Chattahoochee River NRA
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Environment
- Sports & Recreation
Location
1978 Island Ford DrSandy Springs, GA 30350 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
National Park Service Mission:
"...to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."
Description
Trash Clean-up
Give back to the Chattahoochee River as you clear out truckloads of trash including but not limited to balls, cans, bottles, Styrofoam, chairs, ice chests, and treated lumber!
Trail Building and Maintenance
With over 50 miles of trails in 15 separate park units, there is no end to trail maintenance and ample opportunities to improve the sustainability of pre-existing trails.
Non-native Species Control
Join other individuals, groups, and organizations working in teams removing non-native plants to make a noticeable difference in the parks environment.
Trail Blazers
The goal of this program is to provide an additional set of eyes and ears for park staff along the 48- mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River.
Special events
Greeting visitors, hauling boats, and staffing booths are just a few of the many tasks that are accomplished by very energetic volunteers as special events in the park.
Educational Programs
Help students learn and discover the cultural and natural lessons waiting for them in the park.
Reoccurring Activities
The park sponsors a number of activities throughout the year that are great for first time volunteers to join in and see what it’s like to be a VIP at the Chattahoochee River.
April 14-22, 2012--National Park Week
April 14, 2012--Sweep the Hooch!
April 22, 2012--Earth Day
June 2, 2012--National Trails Day
June 9, 2012--Back to the Chattahoochee River Race
July 28, 2012--Summer Splash
September 22, 2012--National Public Lands Day
First Saturday of the Month--Trail Word Days
Second Thursday of the Month--Volunteer Meetings