Chattahoochee RiverLands

CRK Atlanta Clean-up
2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is pleased to host this cleanup to celebrate the New Year and to continue our efforts toward a Trash-Free Chattahoochee on Saturday, January 3 from 9am to 12pm.
The exact address will be provided to registered volunteers a week before the event, but generally the cleanup is ITP. 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!
YOUTH PARTICIPATION: Youth between the ages of 10 (minimum age) and 16 must have a Parent/Guardian onsite under their supervision the duration of the cleanup. No drop-offs are permitted.
This registration is for you only (and your children if applicable). Everyone must register individually.
Thank you for volunteering!
Register to attend here: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/wwlbhcc1ujj2cd/

WAWA Service Learning Saturday @ Hartnett Community Garden
2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Hartnett Community Garden, 1375 Bridges Ave SW, Atlanta, 30310, United States
Ready to make a difference in the name of stewardship? Youth ages 10 years and older can join us as we maintain trails, enhance the Hartnett Community Garden and give lots of love and attention to areas of the old growth forest.
Description: Volunteers will be helping prepare and beautify the garden space along with the Bush Mountain Community, and Mid-Wife Apothecary.
Purpose: Green wellness, sweat equity, and the satisfaction that the work on service day feeds community.
Role: On this day, volunteers will be gardening, removing weeds, invasives, planting, harvesting, and sodding the garden beds and areas at the Hartnett Community Garden. This allows us to feed our senior community members in our food distributions.
Vibe: fun, involved, motivated, change agent
Register here: https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/opportunities/E9gfRRywvC

Birds GA's Feathers & Focus: Winter Bird Walk and Nature Journaling
2025-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Cochran Shoals Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 152 Columns Dr, Marietta, 30067, United States
This is a Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy led program. All exclusively CNPC led public events including public workdays, cleanups and hikes will continue as scheduled during a government shutdown.
Take a mindful midweek pause and join Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy & Birds Georgia for Feathers & Focus, a gentle winter bird walk paired with nature journaling. This is perfect event for a refreshing lunch break escape!
We’ll start by meeting at the picnic tables in front of the trailhead for hot coca, handwarmers and pick up your nature journaling materials. We will stroll along the flat, gravel trail at Cochran Shoals. Led by Sheridan Alford, Director of Community Engagement from Birds Georgia, we’ll tune into the sights and sounds of winter birdlife, from flitting sparrows to soaring hawks, while exploring the benefits of being present in nature.
Along the way, we’ll pause for nature journaling, using words, sketches, and quiet reflection to deepen our connection with the natural world. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or simply seeking a peaceful moment outdoors, this event invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the joy of noticing.
Register to attend here: https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F26836%2Fstorefront%2F146652

Facilities: at trailhead
Difficulty: Trail is flat and on a gravel road. This is an ADA accessible event.
Age: All ages!
What we provide:

Journal
Pen/pencil
Handwarmers
Hot Cocoa
A fun, feather filled event!

This event is in partnership with Birds GA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and habitat protection of bird species in Georgia.

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Westside River Redezvous
2025-11-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Shirley C. Franklin Park, 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, 30318, United States
Help track pollution in the waterways of historic West Atlanta! Come out as a team, family, or fly solo to collect samples from Proctor, Sandy, and Utoy Creeks. We’ll provide instructions on how to collect your water samples and report back on creek conditions near you.
After you’ve visited your site, drop off your sample at our starting point and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Where: Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Reservoir Park), Entrance II, Rebirth of Atlanta Pavilion
Register to Attend here: https://chattahoochee.org/event/westside-river-rendezvous-4/

RiverLands Gateway Park Habitat Restoration with Birds Georgia
2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Join the Habitat team and Trust for Public Land for a volunteer workday at the RiverLands Gateway Park in Mableton.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.
RiverLands Gateway Park, once open in 2026, will be a regional trailhead and will provide key access for people to experience the RiverLands Greenway and Mableton Parkway greenway trails, and also will provide desperately needed access to the Chattahoochee River via a kayak launch and boat ramp.
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 to attend here: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/event.jsp?event=10562&

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper--Atlanta Cleanup
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is pleased to host this land-based cleanup on a tributary to the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta to continue our efforts toward a Trash-Free Chattahoochee.
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!
This registration is for you only (and your children if applicable). Everyone must register individually.
YOUTH PARTICIPATION: Youth between the ages of 10 (minimum age) and 16 must have a Parent/Guardian onsite under their supervision the duration of the cleanup. No drop-offs are permitted.
Thank you for volunteering!
Register to attend here: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/w1xfmemn1eh32ue/

Biannual Chattahoochee Headwaters Hike w/ TPL, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Jack’s Gap at Brasstown Bald, 30546, United States
Thirty-five hundred feet high into the Blue Ridge Mountains at Chattahoochee Gap, where Jack’s Knob Trail dead ends into the Appalachian Trail, is a simple sign, pointing downhill, with a blue “W” for water. Thus begins the Chattahoochee River. You are in for a treat as you join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper in partnership with Trust for Public Land on this 5-mile round-trip hike to see the spring that gives birth to the mighty Chattahoochee River.
Difficulty level – moderate to strenuous – there are several steep climbs; this hike may not be suitable for those with difficulty navigating multiple long, steep grades.
Distance and Difficulty: 5 miles, moderate with sometimes steep, rocky terrain.
There is limited space for this guided hike, register here to attend: CRK
The Spring 2026 Hike is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 13th.

Chattahoochee Brick Co. and Atlanta RiverLands Open House
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | English Park, 1340 Bolton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30331, United States
Join us for the kickoff Open House for the Chattahoochee Brick Company and Atlanta Riverlands Planning and Design process!
Doors open at 10am with Presentations at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
The same presentation will be delivered at both sessions. Open House to follow each.
Meet the consultant team, learn about the project, and share your insights into this site and Atlanta’s trail network along the Chattahoochee River.

PCSC November Meeting
2025-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing, 2489 Perry Blvd, Atlanta, 30318, United States
Welcome to the November Proctor Creek Stewardship Council Meeting! Join us at the Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing on November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time). Let’s come together to discuss important community initiatives and ways to protect our environment. Your presence and input are crucial to the success of our efforts. We look forward to seeing you there!
November Proctor Creek Stewardship Council Meeting Tickets, Fri, Nov 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Tree ID Through the Seasons w/ Trees Atlanta: Fall Edition!
2025-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Powers Island
Join us for an enriching and educational experience as we partner with Trees Atlanta for our quarterly hiking series! This seasonal hike is a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area – Powers Island Unit and learn the art of tree identification, with a special focus on summer foliage and how it contrasts with other seasons.
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply curious about the trees that shape our environment, this collaborative event promises to deepen your connection with the natural world. Together, we’ll discover the defining characteristics of trees in their springtime splendor and uncover the subtle changes they undergo throughout the year.
Please come prepared with weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy hiking footwear to ensure a safe and comfortable experience on the trails. To reduce our environmental impact, we encourage participants to carpool with friends or family.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting inaugural event! Get ready to embrace summer and see nature through a fresh perspective.
REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE: https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F24030%2Fstorefront%2F133744
A $5 daily parking pass or annual pass is required at all Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area park units. You can purchase a day pass at the trailhead or online: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

If you have any questions please email: amy.nicholas@chattahoocheeparks.org or ebeak@treesatlanta.org

Riverkeeper Halloween Paddle
2025-11-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Azalea Park, 203 Azalea Dr, Roswell, 30075, United States
Let’s get spooky on the Chattahoochee! Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Youth in Nature Network for a Halloween themed paddle at Azalea Park on November 1st from 12pm to 3pm.
Bring your own boat or rent one on-site with NOC ($30 fee paid to NOC). Costumes and decorations must not interfere with your ability to paddle or wear a required PFD.
$35 registration fee supports our shared mission to get youth and adults alike on the water. Specific trip details will be emailed to registered participants one week prior to the trip date.
HOSTS:
Youth in Nature Network: Engaging youth in ways that kindle a love for nature and empower them to become environmental stewards.
Nantahala Outdoor Center: Proudly standing as the only outfitter located directly inside the CRNRA.
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper: Working to protect and preserve the Chattahoochee River, its lakes and its tributaries since 1994.
Register to attend here: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/w1wlayvc13bijuw/

Creepy Crawly Movie Night
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Are you ready for an eerie adventure? Hike with us in the forest to discover creepy, crawly creatures and watch The Haunted Mansion Movie.
Register HERE

Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
2025-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Mozley Park, Atlanta, 30314, United States
We have returned to show some community love and care to Proctor Creek. We invite you to join us to make a positive impact.
Register to attend here: https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/opportunities/FbmP5DNRrZ?mc_cid=efc4a5ebe6&mc_eid=UNIQID

Mission Possible: Solo Hiking for Women Workshop with Peaks & Geeks
2025-10-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Island Ford Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30350, United States
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) with Peaks & Geeks!
In our fight to make the outdoors more accessible, Peaks & Geeks offers this program (normally $45) as a ‘Pay What You Can’ experience.
Register to Attend here: https://www.peaksngeeks.com/store/p/mission-possible-solo-hiking-for-women
Details via Peaks & Geeks:
2 mile hike with some uphill. Roots and loose rocks as well as some mud. Dress in weather appropriate layers and closed toed shoes.

Who is this class for?
Women-identifying folks who:

Want to feel more comfortable and confident on the trail
Are hikers that want to up their knowledge of safety in the front and backcountry
Are novice hikers interested in gaining experience in the outdoors

What to Bring:

Water bottle (filled with water silly)
Bug spray (there will be bugs)
Sunscreen/Sun protection
Closed toed shoes that can get muddy (cute white sneakers at your own risk)
Weather appropriate layers

McIntosh to Franklin Overnight Paddle
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | McIntosh Reserve Park
Save the Date for this 2 day, 1 night paddle from McIntosh Reserve to Franklin, Georgia. Event Details coming soon.
Check here for more information: https://chattahoochee.org/event/mcintosh-to-franklin-overnight-paddle/

Metro Atlanta Urban Waters Symposium: State of the Watersheds
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00
Our 4th Annual MAUW Symposium will highlight environmental activism with a particular emphasis on environmental justice and climate change in confluence with community organizations.
More details to come. Save the date.
Fore more information go to: https://www.wawa-online.org/events/metro-atlanta-urban-waters-symposium-state-of-the-watersheds-1

REI Perimeter's 30th Anniversary: Legacy in our Parks Volunteer Day
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Powers Island
Stewardship Celebration – Honoring 30 Years of REI Perimeter! Let’s hit the trail and celebrate three decades of adventure, community, and stewardship with REI Perimeter! In honor of their 30th anniversary, REI is teaming up with Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, National Park Service and volunteers like YOU for a special Public Volunteer Service Day!

We’ll roll up our sleeves, hit the trails and clean along riverbank, and give back to the outdoor spaces that have given us so much. Whether you’re a seasoned park user or just curious to lend a hand, this is a day to connect, contribute, and celebrate.

REI is bringing the love—and the lunch! Volunteers will be provided with lunch as a thank-you for your time and energy.

Volunteer Activity:
Volunteers will be working as a group to remove debris and trash along the riverbank and trails of the Powers Island Unit.
Register here: https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F26767%2Fstorefront%2F146490

What We’ll Provide:

Gloves
Trash bags (for light litter cleanup)
Trash grabbers
A fun, service filled time!

What to Bring / Wear:

Closed-toe shoes (required)
Long pants and weather-appropriate layers
Refillable water bottle
Bug spray and sunscreen

Age requirement: 14 and older

A $5 daily parking pass or annual pass is required at all Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area park units. You can purchase a day pass at the trailhead or online: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

PLEASE NOTE: NPS PARKING KIOSKS AT MULTIPLE SITES ARE DOWN DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF THE GOVT SHUTDOWN AS WELL AS THE ONLINE RECREATION.GOV WEBSITE. Please consider donating your $5 parking pass to Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy if you are unable to pay for parking.

PLEASE NOTE: This project focus did shift from trail work to a trash cleanup due to the govt shutdown because NPS personnel must be present for trail maintenance projects.

Please reach out to amy.nicholas@chattahoocheeparks.org if you have any questions

WAWA Service Learning Saturday @ the OAC
2025-10-11 09:00 - 2025-11-08 13:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Ready to make a difference in the name of stewardship? Youth ages 10 years and older can join us as we maintain trails, enhance the Outdoor Activity Center and give lots of love and attention to areas of the old growth forest.
Description: Service Saturday at the Outdoor Activity Center, by the W.A.W.A offers the chance to engage in conservation, stewardship, and experiential learning activities.
Activities: Trail building and maintenance, invasive plant eradication, habitat restoration, and other tasks to manage the facility and grounds
Vibe: fun, involved, motivated, change agent
Register here: https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/opportunities/U4UoLMAUmY

Project Safe Flight Field Trip
2025-10-02 08:30 - 10:30 | Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA, 30075, United States
Join Birds Georgia and friends from the Community Foundation for greater Atlanta for a special bird walk at the Chattahoochee Nature Center focused on Project Safe Flight, a conservation effort to understand what can be done to make Georgia’s cities more bird-friendly. This engaging walk will highlight the challenges migratory birds face as they navigate urban and suburban environments and explore how simple actions can help reduce bird collisions and protect Georgia’s birds.
Led by Adam Betuel, senior director of programs, we’ll search for migratory and year-round species along the scenic trails of the nature center while learning about bird-friendly initiatives you can implement at home or at work like planting native plants and bird-safe building practices.
​This event is hosted in partnership with the Community Foundation of greater Atlanta’s Philanthropic Advisor Leadership Institute (PALI).

Limited to 10 participants.

Register to attend here: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/event.jsp?event=9883&

RiverLands Showcase Bio Blitz with Birds Georgia
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Join the Habitat team and the Trust for Public Land for a citizen science project to document the local flora and fauna that call RiverLands GatewayPark home. This data will help Birds Georgia, TPL, and Cobb County better understand how to manage the land to preserve the local ecosystem.
Register to attend here: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/event.jsp?event=9899&

Trees and Birds at Lionel Hampton Park
2025-09-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park, SW Connector Trail, Atlanta, GA, 30311, United States
Join Birds Georgia’s Habitat Program Manager, Gabe Andrle, for an evening stroll through Lionel Hampton – Beecher Hills Park in Southwest Atlanta. This 100+ acre nature preserve is home to both paved and natural-surface trails that meander through a largely mature forest. We’ll explore the amazing trees in this park and be on the lookout for birds, including warblers, sparrows, vireos, and more.
Cost: $20 for Birds Georgia members / $30 for non-members
Register to attend here: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/eventRegistration.jsp?event=9873&

Georgia Rivers Kayak Fishing
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake Lanier Shady Grove Campground, 7800 Allyn Ln Memorial Way, Cumming, 30041, United States
Become a more proficient angler during our Intro to Kayak Fishing classs!

This introductory class lead by nationally certified ACA Kayak and Kayak Fishing instructors will help you leverage your kayak, expand your knowledge and skills, and become better equipped to use your kayak to enhance your fishing experience.

Georgia Fishing License is required to register for this class. You can purchase a Georgia fishing license at https://georgia.gov/fishing-and-hunting-licenses.

Learn more and register at https://garivers.org/paddle…/grn-intro-to-kayak-fishing/

Proctor Creek Stewardship Council Presents: Juanita Wallace Day 2025
2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Katherine Johnston Memorial Park, 870 Proctor St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30314, United States
Description: Join us for a service day in memory of Mrs. Juanita Wallace, English Avenue’s tireless advocates of greenspace and watershed health in Proctor Creek Watershed.
Purpose: Volunteers and community member alike will be aiding community in the upkeep on their solutions of impact of flood, park maintenance, morale, and pride for their community park, and its model for the city of Atlanta.
Role: Volunteers for this event will be supporting in updating the green infrastructure- Bioswales inside the park to help with water/run-off capture, debris/trash removal, and some water testing. Following the service experience event is the celebration.
Vibe: fun, involved, motivated, change agent
Register to attend here: https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/opportunities/96gBJXJ6nT?%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1486716067567819860&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXr9BLz0nJ08vM10%2FV9zXJr8qPMssJCEuyrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAqk9xEzkAAAA%3D

Fall Flyway Festival Round Robin
2025-09-13 08:00 - 14:30 | Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA, 30075, United States
Kick off the day with a guided bird walk and a scenic exploration of the Nature Center’s trails and boardwalks. Throughout the morning, enjoy engaging programs focused on pollinators, native plants, and birds. The event will close on a high note with inspiring words from the “Prairie Preacher” himself—Dwayne Estes, Executive Director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, who will deliver the keynote presentation: “Dreaming Big: Saving the Forgotten Grasslands of the Southeast”
We’ll also have hands-on sessions with experts from Birds Georgia, Georgia Native Plant Society, and Chattahoochee Nature Center teaching you how to transform your landscape using native plants. Join us!
Tickets: $60 for Birds Georgia members/CNC members, $80 for non-members (includes lunch)
Register to attend here: https://birdsgeorgia.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/birdsgeorgia/eventRegistration.jsp?event=9868&

Island Ford Sanctuary Tour w Birds Georgia
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a rewarding and meaningful day of community service. Each month Birds Georgia leads a volunteer workday focused on sprucing up the Island Ford wildlife sanctuary for the upcoming seasonal change! 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.
– Preparing the Wildlife Sanctuary for the New Season: Assist in planting and nurturing native plants to create a welcoming habitat for wildlife.
– Supporting Habitat Restoration: Learn about the importance of biodiversity and contribute to establishing a sanctuary for birds, bees, butterflies, and other local fauna.
Register to attend here: https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F23771

Birds Georgia Island Ford Workday
2025-09-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Island Ford Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30350, United States
Join us for a rewarding and meaningful day of community service. Each month Birds Georgia leads a volunteer workday focused on sprucing up the Island Ford wildlife sanctuary for the upcoming seasonal change! 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.
– Preparing the Wildlife Sanctuary for the New Season: Assist in planting and nurturing native plants to create a welcoming habitat for wildlife.
– Supporting Habitat Restoration: Learn about the importance of biodiversity and contribute to establishing a sanctuary for birds, bees, butterflies, and other local fauna.
Register to attend here:
