Preserving The Dream: Beautifying MLK Jr. National Historical Park

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) invites you to beautify Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District in partnership with Social Innovation Summit, Cox Enterprises, and National Park Service. This engagement is a chance to step into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through action, caring for the World Peace Rose Garden as well as other locations throughout the park.

WHAT: SCA is hosting a community planting event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Prrservation District in Atlanta. Join us to preserve the World Peace Rose Garden and learn about this national treasure. Volunteers will plant shade plants, W**d, and mulch the garden.

WHO: This event is open to the public.

WHEN: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST on Monday, June 1, 2026

• 11:30 a.m. - Check-In table opens.
• 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Planting at the Rose Garden.
• 1:00 p.m. - Park tours with NPS guide begins. (optional)

WHERE: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District Visitor Center, 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

BRING WITH YOU:

1. Wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
2. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses to prepare for the warm weather.
3. Please also bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated.

Thank you to Cox Enterprises, Social Innovation Summit, and National Park Service for supporting this engagement activity.

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