionals, as well as hands-on activities, be prepared to take your fundraising beyond the basics! You'll leave this … Continue Reading →
Park Pride Grants: Application Deadline
GA, United StatesApplications for 2021 Community Building and Legacy Grants are due Monday, November 1st by 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the grant application information on the Grant Programs page for more details about your submitting your application. The application will be available after September 1. You must submit a Letter of Intent and be invited to complete … Continue Reading →
November Park Meeting (virtual)
Every 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 attend to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and support each other … Continue Reading →
Park Pride’s Greenspace Gathering
Cook Park 650 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesMeet in-person (safely and outside) with Friends of the Park groups from across Atlanta to explore local greenspaces, network and build relationships, and connect with Park Pride staff. Join Park Pride, the Cook Park Oversight Committee, Park Pride, and Friends groups from the English Avenue Ecology District for in-person networking and strategizing! See the impressive new … Continue Reading →
Parks & Greenspace Conference
GA, United StatesPark Meeting (Virtual)
GA, United StatesEvery other month, Park Pride brings together a virtual group of community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Join us this month on Wednesday, April 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for a debrief of our Parks and Greenspace Conference and celebrate the achievements of the community members honored … Continue Reading →
Earth Day Volunteer Project 2022
Shoal Creek Park I 3642 Glenwood Rd, Decatur, GA, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day with Park Pride and the Friends of Shoal Creek Parks! Volunteer alongside neighbors at Shoal Creek Park I, giving back to our planet and beautifying a beloved local greenspace. We'll tackle projects like saving trees from English ivy, clearing vegetation at a pedestrian park entrance, and cleaning trash out of Shoal Creek. … Continue Reading →
Greenspace Gathering Garden Party
Brownwood Park 602 Brownwood Ave, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Park Pride, Food Well Alliance, and community garden leaders at Brownwood Park on April 28th from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for a gathering of gardeners! Network with community gardeners and garden enthusiasts from around the metro area and learn about how local organizations are activating gardens for youth enrichment. Food and fun will be … Continue Reading →
Atlanta City Nature Challenge
GA, United StatesPark Meeting (Virtual)
Every season, Park Pride hosts community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta and DeKalb County for education, networking, and strategy. Join us this month for our virtual Park Meeting as we hear from experts on how to blend learning, fundraising, exercise to bring attention and care to the flora and fauna of our community's … Continue Reading →