It’s the season when you’re looking at who’s been naughty and nice, and figuring out what gifts you’ll be giving during the holidays this year. We’ve compiled 25 reasons why Park Pride should be on your “nice” list during our 25th Anniversary. We hope you’ll consider them and give a gift to our mission to … Continue Reading →
Special guest post by Park Pride’s Executive Director, Michael Halicki: Attention Park Advocates, This message is an “all hands on deck” alert for those who care about parks and greenspace! The Georgia Legacy is a coalition comprised of The Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, the Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Wildlife Federation, The … Continue Reading →
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The Picnic for Parks on September 18, 2014, was more than just another fundraising event. It was a one time, 25th Anniversary celebration of parks that united park advocates, supporters and friends. It was our opportunity to say “thank you” to those who’ve stood by us since our founding in 1989. It was a party … Continue Reading →
Founded in 1989, Park Pride is celebrating its 25th year working with neighborhoods all over Atlanta to improve local parks and advocate for increased greenspace. This photo gallery was designed specifically to honor and commemorate Park Pride’s 25th Anniversary, to recognize the dedication of the Friends of the Park groups, and to thank community and … Continue Reading →
Park Pride’s 2014 Community Garden Tour was nothing short of a HUGE success. Thanks so much for coming along for the ride, and we hope to see you next year!
At our June PARC meeting (that’s Parks Atlanta Rescue Coalition), we visited with Jeff Clark at the Garden Hills Pool House. Jeff is the President of the pool’s volunteer board of directors, and under his leadership they built a BEAUTIFUL new pool house … all with money raised through 36 months of painstaking fundraising. Fundraising … Continue Reading →
We’ve been working hard to make Pints for Parks at Orpheus Brewing on July 8th even more irresistible! REGISTER While at Pints, you’ll have the opportunity to Tweet, play games, and win the following door prizes: A $50 gift certificate for Fifth Group Restaurants; in case you can’t decide which restaurant is your favorite, fear … Continue Reading →
Date: Tuesday, July 8 Time: 6-9pm Location: Orpheus Brewing REGISTER It’s been FOUR years since Park Pride has organized a Pints for Parks shindig … but drinking on behalf of greenspace is BACK and is going to be better than ever! You’re skeptical?! Don’t be! Below are 5 GREAT reasons why you need to attend … Continue Reading →
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujIjTedVfs?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] This video also works with the title “Eight Reasons to Support an Increased Budget for Parks!” Thank you, Trust for Public Land, for summarizing some of the benefits of parks so succinctly. For more great reading on this video and the research behind it, visit the Trust for Public Land’s blog and download … Continue Reading →
