BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.15.17//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T184355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202153Z UID:11686-1706950800-1706961600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Louise G. Howard Park DESCRIPTION:Come and support the effort to improve the ecological health of Louise Howard Park! Volunteers will work together to remove harmful invasive plant species that threaten the health of trees and other plant species. We’ll target kudzu\, privet\, English ivy\, and more. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Louise G. Howard and Tanyard Creek Parks URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-louise-g-howard-park/ LOCATION:Louise G. Howard Park\, 471 Collier Rd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T184638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202152Z UID:11689-1706950800-1706961600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Cascade Springs Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:Let’s show some love to the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve\, a 125-acre old-growth forest that makes up this city park in southwest Atlanta! Volunteers will focus on the removal litter\, light debris\, and invasive plants for the protection and restoration of tree health. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy with support from Park Pride and Eco-Addendum URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-cascade-springs-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Cascade Springs Nature Preserve\, 2852 Cascade Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30311\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240110T165906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202150Z UID:11651-1707469200-1707472800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about Atlanta’s hidden gems? Look no further! \nJoin us on Friday\, February 9 at Melvin Drive Park on the city’s westside. During this one-hour walk\, we’ll learn more about this neighborhood park from our Friends of the Park group. The park includes a walking trail\, playground\, tennis courts\, a dog park and more. \nThis is the third installment of Second Friday Walk in the Park\, a program designed to help folks get to know new parks\, connect with local outdoor enthusiasts and get inspired by the power of parks! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Bring your coffee and walking shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/february-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Melvin Drive Park\, 3881 Melvin Dr SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MelvinDrive.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T185032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202149Z UID:11690-1707555600-1707566400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Herbert Taylor Park DESCRIPTION:Volunteers at Herbert Taylor Park will work with the Friends group and the Intown Georgia Native Plant Society along the shores of Rock Cree and South Fork Peachtree Creek to improve habitat for native and visiting wildlife! Efforts will focus wresting invasive plant species from this impressive urban forest\, including English ivy\, privet\, mahonia\, nandina\, and more. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Herbert Taylor Park URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-herbert-taylor-park/ LOCATION:Herbert Taylor Park\, 1795 Johnson Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T185404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202148Z UID:11692-1707559200-1707573600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Outdoor Activity Center DESCRIPTION:West Atlanta Watershed Alliance is excited to welcome Love Your Park volunteers to Service Learning Saturdays @ the Outdoor Activity Center! Volunteer projects include trail building and maintenance\, invasive plant removal\, habitat restoration and other activities needed to manage the facility and grounds of this unique urban resource. \nClick here to register! \nHosted by the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-outdoor-activity-center/ LOCATION:Outdoor Activity Center\, 1442 Richland Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T202440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202146Z UID:11695-1708074000-1708079400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Grant Park DESCRIPTION:Join the effort to help keep Grant Park healthy and beautiful! On this workday\, volunteers will focus on picking up trash and tree limbs. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Grant Park Conservancy \n  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-grant-park/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 840 Cherokee Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T185619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195101Z UID:11693-1708160400-1708171200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Jennie Drake Park DESCRIPTION:Show some love to this beautiful northwest Atlanta Park! During this volunteer day\, you will help to restore the ecological health of the park by removing harmful invasive plant species and litter. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Jennie Drake Park URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-jennie-drake-park/ LOCATION:Jennie Drake Park\, 645 Waterford Road\, NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240116T190801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195059Z UID:11694-1708160400-1708171200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Peachtree Hills Park DESCRIPTION:Your support is needed in Peachtree Hills Park! Volunteers will set to work clearing invasive plant species\, like privet and English ivy\, from wooded areas of the park and trees. You’ll also help clean up litter and provide fresh mulch to a walking path through the park. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Peachtree Hills Park URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-peachtree-hills-park/ LOCATION:Peachtree Hills Park\, 308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240130T174419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195058Z UID:11732-1708160400-1708171200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Lionel Hampton Park DESCRIPTION:Your efforts at Lionel Hampton Park will help to improve the ecological health of this greenspace. Volunteers will work together to establish and maintain mountain bike trails. They will also help remove tires\, debris and invasive species in the park. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Lionel Hampton Beecher Hills Park \n  \n  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-lionel-hampton-park/ LOCATION:Lionel Hampton Park\, SW Connector Trail\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30311\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240215T183136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195057Z UID:11769-1708765200-1708776000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Historic Fourth Ward Park DESCRIPTION:Your volunteer efforts are needed at Historic Fourth Ward Park! Join the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership on this volunteer project that will beautify the park with a litter cleanup and weeding and mulching planting beds in the bowl and surrounding area. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-historic-fourth-ward-park-2/ LOCATION:Historic Fourth Ward Park\, 695 Morgan St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240215T183325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195056Z UID:11770-1708765200-1708776000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Kirkwood Urban Forest DESCRIPTION:Your support is needed at this vibrant urban forest on Atlanta’s eastside! Two-acres of acquired parkland was recently cleared of the dilapidated house that remained on it\, and volunteers are needed to help begin the restoration process of this acreage that will serve as the new main entrance of the park. This project will focus on the removal of invasive bamboo to support the ecological health of this intown forest preserve. \n\n*This volunteer project will also kick-off with a land-dedication to celebrate the expanding Preserve! \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Kirkwood Urban Forest URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-kirkwood-urban-forest/ LOCATION:Kirkwood Urban Forest Preserve\, 125 Dearborn Street SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240216T161707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195054Z UID:11772-1708765200-1708776000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Adair Park II DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will prepare the community garden in Adair Park II for spring! Volunteers will lay cardboard\, spread mulch\, and fill beds with dirt. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by Adair Park Today URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-adair-park-ii/ LOCATION:Adair Park II\, 866 Murphy Ave SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240215T183502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195053Z UID:11771-1708851600-1708862400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Rodney Cook Sr. Park DESCRIPTION:Help to beautify our city\, build community\, and give back to Cook Park! Volunteers will work together to help with litter clean-up\, green infrastructure maintenance\, and general beautification projects. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Alliance for the Activation of Cook Park Conservancy URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-rodney-cook-sr-park/ LOCATION:Cook Park\, 650 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30314\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240223T215840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195052Z UID:11804-1709229600-1709235000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Park Orientation DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to a Friends of the Park Orientation with Park Pride! We welcome up to 3 members of your Friends group to join us for: \n\nAn introduction to Park Pride’s programs and services for Friends of the Park groups\nFace time with some of our program staff\nQ&A\, discussion\, and support planning your group’s next steps\nNetworking\, refreshments\, and (weather permitting) fun in the garden\n\nPlease use the form below to register. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n \n \n 2024 Friends of the Park Orientation Registration\n \n \n Your Name(Required)(first and last)Your Email(Required)\n \n (for follow-up communication)Your Friends of the Park Group(Required)How familiar are you with Park Pride's programs and services?(Required)I'm an expert!Very familiarSomewhat familiarSlightly familiarI'm a total newbie!Please let us know if you have any specific questions or topics of interest.Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/friends-of-the-park-orientation/ LOCATION:Edgewood Community Learning Garden\, 57 Mayson Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-of-Jennie-Drake-Park-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240129T190914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195051Z UID:11722-1709888400-1709892000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 8 at W.D. Thomson Park to discover (or rediscover!) this quiet\, wooded park in Decatur. During this one-hour walk\, we’ll learn more about the neighborhood park from our Friends of the Park group. The park features trails and natural areas\, creek bed restoration and a new playground. \nSecond Friday Walk in the Park is an event series designed to help folks get to know new parks\, connect with local outdoor enthusiasts and get inspired by the power of parks! \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Bring your coffee and walking shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/march-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:W.D. Thomson Park\, 1760 Mason Mill Rd\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-29-140748.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240301T193001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195050Z UID:11836-1710577800-1710588600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Project at Biffle Park DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Biffle Park on Saturday\, March 16 to help remove invasive English ivy and privet! Volunteers will concentrate on areas adjacent to the path and bridges. \nPlease bring work gloves and water. The Friends group will provide all other necessary tools. Let’s work together to preserve and enhance this neighborhood park! \nClick here for more information and reach out to FriendsofBifflePark@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/volunteer-project-at-biffle-park/ LOCATION:Biffle Park\, 5221 Biffle Road\, Stone Mountain\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biffle-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240111T155820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195049Z UID:11663-1711324800-1711411199@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Park Pride hosts the annual Parks & Greenspace Conference\, the largest parks conference in the southeast\, showcasing thought leaders from Atlanta and across the nation. Through education and inspiration\, the conference focuses on best practices for companies and individuals who are united by a common desire to improve parks and strengthen communities. \nThe 2024 theme is “Parks for All: Intention to Action\,” with three focus areas — Action for Climate\, Action for Equity & Inclusivity in Parks and Setting Future Intentions. \nFor additional Conference details and to register\, click here. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/2024-parks-greenspace-conference/ LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Conference2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240314T135751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195048Z UID:11859-1711796400-1711803600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic at Needham Park DESCRIPTION:All ages (with children or without) are invited to join the Friends of Needham Park for an Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic on Saturday\, March 30 at 11am! The Friends group will provide refreshments and you’re welcome to also bring your own! A local photographer will be in the park offering 10-minute photo sessions\, with a suggested $40 donation to Needham Park. \nClick here for more event details. \n* The Friends group recommends parking at church across the street. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/easter-egg-hunt-picnic-at-needham-park/ LOCATION:Needham Park\, 756 McLendon Dr\, Scottdale\, GA\, 30079\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-14-095626.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240223T170827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195046Z UID:11800-1712912400-1712916000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Looking to raise your Park IQ? Join us on Friday\, April 12th at 9 a.m. at Spink-Collins Park! During this one-hour walk\, we’ll learn more about this neighborhood park from our Friends of the Park group. Spink-Collins Park is a quiet\, wooded park with a shaded playground\, workout stations and walking trails. \nBring your coffee and your walking shoes! \nNote: Please park on the southern side of Collins Dr. NW URL:https://parkpride.org/event/april-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Spink-Collins Park\, 2101 Collins Dr NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SpinkCollins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240402T184043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195045Z UID:11912-1712995200-1712998800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Walk in Biffle Park DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Biffle Park for a one-hour walk in the park at 8 a.m. Bring your water! This is the first of four events leading up to the Hidden Hills 5K race on June 8 (an official timed event). The walks in the park will be held on Saturday\, April 13 and 27 and May 11 and 18. \nCome out to enjoy the park or train for the 5K! You can sign up for the race at the park or online. Send questions to friendsofbifflepark@gmail.com. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/walk-in-biffle-park/ LOCATION:Biffle Park\, 5221 Biffle Road\, Stone Mountain\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biffle-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240226T171908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195044Z UID:11808-1713603600-1713614400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Join us at Herbert Greene Nature Preserve on Saturday\, April 20 for our Earth Day Volunteer Event! \nVolunteers will work together to remove litter\, clear and blaze a walking trail and remove fallen limbs. Come out to give some love to this local park! \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/earth-day-volunteer-2024/ LOCATION:Herbert Greene Nature Preserve\, 4401 Boulder Park Dr SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FeaturedImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20250201T093821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T093821Z UID:12712-1714118400-1714150800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge DESCRIPTION:Grab your smartphone\, it’s time for the City Nature Challenge!  \nThis is an international effort\, organized locally by the Fernbank Museum with Park Pride as a partner\, to photograph and record animals and plants throughout Atlanta and the metro area. From April 26 to 29\, residents are invited to snap a photo of any plant\, animal or fungi found in our city and upload them into the iNaturalist app.  \nThis global bioblitz is free and open to everyone\, and participants do not have to be able to identify the organisms to join the effort.  \nFor Friends of the Park groups\, this is an excellent opportunity to create or expand a species list for your park. Overall\, your participation allows us to learn more about our local ecosystems while also supporting research surrounding biodiversity and conservation!    \nClick here for more information. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/city-nature-challenge-3/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240422T135923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195041Z UID:11943-1714152600-1714163400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Murphy Candler Park Spring Social DESCRIPTION:Murphy Candler Park’s 7th Annual Earth Day Spring Social: food\, music\, kid’s activities\, beer/wine and more! \nThis community event raises awareness for ongoing park conservation efforts and volunteer opportunities. Brookhaven’s city-wide updates will be highlighted\, including the Parks Bond\nProject\, tree canopy initiatives and Public Work’s Watershed Study. Conservation group partners\, including Park Pride\, will also present their programs and their impact on the park and city! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/murphy-candler-park-spring-social/ LOCATION:Horseshoe Road Community Green\, 4445 Candler Lake East\, Brookhaven\, 30319\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail_1712800285063blob.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240416T163137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195039Z UID:11932-1714212000-1714219200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Pride's City Nature Challenge BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Calling all nature lovers! Join us on Saturday\, April 27 at Constitution Lakes as we conduct a bioblitz for this year’s City Nature Challenge. For two hours\, we will explore Constitution Lakes and volunteers will help contribute data on the organisms that live in this special greenspace. We will meet in the parking lot. \nThis is part of a larger international effort\, organized locally by the Fernbank Museum with Park Pride as a partner\, to photograph and record animals and plants throughout Atlanta and the metro area. From April 26 to 29\, residents are invited to snap a photo of any plant\, animal or fungi found in our city and upload them into the iNaturalist app.  \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-prides-city-nature-challenge-bioblitz/ LOCATION:Constitution Lakes Park\, 1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30315\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/City-Nature-Challenge-is-organized-by.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240327T201215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194728Z UID:11881-1715331600-1715335200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come raise your Park IQ with Park Pride! Join us on Friday\, May 10\, for a one-hour walk at DeKalb Memorial Park. The Friends of the Park group will take us on a tour of this 21-acre park\, which includes a playground\, disc golf course\, trails\, a basketball court and pavilions. \nIn 2019\, the Friends group completed a visioning project with Park Pride and\, last year\, a Park Pride grant helped fund its new playground. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Bring your coffee and walking shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/may-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:DeKalb Memorial Park\, 353 Wilkinson Drive SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20230218_152254230_iOS-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240501T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194726Z UID:11963-1715418000-1715425200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Friends of Your Springbrook Park Workday DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Springbrook Park invite you to a workday on Saturday\, May 11! \nPark cleanup includes weeding\, planting\, mulching and cleaning park furniture. Tools and wheel barrels are appreciated but the group will have gloves and tools on hand. Be sure to bring water bottle and dress to get dirty. Thank you! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/friends-of-your-springbrook-park-workday/ LOCATION:Springbrook Park\, 1502 Springbrook Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5382-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240506T145354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194725Z UID:11966-1715709600-1715715000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:DeKalb RPCA Citizens Advisory Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:DeKalb Co. RPCA Citizens Advisory Board is an 11 member advisory body appointed by the Chief Executive Officer\, Board of Commissioners\, Board of Education\, DeKalb Municipal Association and legislative delegation. \nThe board provides general direction and advice on the types of activities and facilities and assists the RPCA in their efforts. All meetings are open to the public. \nClick here for more information. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/dekalb-rpca-citizens-advisory-board-meeting/ LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Rd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DK-county-logo-Copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240402T183132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194724Z UID:11907-1715878800-1715886000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:54 Columns Park Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the 54 Columns Park grand opening on Thursday\, May 16! This event is to celebrate the park’s new plaza and tiered seating area\, funded in part by a Park Pride grant. The community celebration will include a ribbon-cutting\, art tours\, food and activities for kids. \n54 Columns Park is located at the intersection of Highland Ave NE and Glen Iris Dr NE. \nNote: If this event is rained out\, it will be rescheduled for May 23. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/54-columns-park-grand-opening/ LOCATION:54 Columns Park\, Glen Iris Dr NE\, Atlanta\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-03-27-at-2.35.27-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240509T150530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194723Z UID:11972-1715882400-1715887800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Virtual Informed Advocates Session: Understanding Atlanta's City Budget - Parks & Transportation DESCRIPTION:The City of Atlanta is now holding budget briefings\, and we want you to be an Informed Advocate! In collaboration with the Center for Civic Innovation and Propel ATL\, we’re hosting an Informed Advocacy Session to make the budget more digestible and easier to understand. \nOur session will begin with an overview of the City Budget\, followed by a breakdown of sections related to the Department of Parks and Recreation (covered by Park Pride) and the Department of Transportation (covered by Propel ATL). \nWe will explore opportunities to make the budgeting process more transparent and to advance a vision for our City that includes exceptional parks and greenspaces and a world class transportation network. We will provide you with information on the proposed budget\, invite you to attend the city’s briefings (at City Hall or virtually) and help you understand the way money is being spent while providing some context to the numbers. \nJoin us for this opportunity to become an Informed Advocate! Click here to register for the virtual session. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/informed-advocates-session/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Informed-Advocates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183710 CREATED:20240520T135543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194720Z UID:12000-1717232400-1717243200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:DeKalb Memorial Park Garden Work Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of DeKalb Memorial Park for a Garden Work Day on Saturday\, June 1 at 9 a.m. Volunteers will help mulch the edible landscape\, turn compost and weed the garden. Please bring gloves and any extra annual or perennial herbs or edible plants you may want to share. \nThank you for helping steward this beautiful park! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/dekalb-memorial-park-garden-work-day/ LOCATION:DeKalb Memorial Park\, 353 Wilkinson Drive SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/40949AA2-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR