Parks & Recreation Coalition of Brookhaven (PARC)
- provides a cooperative forum as an umbrella for all Brookhaven park groups to discuss various issues of common concern, share experiences, encourage volunteerism and find common ground. Includes Community Gardens, Brookhaven Bike Alliance and Brookhaven Tree Conservancy
- supported by Brookhaven P&R, PW/Stormwater, Facilities, Comm Dev/Arborists and CoB Sustainability. We are also assisted by Park Pride to develop and improve the organization of our groups and the overall health of our parks and greenspaces.
- look for monthly Bird Walks at MCP
- monthly Conservation Series events are rotated between Lynwood, Briarwood and Ashford
- consider participating in the Eco-Stewardship Training Program, where residents participate in classes and lead work events. The classes focus on forest and watersheds, habitat identification & history, native vs invasive species, removal techniques, seasonal concerns and overall improvement of our greenspaces - Start-up Class March 15 at Ashford Forest Preserve
- Eco-series aligns well with the CoB initiatives for National Wildlife Federation (NWF) yard habitat certification and Keep Brookhaven Beautiful rollout!
*New group connection - see below: TIREd of this Garbage - watershed clean-outs
- use the Contact Us link if you have any questions
Ongoing Peachtree Creek Greenway – Wednesday Run or Walk Clubs
PCG Website for more info: https://peachtreecreek.org/events/
Ongoing Brookhaven Bike Alliance – Weekly Rides – Mon & Wed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrookhavenBikeAlliance/
May 16 Birds GA – Bird Walk / Field Trip – MCP
Online registration - https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html
May 17 Mushroom Club of GA – Fungi Walk - MCP
Events Calendar - https://gamushroomclub.org/events/
May 30 Eco-Stewards Work Event – Tom Reilly Greenspace
Online info TBD - thru Hands-on Atlanta and Sign-up Genius
May 30 TIREd of this Garbage – Clean-up – N.Fork Peachtree Cr start @ Fisher Trail
FB Group / link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/726172832597110/
Jun 6 Birds GA – Bird Walk / Field Trip – MCP
Online registration - https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html
Jul 11 Eco-Stewards Work Event – Ashford Forest Greenspace
Website - https://www.ecoaddendum.org/brookhaven-parks-stewardship-volunteer-today/
Need more info on CoB park-related groups: email [email protected]
Ashford Forest Preserve - www.northdekalbgreenspace.org
Briarwood Park Conservancy - www.briarwoodparkga.org
Community Garden – Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BriarwoodParkConservancy/
Brookhaven Park Conservancy - http://brookhavenparkconservancy.org/
Community Garden – Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/3653133394943809
Friends of Blackburn Park - https://friendsofblackburnpark.org/
Community Garden - https://friendsofblackburnpark.org/community-garden
Brookhaven Bike Alliance - Facebook Group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrookhavenBikeAlliance/
Brookhaven Tree Conservancy - Facebook Group page
https://www.facebook.com/BrookhavenTreeConservancy/
LaVista Park Civic Association - Facebook Group page
https://www.facebook.com/lavistapark/
Friends of Morrison Farms Park - [email protected] email connection
Murphey Candler Park Conservancy - www.murpheycandlerpark.org
Peachtree Creek Greenway - www.peachtreecreekgreenway.org
TIREd of this Garbage - Facebook Group page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tiredofthisgarbage/
Park Pride - www.parkpride.org
BirdsGA Field Trips
Monthly walks @ MCP - Online REGISTRATION thru GA Audubon required!!! Unbelievable birds sighted
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, Jun 6
Trip Leader – Kevin O’Toole / 404-451-3092 (text if you would like to borrow binoculars)
MUST REGISTER ONLINE – thru GA Birds link - https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html
Description:
Start time: 8 AM Ending time: Usually 10:30
RAIN OR SHINE! We will be able to find birds in light rain, for sure.
Birding Focus: We'll look for late migrants and summer residents.
This walk is suitable for adults and older teenagers. It is not suitable for children under 14. Please do not bring your dog.
This site can be especially good for beginning birders. Some of the trail is level, but there are several steep spots and a number of stretches where the surface is uneven from exposed tree roots, etc. Many parts of the trail are muddy and/or slippery after rains; plan your footwear accordingly. Restrooms are available at the SE and SW corners of the park, near the baseball fields.
Directions and parking: From I-285 on the north side of Atlanta, take Exit 29. Go south on Ashford Dunwoody Rd. about 0.95 mile, then turn left onto W. Nancy Creek Dr. NE. Drive to 1st large parking on SW corner of lake.
Please do not park in the first two rows of the baseball parking lot. Those are reserved on some Saturday mornings for "Challenger Baseball" (all inclusive league for children with various special needs).
1636 West Nancy Creek Dr (approx address - intersection Candler Lake West & West Nancy Creek Dr)
Monthly walks @ MCP - Online REGISTRATION thru GA Audubon required!!! Unbelievable birds sighted
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, Jun 6
Trip Leader – Kevin O’Toole / 404-451-3092 (text if you would like to borrow binoculars)
MUST REGISTER ONLINE – thru GA Birds link - https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html
Description:
Start time: 8 AM Ending time: Usually 10:30
RAIN OR SHINE! We will be able to find birds in light rain, for sure.
Birding Focus: We'll look for late migrants and summer residents.
This walk is suitable for adults and older teenagers. It is not suitable for children under 14. Please do not bring your dog.
This site can be especially good for beginning birders. Some of the trail is level, but there are several steep spots and a number of stretches where the surface is uneven from exposed tree roots, etc. Many parts of the trail are muddy and/or slippery after rains; plan your footwear accordingly. Restrooms are available at the SE and SW corners of the park, near the baseball fields.
Directions and parking: From I-285 on the north side of Atlanta, take Exit 29. Go south on Ashford Dunwoody Rd. about 0.95 mile, then turn left onto W. Nancy Creek Dr. NE. Drive to 1st large parking on SW corner of lake.
Please do not park in the first two rows of the baseball parking lot. Those are reserved on some Saturday mornings for "Challenger Baseball" (all inclusive league for children with various special needs).
1636 West Nancy Creek Dr (approx address - intersection Candler Lake West & West Nancy Creek Dr)
Volunteer Events
BBA weekly rides
Community Gardens - 3 gardens - Blackburn / Brookhaven / Briarwood parks
Stewardship Program Work Events - throughout Brookhaven - work event May 30 - TRG
Sweep the Hooch - PCG and MCP clean-up spots - annual event
Earth Day - Friday night of Earth Day week - annual event in April
Lynwood Community Day - annual event in May
Pedal the Parks - annual event in May
Quarterly Work Days at MCP - February, STH in March, August and November
Duck Duck Goose - social and race day - October
Stormdrain Tagging - held throughout the city
TIREd of this Garbage - canoe/kayak floats to pull tires - last Sat of each month
We have three (3) canoes and a kayak - available for use! Go pick-up trash on the lake
If you group needs a project or work day, please Contact Us - we can find work and we can coordinate with your closes park
Questions: call/text/email Steve Peters / 404-313-4348 / [email protected]
BBA weekly rides
Community Gardens - 3 gardens - Blackburn / Brookhaven / Briarwood parks
Stewardship Program Work Events - throughout Brookhaven - work event May 30 - TRG
Sweep the Hooch - PCG and MCP clean-up spots - annual event
Earth Day - Friday night of Earth Day week - annual event in April
Lynwood Community Day - annual event in May
Pedal the Parks - annual event in May
Quarterly Work Days at MCP - February, STH in March, August and November
Duck Duck Goose - social and race day - October
Stormdrain Tagging - held throughout the city
TIREd of this Garbage - canoe/kayak floats to pull tires - last Sat of each month
We have three (3) canoes and a kayak - available for use! Go pick-up trash on the lake
If you group needs a project or work day, please Contact Us - we can find work and we can coordinate with your closes park
Questions: call/text/email Steve Peters / 404-313-4348 / [email protected]
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Stewardship Program - Classes and Work Events
Stewardship Program for Brookhaven, 2026 - starting Feb 28 thru Dec
* We are in the beginnings of the 3rd year cycle of this wonderful program
- with Kathryn Kolb, Master Naturalist, and Dajawn Williams, Restoration and Invasive Removal Specialist
https://www.ecoaddendum.org/brookhaven-parks-stewardship-volunteer-today/
EcoAddendum is thrilled again to partner with the City of Brookhaven for our signature Parks and Greenspace Stewardship classes and volunteer events!
• Classes take place approximately once per month - one Work Event per month
• Participants gain in-depth about the ecology, character, and forest dynamics of local parks and greenspaces, including tree, shrub, vine, native and invasive plant ID, how to recognize old growth forest remnants, and best practices for caring for natural places, from parks to backyards!
• Participants will learn the best methods and strategies for safe and cost-effective removal of invasive species that preserve and enhance the native biodiversity of any natural area.
• Participants will learn how to plan, train for and lead volunteer work events
• Includes Eco-A’s online study guide {a $45 value} and Eco-Steward certifications
Classes / Work Events - 2026 program starts February 28
Register Today!
Email [email protected] or Call Steve Peters 404-313-4348, Kathryn Kolb 404-862-0118
Stewardship Program for Brookhaven, 2026 - starting Feb 28 thru Dec
* We are in the beginnings of the 3rd year cycle of this wonderful program
- with Kathryn Kolb, Master Naturalist, and Dajawn Williams, Restoration and Invasive Removal Specialist
https://www.ecoaddendum.org/brookhaven-parks-stewardship-volunteer-today/
EcoAddendum is thrilled again to partner with the City of Brookhaven for our signature Parks and Greenspace Stewardship classes and volunteer events!
• Classes take place approximately once per month - one Work Event per month
• Participants gain in-depth about the ecology, character, and forest dynamics of local parks and greenspaces, including tree, shrub, vine, native and invasive plant ID, how to recognize old growth forest remnants, and best practices for caring for natural places, from parks to backyards!
• Participants will learn the best methods and strategies for safe and cost-effective removal of invasive species that preserve and enhance the native biodiversity of any natural area.
• Participants will learn how to plan, train for and lead volunteer work events
• Includes Eco-A’s online study guide {a $45 value} and Eco-Steward certifications
Classes / Work Events - 2026 program starts February 28
Register Today!
Email [email protected] or Call Steve Peters 404-313-4348, Kathryn Kolb 404-862-0118
