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Inman Park-Reynoldstown and Candler Park-Edgewood Cycle Atlanta Appendix to ATL’s Transportation Plan
Virginia-Highland Summerfest 833 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCycle Atlanta will develop a strategy to create a safe and connected network of high-quality bicycle facilities to selected MARTA stations including the Inman Park-Reynoldstown and Candler Park-Edgewood Stations.
How Cities Effect Climate + How Trees Can Help
Trees Atlanta Tree House 112 Krog St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesIt is well known that climate is changing. One of the most well-understood aspects of such change for scientists is urbanization. However, the public may not be as aware of all of the ways cities can affect weather and climate. Cities modify temperature through urban heat islands, alter the natural water (floods, rainfall) and carbon cycles, and increase air pollution. Join Trees Atlanta for this exciting talk, which will discuss the simple to complex ways cities affect our climate and how trees can mitigate some of these changes.
Film Screening: Flight of the Butterflies
Midtown Art Cinema 931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesMonarchs Across Georgia is hosting a film screening of Flight of the Butterflies on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Midtown Art Cinema from 11 - 11:45 A.M. Your price of admission is a donation to the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia. Native milkweed plants will be available for the sale in the theater foyer after the showing for $6 each.
H.E. Holmes Cycle Atlanta: Appendix to ATL’s Transportation Plan
Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA Station 70 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCycle Atlanta will develop a strategy to create a safe and connected network of high-quality bicycle facilities to selected MARTA stations including the Hamilton E Holmes City Station.
Doggie Daze at Blue Heron Nature Preserve
Blue Heron Nature Preserve 4055 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDogs and dog owners! Blue Heron Nature Preserve is hosting its third annual Doggie Daze event on July 15th, 2017 at 9am-11am. Everyone invited to the Preserve for this free event to meet new friends, enjoy fun activities, and appreciate the outdoors.
Solar Astronomy Workshop and Eclipse Primer at Historic Fourth Ward Park
Historic Fourth Ward Park 695 Morgan St. NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesAtlanta Audubon Society Master Birder Stephen W. Ramsden will host a free, state of the art Solar Astronomy Workshop and Eclipse Primer at Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta. Mr. Ramsden will have several single wavelength, state-of the-art solar chromospheric and photospheric telescopes for you to observe the endless magnetic ferocity on our nearest star.
City on the Verge: The BeltLine in Atlanta’s Past, Present and Future
Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry RD NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Atlanta BeltLine is helping to transform our city. Originating as “belt line” railroads built over a century ago to expand the industrial base of the city, the corridors were largely abandoned by the late 20th century, but are now being repurposed as a planned 22-mile trail and transit loop that will connect new and old parks.
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.
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.