2025 Weeds and Wine is Here!
It’s officially summer in Georgia and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum is teeming with life. Summertime brings new flowers, plants to enjoy and weeds to remove! The Beltline Arboretum team needs volunteers’ help in the fight against the invasive species that harm our native plants.
Hi, I’m Mariana Thomas, the 2025 Weeds ad Wine intern! Come join me this summer as we do some good for the environment and then relax with a drink afterwards?
The Weeds and Wine program gives volunteers the opportunity to help maintain the Beltline meadows while also enjoying a small treat at a restaurant that borders the Atlanta Beltline. On Wednesday evenings this summer, Trees Atlanta will be leading groups of volunteers in weeding projects from 6pm-8pm. After the project, volunteers are treated by a local restaurant that provides a drink as appreciation for the hard work. Whether that’s a beer, cocktail, soda, or glass of wine (maybe even an appetizer or two…), the experience provides the perfect spot to relax as well as the chance to get to know your fellow volunteers.
All participants MUST register online in advance through our Calendar of Events.
Registered volunteers will receive instructions on proper attire and the meeting location. Volunteers are reminded that projects require physical effort outdoors in warm temperatures in areas with vegetation. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated, and sunscreen and/or insect repellant may be recommended. Cheers!
Summer 2025 Schedule of Locations and Host Restaurants
The Summer 2025 season of Weeds & Wine runs weekly on Wednesday from June 11 to August 13, 2025. Project runs from 6 – 8 pm with refreshments afterwards. Space is limited and is restricted to volunteers ages 21+, some spots will be reserved for Green Shirt volunteers.
The schedule and locations are subject to change and updates through the season.
| Date & Registration Link | Atlanta Beltline Trail | Host Restaurant |
| June 11, 2025 | Southwest Trail | Wild Heaven Beer |
| June 18, 2025 | Eastside Trail | The Albert |
| June 25, 2025 | Eastside Trail | Buena Vida Tapas Bar |
| July 2, 2025 | Southwest Trail | Monday Night Brewing |
| July 9, 2025 | Southwest Trail | Boxcar @ Hop City |
| July 16, 2025 | Eastside Trail | Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall |
| July 23, 2025 | Eastside Trail | New Realm Brewing Co |
| July 30, 2025 | Eastside Trail | Lingering Shade Social Club |
| August 6, 2025 | Eastside Trail | Apres Diem |
| August 13, 2025 | Westside Trail | Boggs Social and Supply |
A Big Cheers to our Weeds & Wine Host Restaurants
Please show your appreciation to these Beltline businesses for partnering with our Weeds and Wine program this summer! Their continued support of the Trees Atlanta mission keeps the arboretum meadows fresh for pollinators, wildlife, and human visitors alike! Georgia summers are hot, so a big thanks to our community of supporting restaurants that offer us places to cool down!
Interested in Being a Host Restaurant?
Atlanta Beltline restaurants interested in hosting a Weeds & Wine event near their section of the Atlanta Beltline, please contact: weedsandwine@treesatlanta.org
Meet Mariana!
Hi I’m Mariana Thomas, the summer 2025 Weeds and Wine Intern! I’m a rising sophomore at the College of William and Mary majoring in integrative conservation with a minor in GIS. I’m born and raised in Atlanta, and I’m so excited to be able to work with Trees Atlanta this summer! FUN FACT: my favorite tree is the Southern Magnolia!
