BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.16.3//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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260112T165018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164050Z UID:13251-1770973200-1770976800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Murphey Candler Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, June 12 - Hairston ParkFriday\, July 10 - John Howell Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin Park Pride and the Friends of Murphey Candler Park for a one-hour stroll around one of Brookhaven’s beloved community greenspaces! You’ll have the chance to see the natural wildlife that call the park home\, connect with the people that care for it\, learn about the recent construction on the lake\, and take a look at the recreation offerings and the new Murphey Candler Park II. \nThis park is truly a gem\, providing a welcoming space for recreation\, connection\, and stewardship. \nFebruary 2nd marks World Wetlands Day\, a global moment to raise awareness about the vital role wetlands play for both people and the planet. Celebrate locally (and a bit belatedly) at our Second Friday Walk! \nNOTE: We’ll meet at the West Playground – 3998 Candler Lake W NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30319 URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-murphey-candler-park/ LOCATION:Murphey Candler Park\, 3998 Candler Lake W NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30319\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4798-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260130T191020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185853Z UID:13284-1773392400-1773396000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Melton Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, June 12 - Hairston ParkFriday\, July 10 - John Howell Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin Park Pride\, the Friends of Melton Park\, and DeKalb County’s Naturalist Jonah McDonald for a Second Friday Walk in the Park as we welcome the arrival of spring and explore the rich\, interconnected habitats along the Three Creeks Trail! \nAs buds begin to open and wildlife becomes more active\, this guided walk offers a chance to slow down\, observe seasonal changes\, and learn how forests\, streams\, and trails work together to support a healthy park ecosystem. With March 21 marking International Day of Forests\, we’ll highlight the vital role of forests and other ecosystems\, including trees outside traditional forests\, and why thoughtful\, sustainable management is essential to the health of our parks and communities. \nBring your walking shoes\, your questions\, and your love for local parks! \nNOTE: Free street parking is available near the main entrance of the park at the intersection of Desmond Dr and Park Lane. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-melton-park/ LOCATION:Melton Park\, 2080 Desmond Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033 CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Melton-Park-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260224T155841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171053Z UID:13316-1775811600-1775815200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Arabia Mountain - Wilbur Farm DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, June 12 - Hairston ParkFriday\, July 10 - John Howell Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nExplore with Park Pride! Join us on Friday\, April 10\, at 9 am for a one-hour walk at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve! \nLed by the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance and DeKalb County’s Recreation\, Parks\, & Cultural Affairs\, we’ll learn more about the Wilburn Farm property\, where history\, sensitive-lands ecology\, and restoration come together. We’ll also hear about the recent Ragsdale Home stabilization\, the meadow and grassland restoration in partnership with Birds Georgia\, and how the Arabia Mountain staff works to protect the unique granite outcrop plant life. We will also be joined by Christopher Bass\, DeKalb County’s new Director of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Affairs! This is a chance to meet Director Bass and welcome him to the community. \nIf you have time to stick around\, the fun continues after the walk with Birds Georgia’s Bird Fest Field Day from 10am – 1pm! \nNOTE: Use the address 3899 North Goddard Rd. Park next to the farmhouse nearest the road. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-arabia-mountain/ LOCATION:Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve\, 3899 North Goddard Rd\, Stonecrest\, GA\, 30038\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20241115-3429.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260316T171913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T151432Z UID:13413-1776502800-1776513600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Earth Day @ Herbert Greene Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:Let’s give some love to Herbert Greene Nature Preserve in the spirit of Earth Day! 🌍💚 \nJoin Park Pride and the Friends of Herbert Greene for a day of service to improve and maintain this beloved greenspace while strengthening community. Volunteers will collect litter throughout the nature preserve to improve ecological health and make the space better for resident flora and fauna and those who visit. Let’s celebrate Earth Day by giving back to the parks that give so much to us! \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/earth-day-2026/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:General,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Photo2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260402T141711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T185719Z UID:13453-1778230800-1778234400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Atlanta Memorial Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, June 12 - Hairston ParkFriday\, July 10 - John Howell Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCome explore Atlanta Memorial Park with us! \nAs we explore\, we’ll take in scenic trails\, wooded areas\, and creekside views while learning about the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy’s efforts to restore\, enhance and preserve the park. The walking tour will include an update on the Conservancy’s progress with the FixPeachtreeCreek Campaign\, a bold initiative to ecologically restore Peachtree Creek. \nJoin us to discover the hidden gem that is Atlanta Memorial Park and be part of the conversation to help steward and shape the future of this important greenspace! \nNOTE: We’ll meet at the entrance to the playground near 651 Wesley Drive. The walk will be along a flat\, natural path – wear comfortable closed toe shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-atlanta-memorial-park/ LOCATION:Atlanta Memorial Park Playground\, 651 Wesley Dr NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1502-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260429T151936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T151936Z UID:13500-1779386400-1779390000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Resilient Biodiversity in Atlanta's Nature Preserves DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Affiliation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin Park Pride and the Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation’s Natural Areas Team for a virtual session exploring how Atlanta’s natural areas are being studied\, managed\, and protected. Learn about trail mapping\, ecological sampling\, and partnerships with community groups\, and discover how you can get involved in supporting healthier\, more resilient urban ecosystems! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/resilient-biodiversity-in-atlantas-nature-preserves/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cascade-Springs1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260423T180511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180511Z UID:13493-1779906600-1779910200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Visioning Info Session DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to register! \n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Friends of the Park Group(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIt’s been almost a year since Park Pride welcomed Teri Nye back to lead the Park Visioning Department. Since her return\, we’ve been working on ways to improve our program offerings — changes we think will make us more effective at meeting the various needs of our Friends groups and our government partners. \nJoin us to learn in-depth how we: \n\nRefined the Consultation system\nReimagined the Park Design Workshop\nRefocused aspects of the Visioning Process\n\nAll are welcome to attend\, but our design services are currently only available to Friends groups with parks owned and maintained by the City of Atlanta. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-visioning-info-session/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:General,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20230520_FWP_PM3_9131-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260526T160537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164646Z UID:13532-1779989400-1779996600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Commissioner Cutler's Going Away Party DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Affiliation (Friends of the Park group\, organization\, etc.)(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us to bid farewell to Justin Cutler\, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation for the City of Atlanta\, and to celebrate his next chapter in the Pacific Northwest! The Commissioner’s last day is Friday\, May 29. We are grateful for his years of partnership\, and the meaningful work done on behalf of Atlanta’s parks and greenspaces. Let’s celebrate his impact together! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/commissioner-cutlers-going-away-party/ LOCATION:Park Tavern\, 500 10th St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Commissioner-Cutler-Going-Away-Party-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260407T171312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172410Z UID:13465-1781254800-1781258400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park @ Hairston Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, June 12 - Hairston ParkFriday\, July 10 - John Howell Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nExplore a 33-acre gem with Park Pride! Join us on Friday\, June 12\, for a stroll around DeKalb County’s Hairston Park — a space that truly offers something for everyone. \nWhether you’re seeking a moment of calm in the tranquil garden\, casting a line in one of the park’s two scenic lakes\, or enjoying a leisurely stroll along paved paths and natural trails\, Hairston Park invites you to slow down\, explore\, and connect with nature. \nNOTE: The park has a parking lot. The walk will include a mix of paved paths and natural trails\, with the paved areas providing accessible routes for visitors of varying mobility levels. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-hairston-park/ LOCATION:Hairston Park\, 889 S Hairston Rd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HairstonPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000 DTSTAMP:20260629T042347 CREATED:20260519T161627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T161853Z UID:13528-1783674000-1783677600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park @ John Howell Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, June 12 - Hairston ParkFriday\, July 10 - John Howell Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNestled in the heart of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood\, this beloved 3-acre park is a testament to the power of community advocacy! Once threatened by plans for a highway expansion\, residents came together to protect the land and successfully champion its transformation into John Howell Park instead. With its spacious lawns\, mature shade trees\, and amenities for visitors of all ages\, the park remains a cherished gathering place in one of Atlanta’s most active and connected neighborhoods. The park is also home to the only AIDS memorial located within Atlanta city limits\, offering a place for reflection and remembrance alongside everyday recreation. \nBring your coffee and walking shoes! See you soon! \nNOTE: There is free street parking near park. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-john-howell-park/ LOCATION:John Howell Park\, 985 Barnett St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/John-Howell-Park-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR