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Join the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed and Trees Atlanta for an inspiring look at green infrastructure projects throughout our city in the forest.  From natural systems like protected forests, wetlands, riparian buffers, and floodplains to innovative “sponge park” designs like Historic Fourth Ward Park and Cook Park, Atlanta is reimagining how we manage water and support our urban forest. We’ll also explore practical solutions you can begin to spot across the city—like bioretention swales on the beltline arboretum, to stormwater planters, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting systems.

Discover how these diverse approaches work together to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and strengthen the ecosystems in our “City in the Forest.”  Inspired: learn how you can be part of this movement through Trees Atlanta’s City Forest Certified program—with simple, impactful actions like planting trees, capturing rainwater, creating a rain garden, or reducing impervious surfaces at home.

About the Presenters:

• Baker Owens works in Green Infrastructure in the Office of Watershed Protection in the Department of Watershed Management. Our green infrastructure program ranges from small planters along the street to rain gardens in parks to sprawling bioretention ponds like at Historic Fourth Ward and Rodney Cook Park. Baker has a Master’s of Natural Resources from the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at UGA and is also on the board for the Atlanta chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society. He lives in Grant Park and has a wild yard that supports an incredible amount of wildlife.
• Elizabeth Beak coordinates Adult Education programs at Trees Atlanta, including Trees Atlanta’s City Forest Certified program.

 

Additional Information:

• Doors open at 11:30 am. Feel free to bring a lunch to enjoy.
• Getting Here: This event will take place at the Trees Atlanta Kenda Tree House (825 Warner St. SW 30310) Atlanta Bike racks are located on the side of the building (near the silo in the Picnic Patio). We are approximately 1 mile from the Oakland City and West End MARTA train stations (Red and Gold Lines). Limited number of parking spaces are available at our location, in addition to limited street parking. Lee & White is accessible via a walk on the Atlanta Beltline for those who plan to eat there before or after this event.
• Registration Required. This event is free. Please consider adding a donation when registering for a free ticket. This event is a hybrid program. Please check your inbox (or other folders) for the confirmation email, which will include a Zoom link if you are attending virtually.
• Submit your questions ahead of time using this form: Ask the Expert! Depending upon available time, registered participants will also have an opportunity to submit their questions live.
• The City Forest Certification is Trees Atlanta’s newest community action program. This hands-on program is designed to guide and empower everyday people with practical knowledge and skills. Neighbor by neighbor and property by property, we can grow and connect a network of forests big and small. By attending this program, you can earn 1 Acorn towards your City Forest Certification.
• Safety and Cancellation Policy: Learn more about our current Safety Protocols for In-Person Education Events.
• Questions? Contact: education@treesatlanta.org.

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