July Park Meeting
July 2020
July Park Meeting
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 in efforts to improve our parks and our park system. This month we will discuss inclusive community engagement and how to make our parks more…
Find out more »Grants Workshop
Attendees will walk through Park Pride’s grant application forms step-by-step, discussing all of the requirements needed to submit a complete application. Attendance at this workshop is a mandatory component for Community Building or Legacy Grants. However, all Friends of the Park groups are invited and encouraged to attend! The meeting has a maximum capacity of 100 attendees, so make sure to register early! Event is free and open to all. Questions? Contact Program Manager, Elizabeth Bogue, at elizabeth@parkpride.org.
Find out more »Greenspace Gathering
Looking to socialize with your fellow park advocates and discuss topics around parks, trails, and greenspaces? Join us with your favorite refreshments to chat, share stories, and build community from the safety of our homes. This month we will share highlights from the 2020 Friends of the Park Check-in survey (and how we can use them!) with Community Building Intern, Marylyn Chen. Event is free and open to all. Questions or ideas for conversation topics? Reach out to Kayla Altland, Program…
Find out more »August 2020
Building the Blueway: 2020 Conference Tour
Experience the “Blueway”: the new walking trail system at Blue Heron Nature Preserve with new and renovated segments to create a continuous 3-mile trail system at this gem of a ‘nature’ park in the middle of Buckhead.
Find out more »Naturally Resilient: 2020 Conference Tour
On this tour, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at three sites that demonstrate what’s possible using natural green infrastructure to manage stormwater, improve a watershed, and increase quality of life within a community!
Find out more »Connecting People and Nature for Community Benefit: 2020 Conference Tour
Join this interactive and engaging tour of green infrastructure and arts/creative placemaking projects completed in the Utoy Creek Watershed!
Find out more »September 2020
Park Pride Grants: Letter of Intent Deadline
A Letter of Intent is a required component of the application process for Community Building and Legacy Grants. The Letter of Intent is due on Tuesday, September 1st to grants@parkpride.org, no later than 5 p.m. Please refer to the grant application information on the Grant Programs page for more details about your submitting your letter. Submit your letter of intent to grants@parkpride.org no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st.
Find out more »Atlanta BeltLine’s Third Quarterly Briefing of 2020
Join Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) for their third Quarterly Briefing of 2020 to hear updates on the latest Atlanta BeltLine progress.
Find out more »November 2020
Atlanta BeltLine’s Fourth Quarterly Briefing of 2020
Join Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) for their fourth Quarterly Briefing of 2020 to hear updates on the latest Atlanta BeltLine progress.
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