Paces Mill Palisades Groundbreaking (New Day Palisades)
2024-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Paces Mill, 3445 Cobb Parkway, ATLANTA, GA, 30339, United States
You’re invited to the official groundbreaking of Phase One for the Paces Mill/Palisades Rehabilitation
Join the Cumberland CID and our partners, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area & One Cumberland for the official groundbreaking for Phase One of the Paces Mill/Palisades Rehabilitation – one of the CRNRA’s most popular units and a top destination for recreation in the metro Atlanta region.
The event will be held at the Palisades Unit at Paces Mill (3444 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339) rain or shine.
A reception will follow the ceremony and groundbreaking.
Click here to RSVP.

RiverLands Gateway Park Volunteer Workday with Birds Georgia
2024-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Trust for Public Land & Birds Georgia’s Habitat Team for a volunteer workday at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Gateway Park.

Birds Georgia is working with Trust for Public Land to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat along the Chattahoochee RiverLands, and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Birds Georgia, and we need your help.
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 and binoculars

REGISTER

Carroll County Fall Festival
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 | McIntosh Reserve Park
Join us at Carroll County for their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Bouncy houses, train rides, vendors and live music!
Address: 1046 W McIntosh Circle Whitesburg, GA 30185
Cost: $5 per car

Campbellton Park Volunteer Workday with Birds Georgia
2024-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Campbellton Park, GA, United States
Trust for Public Land & Birds Georgia’s Habitat Team for a volunteer workday at Campbellton Park in Chattahoochee Hills.

Birds Georgia is working with Trust for Public Land to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat along the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp + Paddle Trail, and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Birds Georgia, and we need your help.
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 and binoculars

REGISTER

Western Gwinnett Pathway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2024-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Western Gwinnett Pathway
This ribbon cutting ceremony is to commemorate the completion of the first phase of the Western Gwinnett Pathway (also known as Western Gwinnett Bikeway). This project–identified as one of the Signature Trails in the Countywide Trails Masterplan–was made possible through a partnership between Gwinnett County, the city of Duluth, and the city of Suwanee. It is funded in part by Gwinnett County’s Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax.
Parking is available at Peachtree Ridge Park (3170 Suwanee Creek Park, Suwanee, GA). A shuttle will be provided to take guests to the ribbon cutting site.
Event Date: Wednesday, September 26th, 2024
Event Start: 10:00 AM

Braiding Time, Memory, and Water
2024-10-19, 2024-10-20 | Powers Island
Braiding Time, Memory and Water is a site-specific, environmental (earth) artistic creation by Sue Schroeder alongside and in collaboration with conceptual artist Jonathon Keats and composer Felipe Pérez Santiago. The performance, including an ensemble of dance artists and percussion, responds to the geography, history, and environmental concerns of two locations along the Chattahoochee River as it meanders through the Atlanta metropolitan area: Powers Island, one of the most serene sections of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Zonalite Park, a 13-acre nature sanctuary along the Southfork of Peachtree Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River.
At these performance sites (October 19 & 20, 2024 at Powers Island and April 26 & 27, 2025 at Zonalite Park) the work will follow the braiding paths of the water over the duration of approximately an hour. With the braid as central to the creative action of the performance, the work follows the naturally occurring form that is composed and performed by water as it flows. The composition is inscribed in the land through ongoing passage, which varies based on fluctuations in flow rate. The river, therefore, acts as a natural timekeeper and a collaborator in the performance(s). Ambient sound and field recordings integrated into a larger sound composition further nature’s collaboration in the work.
Time: Performances will be held daily at 2:30 and 5:00. In between performances, approximately 3:30 to 4:45, there will be community workshops where audience members can make musical instruments from natural materials.

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Atlanta Studio Book Club: Conversation with Sally Sierer Bethea
2024-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Atlanta City Studio, 235 Mitchell Street NW Suite #103, Atlanta, 30303, United States
Join the ACS Book Club discussion with the author of Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River, Sally Sierer Bethea, “one of the first women in America to become a ‘riverkeeper’–a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating–even alarming–to illustrate what it wakes to save an endangered river”.
The meeting will be co-hosted with Andrew Walter, PLA, Department of City Planning, focusing on the city’s vision and plans for an activated Chattahoochee riverfront.
Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Time: Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Location: 235 Mitchell St SW, Suite 103, Atlanta, GA, 30303

RiverLands Gateway Fall Movie Night
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Fall Movie Night Extravaganza! 🎬🍂 We’re bringing the community together for a night of laughter, thrills, and festive fun!
What’s in store? Enjoy a fantastic fall-themed movie screening, dive into our exciting Trunk-or-Treat event, and show off your creative costumes in our spirited Costume Contest!
This event is perfect for families and friends of all ages, offering a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season while discovering the vibrant potential of RiverLands Gateway Park as your community hub!
Mark your calendars, grab your loved ones, and get ready for a night of joy, connection, and community spirit! 🌟✨

Seats are limited. Click here to RSVP on EventBrite and secure your spot. This event is free to attend, but donations are welcome.
Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs for seating.

Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024
Time: Gate Opens at 6 p.m., Movie starts at 7 p.m.
Location: 7173 Mabelton Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
Parking: Available on site, Entrance on Mableton Parkway
Movie Title: Frozen 2

Friends of McIntosh Reserve Annual Meeting Lunch
2024-11-02 11:00 - 13:00
Join Friends of McIntosh Reserve on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 for their Annual Meeting Lunch with guest speaker, Jonathan Parker.
No RSVP necessary.
Come prepared to renew your $10 FOMR membership fee (cash or check)

Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 11 am
Location: McIntosh Reserve Park Council Bluff

Volunteer Tree Planting Workday at Standing Peachtree Greenspace
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Standing Peachtree Greenspace, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join Trust for Public Land & Trees Atlanta for a tree planting workday at Standing Peachtree Greenspace.
Register and join us for a great volunteer event.

Save The Date! TWO RiverLands Ribbon Cuttings
2024-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Park, 6653 Discovery Boulevard, Mableton, GA, 31026, United States
Run, don’t walk and celebrate two Ribbon Cuttings with us!
At 11:00 am Cobb County will cut the ribbon at the RiverLands Showcase Trail
Then we will cross the river and at 1:00 pm TPL and the City of Atlanta will officially open the Camp + Paddle Trail Launch at Standing Peachtree Park.
Come celebrate the opening of the first section of the 3-mile Cobb RiverLands Showcase project which will connect 44,000 metro Atlantans with a vital natural resource and provide access to the joys of the outdoors! AND the opening of the first project to deliver upon Mayor Andre Dickens’ promise to open the Chattahoochee River to the public. The Standing Peachtree site will connect Atlantans with a vital natural resource and provide access to the joys of the outdoors!
Event details are forthcoming.
💻 More project details at RiverLands.org and Trust for Public Land

TPL MLK Week of Service: Chattahoochee RiverLands
2025-01-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Standing Peachtree Greenspace, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join Trust for Public Land and our community partners as we honor Dr. King’s legacy with five days of service along the Chattahoochee RiverLands, from Chattahoochee Hills to the West Atlanta watersheds and Mableton. There’s something for everyone to do!
To kick off Trust for Public Land’s Inaugural MLK, Jr. Week of Service, we’ll be at Standing Peachtree Greenspace for a land and water clean-up. When we’re done, participants can stick around for a re-set paddle led by our community partner, Sylvester Pierce.
To register for this volunteer day, click here.

For information on activities for the rest of TPL’s inaugural MLK Week of Service, see the RiverLands.org Event page.

TPL: MLK Week of Service: RiverLands at RiverLands Showcase Site
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Join Trust for Public Land and our community partners as we honor Dr. King’s legacy with five days of service along the Chattahoochee RiverLands, from Chattahoochee Hills to the West Atlanta watersheds and Mableton. There’s something for everyone to do!
On Saturday, January 18th, 2025, we will be co-hosting a service event with Mableton Improvement Coalition, River Line Historic Area and Birds Georgia at the RiverLands Showcase site (the Showcase Site includes Discovery Park at the River Line and RiverLands Gateway Park). Participants will have the option to participate in habitat restoration and invasive plant removal with Birds Georgia’s Habitat Team or trash clean-up with Mableton Improvement Coalition and River Line Historic Area leading volunteer groups at either end of the Showcase site.
All volunteers will meet at Discovery Park at the River Line.
To register for Saturday, click here.

For information on activities for the rest of TPL’s inaugural MLK Week of Service, see the RiverLands.org Events page.

TPL MLK Week of Service: Chattahoochee RiverLands in Chattahoochee Hills
2025-01-19 09:30 - 15:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Join Trust for Public Land and our community partners as we honor Dr. King’s legacy with five days of service along the Chattahoochee RiverLands, from Chattahoochee Hills to the West Atlanta watersheds and Mableton. There’s something for everyone to do!
On Sunday, January 19th, 2025, we will be hosting a private service event with Boys Scouts of America. Participants will be constructing kayak storage racks at Campbellton Park and Boat Ramp in South Fulton and New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills.
Registration unavailable. Private event.

For information on activities for the rest of TPL’s inaugural MLK Week of Service, see RiverLands.org Events page.

TPL MLK Week of Service: Chattahoochee RiverLands in West Atlanta
2025-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Join Trust for Public Land and our community partners as we honor Dr. King’s legacy with five days of service along the Chattahoochee RiverLands, from Chattahoochee Hills to the West Atlanta watersheds and Mableton. There’s something for everyone to do!
On Monday, January 20th, we’ll close out our inaugural TPL MLK, Jr. Week of Service by supporting West Atlanta Watershed Alliance in their annual MLK Day festivities. WAWA will be hosting service events from 9 am to 3 pm at 4 community sites situated in the West Atlanta Watershed–Mozley Park, Hartnett Community Garden, Historic Hunter Hills and the Outdoor Activity Center.
To register for any of those sites, follow the links below:

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance – MLK Day 2025 in Mozley Park Community
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance – MLK Day 2025 @ Hartnett Community Garden
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance – MLK Day 2025 @ Historic Hunter Hills
Outdoor Activity Center. Registration closed.

For information on activities for the rest of TPL’s inaugural MLK Week of Service, see RiverLands.org Events page.

Unveiling "Journey of People, Place, and Time, a Path to McIntosh"
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Whitesburg Library, 800 Main St, Whitesburg, 30185, United States
Please join Friends of McIntosh Reserve to unveil cartographer, Jonathan Parker’s new work: “Journey of People, Place, and Time, a Path to McIntosh”. This inspiring piece depicts the Creek Nation history will be on display at the Whitesburg Library.

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration Workday at Cochran Shoals Unit of the CRNRA
2025-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Cochran Shoals Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 152 Columns Dr, Marietta, 30067, United States
Birds Georgia is working with the National Park Service at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy to restore over 15 acres of native habitat, including the seven-acre sparrow field.
This workday will focus on removing small woody invasive plant species, primarily Chinese Privet, and installing native species.
This workday will be split into 2 sessions: 9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-3 PM
Birds Georgia will supply all of the necessary equipment, including gloves, hand tools, and a water cooler. Feel free to bring your own tools.
What to bring?

Reusable water bottle
Wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes
Close-toed shoes – boots recommended
Recommended but not required: sunglasses, binoculars (it’s a great spot for birding!)

Please keep in mind that there is a $5 parking fee to support the CRNRA.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance Harriet Hike
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
For Black History Month 2025, WAWA will focus on celebrating the legacy of Black environmentalists and cultural figures, as we foreshadow the 50th Anniversary of the OAC in November 2025.
Join WAWA on Saturday, February 22nd, and learn about the scientific knowledge base of Harriet Tubman and other enslaved people that navigated North American forests for survival and fugivity.
REGISTER HERE: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WestAtlantaWatershedAlliance#/selectSessions/3587043

Volunteer: RiverLands Gateway Park Volunteer Workday with Trust for Public Land
2025-02-25 09:00 - 15:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Birds Georgia is working with Trust for Public Land to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat along the Chattahoochee RiverLands, and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Birds Georgia, and we need your help.
This workday will be split into 2 sessions: 9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-3 PM
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 and binoculars

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Preparation at McIntosh Reserve with Birds Georgia
2025-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | McIntosh Reserve Park
Summary
Join the Birds Georgia Habitat Team and Trust for Public Land for a pollinator garden preparation workday at McIntosh Reserve.
Description

Birds Georgia is working with Trust for Public Land 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 Birds Georgia, and we need your help.
The focus of the workday is preparing a second pollinator garden near the one we installed last year. This will include spreading mulch, soil, and general garden bed preparations.
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!)

REGISTER HERE: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/event.jsp?event=9503&

Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Planting at McIntosh Reserve with Birds Georgia
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 | McIntosh Reserve Park
Birds Georgia is working with Trust for Public Land 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 Birds Georgia, and we need your help.
The focus of the workday is planting all of the native pollinator-friendly plants in the second garden.
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!)

REGISTER HERE: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/event.jsp?event=9508&

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Paddle Cleanup in Chattahoochee Hills
2025-03-08 08:00 - 15:00 | New RiverLands Park, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, 30268, United States
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is pleased to host this paddle cleanup in partnership with Chattahoochee Hills, Trust for Public Lands and Heard County Outfitters.
We will be paddling 5 miles from the New Riverlands Park to Moores Bridge south of Atlanta. This section has moderate moving water and perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers.
Specific trip details will be emailed to you a week before to the trip date. During registration, participants can select to borrow a kayak/PFD/Paddle or bring their own.
For planning purposes, we will meet at 8am at New RiverLands Park, unload boats, then drive to the take-out (Moore’s Bridge Park). A shuttle van will return us to the put-in. We should conclude by 2-3pm.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
All participants must be able to swim efficiently. All participants must be able to 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.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
If paddling solo, paddlers must be at least 15 years old. If paddling tandem, youth must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old.
SAFETY POLICIES
The paddle will be called off if there is a threat of severe thunderstorms/lightning OR if the river is running high due to rain or an upstream release of water from dams.

REGISTER HERE: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/s1nkbdq10eiojjz/

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance Underground Railroad Hike
2025-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
***This event was originally scheduled for February 22nd, but was rescheduled due to extreme cold weather conditions***
For Black History Month 2025, WAWA will focus on celebrating the legacy of Black environmentalists and cultural figures, as we foreshadow the 50th Anniversary of the OAC in November 2025. The event will connect the past, present, and future through themes from the Black Power Movement and Afrofuturism, emphasizing environmental stewardship.
During this guided hike, Ayinde Summers will take us on a journey through the old growth forests, similar to the journeys our ancestors.
REGISTER HERE: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WestAtlantaWatershedAlliance#/selectSessions/3586538

Sweep the Hooch @ New RiverLands Park
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | New RiverLands Park, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, 30268, United States
Sweep the Hooch returns for the 15th year! This watershed-wide day of service is an enormous cleanup effort along the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and partnering hosts are excited to offer more than 60 volunteer cleanup sites for walkers, waders, and paddlers throughout the entire watershed. This event would not be possible without you and all the partnering organizations who help host these sites. Thank you for your support!
Registration is for individuals only and their children if applicable. Do not register a group on this registration site – email tbates@chattahoochee.org for more info.
Site selection by region: Registration is divided into three regions: Headwaters (North) which includes cleanup locations in Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, and White Counties; Metro Atlanta which includes cleanup locations in Carroll, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, and Gwinnett Counties; and Middle Chattahoochee (South) which includes cleanup locations in Coweta, Muscogee, and Troup Counties.
Our Chattahoochee RiverLands Team at Trust for Public Land will be co-leading Sweep the Hooch at New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills (8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd., Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268)
REGISTER HERE: Sweep the Hooch – March 22, 2025 – 9am to 12pm

Chattahoochee Camp + Paddle Trail Ribbon Cutting!
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Run, don’t walk and celebrate with us at the Camp + Paddle Trail Ribbon Cutting in Chattahoochee Hills
Come celebrate the opening of two overnight camp sites, Campbellton Park and New RiverLands Park, the later of which provides a new accessible kayak launch into the Chattahoochee River. These two sites will connect the region with a vital natural resource and provide access to the joys of the outdoors!
Event details are forthcoming.
Campbellton Park and New RiverLands Park will serve as overnight stops three and four 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 amenities at include a new accessible kayak launch, restroom/shower pavilions, tent campsites, grills, fire pit nooks and gathering spaces. These amenities are fully accessible creating access to the river and the outdoors for everyone.
💻 More project details at RiverLands.org and Trust for Public Land

Waterstories Circle by the Chattahoochee River
2025-04-05 17:00 - 20:00 | 604 Reese Road, Whitesburg, GA 30185, 604 Reese Road, Whitesburg, 30185, United States
Join us around a campfire for our 6th circle! Come gather by the River to become part of our collecting memories of the Chattahoochee River. All water stories, poems, and songs are welcome: Personal memories and anecdotes, water adventures, folk tales, and local stories about the Chattahoochee River.
This year the theme of World Storytelling Day is: DEEP WATER
Schedule of Events:

5-6 picnic, potluck, and fellowship – Please bring a picnic, something to sit on, and some food to share if possible. We’ll supply drinking water, a campfire, a sunset, some stars. Bring tick and mosquito repellent as required. No dogs please.
6-7:30 storytelling circle and songs around campfire – Bring instruments if desired
7:30-8 closing circle

Donations gratefully accepted. Contact: Sybil Thomas syllabil17@aol.com

Tiny Monsters Lurking in the Pond! An NPS Evening Program
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Sope Creek Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 3670 Paper Mill Road, Marietta, 30067, United States
Join Park Ranger Jerry Hightower for this fantastic, fun filled discovery adventure at Sibley Pond. There are amazing and wonderful creatures living in the waters of Sibley Pond. Become pond scientists and look through the wet leaves collected at the edge of the pond for the aquatic stage nymphs of dragonflies and damselflies along with weird and wonderful insects of all sorts. Find tadpoles, minnows, newts, and scuds! Learn about the tiny, but fierce pond predators, life cycles, and more cool facts about the living pond community. This is an exciting and fun activity for persons of all ages. Identification guides will be available so that you can identify the “tiny monsters” you have found. This is a terrific and very fun activity. Please join us. This is a casual and informal activity and you may come and go as you please.
Difficulty: The walk from the parking lot is very short.
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. Bring water and you
might include snacks.
A $5 Standard Pass is required for parking.
You can purchase a pass virtually here: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Register to attend here: https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F15430%2Fstorefront%2F92992

18th Annual Urban Forest Fest @ Lionel-Hampton Beecher Preserve
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Beecher Hills Elementary School, 2257 Bollingbrook Dr SW, Atlanta, 30311, United States
Join West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for a weekend of outdoor exploration, community engagement, and artistic inspiration at the Urban Forest Fest! The exclusive UFF Service Saturday offers an opportunity for volunteers to get involved with tree plantings and environmental clean-up efforts, making a positive impact on the local landscape. Celebrate nature with specialized activities and workshops throughout all three locations of the Atlanta Children’s Forest Network.
Start the morning celebrating the natural beauty of West Atlanta’s urban forests at the Lionel Hampton Beecher Preserve, where you can enjoy a guided hike or bike ride through its lush trails, learning about the environment along the way.
Click here to register for Urban Forest Fest.

18th Annual Urban Forest Fest Special Service Learning Saturday
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Join West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for a weekend of outdoor exploration, community engagement, and artistic inspiration at the Urban Forest Fest! The exclusive UFF Service Saturday offers an opportunity for volunteers to get involved with tree plantings and environmental clean-up efforts, making a positive impact on the local landscape. Celebrate nature with specialized activities and workshops throughout all three locations of the Atlanta Children’s Forest Network.
Choose to start your day in stewardship for a special Service Saturday at the Outdoor Activity Center in the old-growth forest or Historic Hartnett community garden.
Click here to register for Urban Forest Fest.
