APR 5 – Whittier Mill Park, along the Chattahoochee River

Saturday  – 9:30 – noon

Cost:  No cost for this event – a suggested donation of $15 or more helps fund high quality programs

Location: West Atlanta near Bolton Rd & South Cobb Drive

This little-known park is a fairly large gem that that is being wonderfully restored by committed neighbors.  The park encompasses the area remaining from an old textile mill and home site with additional trails runing along the Chattahoochee River.  A classic riverine mix of hardwoods is the base for this recovering forest with pockets here and there of quite old trees. We’ll see invasive species and some of the recovering native in the field area, then we’ll explore along the river where we may see river turtles basking in the sun, and colorful songbirds migrating up the river corridor. Bring your binoculars. There is also a special stand of mature Eastern Cottonwood and very large Hackberry trees. Much recovering Elderberry can also be found and a high population of frogs that sing both day and night in nearly all seasons, due to low drainage and ponding in one area. Wear your hiking boots and we’ll see what else we can find!

This event offered in partnership with the City of Atlanta and Park Pride.

To RSVP click HERE  –  Details & Directions sent to Registered Participants.

Whittier Mill Park, photo by Terry May

Questions?  

Kathryn@EcoAddendum.org  Jessica@EcoAddendum.org

or call 404-862-0118