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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.
E3 Awards from Metro Atlanta Chamber
Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Atlanta E3 Awards recognizes companies, organizations and individuals working to conserve metro Atlanta’s natural resources, develop clean technologies to enhance our economy and environment, support sustainable projects and initiatives and to collaborate on solutions through university connections, marketing and education.
Keep DeKalb Beautiful Rain Barrel Workshop
Brook Run Park 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, United StatesParticipants will learn how to build rain barrels and leave with a completed project.
Atlanta World Kite Festival + Expo
Piedmont Park 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Kite Festival and Expo is a family friendly event with events for all ages. Make plans to join the fun, and let's go fly a kite!
Original Forest Walk at Herbert Greene Nature Preserve
Herbert Greene Nature Preserve 4401 Boulder Park Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesHerbert Greene Nature Preserve is a favorite natural area in Atlanta, located near the Boulder Park neighborhood just outside I-285. This area was recently inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network.