Give the Hooch Some 💙: Birthday Service Week – Powers Island Plant Pull

Event details

Celebrate the 47th birthday of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area with a gift of service! Established on August 15, 1978, this nationally recognized park is a vital green space in metro Atlanta—and now it’s your chance to show it some love. Join us for volunteer events throughout the week of August 11th – 16th to celebrate the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s Birthday!

We’ll be tackling two important projects at Powers Island:

• Removing English ivy, a destructive invasive species that threatens native plants
• Conducting a land-based trash cleanup along park trails, roads, and green spaces

What We’ll Provide:

• Trash bags
• Gloves (sizes available for youth and adults)
• Litter grabbers (limited supply)

What to Bring / Wear:

• Closed-toe shoes (required for trail work)
• Weather-appropriate clothing (light layers, hat, etc.)
• Refillable water bottle
• Bug spray and sunscreen (recommended)
• A love for nature and a willingness to pitch in!

Minimum age for our volunteers is 10 years old. Any volunteer 17 or under must be accompanied by an individual who is 18 or older.

Register to Attend here:https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F21457%2Fstorefront%2F123930