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This tour explores the Southwest Trail of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum with a focus on the horticultural collections (including the Beltline bog). Discover some of the unique pieces of public art on this part of the Beltline including ConNectar - an art piece installed by Trees Atlanta that shares the importance of pollinators in our urban forest. This is a great tour for families of all ages. Stay after the tour to enjoy a drink or a bite in one of the local breweries and restaurants.

About the Docents: Yuping Lu and her daughter Olivia Wang started volunteering at Trees Atlanta in June 2021 doing tree plantings and pruning, as well as forest restoration. Now they co-lead tours of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum.

About the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum: Established in 2006, the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum serves as a component of Atlanta’s urban forest, acting as a public garden, ecological corridor, and a learning landscape. The Arboretum is a dynamic collection of wild and cultivated tree and woody plant species, along with extensive southeastern grass and forb groundcover that showcases sustainable landscape management and demonstrates native plant use in an urban setting. Upon completion the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum will comprise over 100 acres across the 22-mile linear public garden, earning the title of the world’s longest accredited linear arboretum.

Additional Information:

• Getting There: Meet your guides in front of Costa Coffee (1020 White St. SW 30310 ) The meeting location is about 1 mile walking distance from the West End Marta Station. Nearest MARTA bus stop is located on Lawton St SW & Donnelly Ave SW, a 0.2 mile walk from the starting location. Parking is available in the Lee + White parking lot (free for the first 2 hours/ paid after). There is free street parking available by Rose Circle Park.
• What to Bring and Wear: Reusable water bottle, sun and bug protection. Wear Sneakers or hiking shoes. Comfortable clothes.
• Terrain, Incline, and Length: Tour is on a paved path that is mostly flat. There are no stairs on this approximately 1 mile tour. Open to all ages.
• Registration required: This is a free tour. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Trees Atlanta during checkout.
• Safety and Cancellation Policy: Learn more about our safety protocols and Cancellation Policy here.
• Questions: If you have any questions or comments regarding this event, please email education@treesatlanta.org.

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