Life is Made of Community: Lessons from Trees in Cities and Forests
College of Law Ceremonial Courtroom 85 Park Place, Atlanta, GA, United StatesGeorgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences presents their annual Plummer Lecture. David George Haskell, author of two award-winning books, the Forest of Unseen and the Song of Trees, will be presenting a public lecture entitled "Life is Made of Community: Lessons from Trees in Cities and Forests." A reception will follow.
Koffee with Kayla!
ChocoLaté Coffee 2094 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA, United States"Koffee with Kayla" is a series of local meetings in coffee shops designed to give Friends of the Park groups access to Kayla Altland, Park Pride's Friends of the Park Associate working with communities in DeKalb, Tucker, and Brookhaven, close to where they live/work/play. See below for the dates, locations, and times schedule. Friends of … Continue Reading →
Tea with Tina!
Community Grounds 1297 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA, United States"Tea with Tina" is a series of local meetings in coffee shops around the City of Atlanta designed to give Friends of the Park and Community Garden groups access to Tina Arnold, Park Pride's Director of Community Building, close to where they live/work/play. Each Tea runs from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Members are welcome … Continue Reading →
Public Meeting: Needham Park Visioning
Fellowship Hall, Corinth Baptist Church 728 McLendon Drive, Scottdale, GA, United StatesDo you live near or regularly visit Needham Park? If so, we need to hear your voice! Park Pride and neighborhood residents invite you to participate, share your thoughts, and help shape concepts for the park through Park Pride’s Park Visioning process. Your opinion is critical to the success of this much-loved and valued greenspace. … Continue Reading →
Healthy Pets Fulton at Washington Park
Washington Park 1125 Lena St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States2019 Vine City English Avenue Earth Day Festival
Vine City Park Magnolia St NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesYou are cordially invited to the Vine City English Avenue Earth Day Festival in association with Trees Atlanta. At 1:00 pm, a special dedication by the National Black & Latino Council USA, Trees Atlanta and the community will honor the late Atlanta City Councilman Ivory Young, Jr., by planting trees in his name. The festival … Continue Reading →
Urban Ecology Public Meetings
Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Atlanta's Department of City Planning to learn about the recommendations for the Urban Ecology Framework and the schedule of the Tree Protection Ordinance re-write. The same information will be shared at the two meetings on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24.. Overview: In May 2018, the City of Atlanta launched its first urban … Continue Reading →
Urban Ecology Public Meetings
James Orange Recreation Center 1305 Oakland Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Atlanta's Department of City Planning to learn about the recommendations for the Urban Ecology Framework and the schedule of the Tree Protection Ordinance re-write. The same information will be shared at the two meetings on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24. Overview: In May 2018, the City of Atlanta launched its first … Continue Reading →
Earth Month Volunteer Event for the Greener Good
Zonolite Park 1160 Zonolite PL, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCome out and celebrate Earth Day with Park Pride by getting your hands dirty helping to improve Zonolite Park!
Park Rx Day in DeKalb County
GA, United StatesNational ParkRx Day is an annual celebration of the Park Prescription movement. On this day, healthcare providers, park agencies, community groups, and other Park Prescription program leaders organize events and activities in parks and green spaces across the country, encouraging participants to improve their health and well-being by embracing the health benefits of nature. Each ParkRx … Continue Reading →