BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.15.17//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240116T190801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195059Z UID:11694-1708160400-1708171200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Peachtree Hills Park DESCRIPTION:Your support is needed in Peachtree Hills Park! Volunteers will set to work clearing invasive plant species\, like privet and English ivy\, from wooded areas of the park and trees. You’ll also help clean up litter and provide fresh mulch to a walking path through the park. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Peachtree Hills Park URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-peachtree-hills-park/ LOCATION:Peachtree Hills Park\, 308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240130T174419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195058Z UID:11732-1708160400-1708171200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Lionel Hampton Park DESCRIPTION:Your efforts at Lionel Hampton Park will help to improve the ecological health of this greenspace. Volunteers will work together to establish and maintain mountain bike trails. They will also help remove tires\, debris and invasive species in the park. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Lionel Hampton Beecher Hills Park \n  \n  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-lionel-hampton-park/ LOCATION:Lionel Hampton Park\, SW Connector Trail\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30311\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240215T183136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195057Z UID:11769-1708765200-1708776000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Historic Fourth Ward Park DESCRIPTION:Your volunteer efforts are needed at Historic Fourth Ward Park! Join the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership on this volunteer project that will beautify the park with a litter cleanup and weeding and mulching planting beds in the bowl and surrounding area. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-historic-fourth-ward-park-2/ LOCATION:Historic Fourth Ward Park\, 695 Morgan St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240215T183325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195056Z UID:11770-1708765200-1708776000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Kirkwood Urban Forest DESCRIPTION:Your support is needed at this vibrant urban forest on Atlanta’s eastside! Two-acres of acquired parkland was recently cleared of the dilapidated house that remained on it\, and volunteers are needed to help begin the restoration process of this acreage that will serve as the new main entrance of the park. This project will focus on the removal of invasive bamboo to support the ecological health of this intown forest preserve. \n\n*This volunteer project will also kick-off with a land-dedication to celebrate the expanding Preserve! \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Friends of Kirkwood Urban Forest URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-kirkwood-urban-forest/ LOCATION:Kirkwood Urban Forest Preserve\, 125 Dearborn Street SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240216T161707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195054Z UID:11772-1708765200-1708776000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Adair Park II DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will prepare the community garden in Adair Park II for spring! Volunteers will lay cardboard\, spread mulch\, and fill beds with dirt. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by Adair Park Today URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-adair-park-ii/ LOCATION:Adair Park II\, 866 Murphy Ave SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240215T183502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195053Z UID:11771-1708851600-1708862400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Love Your Park - Rodney Cook Sr. Park DESCRIPTION:Help to beautify our city\, build community\, and give back to Cook Park! Volunteers will work together to help with litter clean-up\, green infrastructure maintenance\, and general beautification projects. \nClick here to sign up! \nHosted by the Alliance for the Activation of Cook Park Conservancy URL:https://parkpride.org/event/love-your-park-rodney-cook-sr-park/ LOCATION:Cook Park\, 650 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30314\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Your-Park-webpage-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240223T215840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195052Z UID:11804-1709229600-1709235000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Park Orientation DESCRIPTION:We’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: \n\nAn introduction to Park Pride’s programs and services for Friends of the Park groups\nFace time with some of our program staff\nQ&A\, discussion\, and support planning your group’s next steps\nNetworking\, refreshments\, and (weather permitting) fun in the garden\n\nPlease use the form below to register. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n \n \n 2024 Friends of the Park Orientation Registration\n \n \n Your Name(Required)(first and last)Your Email(Required)\n \n (for follow-up communication)Your Friends of the Park Group(Required)How familiar are you with Park Pride's programs and services?(Required)I'm an expert!Very familiarSomewhat familiarSlightly familiarI'm a total newbie!Please let us know if you have any specific questions or topics of interest.Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/friends-of-the-park-orientation/ LOCATION:Edgewood Community Learning Garden\, 57 Mayson Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-of-Jennie-Drake-Park-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240129T190914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195051Z UID:11722-1709888400-1709892000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nSecond Friday Walk in the Park is an event series designed to help folks get to know new parks\, connect with local outdoor enthusiasts and get inspired by the power of parks! \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Bring your coffee and walking shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/march-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:W.D. Thomson Park\, 1760 Mason Mill Rd\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-29-140748.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240301T193001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195050Z UID:11836-1710577800-1710588600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Project at Biffle Park DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nPlease 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! \nClick here for more information and reach out to FriendsofBifflePark@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/volunteer-project-at-biffle-park/ LOCATION:Biffle Park\, 5221 Biffle Road\, Stone Mountain\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biffle-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240111T155820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195049Z UID:11663-1711324800-1711411199@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference DESCRIPTION:Each 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. \nThe 2024 theme is “Parks for All: Intention to Action\,” with three focus areas — Action for Climate\, Action for Equity & Inclusivity in Parks and Setting Future Intentions. \nFor additional Conference details and to register\, click here. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/2024-parks-greenspace-conference/ LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Conference2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240314T135751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195048Z UID:11859-1711796400-1711803600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic at Needham Park DESCRIPTION:All 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 a suggested $40 donation to Needham Park. \nClick here for more event details. \n* The Friends group recommends parking at church across the street. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/easter-egg-hunt-picnic-at-needham-park/ LOCATION:Needham Park\, 756 McLendon Dr\, Scottdale\, GA\, 30079\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-14-095626.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240223T170827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195046Z UID:11800-1712912400-1712916000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Looking 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. \nBring your coffee and your walking shoes! \nNote: Please park on the southern side of Collins Dr. NW URL:https://parkpride.org/event/april-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Spink-Collins Park\, 2101 Collins Dr NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SpinkCollins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240402T184043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195045Z UID:11912-1712995200-1712998800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Walk in Biffle Park DESCRIPTION:Join 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 and May 11 and 18. \nCome out to enjoy the park or train for the 5K! You can sign up for the race at the park or online. Send questions to friendsofbifflepark@gmail.com. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/walk-in-biffle-park/ LOCATION:Biffle Park\, 5221 Biffle Road\, Stone Mountain\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biffle-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240226T171908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195044Z UID:11808-1713603600-1713614400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Join us at Herbert Greene Nature Preserve on Saturday\, April 20 for our Earth Day Volunteer Event! \nVolunteers 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! \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/earth-day-volunteer-2024/ LOCATION:Herbert Greene Nature Preserve\, 4401 Boulder Park Dr SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FeaturedImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20250201T093821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T093821Z UID:12712-1714118400-1714150800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge DESCRIPTION:Grab your smartphone\, it’s time for the City Nature Challenge!  \nThis 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\, animal or fungi found in our city and upload them into the iNaturalist app.  \nThis global bioblitz is free and open to everyone\, and participants do not have to be able to identify the organisms to join the effort.  \nFor Friends of the Park groups\, this is an excellent opportunity to create or expand a species list for your park. Overall\, your participation allows us to learn more about our local ecosystems while also supporting research surrounding biodiversity and conservation!    \nClick here for more information. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/city-nature-challenge-3/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240422T135923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195041Z UID:11943-1714152600-1714163400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Murphy Candler Park Spring Social DESCRIPTION:Murphy Candler Park’s 7th Annual Earth Day Spring Social: food\, music\, kid’s activities\, beer/wine and more! \nThis community event raises awareness for ongoing park conservation efforts and volunteer opportunities. Brookhaven’s city-wide updates will be highlighted\, including the Parks Bond\nProject\, tree canopy initiatives and Public Work’s Watershed Study. Conservation group partners\, including Park Pride\, will also present their programs and their impact on the park and city! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/murphy-candler-park-spring-social/ LOCATION:Horseshoe Road Community Green\, 4445 Candler Lake East\, Brookhaven\, 30319\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail_1712800285063blob.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240416T163137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195039Z UID:11932-1714212000-1714219200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Pride's City Nature Challenge BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Calling all nature lovers! Join us on Saturday\, April 27 at Constitution Lakes as we conduct a bioblitz for this year’s City Nature Challenge. For two hours\, we will explore Constitution Lakes and volunteers will help contribute data on the organisms that live in this special greenspace. We will meet in the parking lot. \nThis is part of a larger 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\, animal or fungi found in our city and upload them into the iNaturalist app.  \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-prides-city-nature-challenge-bioblitz/ LOCATION:Constitution Lakes Park\, 1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30315\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/City-Nature-Challenge-is-organized-by.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240327T201215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194728Z UID:11881-1715331600-1715335200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come raise your Park IQ with Park Pride! Join us on Friday\, May 10\, for a one-hour walk at DeKalb Memorial Park. The Friends of the Park group will take us on a tour of this 21-acre park\, which includes a playground\, disc golf course\, trails\, a basketball court and pavilions. \nIn 2019\, the Friends group completed a visioning project with Park Pride and\, last year\, a Park Pride grant helped fund its new playground. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Bring your coffee and walking shoes. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/may-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:DeKalb Memorial Park\, 353 Wilkinson Drive SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20230218_152254230_iOS-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240501T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194726Z UID:11963-1715418000-1715425200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Friends of Your Springbrook Park Workday DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Springbrook Park invite you to a workday on Saturday\, May 11! \nPark cleanup includes weeding\, planting\, mulching and cleaning park furniture. Tools and wheel barrels are appreciated but the group will have gloves and tools on hand. Be sure to bring water bottle and dress to get dirty. Thank you! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/friends-of-your-springbrook-park-workday/ LOCATION:Springbrook Park\, 1502 Springbrook Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30033\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5382-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240506T145354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194725Z UID:11966-1715709600-1715715000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:DeKalb RPCA Citizens Advisory Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:DeKalb Co. RPCA Citizens Advisory Board is an 11 member advisory body appointed by the Chief Executive Officer\, Board of Commissioners\, Board of Education\, DeKalb Municipal Association and legislative delegation. \nThe board provides general direction and advice on the types of activities and facilities and assists the RPCA in their efforts. All meetings are open to the public. \nClick here for more information. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/dekalb-rpca-citizens-advisory-board-meeting/ LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Rd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DK-county-logo-Copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240402T183132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194724Z UID:11907-1715878800-1715886000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:54 Columns Park Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the 54 Columns Park grand opening on Thursday\, May 16! This event is to celebrate the park’s new plaza and tiered seating area\, funded in part by a Park Pride grant. The community celebration will include a ribbon-cutting\, art tours\, food and activities for kids. \n54 Columns Park is located at the intersection of Highland Ave NE and Glen Iris Dr NE. \nNote: If this event is rained out\, it will be rescheduled for May 23. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/54-columns-park-grand-opening/ LOCATION:54 Columns Park\, Glen Iris Dr NE\, Atlanta\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-03-27-at-2.35.27-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240509T150530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194723Z UID:11972-1715882400-1715887800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Virtual Informed Advocates Session: Understanding Atlanta's City Budget - Parks & Transportation DESCRIPTION:The City of Atlanta is now holding budget briefings\, and we want you to be an Informed Advocate! In collaboration with the Center for Civic Innovation and Propel ATL\, we’re hosting an Informed Advocacy Session to make the budget more digestible and easier to understand. \nOur session will begin with an overview of the City Budget\, followed by a breakdown of sections related to the Department of Parks and Recreation (covered by Park Pride) and the Department of Transportation (covered by Propel ATL). \nWe will explore opportunities to make the budgeting process more transparent and to advance a vision for our City that includes exceptional parks and greenspaces and a world class transportation network. We will provide you with information on the proposed budget\, invite you to attend the city’s briefings (at City Hall or virtually) and help you understand the way money is being spent while providing some context to the numbers. \nJoin us for this opportunity to become an Informed Advocate! Click here to register for the virtual session. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/informed-advocates-session/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Informed-Advocates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240520T135543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194720Z UID:12000-1717232400-1717243200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:DeKalb Memorial Park Garden Work Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of DeKalb Memorial Park for a Garden Work Day on Saturday\, June 1 at 9 a.m. Volunteers will help mulch the edible landscape\, turn compost and weed the garden. Please bring gloves and any extra annual or perennial herbs or edible plants you may want to share. \nThank you for helping steward this beautiful park! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/dekalb-memorial-park-garden-work-day/ LOCATION:DeKalb Memorial Park\, 353 Wilkinson Drive SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30317\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/40949AA2-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240513T142536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194719Z UID:11980-1717603200-1717606800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Virtual Park Design Workshop Information Session DESCRIPTION:Park Pride’s 2024 park design consultation & workshop will bring needed attention to our park entrances and gateways to create memorable\, safe\, accessible\, and welcoming thresholds in our neighborhood parks. If your park entrance could use some focused attention and design advice\, please click here for more information and consider applying for this opportunity.  \nIf you’re not sure whether your park is a good fit or want more information\, register for this virtual information session. Click here to register. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Andrew White at andrew@parkpride.org or 678-551-9122.  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/virtual-park-design-workshop-information-session/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Visioning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/park-design-workshop-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240501T190513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194718Z UID:11955-1717608600-1717614000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Q2 Park Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Park Pride and Blue Heron Nature Preserve for an evening of nature and networking! This Park Meeting will include a Park Pride grants information session and will highlight a current grant project at the preserve. Light refreshments will be served. Optional outdoor networking and tour will be offered\, weather permitting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to Friends of the Park members and anyone interested in Park Pride programming. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister below. \n\n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Group Affiliation(Required)My choice wasn't listedAdair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAnsley Park Beautification FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyBriarwood Park ConservancyBrookhaven Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCascade Springs Nature ConservancyCastlewood Civic AssociationChastain Park ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationExchange Community GardenFlintridge Friends Of the ParkFreedom Park ConservancyFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Alexander ParkFriends of Anderson ParkFriends of Ardmore ParkFriends of Armand ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Ashford Park and Georgian HillsFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Atwood Street ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Ben Hill ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Bessie Branham ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Bitsy Grant Tennis CenterFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bobby Jones Golf CourseFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Bouldercrest ParkFriends of Boulevard-Angier ParkFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Brownwood Park Community GardenFriends of BurBanckFriends of Cabbagetown ParkFriends of Callanwolde Fine Arts CenterFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Central and Renaissance ParksFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chapel Hill ParkFriends of Chapman Mill / Redan ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Clack's CornerFriends of Cleopas R. Johnson ParkFriends Of Coan ParkFriends of Collier ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of County Line & Ellenwood ParksFriends of Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature PreserveFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of Deerwood ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends Of Delano-Line ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Emma Millican ParkFriends of English ParkFriends of Fairington ParkFriends of Fake ParkFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Gilliam ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Gordon-White ParkFriends of Gotham ParkFriends of Gresham ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Hamilton ParkFriends Of Hardy Ivy ParkFriends of Herbert Greene Nature PreserveFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Heritage Park (Founder's)Friends of Holderness/Lucile ParkFriends of Hope Hill ParkFriends of Howell ParkFriends of Indian Creek ParkFriends of Intrenchment Creek ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Isabel Gates Webster ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jacci Fuller Woodland Garden ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of John A. White ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kirkwood Urban ForestFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lillian Cooper Shepherd ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Little Nancy Creek ParkFriends of Longdale ParkFriends of Loridans ParkFriends of Loring Heights ParkFriends of Lou Walker ParkFriends of Louise Howard ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Melvin Drive ParkFriends of Memorial Drive GreenwayFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Midway ParkFriends of Morningside Nature PreserveFriends of Mountain Way CommonFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends Of Old Ivy ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Ormond-Grant ParkFriends of Osborne ParkFriends of Parkside ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Battle ParkwayFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Phoenix II ParkFriends of Phoenix III ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Princeton LakeFriends of Rawson-Washington ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Ridgewood Rutledge ParkFriends of RiversideFriends of Robert W. Woodruff ParkFriends of Rock Chapel ParkFriends of Rose Circle ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Selena S. Butler ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Skyland ParkFriends of South Atlanta Park (Lucius Simon)Friends of South Bend ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends of Standing Peachtree ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Tanyard Creek Urban ForestFriends of the Midtown Park PromenadeFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Tucson Trail ParkFriends of Underwood Hills ParkFriends of Verbena Street PlaylotFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Watkins ParkFriends of West Cascade ParkFriends of West End ParkFriends of West Manor ParkFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Willard and Gordon ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGarden Hills Civic AssociationGeorgia STAND-UPGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksJoyland Civic LeagueL5P AllianceLending a HandLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyMaddox Park FriendsMorningside CaresMorningside Nature Preserve Steering CommitteeMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPoncey-Highland Community Garden GroupReynoldstown Civic Improvement LeagueRiverwalk AtlantaScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouth Dekalb Striders RunningSouth Fork ConservancySouth River Gardens CommunitySouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThomasville Heights Civic LeagueVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceWestview Community OrganizationWhite Oak Hills Neighborhood AssociationAre you interested in applying for a Park Pride grant?(Required)YesNoNot sureYes\, but my group is not eligible (implementing open grant\, not in Park Pride’s service area\, etc.).Yes\, but we’re not ready yet. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/q2-park-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Blue Heron Nature Preserve\, 4055 Roswell Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States CATEGORIES:Grants,Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-q2-park-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240521T152753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194716Z UID:12003-1718355600-1718359200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Atlanta’s hidden gems with Park Pride! \nJoin us on Friday\, June 14 at 9 a.m. for a one-hour walk at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve! Led by the Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy\, we will learn about Cascade Springs’ history and past and future projects\, while also exploring the 150-acre preserve that includes trails\, creeks\, a waterfall and a lush canopy. \nParking is available in the parking lot. Bring your coffee and your walking shoes! We look forward to seeing you there. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/june-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Cascade Springs Nature Preserve\, 2852 Cascade Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30311\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CascadeSprings-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240625T200235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194715Z UID:12054-1720260000-1720267200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Mary Scott Nature Park DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nNo special knowledge is necessary. Dress to get dirty and\, if you have them\, bring gloves and a weeder or hand pruner. Thank you for your help maintaining this beautiful DeKalb County greenspace! Click here for more event information. \nMary Scott Nature Park is 10.6 acres of central DeKalb County greenspace featuring a kids play area and a nature trail that highlights native plants and leads to an old homestead. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/volunteer-day-at-mary-scott-nature-park/ LOCATION:Mary Scott Nature Park\, 4150 Briarcliff Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30345\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VolunteerDay-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240618T183158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194714Z UID:12045-1720774800-1720778400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:If 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! \nOn Friday\, July 12 at 9 a.m.\, join us for a one-hour walk at DeKalb County’s Deepdene Park\, the easternmost segment of the six-part Olmsted Linear Park. The 22-acre woodland features several walking trails that wind through remnants of old growth forest and near stream corridors. Designed in 1893\, the park was named “Deepdene” for its steep slopes toward a tributary of Peavine Creek. \nCome explore with us! Bring your coffee and your walking shoes. \nNOTE: We will meet at the trailhead closest to 2076 N Ponce De Leon Ave NE. Street parking is available\, please be mindful to not block any driveways. The walk will be less than 1 mile covering mostly gravel and dirt paths. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/july-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Deepdene Park\, 2199 N. Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2019_03_01_S.ATL_999_5-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240701T171924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194712Z UID:12070-1721469600-1721480400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Book it to the park - Flat Shoals Park DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nChildren’s activities will be held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm\, and include a story walk\, chalk walk and corn toss. \nGently used and new book donations are accepted. The event is rain or shine. \n  URL:https://parkpride.org/event/book-it-to-the-park-flat-shoals-park/ LOCATION:Flat Shoals Park\, 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway\, Decatur\, GA\, 30034\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FlatShoalsBookEvent2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154454 CREATED:20240711T133545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194711Z UID:12086-1721476800-1721484000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Play Day at Shoal Creek Park 3 DESCRIPTION:The 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! \nThis 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\, music and PONY RIDES for area youth! \nCome join the fun! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/play-day-at-shoal-creek-park-3/ LOCATION:Shoal Creek Park III\, 3075 McAfee Rd\, Decatur\, 30032\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SCP3-park-sign.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR