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 registering and participating in the annual Eco-Stewardship 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
- 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/
Feb 13 Park Pride Second Friday Walk in the Park – Murphey Candler Park
Register online - https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-murphey-candler-park/
Feb 14 GA Bird Field Trip / Bird Walk – Murphey Candler Park
Register online - https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html
Feb 17 Conservation Series – Monarchs Across Georgia – Trecia Neal
Look for SUG – in person and Zoom event
Feb 21 MCPC Quarterly Volunteer Day – CoB Arborist / PW / P&R Tree-planting
Sign-up Genius- https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=t.messageCenter#/compose/47780433/invite
Feb 22 LaVista Park Volunteer Work Event – English Ivy Party
Sign-up Genius - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAF23AAFA7-56206383-ecostewards#/
Feb 28 TIREd of this Garbage – float and tire removal – North Fork Peachtree Creek
Mar 7 Blackburn Community Garden work event – assemble more garden plots/beds
Sign-up Genius - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAF23AAFA7-stewardship#/
Mar 9 Brookhaven Bike Alliance – restart weekly rides – Mon & Wed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrookhavenBikeAlliance/
Mar 21 Chattahoochee Riverkeepers – Sweep the Hooch @ MCP and PCG
CRK Website: https://chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/
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
Look for monthly walks - Online REGISTRATION thru GA Audubon required
Saturday, Feb 14
Trip Leader – Kevin O’Toole / 404-451-3092 (text in advance 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.
This site can be especially good for beginning birders. Some of the trails are 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.
Birding Focus: Several habitats (lake, wetlands, mixed woods, and ball fields) provide good species diversity. We'll look for late winter residents and (if the lake is full!) some ducks. Winter birding is surprisingly good at Murphey Candler.
This walk is suitable for adults and children over 14 years of age. Please do not bring your dog.
Check here for the bird list before and after the walk: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2095268/bird-list
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. GPS coordinates: 33.90935734144555, -84.3255001536016
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).
Restrooms: Available at the SE and SW corners of the park, near the baseball fields.
1636 West Nancy Creek Dr (approx address - intersection Candler Lake West & West Nancy Creek Dr)
Look for monthly walks - Online REGISTRATION thru GA Audubon required
Saturday, Feb 14
Trip Leader – Kevin O’Toole / 404-451-3092 (text in advance 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.
This site can be especially good for beginning birders. Some of the trails are 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.
Birding Focus: Several habitats (lake, wetlands, mixed woods, and ball fields) provide good species diversity. We'll look for late winter residents and (if the lake is full!) some ducks. Winter birding is surprisingly good at Murphey Candler.
This walk is suitable for adults and children over 14 years of age. Please do not bring your dog.
Check here for the bird list before and after the walk: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2095268/bird-list
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. GPS coordinates: 33.90935734144555, -84.3255001536016
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).
Restrooms: Available at the SE and SW corners of the park, near the baseball fields.
1636 West Nancy Creek Dr (approx address - intersection Candler Lake West & West Nancy Creek Dr)
Volunteer Events
Stewardship Program Work Events - throughout Brookhaven - next class starts Feb 28 2026
Sweep the Hooch - Mar 21 - PCG and MCP clean-up spots
Earth Day - Friday night of Earth Day week - Apr 24
Lynwood Community Day - Early May
Pedal the Parks - Early May
Quarterly Work Days at MCP - Feb 21, STH in March, August and November
Duck Duck Goose - social and race day
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
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]
Stewardship Program Work Events - throughout Brookhaven - next class starts Feb 28 2026
Sweep the Hooch - Mar 21 - PCG and MCP clean-up spots
Earth Day - Friday night of Earth Day week - Apr 24
Lynwood Community Day - Early May
Pedal the Parks - Early May
Quarterly Work Days at MCP - Feb 21, STH in March, August and November
Duck Duck Goose - social and race day
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
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
- with Kathryn Kolb, Master Naturalist, and Dajawn Williams, Restoration and Invasive Removal Specialist
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
- with Kathryn Kolb, Master Naturalist, and Dajawn Williams, Restoration and Invasive Removal Specialist
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
