BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172658 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:20260403T172658 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:20260403T172658 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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 \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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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:20260403T172659 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240715T162255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194710Z UID:12090-1723194000-1723197600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Raise your Park IQ with Park Pride! \nJoin us on Friday\, August 9 at 9 a.m. for a one-hour walk at Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Nature Preserve! We’ll explore parts of this 100+ acre nature preserve\, which is largely mature forest. There are three champion trees in the park (which is the largest known tree of a particular species)\, including a sugar maple\, umbrella magnolia and tulip poplar. The Lionel Hampton Trail was also PATH’s first trail and now connects to the Southwest BeltLine Connector. \nSee you there! Bring your coffee and your walking shoes. \nNOTE: We will meet at the trailhead nearest Beecher Hills Elementary School. Street parking is available. The walk will be about 1.5 miles long\, with half on a paved trail with a slight incline and the other half (which completes the loop) on a natural trail. If you aren’t comfortable walking on the natural path\, you are welcome to stay on the paved path and rejoin the group at the meeting location. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-august/ LOCATION:Lionel Hampton Park\, SW Connector Trail\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30311\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_0626-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240807T151834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194709Z UID:12158-1723744800-1723748400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:DeKalb Trail & Greenway Master Plan Open House DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, August 15 at 6pm\, join the Virtual Open House to present DeKalb County’s Trail & Greenway Master Plan. You will learn about the vision for the future of the County’s trail network. The team will discuss preliminary plan outcomes and recommendations as well as community and stakeholder input collected to date. \nThis meeting will take place over Zoom. Click here to register. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/dekalb-trail-greenway-master-plan-open-house/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-07-111636.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240723T185959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194707Z UID:12109-1724868000-1724873400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Design Workshop: Entrances & Gateways DESCRIPTION:Park entrances and gateways are more than just safe and accessible pathways into parks\, and our perception and use of parks is greatly affected by how we arrive and move into them. \nThrough our Park Design Consultation & Workshop\, Park Pride has paired six community groups with volunteer landscape architects to produce conceptual plans to create memorable\, safe\, accessible\, and welcoming thresholds in our local parks. On Wednesday\, August 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.\, our Friends groups will present these plans! \nThis event is free and open to registered Friends of Park groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from your peers about ways to make your park entrance more welcoming and accessible for all visitors. Come join us! \n\nPlease fill out the form below to register. Due to capacity limitations\, please limit the number of attendees from your group to two. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-design-workshop-entrances-gateways/ LOCATION:Lang-Carson Recreation Center\, 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park,Visioning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240820T193925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194706Z UID:12178-1726218000-1726221600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather. Keep an eye out for details about next month’s Second Friday Walk in the Park! \nFeeling like a walk in the park? We have just the thing! \nJoin us on Friday\, September 13 at 9 a.m. at Flat Shoals Park for our Second Friday Walk in the Park! The 21-acre park features tennis and pickleball courts\, a playground\, exercise equipment\, a pavilion\, a short walking trail and a Free Little Library. \nCome explore with us! No registration\, no fee — just show up. We’ll see you then! \nNOTE: Parking is available in the lot behind the Community Achievement Center. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/september-second-friday-walk-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Flat Shoals Park\, 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway\, Decatur\, GA\, 30034\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Image-44-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240903T190446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194704Z UID:12201-1726304400-1726311600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Hairston Park Fall Workday DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Hairston Park for its fourth and final volunteer workday of 2024 on Saturday\, September 14 from 9 – 11 a.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun and purposeful community event as we continue to spruce up our beloved Hairston Park! \nVolunteers will tend to the Serenity Garden and collect litter. Tools & light snacks provided. For more info and volunteer opportunities\, email friendsofhairstonpark@gmail.com. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/hairston-park-fall-workday/ LOCATION:Hairston Park\, 889 S Hairston Rd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Fall-Workday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240822T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194348Z UID:12182-1727514000-1727524800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Annual Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy Restoration Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all volunteers! Visit the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday\, September 28 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for a forest restoration event! Volunteers will help remove litter and invasive plants from the Preserve. \nThis is a great opportunity for Friends of the Park groups and park lovers alike to participate in forest restoration efforts and learn about proper techniques for invasive plant removal in parks. Come learn with us! \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/annual-cascade-springs-nature-conservancy-restoration-day/ LOCATION:Cascade Springs Nature Preserve\, 2852 Cascade Rd SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30311\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024CSNCRESTDAY-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240916T180858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194346Z UID:12227-1727521200-1727526600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Q3 Friends of the Park Meeting DESCRIPTION:Looking for new ways to engage your community and improve your park? Don’t miss this unique chance to network with other leaders and get tips from the community behind Friends of John Evans Legacy Park’s latest success! \nFriends of the Park members are invited to Park Pride’s Quarterly Friends Meeting to connect with other communities engaging in their parks and gain valuable insight to support your local greenspace. Use the form below to register! \nNOTE: Join us at John Evans Legacy Park (formerly Shoal Creek Park III). We’ll meet at the park pavilion next to the playground. Parking is very limited at the park\, so please try to carpool or\, if you can\, consider using the street parking on Glendale Drive which is less than a quarter-mile walk from the pavilion. \n\n \n \n 2024 Q3 Park Meeting\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n What is the name of your Friends of the Park group?(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 AssociationName of FOP Group If it wasn't Listed URL:https://parkpride.org/event/2024-q3-friends-of-the-park-meeting/ LOCATION:John Evans Legacy Park\, 3075 McAfee Road\, Decatur\, 30032\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HFWP_Park-Meeting_7.22.2016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240927T165954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194345Z UID:12292-1728637200-1728640800@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Have you ever explored Lang-Carson Park\, a four-acre park nestled in the heart of the Reynoldstown neighborhood? If not\, it’s time to change that! \nJoin us on Friday\, October 11 at 9 a.m. for a one-hour walk at the park! Lang-Carson features a playground\, basketball courts and an open greenspace\, with more amenities on the way thanks to a 2024 grant from Park Pride. We will also be joined by a special guest\, District 5 Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari. \nThe Friends of Lang-Carson group is a great example of the impact of our Friends groups – having undergone the Park Visioning process\, receiving several rounds of grants for capital improvements and hosting many community events. Lang-Carson has truly become a town square for Reynoldstown. When we talk about the power of parks\, this is what we mean! \nBring your coffee and your walking shoes. We look forward to seeing you there! \nNOTE: Parking is available in the lot by the Recreation Center\, along with nearby street parking. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-october/ LOCATION:Lang-Carson Park\, 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lang-Carson-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20241002T151039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194344Z UID:12307-1728720000-1728723600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Walk in Biffle Park DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Biffle Park invite you to a walk in the park! This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and enjoy the outdoors. Everyone is welcome! \nThe group will meet by the gazebo to warm up\, and will then take a one-hour walk through the park and neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/walk-in-biffle-park-2/ LOCATION:Biffle Park\, 5221 Biffle Road\, Stone Mountain\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/biffle-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240927T193109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194343Z UID:12284-1728723600-1728734400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Protecting & Preserving Park Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:This Park Stewardship Academy session is open to all interested Friends of the Park members! \nFriends group members are invited to join us to learn from an experienced forest restoration practitioner about protecting and preserving park ecosystems. Discover best practices and common pitfalls for restoration efforts in your park. \nThis session will include hands-on training with special tools\, providing practical skills you can apply in your park improvement efforts. Use the form below to register. \nNOTE: We will meet in the Constitution Springs section of Grant Park. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/protecting-preserving-park-ecosystems/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 840 Cherokee Ave SE\, Atlanta\, 30315\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20170304_105550-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20241001T162520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194342Z UID:12286-1729188000-1729191600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan: Friends of the Park Engagement Session DESCRIPTION:The Piedmont Park Conservancy is currently undergoing its first Comprehensive Plan in 25 years\, and we would like to invite you to share your input! On Thursday\, Oct. 17 from 6 – 7 p.m.\, the Conservancy and Park Pride are hosting a virtual input session that’s exclusively offered to our Friends of the Park members. \nWith Piedmont as Atlanta’s most-visited park\, this Comprehensive Plan effort will touch the lives of many\, and the Conservancy is seeking feedback from residents all around the Atlanta region. And we’re here to help! \nPlease join us in informing\, shaping and realizing the future of Piedmont Park! Use the form below to register\, and you will receive the Zoom meeting link via email. \n\n \n Register for the sessionName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n What's the name of your Friends of the Park group?(Required)Adair Park TodayAdams Park FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyCandler Park ConservancyCapitol View Manor Neighborhood AssociationCascade Springs Nature ConservancyEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Anderson ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta Waterworks ParkFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends of Bagley ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Cleopas R. Johnson ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Ira B. Melton ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Maddox Park SustainabilityFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Morrison FarmsFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGrant Park ConservancyHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHIstoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyLive Thrive\, IncMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Battle AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPiedmont Park ConservancyRock Creek Watershed AllianceScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Concerned Neighbors AssociationThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThe Garden at Brookhaven ParkVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceDo we have permission to share your name\, email and park group with the Piedmont Park Conservancy?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://parkpride.org/event/piedmont-park-comprehensive-plan-friends-of-the-park-engagement-session/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CP-SM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172659 CREATED:20240904T170327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194340Z UID:12206-1729328400-1729339200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Greener Good Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Let’s get sweaty for a good cause! Join us on Saturday\, October 19 from 9 am – 12 pm for our Greener Good Volunteer Day at Empire Park\, hosted by Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines is a proud supporter of Park Pride’s Volunteer Program and\, together\, we’ll uplift one of Atlanta’s cherished greenspaces. \nVolunteers will join Park Pride and the Friends group to clear underbrush\, paint benches and pick up litter. \nDress for the weather and to get dirty. We look forward to seeing you there! Click here to register. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/greener-good-volunteer-day-2024/ LOCATION:Empire Park\, 245 Oak Dr SE\, Atlanta\, 30354\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20170304_105550-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR