Volunteer Day at Mary Scott Nature Park
Mary Scott Nature Park 4150 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of Mary Scott Nature Park on Saturday, July 6 at 10 a.m. for a monthly volunteer work day. Volunteers will primarily focus on removing invasive plants (including ivy, privet and Japanese holly) with help from a Georgia Native Plant Society volunteer. No special knowledge is necessary. Dress to get dirty and, if you … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Deepdene Park 2199 N. Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesIf you live in Atlanta, you've likely spent a lot of time on Ponce De Leon Ave. But have you ever explored the parks that weave alongside the bustling road? Join us for our Second Friday Walk in the Park to do just that! On Friday, July 12 at 9 a.m., join us for a … Continue Reading →
Book it to the park – Flat Shoals Park
Flat Shoals Park 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA, United StatesThe Friends of Flat Shoals & Dottie Bridges Tennis invite you to their Sixth Annual Children’s Book Donation Drive on Saturday, July 20 from 10 am to 1 pm! This event supports the Little Library at Flat Shoals Park and promotes children reading in the park. Children's activities will be held from 10:30 am to … Continue Reading →
Play Day at Shoal Creek Park 3
Shoal Creek Park III 3075 McAfee Rd, Decatur, United StatesThe Friends of Shoal Creek Park III are happy to announce a PLAY DAY at SHOAL CREEK PARK 3 on Saturday, July 20, from 12pm-2pm! This is a community celebration and orientation to SCP3's new playground equipment. The Friends Group will provide free hot dogs, beverages, an assortment of games, an arts and crafts tent, … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Lionel Hampton Park SW Connector Trail, Atlanta, GA, United StatesRaise your Park IQ with Park Pride! Join us on Friday, August 9 at 9 a.m. for a one-hour walk at Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Nature Preserve! We'll explore parts of this 100+ acre nature preserve, which is largely mature forest. There are three champion trees in the park (which is the largest known tree of … Continue Reading →
DeKalb Trail & Greenway Master Plan Open House
On Thursday, August 15 at 6pm, join the Virtual Open House to present DeKalb County's Trail & Greenway Master Plan. You will learn about the vision for the future of the County's trail network. The team will discuss preliminary plan outcomes and recommendations as well as community and stakeholder input collected to date. This meeting will … Continue Reading →
Park Design Workshop: Entrances & Gateways
Lang-Carson Recreation Center 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPark entrances and gateways are more than just safe and accessible pathways into parks, and our perception and use of parks is greatly affected by how we arrive and move into them. Through our Park Design Consultation & Workshop, Park Pride has paired six community groups with volunteer landscape architects to produce conceptual plans to … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Flat Shoals Park 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather. Keep an eye out for details about next month's Second Friday Walk in the Park! Feeling like a walk in the park? We have just the thing! Join us on Friday, September 13 at 9 a.m. at Flat Shoals Park for our Second Friday Walk … Continue Reading →
Hairston Park Fall Workday
Hairston Park 889 S Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of Hairston Park for its fourth and final volunteer workday of 2024 on Saturday, September 14 from 9 - 11 a.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun and purposeful community event as we continue to spruce up our beloved Hairston Park! Volunteers will tend to the Serenity Garden and collect … Continue Reading →
Annual Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy Restoration Day
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve 2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCalling all volunteers! Visit the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday, September 28 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a forest restoration event! Volunteers will help remove litter and invasive plants from the Preserve. This is a great opportunity for Friends of the Park groups and park lovers alike to participate in forest restoration … Continue Reading →