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Welcome to Weeds and Wine 2026!

As the days grow longer and Atlanta’s summer heat moves in, the flowers, birds, and weeds of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum are moving in with the summertime. The Trees Atlanta Beltline Arboretum team needs help to protect our native plants from aggressive species. Join our 2026 Weeds and Wine Intern, Josie, to play in the dirt and enjoy a few drinks!

What is Weeds and Wine?

Every summer, Trees Atlanta hosts the Weeds and Wine program to combine hands-on environmental stewardship with a fun social outing. Volunteers make over 75% of this work possible by helping maintain our meadow spaces. Each Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm, volunteers gather along the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum to help remove invasive weeds and care for the landscape. After the work is done, the group heads to a nearby restaurant for the “wine” portion of the evening, where volunteers can relax, connect, and enjoy complimentary refreshments as a thank you for their efforts. Whether you’re looking to give back, meet new people, or spend time outdoors, Weeds and Wine offers a rewarding and enjoyable way to support Atlanta’s green spaces.

How Can I Participate?

All the participants MUST register online in advance through our Calendar of Events. Registered volunteers will receive more information, including proper attire and meeting location. Projects require physical effort in outdoor areas with warm temperatures, vegetation, and insects. Bringing a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and insect repellent is recommended. Below you will find a schedule of locations and host restaurants for Summer 2026.

Summer 2026 Schedule of Locations and Host Restaurants

The Summer 2026 season of Weeds & Wine runs weekly on Wednesday from May 20 to July 29, 2026 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.

Thank you 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 by offering our volunteers places to cool down after their hard work.

Interested in Being a Host Restaurant?

Atlanta Beltline restaurants interested in hosting a Weeds and Wine group, please email Josie Walker at weedsandwine@treesatlanta.org

Meet Josie Walker!

Josie is the 2026 Weeds and Wine Intern. She is a senior at Texas A&M University studying agribusiness and horticulture. She is from Austin, Texas, where she was born and raised on a livestock ranch and fell in love with the outdoors. She is passionate about land stewardship, international missions, and community.