Friends of the Park Orientation
Edgewood Community Learning Garden 57 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesWe’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: An introduction to Park Pride’s programs and services for Friends of the Park groups Face time with some of our program staff Q&A, discussion, and support planning … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
W.D. Thomson Park 1760 Mason Mill Rd, Decatur, GA, United StatesJoin 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. Second Friday Walk in the … Continue Reading →
Volunteer Project at Biffle Park
Biffle Park 5221 Biffle Road, Stone Mountain, United StatesJoin 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. Please 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! Click here … Continue Reading →
Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference
Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesEach 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. The … Continue Reading →
Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic at Needham Park
Needham Park 756 McLendon Dr, Scottdale, GA, United StatesAll 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 … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Spink-Collins Park 2101 Collins Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesLooking 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. Bring your coffee … Continue Reading →
Walk in Biffle Park
Biffle Park 5221 Biffle Road, Stone Mountain, United StatesJoin 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 … Continue Reading →
Earth Day Volunteer Event
Herbert Greene Nature Preserve 4401 Boulder Park Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin us at Herbert Greene Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 20 for our Earth Day Volunteer Event! Volunteers 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! Click here to sign up!
City Nature Challenge
Grab your smartphone, it's time for the City Nature Challenge! This 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, … Continue Reading →
Murphy Candler Park Spring Social
Horseshoe Road Community Green 4445 Candler Lake East, Brookhaven, United StatesMurphy Candler Park's 7th Annual Earth Day Spring Social: food, music, kid’s activities, beer/wine and more! This community event raises awareness for ongoing park conservation efforts and volunteer opportunities. Brookhaven's city-wide updates will be highlighted, including the Parks Bond Project, tree canopy initiatives and Public Work’s Watershed Study. Conservation group partners, including Park Pride, will … Continue Reading →