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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.

Our Impact

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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

  • Mid Week Volunteer Service (1)
    Mid Week Volunteer Service (1)
    Wed, May 27
    Outdoor Activity Center
    May 27, 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!
  • Adopt A Stream Chemical Data Collection Certification Workshop
    Adopt A Stream Chemical Data Collection Certification Workshop
    Wed, May 27
    Outdoor Activity Center
    May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    A certification workshop to be able to collect chemical data with adopt-a-stream, that provides the necessary requirements to join a community data collection initiative with Friends of the Watershed, and WAWA to expand the available chemical data of Proctor, Utoy, and Sandy Creek, watersheds.
  • Power Tools Workshop
    Power Tools Workshop
    Sat, May 30
    Outdoor Activity Center
    May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Get your hands buzzing with excitement! This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to boost their DIY skills or just have some hands-on fun. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you'll learn cool tips, tricks, and safety hacks to make the most out of your tools.
  • 5th Saturday Hike: featuring Dr. Denzell Cross
    5th Saturday Hike: featuring Dr. Denzell Cross
    Sat, May 30
    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
    May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA
    We will visit Cascade Springs Nature Preserve for a hike with Dr. Denzell Cross. Dr. Cross is passionate in exploring the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
  • Open House: Outdoor Activity Center
    Open House: Outdoor Activity Center
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 30
    Atlanta
    May 30, 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)
  • Reclaiming Our C's: Community & Culture
    Reclaiming Our C's: Community & Culture
    Sat, May 30
    Outdoor Activity Center
    May 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Join us in person to reclaim our community vibe by sharing stories, and celebrating. Don't miss this base-building workshop!
  • Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
    Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 31
    121 Rockmart Dr SW
    May 31, 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.
  • Mayor's Summer Reading Program - Dad's & Dinosaurs
    Mayor's Summer Reading Program - Dad's & Dinosaurs
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 03
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Youth ages 0-8 are welcome to participate in a FREE reading program complete with hands-on activities! The selection for this year is DI-NO-SAUR by author Olivia Aston Bosworth.
  • Mid Week Volunteer Service
    Mid Week Volunteer Service
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 03
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 03, 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 Stewardship Council Meeting
    Proctor Creek Stewardship Council Meeting
    Fri, Jun 05
    855 Hollywood Rd NW
    Jun 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    855 Hollywood Rd NW, 855 Hollywood Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
    Connect, share ideas and get informed as a community on the latest happenings regarding the Proctor Creek watershed.
  • Urban Heat Rendezvous
    Urban Heat Rendezvous
    Tue, Jun 09
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Become a citizen scientist by collecting temperature related data throughout West Atlanta.
  • Crabapple Tree Farm Field Trip
    Crabapple Tree Farm Field Trip
    Fri, Jun 12
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 12, 2026, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    This unique experience invites youth ages 5-18 to step outside the city and connect with nature through hands-on activities centered around water, science, and play. Participants will enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including kayaking (ages 8+), fly fishing, hiking, & more!
  • Service Saturdays
    Service Saturdays
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 13
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 13, 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.
  • Hot Yoga w/ Ayodele
    Hot Yoga w/ Ayodele
    Sat, Jun 13
    Historic Atlanta Black Crackers Practice
    Jun 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Historic Atlanta Black Crackers Practice, Plaza Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Get ready for a day under the sun at the Historic Atlanta Black Cracker Practice Field. Sweat it out with this solar powered yoga class led by Ayodele Murphy, yoga instructor of the Ghosh and Kemetic Lineages.
  • Paths & Paws: An Adoption Event
    Paths & Paws: An Adoption Event
    Sat, Jun 13
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Get some fresh air and meet some cuddly, cute furry friends looking for a match for a new home.
  • Hike & Paddle
    Hike & Paddle
    Sat, Jun 20
    Chattahoochee River
    Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Chattahoochee River, Chattahoochee River, United States
    Take an informative hike, then paddle down a portion of the Chattahoochee River.
  • Heat Preparedness Workshop
    Heat Preparedness Workshop
    Mon, Jun 22
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Jun 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Beat the heat this summer! Equip yourself with information on how to protect yourself in the midst of rising heat. Learn about urban heat islands, and pack heat kits with us!
  • PCSC - Firefly Survey & Social
    PCSC - Firefly Survey & Social
    Mon, Jul 13
    Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing
    Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing, 2489 Perry Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
    Come hang out near Proctor Creek as we survey fireflies, watch for owls and connect with community for the second year in a row! Learn scientific details from our guest entomologist!
  • LostInTheLetters with Saretta Morgan
    LostInTheLetters with Saretta Morgan
    Sun, Aug 02
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 02, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    This event opens with a poetry reading and author talk, then moves into a generative workshop drawing on the watershed’s dry creek beds for inspiration as we consider where we each hold space for knowledges we’ve lost, and how we practice inviting memories, languages, and dreams to return. Cost: $13
  • Beech Buds - An Outdoor Toddler and Me Program
    Beech Buds - An Outdoor Toddler and Me Program
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 18
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Bring your toddler to the Outdoor Activity Center to create and explore in the great outdoors! Our educators will guide your little one through the old growth forest where we will meet at the feet of Grandfather Beech to learn and play. This 90-minute program is specifically designed for ages 2-5.
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Environmental 
Education
environmental educator teaching youth

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.

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