Celebrating Advocacy. Challenging the Status Quo.

Don’t be scared! Dress up and get down at SRWA’s annual fundraiser and community celebration. As always, we’ll be partying at the beautiful River Barn on the river in Stockbridge. Be ready for a cornucopia of family-friendly fall festivities including games, live music, pumpkin decorating, dinner, drinks and spooky surprises!
4531 Flat Bridge Rd, SW Stockbridge GA 30281

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Earth & Wind Sponsorship includes 3 tickets
Fire & Water Sponsorship includes 4 tickets
Mail checks to: P.O. Box 1341, Decatur, Georgia 30031

Brought to you by SRWA in partnership with Georgia EPD Rivers Alive!
This is a double cleanup event. You pick one: River Crew OR Land Crew
Success depends on teamwork! Please show up on time. Can’t make it? On day of event please call 404-285-3756 or if notifying in advance email jechols@southriverga.org.

Option 1:

RIVER CREW: Kayak OR Canoe – All gear will be provided. Adults only. Crew will remove tires & trash on the river from Panola Shoals to Panola Mountain State Park. You must choose kayak or canoe.

>> 8:30am: Arrive at Panola Mountain State Park Alexander Lake parking lot. You will be shuttled to Panola Shoals for put-in. We’ll make it back to your car at approx 3-3:30pm.

Option 2:

LAND CREW: Panola Shoals Beach Cleanup – Kids welcome with adult supervision. Closed-toe shoes required. Bring a snack, sunscreen and water!

>> 9:00am: Arrive at Panola Shoals Trailhead. Land Crew with wrap up at around 12:30pm.

Ride the river with SRWA! We'll weave through Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area and take a beach break halfway on a sandbar. Our guided paddle is a 6.5 mile, approximately 3-hour ride that is beginner-friendly. Shuttling included.

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited.
• Bring water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

After purchase you will receive an email with further details. Please be sure to provide height and weight information for all participants when purchasing “All Gear Provided”.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Thank you!

Hike through the forest with SRWA, Master Naturalist, Kathryn Kolb (EcoAddendum), and Edward (the Arborist) Morrow! We’ll explore Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve’s generous tree canpoy and learn from experts about Atlanta’s unique urban forest and ecosystem!

This event is part of an EcoAddendum program called Living with Trees. Find out more at ecoaddendum.org.

• Mild to moderate hiking. Bring water and a snack.

• FREE! Space is limited. Register now.

Ride the river with SRWA! We'll weave past Panola Mountain State Park and take a beach break halfway on a sandbar. Our guided paddle is a 6.5 mile, 3 hour ride that is beginner-friendly. Shuttling included.

• Beginners welcome.
• Bring water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Ride the river with SRWA! We'll weave past Panola Mountain State Park and take a beach break halfway on a sandbar. Our guided paddle is a 6.5 mile, 3 hour ride that is beginner-friendly. Shuttling included.

• Beginners welcome.
• Bring water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

SRWA joins Patagonia TO CELEBRATE their 50th!

FROM PATAGONIA’S EVENT PAGE

For our 50th, we’re looking forward, not back, to life on Earth. Join us to celebrate the abundance of climate justice work taking place in the southeast and to highlight the collective work that remains to be done!

The evening of festivities includes:
- Panel discussion with SRWA’s Jackie Echols and other inspiring activists
- Local food & drink by Kamayan Atlanta (@kamayan_atl) and more
- Environmentally engaging art by muralist Lisette Correa (@arrrtaddict)
- Musings by the All We Can Save Project (@allwecansave)
- Climate justice-themed performance by Out of Hand Theater (@outofhandatl)

Due to venue capacity this event will have an RSVP limit. Register now!

SOLD OUT.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR E-NEWSletter & be the first to know wHen registration OPENS for UPCOMING paddleS!

Ride the river with SRWA! We'll weave past Panola Mountain State Park and take a beach break halfway on a sandbar. Our guided paddle is a 6.5 mile, 3 hour ride that is beginner-friendly. Shuttling included.

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Stop by REI on Saturday, April 29th where SRWA will be selling swag, sharing river news including development of the South River Water Trail & raising awareness about Atlanta’s Hidden Gem, the South River. See you there!

Interested in helping? Email mspalding@southriverga.org

REI Atlanta at 1800 NE Expy NE, just off I-85

Join SRWA in partnership with City of Stonecrest for an EARTH DAY beach cleanup at the beautiful Panola Shoals!
Panola Shoals on Google Maps

Space is limited. Please register so that we know to expect you!

• Panola Shoals on Google Maps

• Recommendations: Closed-toed shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen & a snack

• Bring your own gloves if you have some

• Trash bags and rubber gloves provided

• Kids with adult supervision welcome

• Parking is limited, carpool if possible

• 9:30 am sharp

Stop by REI on Saturday, April 15th where SRWA will be selling swag, sharing river news including development of the South River Water Trail & raising awareness about Atlanta’s Hidden Gem, the South River. See you there!

Interested in helping? Email mspalding@southriverga.org

REI Atlanta at 1800 NE Expy NE, just off I-85

TICKETS & PACKAGES

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Checks are welcome. Send to:
P.O. Box 1341, Decatur, Georgia 30031

SRWA + Rivers Alive present… TRASH + TIRE TRIO!

This event is free and open to the public. There are 3 cleanups (with 4 options for a participating):

• LAND CREW: Panola Shoals Trailhead & Beach // 9:30am - 12:30pm
  Volunteers will remove trash from the beach and river channel. Closed-toed shoes required. Kids 12+ welcome with adult supervision.

• LAND CREW: Everett Park & Albert Shoals // 9:30am - 12:30pm
  Volunteers will remove trash along the river at Albert Shoals, one of the most scenic sites along this section of the river. Closed-toed shoes required. Kids 12+ welcome with adult supervision.

• WATER CREWS: Can Cleanup or Tire Cleanup // 9:30am - 4:00pm
  Arrive at Panola Mtn State Park Alexander Lake parking lot to catch the shuttle to Panola Shoals. Event is several hours on the river, however it may end earlier than 4pm.

• Can Cleanup in Kayaks: Volunteers will collect aluminum cans and trash in kayaks from Panola Shoals to Panola Mtn State Park. Basic kayaking skills recommended. 18+ only.

• Tire Cleanup in Canoes: Volunteers will pair up in canoes to collect tires from Panola Shoals to Panola Mtn State Park. This activity is strenuous and rewarding. Participants must have prior, basic canoeing experience. 18+ only.

The success of this event depends on teamwork! Please arrive on time.

Ride the river with SRWA! We'll weave past Panola Mountain State Park and take a beach break halfway on a sandbar. Our guided paddle is a 6.5 mile, 3 hour ride that is beginner-friendly. Shuttling included.

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA for a guided 6.5 mile South River ride from Panola Shoals to Klondike Road! We’ll wind past Panola Mountain State Park property and stop midway for a snack break on a sandy beach.

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA for a relaxing 6.5 mile South River ride from Lorraine Park Trailhead to Oglesby Bridge Road! We’ll paddle through the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area including the 2,000 acre Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA for a guided 6.5 mile South River ride from Panola Shoals to Klondike Road! We’ll wind past Panola Mountain State Park property and stop midway for a snack break on a sandy beach.

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited for participants who need kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Details sent post registration.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Get your feet wet on EARTH DAY with SRWA at our Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Club cleanup event!

What we’ll be doing: Removing tires & trash on Sugar Creek and the South River. This is a moderately strenuous to strenuous activity. Closed-toed and/or water-proof shoes required. Kids 14+ welcome with adult supervision. Arrive at at 9:00am sharp! We’ll wrap between 1 and 1:30 pm.

The success of this event depends on teamwork. Please arrive on time!

Join SRWA in partnership with City of Stonecrest for a BEACH CLEANUP at the beautiful Panola Shoals!
Panola Shoals Trailhead on Google Maps

Space is limited. Please register so that we know to expect you!

• Closed-toed shoes recommended

• Bring your own gloves if you have some

• Trash bags and rubber gloves provided

• Kids with adult supervision welcome

• 9:30 am sharp

Join SRWA on Saturday, March 26th from 11am - 4pm at the Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the GreATL Backyard Festival.

~ FREE ADMISSION ~ NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY ~

*Note: The campout on Friday the 25th is soldout. Join us on Saturday for the festival!

Join SRWA in partnership with Microsoft Atlanta, City of Stonecrest and DeKalb County to cleanup the beautiful Albert Shoals!
Location on Google Maps

Space is limited. Please register so that we know to expect you.

• Closed-toed shoes recommended

• Trash bags and gloves provided

• 6’ social-distancing

• Kids with adult supervision are welcome

• 9:30 am sharp

• The parking lot does not have a street address. Follow Google Maps. When driving towards the South River on Klondike Road, the entrance is on left before the bridge (on east side of the river). Sign says “Everett Park”.

EVERETT PARK PARKING LOT ON GOOGLE MAPS

This event is offered free and open to the public by SRWA in collaboration with Georgia EPD Rivers Alive.

This is a land and water cleanup event. There are two options to chose from:

Panola Shoals Crew: Remove trash & tires from the beach and river at Panola Shoals. Closed-toed and/or water-proof shoes required. Kids 12+ welcome with adult supervision. Arrive at Panola Shoals Trailhead at 8:30am. We’ll wrap at around 1pm.

Kayak/Canoe Crew (All gear provided): Remove tires & trash on the river from Panola Shoals to Panola Mountain State Park. Adults only. You may be assigned to a kayak or a canoe. Arrive at Panola Mountain State Park Alexander Lake parking lot at 8:30am. From there you will be shuttled to Panola Shoals. Masks required in shuttle. We’ll wrap at around 3pm.

The success of this event depends on teamwork. If you sign up please show up on time!

Join SRWA for a relaxing 6.5 mile South River ride from Panola Shoals to Klondike Road! We’ll wind past Panola Mountain State Park property and stop midway for a snack break on a sandy beach.

• Beginners welcome.
• Social distancing required.
• Shuttle provided. Masks required in shuttle.
• Details sent after confirmation email, prior to event.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA for a relaxing 6.5 mile South River ride from Panola Shoals Trailhead to Klondike Road! We’ll wind past Panola Mountain State Park and stop midway for a snack break on a sandy beach. Show up and we’ll provide what you need or bring your own gear for a discounted rate.

• Space is limited.
• Beginners welcome.
• Shuttle provided. Masks required in shuttle.
• Details sent after confirmation email, prior to event.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA for a relaxing 6.5 mile South River ride from Lorraine Park Trailhead to Oglesby Bridge Road! We’ll paddle through the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area including the 2,000 acre Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

• Space is limited.
• Beginners welcome.
• Shuttle provided. Masks required in shuttle.
• Details sent after confirmation email, prior to event.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA for a relaxing 6.5 mile South River ride from Panola Shoals Trailhead to Klondike Road! We’ll wind past Panola Mountain State Park and stop midway for a snack break on a sandy beach. Show up and we’ll provide what you need or bring your own gear for a discounted rate.

• Space is limited.
• Beginners welcome.
• Shuttle provided. Masks required in shuttle.
• Details sent after confirmation email, prior to event.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.

Join SRWA in partnership with Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve to tackle trash on the river at the beautiful Albert Shoals! Please register so that we know to expect you.

• Closed-toed shoes required

• SRWA provides gloves and bags

• 6’ social-distancing

• Kids with adult supervision are welcome

• 9:30am sharp

• Public parking lot does not have a street address. Here is the location on Google Maps. When driving towards the river on Klondike Rd, gravel parking lot is on left just before the bridge (on east side of the river). Sign says “Everett Park”.

EVERETT PARK PARKING LOT GOOGLE MAP LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/EMEz3JpuzhFzQw6w9

Join SRWA for a relaxing 6.5 mile South River ride from Lorraine Park Trailhead to Oglesby Bridge Road! We’ll paddle through the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area including the 2,000 acre Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

REI is providing complimentary lunch after the paddle!

• Beginners welcome.
• Space is limited for participants who need canoe/kayak & gear.
• Bring your own kayak/canoe & gear for a discounted rate.
• Social distancing & masks required for put in and take out.
• Instructions sent after confirmation email, prior to event.

Paddling events are a service benefiting SRWA, a 501c-3 organization.