BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.17.2//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:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260326T151432Z 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/ 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:20260504T185719Z 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 \n CommentsThis 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\, September 11 - Glen Emerald ParkFriday\, October 9 - Chosewood Park\n Submit \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:20260429T151936Z 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 Submit \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/ 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:20260423T180511Z 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 URLThis 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 Submit \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/ 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:20260526T164646Z 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 Submit \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:20260407T172410Z 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 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\, September 11 - Glen Emerald ParkFriday\, October 9 - Chosewood Park\n Submit \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:20260519T161853Z 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 CommentsThis 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\, September 11 - Glen Emerald ParkFriday\, October 9 - Chosewood Park\n Submit \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000 DTSTAMP:20260713T202840Z CREATED:20260713T193434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T202840Z UID:13638-1786698000-1786701600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park @ Red's Farm Preserve DESCRIPTION:Use the form below 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\, September 11 - Glen Emerald ParkFriday\, October 9 - Chosewood Park\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for a one-hour walk at Red’s Farm Preserve\, a unique community greenspace tucked into the heart of Ormewood Park! This special preserve blends urban agriculture\, environmental education\, and community gathering spaces\, creating a place where people and nature thrive together. \nAs we explore the preserve\, you’ll learn about its history\, the role it plays in connecting neighbors to local food and nature\, and how this community-led space supports environmental stewardship in the city. You’ll also learn about the new Vision Plan that was recently completed by the Park Pride Visioning team and the Friends group. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time\, come discover what makes Red’s Farm Preserve such a valued neighborhood resource. \nBring your coffee and walking shoes! See you soon! \nTerrain: This walk follows mostly natural and grassy paths with some uneven ground. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for unpaved surfaces. Portions of the route may not be fully ADA accessible. \nParking: There’s a gravel road on Mercer St SE to the east of the park with a few spaces for parking and more at Mercer and Siloam to the west of the park. More on-street parking is available around the neighborhood. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-reds-farm-preserve/ LOCATION:Red’s Farm Preserve\, 703 Naomi Street\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30316\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Reds-Farm-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T100000 DTSTAMP:20260825T152740Z CREATED:20260825T152740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T152740Z UID:13725-1789117200-1789120800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Glen Emerald Park DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n CommentsThis 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\, September 11 - Glen Emerald ParkFriday\, October 9 - Chosewood Park\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us at Glen Emerald Park to discover a hidden gem rich in biodiversity! Along the way\, we’ll explore the park’s natural areas\, learn about the wildlife that calls Glen Emerald home\, and hear about efforts to protect and restore its habitat. \nWhether you’re a park steward\, nature lover\, or simply curious about the wild spaces in our communities\, come explore\, learn\, and connect with fellow park enthusiasts! This walk is especially great for Friends of the Park groups interested in habitat restoration\, urban ecology\, and creating environmental education opportunities for their neighbors. \nWalk: Approximately a half-mile walk across mixed terrain\, including a paved path with some steep elevation changes\, as well as mulched and grassy areas. \nParking: Ample parking is available in the parking lot. We’ll meet under the pavilion located near the parking area. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-glen-emerald-park/ LOCATION:Glen Emerald Park\, 1479 Bouldercrest Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_3253-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T100000 DTSTAMP:20260825T155748Z CREATED:20260825T155748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T155748Z UID:13728-1791536400-1791540000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Chosewood Park DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n NameThis 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\, September 11 - Glen Emerald ParkFriday\, October 9 - Chosewood Park\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for a one-hour walk at Chosewood Park\, a hidden gem in Southeast Atlanta! Bring a cup of coffee and your walking shoes as we explore the park and learn how recent improvements (a new playground\, nearby development\, and growing connections to the Atlanta Beltline) are shaping its future. \nIn celebration of Walk to a Park Day\, we’ll explore what it means for a park to be truly accessible by discussing how sidewalks\, trails and pathways can make it easier for residents to visit parks and engage with their community. \nFriends of the Park groups are especially encouraged to join us! If your group is interested in pursuing a new playground or learning more about working with City partners to bring park improvements to life\, this walk is an opportunity to hear from Chosewood Park stewards\, learn from their experience and take ideas back to your own park. \nCome walk with us\, connect with fellow park stewards\, and discover how community leadership and partnerships are helping shape the future of Chosewood Park! \nParking: Nearest Address is 1218 Zebrawood Ct SE\, Atlanta\, GA 30315. Street parking is available along Zephyr Blvd SE and Englewood Ave SE\, and you can enter the park near Zebrawood Ct. \nWalk: Approximately a half-mile walk across mixed terrain\, including a paved path with some steep elevation changes\, as well as mulched and grassy areas near the playground. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-chosewood-park/ LOCATION:Chosewood Park\, 1218 Zebrawood Ct SE\, Atlanta\, 30315 CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ChosewoodPark-1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR