Chattahoochee RiverLands

WAWA Service Learning Saturday @ Hartnett Community Garden
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Trout Lily Loop Trail Guided Walk
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:30 | West Palisades, 2361 Akers Drive, Atlanta, 30339, United States
Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for one of the most scenic walks in the entire park. Enjoy the beautiful forest, grand vistas of Thornton and Devil’s Racecourse Shoals, and the dramatic palisades created by the Brevard Fault. We will descend the ridge, loop around at the base of Thornton Cliffs, walk past Diving Rock Beach to Sandy Point, and return up the ridge. Winter is the very best time to appreciate the extraordinary topography of the Palisades Unit of the park. Along the trail we will look for wildlife signs, the beginnings of spring, and, with luck, we might see the beautiful yellow flowers of the Trout lily; so please join us.
Location: We will meet in the parking area bulletin board, 2361 Akers Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Facilities: Located at Devil’s Stair Step three quarters of the way thought the hike
Difficulty: This walk is leisurely with a steep trail leading to the floodplain and back to the parking lot. 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.
Reservations are required by contacting the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy at www.chattahoocheeparks.org. Thank you.

CRK/TPL Buzzard Roost Paddle and Camp
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-09 | GA
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and TPL’s Chattahoochee Riverlands are teaming up to host a 2-day paddle/camp trip from Standing Peachtree Park to the Highway 166 DNR Boat Ramp. The new kayak launch at Standing Peachtree/Peachtree Creek is part of TPL’s new Chattahoochee Camp + Paddle Trail.
This is a 14.5 mile paddle total with overnight camping on Buzzard Island at mile 9.5. Leaving 5 miles on Sunday.
This section of river is mostly slow moving with a few moderate shoals and riffles based on water flow and dam releases. Skill level: experienced beginners at a minimum who know basic strokes and bracing skills.
Saturday night will be primitive camping on Buzzard Island. There are no amenities except the gorgeous views of the river and the companionship of your fellow paddlers. The island offers plenty of tent or hammock options.
The fee is $50 per person to help cover the shuttle expense.
CRK has a limited number of sit-on-top kayaks in 10ft and 12ft lengths available on a first come basis that you can select during registration.

Register to attend here: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/wseaqxj1kdsy4t/

Chattahoochee Brick Co. and Atlanta RiverLands Community Conversations
2026-03-07 10:30 - 13:00 | Agape Youth & Family Center, 2210 Marietta Boulevard Northwest #Y, Atlanta, 30318, United States
Your voice matters in shaping the Atlanta RiverLands and Chattahoochee Brick Company site. So we hope to see you at the upcoming community engagement event focused on the future of Atlanta RiverLands and the Chattahoochee Brick Company site.

Event details:

Date: Saturday March 7, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM (Doors Open); 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (Official Program)
Location: Agape Youth and Family Center – 2210 Marietta Boulevard Northwest | Atlanta, GA 30318

What to expect:

Brief project updates on existing conditions and archaeology
Interactive table discussions and hands-on activities
Opportunities to share ideas and priorities for both projects
Light Snack and Drinks provided

Presenting teams:
SCAPE Landscape Architecture, MASS Design Group, Toole Design, and New South Associates, with support from the City of Atlanta, Trust for Public Land, ARC, and community partners.

Registration via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chattahoochee-brick-co-and-atlanta-riverlands-community-conversations-tickets-1982308519143?aff=oddtdtcreator

Visit the project website to learn more at: https://chattbrickriverlands.atlantaga.gov/

CRK/TPL Spring Headwaters Hike
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Jack’s Gap at Brasstown Bald, 30546, United States
UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS FULL.
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.
What to Bring and Wear: Plenty of water (1-2 L), lunch, snacks, any medication you may need. You may also want to consider bringing trekking poles/a walking stick, sunscreen, and/or a camera. What to wear: Good fitting hiking/tennis shoes, lightweight quick drying layers – temperatures and wind chill can vary throughout hike – so prepare for anything! It will likely be cold and windy. Hat, rain jacket, good socks.
Cancellation: Hikers will be notified, by email, 24 hours before event, if the outing is cancelled due to forecast of severe weather, etc.
More details on where to meet will be sent to registrants before the hike. All participants will need to meet at the trailhead no later than 11:00 a.m. We anticipate finishing the hike between 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Register to attend here: https://chattahoochee.org/es/event/hike-to-the-headwaters/

Rollin on the RiverLands: Westside Ride
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Rodney Cook, Sr. Park, 650 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30314, United States
IMPORTANT: EVENT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH NEW DATE.
Join Trust for Public Land and Devin Cowens of Radical Adventure Riders Atlanta as we explore the Westside Beltline and scenic Proctor Creek Greenway trails, key parts of the Chattahoochee RiverLands vision.
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
All participants must bring their own wheels and helmet.

Event Details
Where: Rodney Cook Sr. Park
When: 10 am – 12 pm
Distance: 10.2 miles
All skill levels welcome

Register to attend here: TPL Events Rollin on the RiverLands

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact jordynn.wright@tpl.org.

Mid Chattahoochee Paddle and Camp
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-13 | McIntosh Reserve Park
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has organized this trip to have a fantastic group camping and paddling adventure on the Chattahoochee in the mid-Chatt region.
This trip is also in partnership with Heard County Outfitters and Chattahoochee Outdoors.
This entire 2-day trip will take us from McIntosh Reserve Park in Whitesburg to Riverside Park in Franklin. We will camp Friday night at McIntosh Reserve and Saturday night on private property.
We will be paddling 19 miles total and will experience very moderate flows and some spicy shoals to navigate. Skill level: experienced beginners at a minimum who know basic strokes and bracing skills.
The fee is $150 per person (tandem partners must register separately) and includes Fri/Sat night dinner, Sat/Sun breakfast, gear transfer and shuttle.
Boating equipment is not included.
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For planning purposes:
If you are camping Friday, we will have camp setup by 3pm. Please do not arrive before then.
If you are not camping Friday, and arriving Saturday morning, please arrive at MCINTOSH no later than 8:00AM.
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.
Register to attend here: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/w1iv93mn0drsddi/

Chattahoochee Brick Co. and Atlanta RiverLands Community Conversations
2026-04-25 10:30 - 13:00 | Jean Childs Young Middle School, 3116 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta, 30311, United States
Your voice matters in shaping the Atlanta RiverLands and Chattahoochee Brick Company site. So we hope to see you at the upcoming community engagement event focused on the future of Atlanta RiverLands and the Chattahoochee Brick Company site.
Location: Jean Childs Young Middle School (3116 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30311)
Time: Doors open at 10:30 AM; meeting begins at 11:00 AM and concludes by 1:00 PM.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided by the same wonderful team as before.
If you haven’t already, please RSVP via the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chattahoochee-brick-co-and-atlanta-riverlands-community-conversations-tickets-1985397570579?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn the latest news about the Chattahoochee Brick Co. Site & Atlanta RiverLands Memorial, Park, and Trail Network. Participate in an open house with information stations where we will work together to build a vision for the project that will reflect on the past, restore the land, and reconnect communities to the Chattahoochee River.
Led by: SCAPE Landscape Architecture, MASS Design Group, Toole Design, and New South Associates, with support from the City of Atlanta, Trust for Public Land, ARC, and community partners.
Visit the project website to learn more at: https://chattbrickriverlands.atlantaga.gov/

Georgia Rivers Annual Camp and Paddle Trip
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-04 | Campbellton Park, GA, United States
Believe it or not, within the confines of Fulton County, you can venture on multi-day canoe/kayak camping adventures on the Chattahoochee River thanks to newly-developed paddle-in campsites that feature covered and electrified pavilions and picnic areas, restrooms, showers and primitive tent sites. Georgia Rivers and the Trust for Public Land will introduce you to these amenities on this 28-mile journey from Campbellton to Carroll County. We’ll camp Friday night at Campbellton, paddle 16 miles on Saturday to the new Chattahoochee Hills RiverLands Park, camp again, and then finish out the trip with a 12-mile float to McIntosh Reserve Park. Long written off as “too polluted to paddle” because of failing sewage systems in metro Atlanta, the river downstream of the big city has undergone a revival over the last 30 years as the area’s sewage systems have largely come into compliance with clean water laws. Today, it is has reclaimed its historic place as a destination for boaters and anglers, and you’ll be surprised at the beauty you’ll encounter in this forgotten stretch of river. The mostly flat water route is interrupted occasionally by shoals and the riverside scenery is mostly rural and wild. This is a recovered hidden gem waiting to be discovered. And, the best part: top-notch camping facilities await intrepid adventurers! Registration fees include guide services and maps, shuttle services, catered breakfasts and dinners, swag and evening educational programs. Participants should plan their own on-river lunches and snacks. Participants may choose to carry their camp gear in their boats or have it shuttled campsite to campsite by Georgia Rivers staff. Rental boats can be reserved during registration
Skill Level Required:
This route features mostly flatwater with some shoals and small rapids. It is suitable for all skill levels from novice to expert.
Register
Registration opens Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. Registration fees range from $130 to $300 with discounts for families and young adults age 18-30. Registration closes April 24 or when full. Registration fees include guide services, river maps, shuttle service, four catered meals, swag, campsite with restrooms and showers and educational programs. Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Apply for a Scholarship:
A limited number of scholarships to encourage women, people of color, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!

Chattahoochee Point Park Planting with Salesforce
2026-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Chattahoochee Pointe Park, 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive, Suwanee, 30024, United States
Help the Chattahoochee River Watershed and its community by volunteering for a native tree planting to help restabilize banks, provide shade, and filter stormwater runoff in the area. Meet us at Chattahoochee Point Park on May 3rd, 2026!
This volunteer event, co-sponsored by Trout Unlimited, is made possible thanks to support from the Salesforce and the Arbor Day Foundation.
All volunteers are being asked to fill out this online waiver in advance of the event.

Chattahoochee Brick Co. and Atlanta RiverLands Community Conversations
2026-07-25 - 2026-07-26 | GA
Your voice matters in shaping the Atlanta RiverLands and Chattahoochee Brick Company site. So we hope to see you at the upcoming community engagement event focused on the future of Atlanta RiverLands and the Chattahoochee Brick Company site.

Event details:

Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

What to expect:

Brief project updates on existing conditions and archaeology
Interactive table discussions and hands-on activities
Opportunities to share ideas and priorities for both projects
Light Snack and Drinks provided

Presenting teams:
SCAPE Landscape Architecture, MASS Design Group, Toole Design, and New South Associates, with support from the City of Atlanta, Trust for Public Land, ARC, and community partners.

Registration via Eventbrite: Coming Soon

Visit the project website to learn more at: https://chattbrickriverlands.atlantaga.gov/

Chattahoochee Brick Co. and Atlanta RiverLands Community Conversations
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-04 | GA
Your voice matters in shaping the Atlanta RiverLands and Chattahoochee Brick Company site. So we hope to see you at the upcoming community engagement event focused on the future of Atlanta RiverLands and the Chattahoochee Brick Company site.

Event details:

Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

What to expect:

Brief project updates on existing conditions and archaeology
Interactive table discussions and hands-on activities
Opportunities to share ideas and priorities for both projects
Light Snack and Drinks provided

Presenting teams:
SCAPE Landscape Architecture, MASS Design Group, Toole Design, and New South Associates, with support from the City of Atlanta, Trust for Public Land, ARC, and community partners.

Registration via Eventbrite: Coming Soon

Visit the project website to learn more at: https://chattbrickriverlands.atlantaga.gov/
