BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park Pride 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:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260409T133345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T133345Z UID:13471-1776882600-1776889800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Workshop DESCRIPTION:Curious about growing mushrooms at home? The Mushroom Club of Georgia will guide you through the art and science of shiitake log inoculation in the interactive workshop. Learn about proper wood selection\, spawn application\, and care techniques to ensure successful harvests. Best of all\, you’ll leave with your own inoculated log to start your mushroom-growing journey. \nTickets are $40 per person. Click here to secure your spot! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/mushroom-workshop/ LOCATION:Chastain Park\, 24 Chastain Memorial Parkway\, Atlanta\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CPC-Mushroom-Workshop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260410T160418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T153434Z UID:13473-1776967200-1776972600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Conference to Action: Turning Ideas into Impact DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to sign up! \n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDid you attend our Parks & Greenspace Conference and leave feeling inspired\, but wondering what comes next? Or maybe you couldn’t make it\, but still want to gather the insights and ideas everyone’s talking about? This 90-minute webinar is your opportunity to plug in! \nConference to Action translates key takeaways from the conference into ideas and actionable steps that Friends of the Park groups can bring back to their communities. So much was shared\, now let’s take time to debrief together and talk about turning ideas into real impact in your park. \nTogether\, we’ll revisit standout ideas\, explore real-world examples\, and break them down into practical actions\, whether that’s strengthening stewardship efforts\, building partnerships\, activating volunteers\, or advocating for resources. In this session\, you’ll: \n\nRevisit key highlights and takeaways from the conference\nHear and share insights with fellow park stewards\nIdentify how conference ideas can be applied to your specific park\nLearn about resource mapping to help identify partners that can support your neighborhood’s vision\nBegin shaping a simple\, actionable plan for you and your Friends of the Park group\nLeave with prompts\, tools\, and a simple roadmap to turn inspiration into meaningful impact.\n\nWhether you joined us in person or are catching up now\, this is your space to connect\, reflect\, and take the next step. Let’s turn great ideas into meaningful action for our parks and the communities they serve! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/conference-to-action-turning-ideas-into-impact/ CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Conference-session.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260413T164146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164146Z UID:13481-1777208400-1777215600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge @ Lionel Hampton–Beecher Hills Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to take part in the City Nature Challenge — an annual four-day global bioblitz! \nJoin Intown GNPS board members Vanessa Miot (who is also Park Pride’s Senior Friends of the Park Manager!) and Laura Qadri on Sunday\, April 26\, at 1pm for a guided walk at Lionel Hampton–Beecher Hills Nature Preserve to explore\, observe\, and document the plants and wildlife that shape this unique urban habitat. This walk is designed to welcome both seasoned naturalists and those just beginning their journey. Children and adults alike are encouraged to participate and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click here for more info and to register. \n\nAbout the City Nature Challenge: Started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco\, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event\, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Run by the Community Science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County\, and coordinated locally in metro Atlanta by the Fernbank Museum of Natural History\, the CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April\, where cities collaborate to see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal. Learn more at www.citynaturechallenge.org. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/city-nature-challenge-lionel-hampton-beecher-hills-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Lionel Hampton – Beecher Hills Park\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CNC-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260413T163225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T163225Z UID:13479-1777212000-1777217400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge @ Melton Park DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to take part in the City Nature Challenge — an annual four-day global bioblitz! \nJoin the Friends of Melton Park and Park Pride on Sunday\, April 26\, at 2pm to enjoy our urban forest in springtime\, learn how to use the iNaturalist app\, make community science observations\, and support metro Atlanta in the 2026 City Nature Challenge! This meetup is welcoming to all ages\, from first-time naturalists to seasoned iNat users. No registration is required. Before you come\, just charge your smartphone battery\, download the iNaturalist app\, and set up a user account. We’ll show you what to do next as we observe plants\, animals\, insects\, fungi\, and more! Click here for details & to RSVP. \nNOTE: Street parking is available in the neighborhood near the intersection of Desmond Drive and Park Lane. We’ll be moving along soft-surface trails\, which may include muddy conditions if there is rain before the event. \nAbout the City Nature Challenge: Started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco\, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event\, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Run by the Community Science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County\, and coordinated locally in metro Atlanta by the Fernbank Museum of Natural History\, the CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April\, where cities collaborate to see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal. Learn more at www.citynaturechallenge.org. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/city-nature-challenge-melton-park/ LOCATION:Melton Park\, 2080 Desmond Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-CNC-e1776097906666.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260410T163444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131225Z UID:13476-1777485600-1777491000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Budget Advocacy 101: Showing Up for Our Parks DESCRIPTION:As Atlanta prepares the FY27 budget\, this is a critical moment for our parks. While progress has been made since the adoption of ActivateATL\, continued investment in park maintenance is essential\, and is now at risk amid proposed budget reductions. We cannot afford to lose momentum! \nJoin us for Park Budget Advocacy 101\, featuring special guest Kyle Kessler from the Center for Civic Innovation (CCI). This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to confidently advocate for the parks you love. In this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow the City of Atlanta budget process works\nKey data\, trends\, and what to watch for in the FY27 cycle\nWhere and when to engage\, including upcoming public hearings\nHow to prepare and deliver impactful public comments\nSimple\, effective ways to show up—yes\, including wearing your green shirts—to demonstrate unified support for parks\n\nTogether\, we’ve built momentum. Now it’s time to protect it and push forward. Show up\, speak up\, and stand together for a fully funded\, well-maintained park system that serves every neighborhood. \nAbout our guest speaker\, Kyle Kessler – Director of Policy & Research\, Center for Civic Innovation: As the Policy & Research Director at CCI\, Kyle works to gather and share information on government processes and propose better solutions for the ones that aren’t working as well as they should be. He believes in community meetings – both formal and informal. He tries to explain really difficult\, complex things simply\, and why simple things are actually quite complex and difficult. Kyle is a licensed architect and is involved with a variety of organizations that combine arts\, culture\, and history with urbanism and community development. \nFind more budget info here: civicatlanta.org/budget \nUse the form below to sign up! \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required) URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-budget-advocacy-101-showing-up-for-our-parks/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advocacy-Green-Shirt-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260402T141711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T185719Z UID:13453-1778230800-1778234400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk @ Atlanta Memorial Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n CommentsThis 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\, April 10 - Arabia MountainFriday\, May 8 - Atlanta Memorial ParkFriday\, June 12 - Hairston Park\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCome explore Atlanta Memorial Park with us! \nAs we explore\, we’ll take in scenic trails\, wooded areas\, and creekside views while learning about the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy’s efforts to restore\, enhance and preserve the park. The walking tour will include an update on the Conservancy’s progress with the FixPeachtreeCreek Campaign\, a bold initiative to ecologically restore Peachtree Creek. \nJoin us to discover the hidden gem that is Atlanta Memorial Park and be part of the conversation to help steward and shape the future of this important greenspace! \nNOTE: We’ll meet at the entrance to the playground near 651 Wesley Drive. The walk will be along a flat\, natural path – wear comfortable closed toe shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-atlanta-memorial-park/ LOCATION:Atlanta Memorial Park Playground\, 651 Wesley Dr NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1502-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260429T191717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191717Z UID:13506-1779026400-1779033600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Goth Gardening DESCRIPTION:The Goth Garden at Farm Chastain: Enter the shadows with the author of The Goth Garden for an afternoon of dark blooms\, folklore\, and remembrance. Discover what defines a goth garden — from moody plants and symbolic herbs to landscapes rooted in beauty\, memory\, and reverence. We’ll share a sweet treat\, craft rosemary wreaths in honor of those who have died. Come for the camaraderie. Stay for the meaning. Leave inspired. Each participant gets a signed copy of the book. \nAdmission is $25/person. Click here to secure your spot! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/goth-gardening/ LOCATION:Farm Chastain\, 4001 Powers Ferry Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Goth-garden-Chastain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260429T191404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191404Z UID:13504-1779301800-1779309000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Worms & Wine @ Chastain Park DESCRIPTION:Join the Chastain Park Conservancy and Food Well Alliance for Works & Wine at Farm Chastain! We’ll start the evening with wine and light refreshments and an opportunity to hang out with neighbors and explore the farm. We’ll dig into Vermicomposting! Learn to break down your food scraps with worms – a simple method of composting that can be done indoors\, on patios and in the garden. You’ll learn how to design a worm bin for your home\, what you can and can’t compost with worms\, and some best practices for keeping your worms happy! \nAdmission is $15/person. Click here to secure your spot! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/worms-wine-chastain-park/ LOCATION:Farm Chastain\, 4001 Powers Ferry Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Worms-wine-Chastain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 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 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:20260507T093727 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 URLThis 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:20260507T093727 CREATED:20260427T204541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T152515Z UID:13494-1779987600-1779994800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Parks & People: Friends of the Park Social 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\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:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T093727 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\, April 10 - Arabia MountainFriday\, May 8 - Atlanta Memorial ParkFriday\, June 12 - Hairston 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 END:VCALENDAR