Chattahoochee RiverLands

Standing Peachtree GroundBreaking Ceremony
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Standing Peachtree Greenspace, 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be joining TPL for the groundbreaking of the first project to deliver upon his promise to open the Chattahoochee River to the public. Join us Thursday, November 2nd at 10am at Standing Peachtree Greenspace.
The Standing Peachtree site will serve as the northernmost site of the Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail. This trail offers an opportunity to explore 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River over a three-night, four-day itinerary. The journey begins at Peachtree Creek in North Atlanta and ends at McIntosh Reserve in Carroll County. The upcoming construction at Standing Peachtree includes the addition of an accessible kayak launch, a fully accessible path to the river, woodland restoration, and upgrades to the access road on site.

Exploratory Paddle to Buzzard Roost
2023-10-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Riverview Park Trailhead, 6275 Riverview Road Southeast, Smyrna, GA, 30126, United States
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Trust for Public Land, and Georgia Audubon are teaming up to host this 11-mile paddle trip through a part of the river not accessible to most – but great things are coming for this stretch of river.
Join us as we paddle from Riverview Landing in Smyrna to the Highway 166 Bridge off Campbellton Road. We will be spending a great deal of time exploring Buzzard Roost Island.
Participants must register on the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website.
Atlanta Paddle Trip

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Workday with GA Audubon
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Trust for Public Land is working with Georgia Audubon to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp+Paddle Trail Site near Chattahoochee Hills, GA and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Georgia Audubon, and we need your help at RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills.
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.
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, binoculars (it’s a great spot for birding!)

What to expect?
After introductions, we will go over the specific tasks we will be working on. The focus of this workday is invasive species removal.
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Friends of Bolton Parks Volunteer Day(s)
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-13 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.

Cleanup and Paddle to Buzzard Roost
2023-10-14 08:00 - 15:00 | The Eddy at Riverview Landing, 6255 River View Road, SE, Smyrna, GA, 30082, United States
Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, RootLocal and Nantahla Outdoor Center as they host this 11-mile paddle cleanup through a part of the river not accessible to most.
This will be a paddle cleanup from Riverview Landing in Smyrna to the Highway 166 Bridge off Campbellton Road. There is an enormous amount of trash and both paddlers and motorboats will be working together to get as much out of this section that we can. Gloves, trash pickers and trash bags provided.
Participants/volunteers must register on the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website.
Atlanta Paddle Cleanup

Riverwalk Atlanta Clean-Up Day(s)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Annual Thought Leaders Dinner
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:30
Join us at the Annual Thought Leaders Dinner – Chattahoochee River – A Treasure that Connects Us
Featuring a Panel Discussion
Graham Dorian, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
Walt Ray, Chattahoochee RiverLands, Trust for Public Land
Jason Ulseth, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Moderated by Gabriel Sterling
Sandy Spring Conservancy Board of Directors
Please join us for a complimentary seated dinner and cash bar.

RSVP requested by Friday, September 1
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27 6:00PM – 8:30PM EDT
WHERE: 1 Galambos Way Sandy Springs, GA 30328
More Event Details on website: https://www.loc8nearme.com/georgia/sandy-springs/city-springs/7723716/
SandySpringsConservancy.org

The Heart of the Hooch: A Patron Celebration
2023-09-22
The Heart of the Hooch: A Patron Celebration
Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to celebrate the people who help protect the Chattahoochee River and the fantastic progress we have achieved in making the river the wonderful resource it is today.
The evening will include a cocktail hour with silent auction, a seated dinner, our annual “State of the River” address, awards, and an after-party with live music.
Purchase Ticket: https://chattahoochee.org/patrondinner/

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Workday with GA Audubon
2023-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Campbellton Park, GA, United States
Trust for Public Land is working with Georgia Audubon to remove invasive species and restore native bird habitat at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp+Paddle Trail Site near Chattahoochee Hills, GA and we invite you to join us! Work will be supervised by Georgia Audubon, and we need your help at Campbellton Park.
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.
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, binoculars (it’s a great spot for birding!)

What to expect?
After introductions, we will go over the specific tasks we will be working on. The focus of this workday is invasive species removal.
SIGN UP

Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Groundbreaking In Chattahoochee Hills
2023-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | New RiverLands Park in Chattahoochee Hills, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA, 30268, United States
Join Trust for Public Land and Chattahoochee Hills on September 8th 2-3pm at RiverLands Park for the Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail Groundbreaking in Chattahoochee Hills
The Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail once completed will connect 5 sites and 4 jurisdictions along 48 miles of river for 4 Days & 3 Nights of Connected Recreation. In partnership with the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, the City of Chattahoochee Hills, and Carroll County, and with a $2.2 million Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Grant from Georgia Department of Natural Resources, we identified a launch site, three priority campsites, and a takeout site.
Chattahoochee Hills will be home to two of the five Chattahoochee Camp+Paddle Trail sites set to open Summer 2024. One of those sites is an existing park, Campbellton Park, will feature new amenities such as a beautifully designed restroom and shower pavilion, trails, primitive campsites, and a new pollinator garden. The other site, RiverLands Park, where the groundbreaking ceremony will take place, will open to the public next year as a new park in Chattahoochee Hills and will feature similar amenities as Campbellton, along with a new kayak launch.
We cant wait to see these features come to life!

Welcome to South Cobb Festival
2023-09-02 11:00 - 21:00 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Save the Date! Join the fun on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the new RiverLands Gateway Park!
Jammed packed with things to do, Welcome to South Cobb will exhilarate the senses with sights, sounds and irresistible aromas along the Chattahoochee River. Local and national performances, popular food trucks and vendors, custom-crafted beverages and merchandise. Special water zone. Welcome to South Cobb will be an experience like no other.
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Economic Development Summit
2023-09-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Riverside Epicenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, 30168, United States
Join us for the Second Annual Economic Development Summit – an engaging event that empowers businesses, fosters collaboration, provides access to resources, and promotes a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across the City of Mableton.
Admissions: $50 per person
(includes Breakfast and Lunch)
Register: EcoSummit
Email: info@mableton.org

RiverLands Volunteer Workday
2023-08-19 07:30 - 09:30 | RiverLands Gateway Park
Volunteers will be led by TPL staff to prepare the RiverLands Gateway Park site for guided tours and events while we begin the design of the site. The RiverLands Gateway Park is the southern anchor of a 2.7-mile section of greenway trail being designed and built by Trust for Public Land, Cobb County, and Smyrna.
Volunteers will be removing invasive plants including privet and vines and other under story plants in work area, clearing trails, and removing trash and other debris left behind from mowing. The volunteers will use shovels along with hand pulling, and other small equipment such as string trimmers, blowers, weed wrenches, and pruners as they are comfortable.
We suggest volunteers wear long pants, long sleeves, a hat, sturdy shoes, and sun protection, and bring water. If you have a string trimmer, shovel, hand pruners, and/or gloves please bring them with you. We will provide gloves to those who need them.
Meeting point coordinates: 33.780097, -84.534521
This site does not have an address. It is located at the intersection of Discovery Blvd. and Mableton Pkwy. There is a driveway entrance on Mableton Pkwy just west of the river. Please pull into the site to make room for other vehicles. Look for Chattahoochee RiverLands and TPL signs along the road.
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org
For more information on RiverLands Gateway Park and the Chattahoochee RiverLands visit our website at www.RiverLands.org.
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RiverLands Volunteer Workday
2023-07-15 09:00 - 11:30 | RiverLands Trailhead Park, 33.780097, -84.534521, Mableton, GA, 30126, United States
Volunteers will be led by TPL staff to prepare the RiverLands Trailhead Park site for guided tours and events while we begin the design of the site. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants including privet and vines and other under story plants in work area, clearing trails, making and installing signs, removing trash, and/or spreading mulch. The volunteers will use shovels along with hand pulling, and other small equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, weed wrenches, and pruners as they are comfortable.
While you are there, guides will lead you to points along the RiverLands site, where the Trust for Public Land and Cobb County will build a portion of a 2.7-mile section of greenway trail, trailheads, overlooks, and other amenities.
Meeting point coordinates: 33.780097, -84.534521
This site does not have an address. It is located at the intersection of Discovery Blvd. and Mableton Pkwy. There is a driveway entrance on Mableton Pkwy just west of the river. Please pull into the site to make room for other vehicles.
Look for a TPL sign along the road.
We suggest volunteers wear long pants, long sleeves, comfortable shoes, and sun protection, and bring water and gloves (if you have them).
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org
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Rogers Bridge Ribbon Cutting
2023-07-10 11:00 - 17:00 | 4291 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30096, 4291 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The plan for the new Rogers bridge over the Chattahoochee River has been finished, allowing pedestrians to walk between Duluth and Johns Creek’s parks and trail networks. Celebrate with the communities at the grand opening ceremony.

Postponed- Paddle to Buzzard Roost
2023-07-08 08:00 - 15:00
This event will be rescheduled to a later date in the near future.
This event is postponed due to the high levels of E. coli contamination in the Chattahoochee River in Roswell/Sandy Springs and downstream.
TPL would like to thank the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and local municipalities for addressing these issues so quickly and decisively. These organizations play a key role in keeping people safe in and near our region’s greatest ecological asset.
Please check the park website for the latest on conditions before you head to the river. https://www.nps.gov/chat
Thank you for your interest and be sure to Follow RiverLands and Chattahoochee RiverKeeper for other opportunities to meet us at the river!
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and Trust for Public Land’s are teaming up to host this 11-mile paddle trip through a part of the river not accessible to most – but great things are coming for this stretch of river.
Join us as we paddle from Riverview Landing in Smyrna to the Highway 166 Bridge off Campbellton Road. We will be spending a great deal of time exploring Buzzard Roost Island.
Participants must register on the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website.

Chattahoochee Riverlands Ramble
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Riverview Park Trailhead, 6275 Riverview Road Southeast, Smyrna, 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 2.7-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 Park trailhead parking lot, 6275 Riverview Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30126, the entrance to which is just south of the parking lot for Riverview Landing and the retail shops.
We suggest attendees wear comfortable shoes, and sun protection, and bring water.
Look for a TPL sign along the road.
Limited to 20 attendees. Rain or Shine.
Questions? Contact walt.ray@tpl.org
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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
