Application Deadline, July 29: Design Consultation for Park Signage
Do you have an idea for a signage project in your neighborhood park? Do you have historical research to share with your community? Does your park trail system need a wayfinding system? Would you like to describe some of the plants, animals, or ecosystems in your park? Then this is the opportunity for you!Â
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census
GA, United StatesGreenspace Gathering + Atlanta Community ToolBank
Atlanta Community Toolbank 410 Englewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Park Pride at August's Greenspace Gathering at the Atlanta Community ToolBank. As a member of the Friends of the Park Network, your Friends of the Park group is eligible to borrow tools and event materials at a reduced rate from the Atlanta Community ToolBank to support volunteer service or programming at your greenspace. During … Continue Reading →
September Park Meeting (virtual)
Every other 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 join to learn more about community efforts in parks, discuss current park and greenspace issues, and support each other in … Continue Reading →
Park Design Workshop (virtual event)
At this Park Design Workshop, local Friends of the Park groups will share designs for potential new signage for their parks. Attendees will learn about the process of working with a landscape architect or graphic designer to finalize the signs and the next steps the Friends groups must take to move forward to having the signs created and installed in their parks.
Atlanta’s Dept. of Parks & Rec Presents: Popsicles in the Park
Chastain Park 4001 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA, United StatesOctober Greenspace Gathering
Muscogee Park at Brookline Triangle 838 Elbert St SW, AtlantaGreenspace Gatherings are a chance to meet with clusters of Friends Groups in different parks across the metro area for networking and skills sharing. This month, we’ll meet in Muscogee Park at Brookline Triangle with Adair Park Today, who will share about the renovation and renaming of this park in collaboration with the Muscogee Nation … Continue Reading →
Decade of Deeds: Community Bucket 10-Year Anniversary
GA, United StatesGreener Good Volunteer Day
Arthur Langford Jr. Park 1614 Arthur Langford Jr Pl SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPark Pride hosts several Greener Good Volunteer Days throughout the year, planned in collaboration with Friends of the Park groups, ensuring that volunteer projects meet the unique needs of the surrounding community. From mulching and painting, to picking up litter and clearing invasive plants, there is no shortage of ways to make a difference. People of all … Continue Reading →