Build a Water Trail! Realizing Your Community River as an Economic Asset
Georgia River Network’s Water Trails Program supports a statewide network of water trails and provides technical assistance and resources to communities who want to build water trails in their watershed. In this workshop Gwyneth Moody, GRN’s Director of Water Trails and Outreach, will describe Georgia’s established and developing water trails, the many ways in which … Continue Reading →
Greenspace Gathering
Looking to socialize with your fellow park advocates and discuss topics around parks, trails, and greenspaces? Join us with your favorite refreshments to chat, share stories, and build community from the safety of our homes. This month we will review the best of the Parks & Greenspace Conference (Monday, August 17) and discuss how to … Continue Reading →
Virtual Movie Screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble
The Home Depot Backyard invites you to a complimentary virtual screening experience of John Lewis: Good Trouble. Good Trouble tells the inspiring story of the late Congressman John Lewis, an American hero who spent his life fighting for voting rights and racial justice. As he put it, making "good trouble". To learn more about John Lewis’ legacy … Continue Reading →
Virtual Meeting: BeltLine Southside Trail-West Construction Updates
Join the Atlanta BeltLine for Southside Trail-West construction updates. This meeting will be held virtually over the Zoom platform. Attendees can participate online or by calling in. Meeting details are listed below. Please submit questions no later than Friday, August 28th at noon to meeting.questions@atlbeltline.org. They'll take as many questions as time allows on Zoom … Continue Reading →
September Park Meeting
Every 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 attend to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and support each other … Continue Reading →
Virtual Meeting: Atlanta BeltLine Third Quarterly Briefing of 2020
Please join the Atlanta BeltLine for project updates during the Third Quarterly Briefing of 2020. This meeting will be held virtually over the Zoom platform. Attendees can participate online or by calling in. Meeting details are listed below. They will take as many questions as time allows on Zoom and Facebook Live. Please submit questions … Continue Reading →
Community Engagement Workshop
VIRTUAL EVENT Parks are for everyone. Join your fellow Friends to learn and share ways to welcome more people to enjoy your park and support your group! This workshop will feature a presentation on Appreciative Inquiry by Dietra Hawkins that focuses on using your community's strengths to set in motion positive change. Friends of the … Continue Reading →
Deadline to Apply for Design Consultation
As part of this year's Park Design Workshop, we will be selecting up to five parks in our service area to work with a volunteer landscape architect to design a small area of your park (think $10,000 or less). You will then have the opportunity to present your idea at the workshop in a friendly … Continue Reading →
Brainstorm for Big Park Meeting
Save the date for Saturday, November 14 to join us for the Big Park Meeting to learn and network with over 100 other Friends virtually. Registration will be available October 1. As we plan this event, we to know how we can make this a valuable experience to help you meet your park goals. Join … Continue Reading →
October Park Meeting (virtual)
Every 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 attend to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and support each other … Continue Reading →