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, Ashford and City Centre
- 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 - 2026 cycle concludes in Dec, and a new series starts in Jan 2027
- Eco-series aligns well with the CoB initiatives for National Wildlife Federation (NWF) yard habitat certification, Keep Brookhaven Beautiful, Front-yard Tree Program, Tree City, Bee City and more!
*New group connection - see below: TIREd of this Garbage - watershed clean-outs, invasive removal and floats down the North Fork Peachtree Creek
- 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/
Sep 26 Good & Tired Sept Float: Sweetwater Leg
October Biketober Love to Ride – month-long bike ride adventures – register online
https://www.brookhavenbikealliance.org/biketober
Oct 17 BirdsGA – Bird Walk / Field Trip – MCP – register online
https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html
Oct 25 Eco-Stewards Volunteer Work Day – LaVista Park
https://www.ecoaddendum.org/brookhaven-parks-stewardship-volunteer-today/
Oct 30 Duck Duck Goose – MCP Community Social – Horseshoe Rd
Oct 31 Duck Duck Goose – MCP 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run - County Corner
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAF23AAFA7-2019#/
Nov 14 Eco-Stewards Volunteer Work Day – Osborne Park
Nov 14 MCPC Quarterly Volunteer Day
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, Oct 17
Saturday, Nov 21
Migration Season Starts
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.
Birding Focus: Fall birding is great at Murphey Candler. We will look for seasonal migrants (warblers!!), early winter birds, and waterfowl.
Who it’s for: Suitable for adults and older teenagers (14+). Not suitable for children under 14. No dogs, please.
Trail conditions: Good for beginners overall, but some steep sections and uneven surfaces with exposed roots. Trails can be muddy/slippery after rain — wear appropriate footwear. Restrooms 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, Oct 17
Saturday, Nov 21
Migration Season Starts
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.
Birding Focus: Fall birding is great at Murphey Candler. We will look for seasonal migrants (warblers!!), early winter birds, and waterfowl.
Who it’s for: Suitable for adults and older teenagers (14+). Not suitable for children under 14. No dogs, please.
Trail conditions: Good for beginners overall, but some steep sections and uneven surfaces with exposed roots. Trails can be muddy/slippery after rain — wear appropriate footwear. Restrooms 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 / Fun Opportunities
BBA weekly rides
Community Gardens - 3 gardens - Blackburn / Brookhaven / Briarwood parks
Stewardship Program Work Events - throughout Brookhaven - all year long
Sweep the Hooch - PCG and MCP clean-up spots - annual event in Mar
Earth Day - Friday night of Earth Day week - annual MCP 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 - Fri social and Sat race day - October
Stormdrain Tagging - held throughout the city - once per year
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 - all year long
Sweep the Hooch - PCG and MCP clean-up spots - annual event in Mar
Earth Day - Friday night of Earth Day week - annual MCP 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 - Fri social and Sat race day - October
Stormdrain Tagging - held throughout the city - once per year
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 - started Feb 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
- 2027 Program is set to begin in Jan - email EcoAddendum or [email protected]
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
Class Jul 26 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Osborne Park
Volunteer Aug 15 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM Osborne Park
Class Aug 30 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Murphey Candler
Volunteer Sep 12 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Murphey Candler
Class Sep 20 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Murphey Candler
Class Oct 10 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM LaVista Park
Volunteer Oct 25 9:30 AM — 12:00 PM LaVista Park
Class Nov 7 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Osborne Park
Volunteer Nov 14 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Osborne Park
Class Nov 22 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Ashford Forest
Class Dec 6 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Lynwood / Osborne Park - Walk and Graduation
Stewardship Program for Brookhaven, 2026 - started Feb 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
- 2027 Program is set to begin in Jan - email EcoAddendum or [email protected]
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
Class Jul 26 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Osborne Park
Volunteer Aug 15 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM Osborne Park
Class Aug 30 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Murphey Candler
Volunteer Sep 12 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Murphey Candler
Class Sep 20 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Murphey Candler
Class Oct 10 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM LaVista Park
Volunteer Oct 25 9:30 AM — 12:00 PM LaVista Park
Class Nov 7 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Osborne Park
Volunteer Nov 14 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Osborne Park
Class Nov 22 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Ashford Forest
Class Dec 6 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Lynwood / Osborne Park - Walk and Graduation
