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18th Annual

Urban Forest Fest 2025

Join us for a weekend of outdoor exploration, community engagement, and artistic inspiration at the Urban Forest Fest! The exclusive UFF Service Saturday offers an opportunity for volunteers to get involved with tree plantings and environmental clean-up efforts, making a positive impact on the local landscape. Celebrate the natural beauty of West Atlanta’s urban forests at the Lionel Hampton Beecher Preserve, where you can enjoy a guided hike or bike ride through its lush trails, learning about the environment along the way. 50 never looked so great! The OAC celebrates a half century with a Forest Disco Party and so much more. At Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, the Earth and Arts Celebration combines creativity and conservation, with art exhibitions, eco-friendly workshops, and a special tribute to renowned artist Radcliffe Bailey.

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STEWARDSHIP & SERVICE

HIKE OR BIKE

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We have amazing partners: Friends of Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills and Walk With A Doc to hike and bike with. 

Participation is ideal for all levels or expertise. Join us to learn about native plants and wildlife within the preserve. 

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50TH FOREST DISCO PARTY

The Outdoor Activity Center is celebrating 50 Years of outdoor education and conservation. ​Join us at the Forest Disco Party at the Urban Forest Fest! See what's happening below. 

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Vibe out and add to our 70's Forest Disco Party Playlist!

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Swap Under the Tree Tops | 11:30AM

Drop off items at the Outdoor Activity Center Monday, April 7th - Friday April 11th between 9AM - 5PM. Thank you!

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Darling Ngoh Mushroom Workshop | 12:00PM

Learn and forage for various mushrooms that live and thrive in the backyard of the Outdoor Activity Center. 

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Afro-Futuristic Outdoor Classroom Ribbon Cutting | 12:00PM

GA Tech V.I.P. partnered with WAWA to construct the first ever Afro-Futuristic Outdoor Classroom in the nation. Celebrate at the ribbon cutting in front of the new outdoor learning space.  

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EARTH & ARTS CELEBRATION

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Class, sophistication, futurism, Earth & Art can be explored at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve during the Urban Forest Fest. Come dressed in your finest Black Dandy or Futuristic wears, as we pay  tribute to Atlanta's own Radcliffe Bailey.

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