Tree Tour: Kirkwood, a Commitment to a Healthy Community

Name: Tree Tour: Kirkwood, a Commitment to a Healthy Community
Start: 2025-03-02T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-02T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Israel Baptist Church

Schedule

Sun Mar 02 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Israel Baptist Church | Atlanta, GA

Discover notable historical and horticultural stories of Kirkwood and explore an urban forest preserve right here in Atlanta. Kirkwood is a historic neighborhood on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia that has seen many changes and challenges over the years. This thriving community is home to various community members and organizations that promote and improve the quality of life for its residents. Trees Atlanta has played an active role in planting and caring for Kirkwood’s trees over the years, and you will see evidence of this work during the tour. Learn how you can get involved in planting and pruning trees as well as removing invasive species in greenspaces across Atlanta. Our docent has volunteered with Trees Atlanta in the Kirkwood neighborhood to help increase and improve the urban canopy.
About the Tour Guide: Lenette has lived in Atlanta off and on since 2001. The first thing she noticed when she arrived, was the amazing tree canopy. She moved to Kirkwood in 2021 and enjoys exploring the neighborhood with her two dogs. Lenette has been a dedicated Trees Atlanta volunteer since 2023 and has volunteered on several projects in Kirkwood. The forest is her happy place.
Additional Information
Meeting Location: Free street parking is available in front of SoulShine Preschool located at 2052 Hosea L Williams Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. There are two Marta stations close by. We will gather as a group in front of Israel Baptist Church.
What to Bring and Wear: Reusable water bottle, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, layers of clothing, hats/sunglasses, and insect repellant are recommended.
Terrain, Incline, and Length: We will be walking on mostly flat, paved sidewalks and streets (some slight incline); however, a small optional portion of the tour is on a narrow dirt path. Total walk is 1.2 miles. Restrooms are available at the beginning of the tour. There are a few restaurants in downtown Kirkwood if you want to grab a bite to eat before or after the tour.
Registration required. This is a free tour. Please consider making a donation when registering.