Chattahoochee RiverLands

Riverwalk Atlanta Clean-Up Day(s)
2024-02-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Riverwalk Atlanta, 2388 Paul Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
Volunteer Day at Riverwalk Atlanta is always the first Saturday of every month, now going 5 years strong! Come out and help clean up some of the invasive species along the #ChattahoocheeRiverLands
Is is a short hike to the work area nestled right up against the Chattahoochee River. Wear long pants, bring water and gloves, tools will be provided if necessary.
First Saturdays, 9 to noon @ 2388 Paul Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA.

Friends of Bolton Parks Volunteer Day(s)
2024-01-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00
Friends of Bolton Parks Volunteer Day is the second Saturday of the month. Come out and help clean up some of the invasive species along the #ChattahoocheeRiverLands
Second Saturdays, 9:00 to Noon @ 2310 Bolton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Reach out to the Friends of Bolton Parks for more details.

CRK and TPL Atlanta Cleanup, Jan 6
2024-01-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Provided upon Registering for Event
We are pleased to host this land-based cleanup in partnership with the Trust for Public Land to continue our efforts towards a trash-free Chattahoochee on Saturday, January 6th – 10am to 1pm.
The location for the cleanup will be ITP on a tributary to the river. The exact address will be provided to registered volunteers a few days prior to the event. Why? Because rain events move the trash and we want to pick a location that needs our attention the most. Gloves and cleanup supplies provided.
Will I get dirty and potentially wet? YES!
Whether land based or paddling, all our cleanups involve getting in or around the river or a tributary – this is where the trash is. But there are opportunities to stay dry. Either way, we promise you’ll have fun!
Thank you for volunteering!
REGISTER : https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/crk-and-tpl-atlanta-cleanup-jan-6/

Friends of McIntosh Reserve 'Walk & Talk' Event
2023-12-16 10:00 - 13:00 | McIntosh Reserve Park
Join the Friends of McIntosh Reserve ‘Walk & Talk’ event on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Explore the 429-acre addition to the Reserve by following the McIntosh trail through the new land to Highway 5!
The meeting point is at the cabin. Parking is available on the right side of the road near the kiosk. You can also park across from the cabin.

Drift the Map at Standing Peachtree
2023-12-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Standing Peachtree Greenspace, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Why did Atlantans stop visiting the Chattahoochee River? We drive our cars over it and draw our drinking water from it. But where can our river be visited and enjoyed? Join Drift the Map and the Museum of Design Atlanta for a peek at Chattahoochee NOW’s vision to reclaim miles of Atlanta’s hidden riverfront with a network of farms, forests, parks, and nature preserves.
Meet us December 9 at 2 p.m. at Standing Peachtree Park, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta. Wear sneakers for this two hour walk exploring the forest, climbing riverbanks and walking the industrial neighborhood around the river. This site where Peachtree Creek empties into the Chattahoochee is one of the most interesting and historic places in Atlanta. The trail that led to this trading post between the Muscogee and Cherokee nations eventually became Atlanta’s famous Peachtree Road. The beauty and history of the river is so great here that it seems barely diminished by the surrounding sewage treatment plant, asphalt plant, landfill, railroad, and busy traffic overpass.
More info at silvermanphoto.com/driftthemap
Hope to see you there!
Joel Silverman and Mira Silverman, facilitators
Drift the Map is a program of Thread ATL, a nonprofit organization advocating for improved urbanism in the City of Atlanta.

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s Members Celebration
2023-11-05 14:00 - 16:00
Join us to celebrate what makes Chattahoochee Riverkeeper great – YOU!
Our members have helped us keep watch over our waters for more than 29 years. This November, we’ll come together once more to socialize, get updates on the river, and recognize outstanding volunteers.
Please mark your calendars for the Annual Member Celebration:
Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s celebration will take place at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s new metro Atlanta office at Riverview Landing in Mableton. Appetizers and beer from Reformation Brewery will be served. This event is free for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper members.
Questions about your membership status?
CONTACT: Jillian Griffin at jgriffin@chattahoochee.org.
WEBSITE: https://chattahoochee.org/member-celebration/

Standing Peachtree GroundBreaking Ceremony
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Standing Peachtree Greenspace, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be joining TPL for the groundbreaking of the first project to deliver upon his promise to open the Chattahoochee River to the public. Join us Thursday, November 2nd at 10am at Standing Peachtree Greenspace.
The Standing Peachtree site will serve as the northernmost site of the Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail. This trail offers an opportunity to explore 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River over a three-night, four-day itinerary. The journey begins at Peachtree Creek in North Atlanta and ends at McIntosh Reserve in Carroll County. The upcoming construction at Standing Peachtree includes the addition of an accessible kayak launch, a fully accessible path to the river, woodland restoration, and upgrades to the access road on site.

Exploratory Paddle to Buzzard Roost
2023-10-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Riverview Park Trailhead, 6275 Riverview Road Southeast, Smyrna, GA, 30126, United States
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Trust for Public Land, and Georgia Audubon are teaming up to host this 11-mile paddle trip through a part of the river not accessible to most – but great things are coming for this stretch of river.
Join us as we paddle from Riverview Landing in Smyrna to the Highway 166 Bridge off Campbellton Road. We will be spending a great deal of time exploring Buzzard Roost Island.
Participants must register on the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website.
Atlanta Paddle Trip

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Workday with GA Audubon
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Trust for Public Land is working with Georgia Audubon to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp+Paddle Trail Site near Chattahoochee Hills, GA and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Georgia Audubon, and we need your help at RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills.
Connect with the Georgia Audubon staff to learn the importance of native plants and habitats for birds and other wildlife while helping to remove non-native weeds and other undesirable species from the garden space.
What to bring?

Water
Dress according to the weather and the work being done; chance of encountering poison ivy, insects, arachnids, etc.
Close-toed shoes – boots recommended
Recommended but not required: sunglasses, binoculars (it’s a great spot for birding!)

What to expect?
After introductions, we will go over the specific tasks we will be working on. The focus of this workday is invasive species removal.
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Cleanup and Paddle to Buzzard Roost
2023-10-14 08:00 - 15:00 | The Eddy at Riverview Landing, 6255 River View Road, SE, Smyrna, GA, 30082, United States
Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, RootLocal and Nantahla Outdoor Center as they host this 11-mile paddle cleanup through a part of the river not accessible to most.
This will be a paddle cleanup from Riverview Landing in Smyrna to the Highway 166 Bridge off Campbellton Road. There is an enormous amount of trash and both paddlers and motorboats will be working together to get as much out of this section that we can. Gloves, trash pickers and trash bags provided.
Participants/volunteers must register on the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website.
Atlanta Paddle Cleanup

Annual Thought Leaders Dinner
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:30
Join us at the Annual Thought Leaders Dinner – Chattahoochee River – A Treasure that Connects Us
Featuring a Panel Discussion
Graham Dorian, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
Walt Ray, Chattahoochee RiverLands, Trust for Public Land
Jason Ulseth, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Moderated by Gabriel Sterling
Sandy Spring Conservancy Board of Directors
Please join us for a complimentary seated dinner and cash bar.

RSVP requested by Friday, September 1
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27 6:00PM – 8:30PM EDT
WHERE: 1 Galambos Way Sandy Springs, GA 30328
More Event Details on website: https://www.loc8nearme.com/georgia/sandy-springs/city-springs/7723716/
SandySpringsConservancy.org

The Heart of the Hooch: A Patron Celebration
2023-09-22
The Heart of the Hooch: A Patron Celebration
Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to celebrate the people who help protect the Chattahoochee River and the fantastic progress we have achieved in making the river the wonderful resource it is today.
The evening will include a cocktail hour with silent auction, a seated dinner, our annual “State of the River” address, awards, and an after-party with live music.
Purchase Ticket: https://chattahoochee.org/patrondinner/

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Workday with GA Audubon
2023-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Campbellton Park, GA, United States
Trust for Public Land is working with Georgia Audubon to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp+Paddle Trail Site near Chattahoochee Hills, GA and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Georgia Audubon, and we need your help at Campbellton Park.
Connect with the Georgia Audubon staff to learn the importance of native plants and habitats for birds and other wildlife while helping to remove non-native weeds and other undesirable species from the garden space.
What to bring?

Water
Dress according to the weather and the work being done; chance of encountering poison ivy, insects, arachnids, etc.
Close-toed shoes – boots recommended
Recommended but not required: sunglasses, binoculars (it’s a great spot for birding!)

What to expect?
After introductions, we will go over the specific tasks we will be working on. The focus of this workday is invasive species removal.
SIGN UP

Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Groundbreaking In Chattahoochee Hills
2023-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Join Trust for Public Land and Chattahoochee Hills on September 8th 2-3pm at RiverLands Park for the Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Groundbreaking in Chattahoochee Hills
The Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail once completed will connect 5 sites and 4 jurisdictions along 48 miles of river for 4 Days & 3 Nights of Connected Recreation. In partnership with the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, the City of Chattahoochee Hills, and Carroll County, and with a $2.2 million Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Grant from Georgia Department of Natural Resources, we identified a launch site, three priority campsites, and a takeout site.
Chattahoochee Hills will be home to two of the five Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail sites set to open Summer 2024. One of those sites is an existing park, Campbellton Park, will feature new amenities such as a beautifully designed restroom and shower pavilion, trails, primitive campsites, and a new pollinator garden. The other site, RiverLands Park, where the groundbreaking ceremony will take place, will open to the public next year as a new park in Chattahoochee Hills and will feature similar amenities as Campbellton, along with a new kayak launch.
We cant wait to see these features come to life!

Welcome to South Cobb Festival
2023-09-02 11:00 - 21:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Save the Date! Join the fun on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the new RiverLands Gateway Park!
Jammed packed with things to do, Welcome to South Cobb will exhilarate the senses with sights, sounds and irresistible aromas along the Chattahoochee River. Local and national performances, popular food trucks and vendors, custom-crafted beverages and merchandise. Special water zone. Welcome to South Cobb will be an experience like no other.
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Economic Development Summit
2023-09-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Riverside Epicenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, 30168, United States
Join us for the Second Annual Economic Development Summit – an engaging event that empowers businesses, fosters collaboration, provides access to resources, and promotes a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across the City of Mableton.
Admissions: $50 per person
(includes Breakfast and Lunch)
Register: EcoSummit
Email: info@mableton.org

RiverLands Volunteer Workday
2023-08-19 07:30 - 09:30 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Volunteers will be led by TPL staff to prepare the RiverLands Gateway Park site for guided tours and events while we begin the design of the site. The RiverLands Gateway Park is the southern anchor of a 2.7-mile section of greenway trail being designed and built by Trust for Public Land, Cobb County, and Smyrna.
Volunteers will be removing invasive plants including privet and vines and other under story plants in work area, clearing trails, and removing trash and other debris left behind from mowing. The volunteers will use shovels along with hand pulling, and other small equipment such as string trimmers, blowers, weed wrenches, and pruners as they are comfortable.
We suggest volunteers wear long pants, long sleeves, a hat, sturdy shoes, and sun protection, and bring water. If you have a string trimmer, shovel, hand pruners, and/or gloves please bring them with you. We will provide gloves to those who need them.
Meeting point coordinates: 33.780097, -84.534521
This site does not have an address. It is located at the intersection of Discovery Blvd. and Mableton Pkwy. There is a driveway entrance on Mableton Pkwy just west of the river. Please pull into the site to make room for other vehicles. Look for Chattahoochee RiverLands and TPL signs along the road.
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org
For more information on RiverLands Gateway Park and the Chattahoochee RiverLands visit our website at www.RiverLands.org.
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RiverLands Volunteer Workday
2023-07-15 09:00 - 11:30 | RiverLands Trailhead Park, 33.780097, -84.534521, Mableton, GA, 30126, United States
Volunteers will be led by TPL staff to prepare the RiverLands Trailhead Park site for guided tours and events while we begin the design of the site. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants including privet and vines and other under story plants in work area, clearing trails, making and installing signs, removing trash, and/or spreading mulch. The volunteers will use shovels along with hand pulling, and other small equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, weed wrenches, and pruners as they are comfortable.
While you are there, guides will lead you to points along the RiverLands site, where the Trust for Public Land and Cobb County will build a portion of a 2.7-mile section of greenway trail, trailheads, overlooks, and other amenities.
Meeting point coordinates: 33.780097, -84.534521
This site does not have an address. It is located at the intersection of Discovery Blvd. and Mableton Pkwy. There is a driveway entrance on Mableton Pkwy just west of the river. Please pull into the site to make room for other vehicles.
Look for a TPL sign along the road.
We suggest volunteers wear long pants, long sleeves, comfortable shoes, and sun protection, and bring water and gloves (if you have them).
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org
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