BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T221227 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 \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/ 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:20260613T221227 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 LinkedInThis 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/ 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:20260528T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T221227 CREATED:20260427T204541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T145730Z UID:13494-1779987600-1779994800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Parks & People: Friends of the Park Social - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed for later this summer.  \nCome hang out with fellow park advocates at our Friends of the Park Social! Whether you’re a longtime steward or just getting involved\, this is a chance to connect\, swap stories\, and build community with others who care deeply about our parks. We’ll also take a little time to talk through volunteer opportunities and commitments — nothing heavy\, just a chance to find ways to stay engaged that work for you. \nCome for the conversation\, stay for the connections\, and leave feeling inspired to keep making an impact in your park! First beverage is on us. \nNOTE: There is ample free parking across three nearby lots. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/parks-people-friends-of-the-park-social/ LOCATION:Monday Night Brewing – The Grove\, 670 Trabert Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/657569139_1359639196203718_4520466177020832801_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260613T221227 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:20260613T221227 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\, 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:20260613T221227 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 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\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