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Give 8/28

Friday, August 28th | Black Philanthropy Month

WAWA is celebrating and uplifting our community in a new, enriching way. This year's Give 8/28 campaign promotes community engagement and volunteerism. Click the link below an investment in West Atlanta today.

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    Our mission is to improve the quality of life within the West Atlanta Watershed by protecting, preserving and restoring our community’s natural resources.

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    MAUW 2026

    Wednesday, October 21st | 9:00AM - 4:00PM

    Our 5th Annual MAUW Symposium will highlight environmental activism, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice and climate change, in conjunction with community organizations. Register today!

    WAWA Westside Campout

    16th Annual

    Families, friends, and first-time campers are invited to experience guided hikes, campfire activities, environmental education, storytelling, wellness experiences, and hands-on stewardship in one of Atlanta's most treasured urban forests. Whether you're pitching a tent for the first time or continuing a beloved tradition, WAWA's Westside Campout offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature, build community, and create lasting memories.

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    Wednesdays are for Service

    Join us on the trails as work together to restore the land around us. 

    Our Impact

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    We're Hiring!

    Ready for a change of pace while making a true impact in West Atlanta? Apply for our open positions today!

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    ON YOUR RADAR

    Register for these upcoming events. Be sure to check out our EVENTS page for the full list of events and happenings with West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and our greater community.

    What's Next

    • WeRiSE | Rebuild ATL -- Home Build Renovation Workshop
      WeRiSE | Rebuild ATL -- Home Build Renovation Workshop
      Sat, Aug 29
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      The Home Energy Renovation Workshop will offer skills in weatherization, energy efficiency improvements, and healthy home practices.
    • Creek Walk with Destinee
      Creek Walk with Destinee
      Sat, Aug 29
      Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
      Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA
      Join us for an informative 5th Saturday Hike through Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
    • Open House: Outdoor Activity Center
      Open House: Outdoor Activity Center
      Multiple Dates
      Sat, Aug 29
      Atlanta
      Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Atlanta, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Visit the Outdoor Activity Center and the 25-acre old-growth forest. Hear the history from staff & take self-guided tours of the historic land. (Closed on some Saturdays for events)
    • Mid Week Volunteer Service
      Mid Week Volunteer Service
      Multiple Dates
      Wed, Sep 02
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Sep 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Spend your hump day making a difference in the community for the environment. Our mid-week service days will certainly give you a boost!
    • Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
      Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
      Multiple Dates
      Sat, Sep 05
      121 Rockmart Dr SW
      Sep 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      121 Rockmart Dr SW, 121 Rockmart Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
      Join us as we remove invasive species, litter and more from a section of Proctor Creek in the Mozley Park neighborhood.
    • 3rd Annual Juanita Wallace Day of Service
      3rd Annual Juanita Wallace Day of Service
      Sat, Sep 12
      Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park
      Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park, 870 Proctor St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
      Join us for service projects in honor of one of English Avenue's long term watershed warriors: Ms. Juanita Wallace. We will serve the community by water monitoring & testing, maintaining stormwater infrastructure, and more.
    • Urban BioBlitz: Identification Ramble
      Urban BioBlitz: Identification Ramble
      Multiple Dates
      Fri, Sep 18
      Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
      Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
      Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA
      Use the latest apps to take inventory of native species found at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
    • WAWA Westside Campout
      WAWA Westside Campout
      Sat, Sep 26
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Spend the weekend at the Outdoor Activity Center with family, friends and nature. Learn to pitch a tent and other outdoor skills, enjoy outdoor food, take hikes and more!
    • Seniors 101: Mushroom Workshop
      Seniors 101: Mushroom Workshop
      Wed, Sep 30
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Sep 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Seniors, gather your neighbors and friends, and learn about growing your own mushrooms at home! Cost: $15.00
    • Service Saturdays
      Service Saturdays
      Multiple Dates
      Sat, Oct 10
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Engage in conservation, stewardship and experiential learning activities.
    • Westside Chattahoochee Paddle
      Westside Chattahoochee Paddle
      Sat, Oct 10
      Chattahoochee River
      Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Chattahoochee River, Chattahoochee River, United States
      Paddle down the Chattahoochee River and learn the history of the waterway and the lands surrounding it.
    • Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
      Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
      Sat, Oct 10
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Dive into the world of fungi with a hands on workshop at The Outdoor Activity Center! Cost: $15.00
    • WAWA Wednesdays Homeschool Program
      WAWA Wednesdays Homeschool Program
      Multiple Dates
      Wed, Oct 28
      Outdoor Activity Center
      Oct 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
      Calling all homeschoolers, this one is for you! Come out to the OAC for a day of learning and exploration in the old growth forest.
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    Environmental 
    Education
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    Our transition to a new camp registration system is complete! Register for O-Academy through our latest event registration system. Families will need to create an account through the Active Camp & Class Manager System in order to provide the smoothest process to our registration process. 

    Environmental 
    Stewardship
    service saturday.

    This program facilitated by the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and made possible by a grant from USDA Forest Service for our Atlanta Children’s Forest Network, provides the opportunity for youth 10 years and older to participate in meaningful activities encouraging conservation and stewardship. 

    Environmental 
    Justice
    afro outdoor classroom

    The Georgia Tech Vertically Integrated Project: Building for Equity and Sustainability is working to create an outdoor classroom with WAWA that draws influence from Afrofuturism and serves as an outdoor education space that for those visiting WAWA.

    What's Up in the Watershed?

    Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and information. 

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