Chattahoochee RiverLands

Riverwalk Atlanta Clean-Up Day(s)
2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Riverwalk Atlanta, 2388 Paul Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
Volunteer Day at Riverwalk Atlanta is always the first Saturday of every month, now going 5 years strong! Come out and help clean up some of the invasive species along the #ChattahoocheeRiverLands
Is is a short hike to the work area nestled right up against the Chattahoochee River. Wear long pants, bring water and gloves, tools will be provided if necessary.
First Saturdays, 9 to noon @ 2388 Paul Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA.

Friends of Bolton Parks Volunteer Day(s)
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-08 09:00 - 12:00
Friends of Bolton Parks Volunteer Day is the second Saturday of the month. Come out and help clean up some of the invasive species along the #ChattahoocheeRiverLands
Second Saturdays, 9:00 to Noon @ 2310 Bolton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Reach out to the Friends of Bolton Parks for more details.

Art on the Chattahoochee
2023-04-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Jones Bridge County Park, 4901 E Jones Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Join Gwinnett Parks and Recreation and Gwinnett Trails for a fun day of art, music, and food at Art on the Chattahoochee! Shop for unique arts and crafts from local artists while enjoying live entertainment by talented performers.
Admission is free, so bring your family and friends for a lovely day by the river.

Chattahoochee Riverland's Groundbreaking Ceremony
2023-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Discovery Park, 6653 Discovery Boulevard, Mableton, GA, 31026, United States
Run, don’t walk and celebrate with us at the Chattahoochee Riverland’s Groundbreaking Ceremony
🗺️ This project will connect millions of people with a vital natural resource and provide access to the joys of the outdoors by creating 100 miles of NEW trails & parks!
💻 More details at RiverLands.org and Trust for Public Land
Overflow parking is available north of the trailhead at 1400 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton, GA. Shuttle services will be provided to and from overflow parking lot.

Georgia Audubon - GA Bird Fest
2023-04-22 00:00 - 2023-05-21 23:59
Georgia Audubon is hosting its annual GA Bird Fest this coming April 22 to May 21st. There are several intriguing birding sites along the Chattahoochee River.
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Georgia Audubon Spring Native Plant Sale
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-30 | Order Online, GA, United States
Georgia Audubon Spring Native Plant Sale: Order Now for Best Selection
Georgia Audubon and Oconee Rivers Audubon Society are partnering with Beech Hollow Wildlife Farms to bring you a large selection of bird-friendly, native plants for your landscape. Plants will be ordered online, and pickup locations will be available in Atlanta and Athens.
Online sales run through Sunday, April 30, and plants may be picked up at the Beech Hollow location in Athens on Saturday, May 6, or at the Beech Hollow location in Decatur on Sunday, May 7.
Learn more or order at https://www.georgiaaudubon.org/plant-sales.html
#PlantsforBirds #PlantNative

Taste of Mableton
2023-04-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Mable House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA, 30126, United States
First comes the parade!! It’s a showcase of the talents of Mableton’s high school marching bands and demonstrates our One Mableton theme with Mableton Ministers United marching together under a single banner. Throughout the day you’ll sample a fusion of flavors, passion, people, culture, service, and lifestyles that make Mableton so unique. You can rock out to live performances from some of the best talent in the area, including Cobb County Center for Performing Arts, School of Rock, Aaron Hurst Gospel Band, and Checkered Blue.
Take your time with a diverse array of vendors, food trucks, artists, and nonprofit organizations. Be a part of the collaborative One Mableton Art Projects — “Colors of the Community” and “Quilt of Mableton”. The STE(A)M Truck and area schools will amaze you too! For the kids, teens, and adults who want unlimited fun, our Family Fun Zone will deliver an action-packed experience you won’t forget. DJ Kina Keen will keep the energy high with sounds across all genres, interacting with attendees to provide an unforgettable experience.
There will be something for everyone at the Taste of Mableton, so mark your calendar now and join us on April 15th! You won’t want to miss this exciting celebration of Mableton’s culture and community.
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Spring Native Plant Sale
2023-04-08 10:00 - 2023-04-09 17:00, 2023-04-07 10:00 - 2023-04-08 17:00, 2023-04-01 10:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00, 2023-03-31 10:00 - 2023-04-01 17:00 | Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA, 30075, United States
Chattahoochee Nature Center is hosting the Spring Native Plant Sale presented by Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.

Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1 and April 7-8 | 10AM-5PM
Create the garden of your dreams at our Spring Native Plant Sale! Horticulturists and local experts will be onsite to help you find the right plants to attract butterflies, pollinators, birds, and more, as well as herbs and veggies for your edible garden.
Collections of plants for rock gardens, sunny borders, water-wise landscapes, shade, and dry shade as well as the wetter and/or wilder areas of your garden. Many of these native plants do well in containers too! Pick out the right native plants for your own garden from our fabulous selections of flowers, ferns, shrubs, trees, groundcovers, and grasses.
Follow the signs to the greenhouse and enjoy the Spring Native Plant Sale. Free admission to the plant sale. Native plants range in price from $5 to $35. Credit cards accepted and CNC members receive a discount.

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CANCELED: Volunteer workday with GA Audubon
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED BUT WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER THIS YEAR
Volunteer workday with GA Audubon at Camp+Paddle Trail site. Please join us 9:00am-12:00pm for “Habitat Restoration Workday at RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills”.
Georgia Audubon is working with Trust for Public Land to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp+Paddle Trail Site at RiverLands Park. Work will be supervised by Georgia Audubon, and we need your help.
Connect with the Georgia Audubon staff to learn the importance of native plants and habitats for birds and other wildlife while helping to remove non-native weeds and other undesirable species from the garden space.
We will plan to meet at the site GPS Coordinates: 33.52096° N, 84.81178° W

Sweep the Hooch
2023-03-25
Sweep the Hooch is an annual watershed-wide trash cleanup that brings together hundreds of volunteers each year at dozens of parks, tributaries, and access points along the Chattahoochee River.
Registration for Sweep the Hooch opens Tuesday, February 14, 2023. During registration, each volunteer will be required to sign the CRK Liability Waiver, which can be found here. This form will be authorized as an electronic signature during the registration process.
Please note that while we welcome children, they must be supervised at all times by an adult. Although a cleanup is not usually dangerous, it can be to an unattended child. Walkers and waders must be at least ten years old. If paddling solo, the paddler must be at least 15 years old. If paddling tandem, youth must be at least ten years old and accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old.
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CNPC Party for the Park
2023-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, United States
Help us support the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, while enjoying an evening out with the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy community. There will be SweetWater beverages, wine, delicious food, music and the opportunity to bid on some great outdoor-themed items at the silent auction.
Tickets can be purchased for a Wine Raffle when registering! The CNPC Board is donating a case of wine valued at over $300 that is sure to include some special selections.
The evening will be emceed by Broadway Actor and local personality Courtenay Collins who is known for her humor and larger than life personality.
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Standing Peachtree "Pakanahuili" Forgotten History Event
2023-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Standing Peachtree Greenspace, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Learn about the culture, lore, and history before and after the forced removal at the Historic Native American Village, Standing Peachtree, the origin of Atlanta’s famous “Peachtree” trademark. There will also be displays of the subsequent history and an optional short hike along Peachtree Creek to the confluence at the Chattahoochee River, with exciting updates for the vision of the 5-mile Riverwalk Atlanta Park and Greenway.
Presented by AtlantasUpperWestSide.com, with Riverwalk Atlanta, & Georgia Indigenous Diversity Consulting LLC with support from Atlanta City Council Members Mary Norwood and Dustin Hillis
Special Guest Speaker: William Lowe, MBA. Speaker of the Council of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. With authentic drum and song by the Silver Ridge Singers.
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50th Conservation Project in Bolton
2023-03-11 08:45 - 13:00 | Buckhead Gymnastics and Cheer, 2351 Adams Drive NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
This will be the 50TH CONSERVATION PROJECT IN BOLTON organized by Friends of Bolton Parks, done by neighbors. Join us on this special 50th conservation project as we will clear privet, ivy and invasives from the wetlands of the Whetstone Creek. This is a special landmark and come celebrate it with us. We will have coffee donuts and tools.
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Chattahoochee Riverlands Ramble
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:30, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-15 09:00 - 11:00 | 6260 Riverview Rd SE, 6260 Riverview Road Southeast, Mableton, GA, 30126, United States
Volunteer guides will lead you to points along the RiverLands Showcase site, where The Trust for Public Land and Cobb County will build a 4-mile section of greenway trail, trailheads, overlooks, and other amenities.
As we walk the “before” condition of the future RiverLands greenway trail, volunteers will give you an overview of the 100-mile Chattahoochee RiverLands vision, and provide information about this and other segments of the greenway and blueway.
The Ramble begins at Riverview Landing trailhead parking lot, the entrance to which is just south of the parking lot for Riverview Landing and the retail shops. Depending on what map app you use, 6263 Riverview Road on Apple maps, or 6260 on Google Maps, should give you an image of this parking lot.
Look for a TPL sign along the road.
Limited to 30 attendees. Rain or Shine.
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org
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Georgia River Network’s ChiliFest for Rivers
2022-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, United States
Tickets are on sale now for Georgia River Network’s second annual ChiliFest for Rivers fundraiser where guests enjoy endless bowls of homemade chili while raising money for Georgia’s rivers.

Come out to SweetWater Brewing Co. from 6-9 p.m. on October 11 to enjoy delicious brews, a chili cook-off contest and live music by Canyonland while celebrating Georgia’s rivers with our passionate network of supporters.

Click here to learn more about sponsorship and to enter the ChiliFest kayak raffle sponsored by Public Lands!

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Chattahoochee Riverlands Ramble
2022-09-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Whittier Mill Park, Whittier Mill Park, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
The event will explore the vision of the Chattahoochee RiverLands through a guided walk along the Chattahoochee River.
Join our volunteers to experience the “before” view of the Chattahoochee RiverLands greenway trail along the western boundary of the City of Atlanta, starting at Whittier Mill Park, just north of the Chattahoochee Brick site. We will walk from Whittier Mill Park to the River, then along the River to the proposed Lower Paul Avenue Park and back.
This is an easy walk, about three miles, some of it along an infrequently used rail spur. Wear sturdy shoes—it may be muddy and the trail is unimproved. Bring a water bottle. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended.
The entire walk should take about three hours, as we stop and talk along the way.
Tours begin at Whittier Mill Park. Limited to 30 attendees. Rain or Shine.
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Welcome to South Cobb Festival
2022-09-10 11:00 - 21:00 | The Eddy at Riverview Landing, 6255 River View Road, SE, Smyrna, GA, 30082, United States
Jammed pack with things to do, Welcome to South Cobb will elate the senses with sights, sounds and irresistible aromas along the Chattahoochee River. Local and national performances, popular food trucks and vendors, custom-crafted beverages, fun and games and yes, even a giant screen for dance-offs will make Welcome to South Cobb an experience like no other on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Kids also can enjoy a live-action dinosaur show at 11:30 a.m, 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., and a game truck, jumpy houses and more!
Skip the traffic and vibe all day at 6255 Riverview Road, SE in South Cobb. With food, entertainment, and everything you need for the perfect day and evening, we ask you that you leave your coolers at home for the optimal experience. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcomed. Invite a friend, bring your family, or come solo and enjoy our host of sponsors and partners. Logon to www.welcometosouthcobb.com for additional details.

Chattahoochee RiverLands Ramble
2022-05-22 15:00 - 17:30 | 6260 Riverview Rd SE, 6260 Riverview Road Southeast, Mableton, GA, 30126, United States
RiverLands Rambles are walks along the Chattahoochee River to discover the bold vision of the Chattahoochee RiverLands.

Volunteer guides will lead you to points along the RiverLands Showcase site, where The Trust for Public Land and Cobb County will build a 4-mile section of greenway trail, trailheads, overlooks, and other amenities.
As we walk the “before” condition of the future RiverLands greenway trail, volunteers will give you an overview of the 100-mile Chattahoochee RiverLands vision, and provide information about this and other segments of the greenway and blueway.
The Ramble begins at Riverview Landing trailhead parking lot, the entrance to which is just south of the parking lot for Riverview Landing and the retail shops. Depending on what map app you use, 6263 Riverview Road on Apple maps, or 6260 on Google Maps, should give you an image of this parking lot.
Look for a TPL sign along the road.
Limited to 30 attendees. Rain or Shine.

Picnic in the Park
2022-05-22 14:00 - 16:30 | Hewlett Field @ Island Ford, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30350, United States
Celebrate our local National Park and the community that supports it.
Enjoy cool drinks, food, games, music and more. FREE and open to the public; registration is limited and required to attend. Complimentary SweetWater beverages, Coke products and food will be available.
Park Superintendent Honious will provide a brief update on the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ranger Hightower will have a table to share his knowledge of local wildlife, and have Junior Ranger Materials on hand.
Please bring your own picnic blanket.
Thank you to our sponsors REI Co-op and SweetWater Brewing Company.
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Chattahoochee RiverLands Ramble
2022-05-21 14:30 - 17:00 | Whittier Mill Park, Whittier Mill Park, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Chattahoochee RiverLands Ramble May 21, 2:30pm-5:00
Whittier Mill to Lower Paul Avenue, and Back — about 3 miles

The event will explore the vision of the Chattahoochee RiverLands through a guided walk along the Chattahoochee River.
Join our volunteers to experience the “before” view of the Chattahoochee RiverLands greenway trail along the western boundary of the City of Atlanta, starting at Whittier Mill Park, just north of the Chattahoochee Brick site. We will walk from Whittier Mill Park to the River, then along the River to the proposed Lower Paul Avenue Park and back.
This is an easy walk, about three miles, some of it along an infrequently used rail spur. Wear sturdy shoes—it may be muddy and the trail is unimproved. Bring a water bottle. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended.
The entire walk should take about three hours, as we stop and talk along the way.
Tours begin at Whittier Mill Park. Limited to 30 attendees. Rain or Shine.
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org

Chattahoochee RiverLands Ramble
2022-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Whittier Mill Park, Whittier Mill Park, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Chattahoochee RiverLands Ramble April 30, 9am-12
Whittier Mill to Lower Paul Avenue, and Back — about 3 miles

The event will explore the vision of the Chattahoochee RiverLands through a guided walk along the Chattahoochee River.
Join our volunteers to experience the “before” view of the Chattahoochee RiverLands greenway trail along the western boundary of the City of Atlanta, starting at Whittier Mill Park, just north of the Chattahoochee Brick site. We will walk from Whittier Mill Park to the River, then along the River to the proposed Lower Paul Avenue Park and back.
This is an easy walk, about three miles, some of it along an infrequently used rail spur. Wear sturdy shoes—it may be muddy and the trail is unimproved. Bring a water bottle. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended.
The entire walk should take about three hours, as we stop and talk along the way.
Tours begin at Whittier Mill Park. Limited to 30 attendees. Rain or Shine.
Questions? Contact safae.amahrir@tpl.org
