Riverwalk Atlanta Clean-Up Day(s)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-02 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.

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

Friends of Bolton Parks Volunteer Day(s)
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 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.

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.
SIGN UP

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

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.

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/

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.

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.

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/

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration Planting Workday at Campbellton Park
2024-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Campbellton Park, GA, United States
Join Trust for Public Land and the Birds Georgia Habitat Team for a planting workday at Campbellton Park in Chattahoochee Hills.
02/17/2024 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Register: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/eventRegistration.jsp?event=7208&

Chattahoochee Brick Community Education Series
2024-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast, Atlanta, 30307, United States
This seminar will give an overview of the project and how to get involved in the upcoming process to transform the site from its former use to one that not only memorializes those who worked (and possibly died) there, but also one that will serve the needs of Atlanta residents today.
Introductions and explanation of the Chattahoochee Brick project by City partners and City officials and staff
Keynote Speaker: Clarissa Myrick-Harris, Morehouse College
Dr. Clarissa Myrick-Harris of Morehouse College will give a keynote presentation on the importance of memorialization and atonement as they relate to Atlanta’s Black history and culture.
Saturday, February 17 · 1 – 3pm EST
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum – 441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307
REGISTER

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration Planting Workday at Campbellton Park
2024-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Campbellton Park, GA, United States
Join Trust for Public Land the Birds Georgia Habitat Team for a planting workday at Campbellton Park in Chattahoochee Hills.
03/09/2024 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Register: Birds Georgia (neoncrm.com)

Friends of McIntosh Reserve: 'Eagles in Georgia' Walk & Talk event & Moore's Bridge Open House Event
2024-03-16 10:00 - 18:00 | 627 Old Newnan Road Whitesburg, GA 30185, 627 Old Newnan Road, Whitesburg, GA, 30185, United States
Join the Friends of McIntosh Reserve’s upcoming events on March 16th
‘Eagles in Georgia’ Walk & Talk and McIntosh Reserve
Meet at the base of Council Bluff, riverside.
We will walk along the river looking for eagle activity. Binoculars are encouraged
McIntosh Reserve Park
10AM – 11:30AM
1046 W. McIntosh Cr
Whitesburg, GA 30185

Moore’s Bridge Open House
10AM-6PM
West Entrance
627 Old Newnan Road
Whitesburg, GA 30185
Enjoy this free opportunity to see one of Carroll County’s hidden treasures with rich history and beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River!

More Details: https://friendsofmcintoshreserve.org/event/walk-and-talk-62/

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration Planting Workday at New RiverLands Park
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Join Trust for Public Land & the Birds Georgia Habitat Team for a planting workday at New RiverLands Park.
03/23/2024 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Registration link : Birds Georgia (neoncrm.com)

Sweep the Hooch
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Chattahoochee RiverLands is proud to be a cleanup site for Sweep the Hooch – held March 23, 9am to 12pm!
Back for the 14th year, Sweep the Hooch is an annual day of service to the Chattahoochee River watershed, mobilizing volunteers on foot, in waders, or kayak/canoe paddlers to remove trash at locations throughout the watershed. Sweep the Hooch brings people together to give back to the mighty river that gives us so much. At last year’s cleanup, more than 1,500 volunteers worked together to remove a cumulative 32 tons of trash. Of that, more than 3 tons were recycled.

Advance registration is required but participation is free. Click here to register – https://chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/

And most important – this event could not happen without YOU all stepping up and leading a site. Thank you for being part of such a huge community event.

BLOOD ROCK RIDGE LOOP TRAIL HIKE
2024-03-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Paces Mill, 3445 Cobb Parkway, ATLANTA, GA, 30339, United States
Join National Park Service Naturalist, Jerry Hightower, for a fairly leisurely hike along the river, across scenic Rottenwood Creek, and through the forest around Blood Rock Ridge. This is a wonderful opportunity to view Great Blue Herons fishing, hear the call of the Belted Kingfisher, and see signs of wildlife, and a bit of geology.. Learn fascinating facts and a fable or two about the diverse and abundant wildlife. Enjoy great views of Long Island Shoals as you walk along the trails and learn the grim story of Lightening Rock. Along the trail we will look for wildlife signs and, with the leaves mostly gone, we will be able to better appreciate the topography of this area of the river corridor; so please join us.
Location: We will meet in front of the Paces Mill restroom building; 3445 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Facilities: Restrooms at parking area
Difficulty: Moderately easy with a 100 meter steep section and climb over uneven rocks at Lightening Rock. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.
Bring: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and activity level. A hat, scarf, and gloves might be a good idea. Bring water and you might include snacks. You may wish to bring binoculars and a hand lens. Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is needed.

CRK Paddle Cleanup below ATL
2024-04-13 08:00 - 14:00
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is pleased to host this paddle cleanup in partnership with the City of Chattahoochee Hills, and Georgia DNR and Wildlife Resources Division. We will be paddling from the Highway 166 DNR Boat Ramp to Campbellton Park Boat Ramp in south Fulton near Chattahoochee Hills. This 5-mile section of river is mostly slow moving with a few moderate riffles.
Specific trip details, including the address of where we’ll be meeting, will be emailed to you a few days prior to the trip date. Volunteers must provide their own kayak or canoe, paddling gear, water and lunch/snacks. CRK can provide a few sit-on-top kayaks as they are available. Additional details will be provided in your confirmation email.
We will meet at the put-in at 8 a.m., unload boats, then drive to the take-out. A shuttle van will return us to the put-in. Estimated time to paddle is 9 am and end between 1 and 2pm. Plan to bring a lunch/snacks for after the trip as there are no stopping points in this section.
All participants must be able to swim efficiently and get in and out of a kayak easily (i.e. those with knee or back injuries may have difficulty). Paddling uses your core muscles, arms, and shoulders. Anyone with injuries in these areas may have difficulty. Please consult your physician if you are concerned about participating.
If paddling solo, the paddler must be at least 15 years old and accompanied by a parent/guardian. If paddling tandem, youth must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult at least 21 years.

Taste of Mableton
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00
3rd Annual Taste of Mableton to be held April 13th at the Mable House Barnes Complex
Come out to the Taste of Mableton, on April 13 on the Mable House Barnes Complex and enjoy a full day of fun and activities for the entire family. The festival is free and will feature a parade with marching bands, entertainment, music, cultural events, games, a wide variety of food and much more. The day will start off at 9:00am with a parade that will travel down Floyd Rd and end at the Mable House Barnes Complex. The festival will last from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
The festival is produced by the Mableton Improvement Coalition which will be available at the MIC booth to provide more information. Stop by.

Georgia Forestry Foundation Earth Day Party 2024
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | The Trestle at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, atlanta, 30308, United States
These posts are intended to increase interest in attending the GFF Earth Day Party portion of Ponce City Market’s 2024 Earth Day celebration. Those who are interested will be funneled to our informational web page for more details, including specific offerings and calendar invites.
Please tag @gaforestryfdn on all posts!https://gffgrow.org/education-leadership/georgiaearthday/
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