Chattahoochee RiverLands

BLOOD ROCK RIDGE LOOP TRAIL HIKE
2024-03-24 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Westside Outside Festival & Hangout
2024-04-20 11:00 - 17:00
Atlanta, join us for a day of free outdoor fun with live music, vendors, an outdoor fashion show, kids zone and more—enjoying the outdoors in the city we love. All ages welcome.
RSVP using the link: JOIN US

Art on the Chattahoochee 2024
2024-04-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Jones Bridge County Park, 4901 E Jones Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Shop unique arts and crafts while enjoying live entertainment, food trucks, and a chalk-art contest with prizes awarded to fan favorites!
Admission is free.
Vendors wanted! Contact the park today at 678.277.0920 to fill out an application.

ACA "Kayaking 101" for National Safe Boating Week
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Multiple Locations
Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Georgia’s wonderful outdoors! Nationally certified volunteer instructors from the American Canoe Association and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary have partnered with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona, Trust for Public Land/Chattahoochee RiverLands and Georgia Power to offer low-cost Kayaking 101 classes to kick off National Safe Boating Week!
Nationally certified ACA instructors from across Georgia are volunteering their time to offer you a special opportunity to take these classes for just $15 to help celebrate National Safe Boating Week. Typically, these same classes would cost between $75 and $150! We are limited to 15 slots per class so sign up now! Kayaks will be provided at each location but everyone is welcome to bring their own if they would like to. All types of kayaks are welcome.
If you are new to paddling, looking to meet paddling friends or have had a bad experience and are looking to learn a better way to go about it, sign up now.
Register Here: Kayaking 101

Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Campsite Build Day
2024-06-08 08:30 - 12:00 | 8661 Campbellton Redwine Road Palmetto, GA 30268, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Road Palmetto, GA 30268, palmetto, 30268, United States
We need your help! As Trust for Public Land (TPL) is nearing completion of the Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail we need help building the primitive campsites and trails. Please join us for a workday on Saturday, June 8th, 8:30am – Noon.

During the workday, will provide instructions for the activities we will undertake which includes clearing and levelling campsites and trails with shovels, loppers, pick axes and garden rakes, and then hauling stones, logs, and mulch in wheelbarrows to each campsite and along the trails and then spreading the mulch. If there is time we may also assemble and install picnic tables, benches, and a fire ring.

Thing to note:

TPL will provide all the tools and lead volunteers that will direct scouts and any other volunteers.
Parking is available on-site.
This event is rain or shine.
Minimum age of volunteers is 10.

Use the Eventbrite link below to register.
Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Campsite Build Day (Saturday, June 8th, 8:30am – Noon)

Volunteer Workday with Birds Georgia & Trust for Public Land at RiverLands Gateway Park
2024-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Join the Birds Georgia Habitat team and Trust for Public Land for a volunteer workday at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Gateway Park.
Description

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

Use the link to REGISTER for the event.

Chattahoochee Brick Community Education Series: Brick by Brick - Building Atlanta, Criminal Justice, & Race
2024-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast, Atlanta, 30307, United States
Brick by Brick: Building Atlanta, Criminal Justice, and Race
Many Atlanta residents are unaware of the enormous quantity of brick required to build the city we know today. Not only were buildings made of brick, but also streets, sewers, and sidewalks. This seminar will provide valuable information about brick and its role in building the Gateway City. The talk also will explore the dynamics of race in the city “too busy to hate,” as Atlanta’s built environment is racial—then, and now. The Chattahoochee Brick Company site, and its practices, provide meaningful insights into matters of race, social politics, and crime reform that are relevant today.
Saturday, June 15 · 1 – 3pm EDT
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307

Reserve Your Spot: REGISTER

Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Campsite Build Day
2024-06-22 08:30 - 12:00 | 8661 Campbellton Redwine Road Palmetto, GA 30268, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Road Palmetto, GA 30268, palmetto, 30268, United States
As Trust for Public Land (TPL) is nearing completion of the Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail we need help building the primitive campsites and trails.
We will give you an overview of the 100-mile Chattahoochee RiverLands vision and provide information about the Camp+Paddle Trail. We will also provide instructions for the activities we will undertake including clearing and levelling campsites and trails with shovels, loppers, pick axes and garden rakes, and then hauling stones, logs, and mulch in wheelbarrows to each campsite and along the trails and then spreading the mulch. If there is time we may also assemble and install picnic tables, benches, and a fire ring.
TPL will provide all the tools and lead volunteers that will direct scouts and any other volunteers. Parking is available on-site.
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
Hat and other sun protection
Work gloves if you have them; TPL will provide disposable gloves

This event is rain or shine however, if there is severe weather the event will be rescheduled. Please check the weather before you head out. We will send an email by 7:00 am day of if the weather is too severe to work.
Minimum age of volunteers is 10.
Use the Eventbrite link below to register.
Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Campsite Build Day (Saturday, June 22nd, 8:30am – Noon)

Questions? Contact christine.hassell@tpl.org

Development Authority Special Called Meeting
2024-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 | City of Sugar Hill City Hall Community Room, 5039 W Broad St, Sugar Hill, 30518, United States
The Development Authority of the City of Sugar Hill will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, June 27th, at 1:30 p.m. The Special Called Meeting Agenda will include the kickoff meeting with the consultant group Thomas and Hutton for the Riverlands Master Plan. The meeting will be held at the City Hall Community Room, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia.

Date: Jun 27
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Venue: City Hall Community Room

More Information: Website

Support CNPC at Pints for the Park!
2024-07-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Gate City Brewing Company
Join us on Monday, July 22 at Gate City Brewing Company between 6:00 – 9:00 PM for Pints for the Park, a community event dedicated to supporting CNPC! $1 of every drink purchased during the event will be donated to our mission of preserving and enhancing our local national park – Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Swing by between 6-9PM to learn more about CNPC and connect with other park enthusiasts! Enjoy a refreshing pint of Gate City’s finest craft beer, knowing that with every drink purchased, one dollar will be donated to CNPC to aid in our mission of preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our beloved park. Please bring your friends, enjoy great brews, and make a positive impact on our community!
No registration required – we hope to see you there!

Palisades Paddle Trip
2024-07-27 08:00 - 15:00
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, TPL’s Chattahoochee RiverLands, and Birds Georgia are teaming up to host a paddle trip from Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This seven-mile trip starts with easy paddling the first half of the trip, then we enter into the Palisades area with easy Class 1 shoals. The Palisades section is one of the most scenic stretches of the Chattahoochee River in metro Atlanta.
Additional details will be provided in your confirmation email. Specific trip details will be emailed to registered participants one week prior to the trip date.
For planning purposes, we will meet at the put-in at 8am, unload boats, then drive to the take-out. A shuttle bus will return us to the put-in. A limited number of sit-on-top kayaks are available to borrow with gear. We will conclude by 3pm. With some exceptions, inflatable boats are not allowed.

Register here

RiverLands Gateway Park Volunteer Workday with Birds Georgia
2024-08-07 09:00 - 12:00, 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

Paces Mill Palisades Groundbreaking (New Day Palisades)
2024-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

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.
