Tree Tour: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Southwest Trail
Sat Oct 24 | 10am-11:30am | Rose Circle Park
This tour explores the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Southwest Trail with a focus on the horticultural collections and interesting facts about the surrounding neighborhoods. Come out and explore this part of the Atlanta Beltline that is home to Art on the Beltline including ConNectar - an art piece installed by Trees Atlanta that shares the importance of pollinators in our urban forest. Parking is available in the Lee + White parking lot (free for the first 2 hours/ paid after).
A tree tour activates your body, mind, and spirit! It's a fun and engaging way to observe the evolution of the Atlanta Beltline, the growth of the Arboretum, and the history of the neighborhoods through which they pass. Come join us to learn about the trail and enjoy fresh air, new city views, and fascinating Atlanta history. After the tour, enjoy at bite or beverage at Lee & White.
About the Guide: Alison Mawle is a docent with Trees Atlanta and regularly leads tours on the Southwest Trail.
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 at the Intersection of Peeples and White Street at Rose Circle Park by the Circles Sculpture and basketball court. Closest GPS Address: 828 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Street Parking is available. Nearest MARTA station is West End, approximately 5-10 minute walk to the meeting space. Parking is available in the Lee + White parking lot (free for the first 2 hours/ paid after).
- What to Bring and Wear: Reusable water bottle, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, layers of clothing, hats/sunglasses, and are recommended.
- Terrain, Incline, and Length: 1.5 mile path on paved sidewalk
- Registration required. This is a free tour. Please consider making a
- Safety and Cancellation Policy: View our Inclement Weather and Cancellation found here
- Questions: If you have any questions or comments regarding this event, please email education@treesatlanta.org.
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