January 2025 Programs

Join Cobb Parks Natural Resources Team for these awesome events in January!

01/03/25 2p-4p

Hyde Farm Park

Volunteer at Hyde Farm Park. Come out and help us beautify the park and demonstration garden. Learn new things, meet new people, and make a difference in the community. Please dress appropriately for a workday, including closed-toe shoes. Bring your own water to stay hydrated.

01/04/25 8a-4p

01/05/25 8a-4p

Allatoona Creek Park

4th Annual Georgia Dryland Sled Dog Race! Exciting event organized by Georgia Urban Mushing Team. Our goal is to continue to grow the sport of dog powered sports in the South

01/07/25     10a-11:30a

Green Meadows Preserve

Volunteer David Castaldini provides an introductory session of forest bathing which involves awakening our senses to be more aware in the present moment and connect with the trees, plants, and natural surroundings at Green Meadows Preserve. The practice is said to have many health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and helping with insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder.

01/10/25     5-7p

Pitner Road Park Pump Track

Gather with the MTB community for fun and friends at Pitner Bike Park after Dark and ride the pump track under the bright lights. $5 per participant

01/11/25    10a-12p

Green Meadows Preserve

Come explore the historic Green/Bullard house in a self-guided tour that showcases farm life from 1840-1940

01/11/25     6:30-8:30p

Ebenezer Downs Park

Experience Ebenezer Downs Park after dark under the light of the full moon! Join us at Ebenezer Downs Park, meet at the house. Dress for the weather, shoes for hiking, flashlight, & water. Easy hike.

01/11/25    10a-12p

Wright Environmental Education Center

Come explore the trails and native plant gardens of the Wright Environmental Education Center. During open garden time, you can walk the trails, visit the Jean Wright museum, and a master gardener volunteer will be on site to answer questions about the plants you see. Please park in the parking lot accessible from Post Oak Tritt Road near the church. The Wright Environmental Education Center is a limited access property and only open during the designated open garden times. Please make your way to the gate at closing time.

01/16/25     10a-12p

Hyde Farm Park

Learn about identifying different types of animal tracks, scats, and other signs followed by an hour-long hike along the trails looking for signs of wildlife in the park.

01/16/25     9a-11a

Wright Environmental Education Center

Come explore the trails and native plant gardens of the Wright Environmental Education Center. During open garden time, you can walk the trails, visit the Jean Wright museum, and a master gardener volunteer will be on site to answer questions about the plants you see. Please park in the parking lot accessible from Post Oak Tritt Road near the church.The Wright Environmental Education Center is a limited access property and only open during the designated open garden times. Please make your way to the gate at closing time.

01/18/25      9a – 12p

Allatoona Creek Park

Join the mountain bike community with MTB Atlanta working to help build and maintain the trails at Allatoona Creek Park.

01/18/25     10a-11:30a

Heritage Park

Volunteer David Castaldini provides an introductory session of forest bathing which involves awakening our senses to be more aware in the present moment and connect with the trees, plants, and natural surroundings. The practice is said to have many health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and helping with insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder.

01/18/25      1p-2:30p

Discovery Park

Volunteer David Castaldini provides an introductory session of forest bathing which involves awakening our senses to be more aware in the present moment and connect with the trees, plants, and natural surroundings. The practice is said to have many health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and helping with insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder.

01/23/25     9a-11a

Wright Environmental Education Center

Come explore the trails and native plant gardens of the Wright Environmental Education Center. During open garden time, you can walk the trails, visit the Jean Wright museum, and a master gardener volunteer will be on site to answer questions about the plants you see. Please park in the parking lot accessible from Post Oak Tritt Road near the church.The Wright Environmental Education Center is a limited access property and only open during the designated open garden times. Please make your way to the gate at closing time.

01/25/25      10a-11a

Hyde Farm Park

Part of the Hyde Farm In Season series, this easy nature walk will focus on nature and wildlife featuring prominently during the winter season.

01/25/25     1p-3p

Mabry Park

Join us for a first Trail of the Month Club hike along the trails of Mabry Park. Please meet next to the playgrounds near the parking lot. Dress for the weather. Wear proper trail walking shoes. Bring your own water & hiking essentials.

01/31/25     7p-9p

Allatoona Creek Park

Enjoy the serene beauty and sounds of nature under the stars spotting constellations on astronomy night. It is recommended that participants download the Star Walk Night Sky Map app on their mobile device.