Join two professional Backpacking and Wilderness Survival Instructors as we offer best practices for solo hiking females. We’ll cover the 10 essentials, the difference between backcountry and front country safety, basic navigation and more, before leading a 2 mile hike. Gain the confidence to go hiking (even when your friends bail at the last minute) […]
Join the National Park Service for a guided walk through the Sope Creek Corridor, featuring mature oak-hickory forest, mesic ravines, and xeric ridge tops. We'll explore diverse summer plant life—wildflowers, ferns, and shrubs—and discuss traditional uses for medicine, dyes, and more. Wildlife signs are often visible. See the forest through a naturalist’s eyes! Location: Sope Creek […]
Join us for a rewarding and meaningful day of community service in the Wildlife Sanctuary! In partnership with Birds Georgia, we will be completing varying tasks including: - Removing invasive species: Help us remove invasive plants that hinder the growth of native flora and harm local wildlife. - Native plantings: Assist in planting and nurturing native plants to […]
Love the Chattahoochee? Love craft beer? Come hang out with us at Gate City Brewing for a fun evening that gives back to the trails you love! During Pints for the Park, $1 from every drink sold will be donated to the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, and this year, your beers are doing even more […]
The Mayor's Summer Reading Club (MSRC) is a program for children ages birth to five and their families that takes place in various locations throughout the city of Atlanta each summer. To learn more about the Mayor's Summer Reading Club, visit www.mayorsreadingclub.org. See you there!! FAQ Is this an in-person or virtual event? All events […]
Come walk on the wild (and winged) side! Join the National Park Service for a magical twilight stroll through the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. As twilight falls, we’ll head into the woods—not for vampire baseball, but to spot real nocturnal flyers: bats! This stretch of riverside, forest, and meadow […]
Birding is more than just watching birds! It is a pathway to well-being rooted in nature, while fostering a community centered around care—for self, for others, and for the planet. The The Power of Birding: Art, Community and Well-being summer series conducted in partnership with Patagonia highlights how birding connects to wellness, creativity, and environmental […]
Start your morning with the sounds of birds! Join the National Park Service for a peaceful guided walk through the Johnson Ferry North unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. We’ll explore a variety of habitats—gravel trails, boardwalks, and forest paths—during prime bird activity hours. Whether you’re new to birding or already know your warblers […]
Join Self-Preservation Society and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for a friendly introduction to kayaking with Sylvester Pierce—an ACA-certified instructor and founder of the Self-Preservation Society. Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to get back on the water, this is a great chance to learn the basics in a supportive setting. Registration Cost: $25 […]
