Tea with Tina!

Community Grounds 1297 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

"Tea with Tina" is a series of local meetings in coffee shops around the City of Atlanta designed to give Friends of the Park and Community Garden groups access to Tina Arnold, Park Pride's Director of Community Building, close to where they live/work/play. Each Tea runs from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Members are welcome … Continue Reading →

Public Meeting: Needham Park Visioning

Fellowship Hall, Corinth Baptist Church 728 McLendon Drive, Scottdale, GA, United States

Do you live near or regularly visit Needham Park? If so, we need to hear your voice! Park Pride and neighborhood residents invite you to participate, share your thoughts, and help shape concepts for the park through Park Pride’s Park Visioning process. Your opinion is critical to the success of this much-loved and valued greenspace. … Continue Reading →

2019 Vine City English Avenue Earth Day Festival

Vine City Park Magnolia St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

You are cordially invited to the Vine City English Avenue Earth Day Festival in association with Trees Atlanta. At 1:00 pm, a special dedication by the National Black & Latino Council USA, Trees Atlanta and the community will honor the late Atlanta City Councilman Ivory Young, Jr., by planting trees in his name. The festival … Continue Reading →

Urban Ecology Public Meetings

Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join Atlanta's Department of City Planning to learn about the recommendations for the Urban Ecology Framework and the schedule of the Tree Protection Ordinance re-write. The same information will be shared at the two meetings on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24.. Overview:  In May 2018, the City of Atlanta launched its first urban … Continue Reading →

Urban Ecology Public Meetings

James Orange Recreation Center 1305 Oakland Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

  Join Atlanta's Department of City Planning to learn about the recommendations for the Urban Ecology Framework and the schedule of the Tree Protection Ordinance re-write. The same information will be shared at the two meetings on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24. Overview:  In May 2018, the City of Atlanta launched its first … Continue Reading →

Earth Month Volunteer Event for the Greener Good

Zonolite Park 1160 Zonolite PL, Atlanta, GA, United States

Come out and celebrate Earth Day with Park Pride by getting your hands dirty helping to improve Zonolite Park! 

Park Rx Day in DeKalb County

GA, United States

National ParkRx Day is an annual celebration of the Park Prescription movement. On this day, healthcare providers, park agencies, community groups, and other Park Prescription program leaders organize events and activities in parks and green spaces across the country, encouraging participants to improve their health and well-being by embracing the health benefits of nature. Each ParkRx … Continue Reading →

Koffee with Kayla!

The Corner Cup Coffee 2625 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA, United States

"Koffee with Kayla" is a series of local meetings in coffee shops designed to give Friends of the Park groups access to Kayla Altland, Park Pride's Friends of the Park Associate working with communities in DeKalb, Tucker, and Brookhaven, close to where they live/work/play. See below for the dates, locations, and times schedule. Friends of … Continue Reading →

Improving Atlanta’s Canopy & Tree Protection Ordinance

Atlanta International School 2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest.” Our trees are iconic and fundamental for our city’s well-being and long-term sustainability. Join Atlanta Audubon Society for their meeting to discuss improving Atlanta's canopy and tree protection ordinance on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Atlanta International School. Pizza and beverages … Continue Reading →