12 Reasons to Take a Walk

September 1, 2026 by Leave a comment

Walking is one of the simplest ways to add more movement to your day. You don’t need special equipment, a gym membership or a complicated workout plan. Just lace up your shoes and head outside.

Whether you’re walking around your neighborhood, exploring a Decatur park or taking a stroll with a friend, regular walking can benefit both your body and your mind.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, here are 12 reasons to make walking part of your routine:

1. Get Your Heart Moving

Walking gets your heart rate up and helps improve circulation. Regular walking can support cardiovascular health and help keep your heart strong.

2. Support Strong Bones

Walking is a weight-bearing activity, which can help support bone health and maintain bone strength as we age.

3. Support a Longer, Healthier Life

Regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of serious health problems and can contribute to a healthier, more active life.

4. Boost Your Mood

Walking isn’t just good for your body. Physical activity can help improve your mood and release endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.

5. Help Manage Your Weight

Walking burns calories and, when combined with other healthy habits, can help support weight management.

6. Strengthen Your Muscles

Walking works the muscles in your legs and core. Adding a little arm movement or walking at a brisker pace can make your walk more challenging.

7. Sleep Better

Regular physical activity, including walking, may help support better sleep and make it easier to establish a healthy sleep routine.

8. Keep Your Joints Moving

Movement is important for healthy joints. Walking helps keep joints moving and can support flexibility and mobility.

9. Improve Your Breathing and Energy

Walking increases your breathing rate and helps your body use oxygen more efficiently. Over time, regular activity can help you feel more energetic.

10. Support Brain Health

Staying physically active can benefit your brain as well as your body. Regular walking has been associated with maintaining memory and cognitive health as we age.

11. Stay Active as You Age

Walking is a low-impact activity that can be adapted to different fitness levels and abilities, making it an accessible way to stay active throughout life.

12. Keep Doing the Things You Love

Maintaining strength, mobility and endurance can make it easier to stay independent and continue participating in the activities you enjoy.

Take a Walk in Decatur

One of the best things about walking is that you can do it almost anywhere. And in Decatur, there are plenty of places to get moving.

Take a stroll through a neighborhood park, walk along a local path, explore Legacy Park or make walking part of your trip to a favorite destination. You can walk on your own, bring a friend, take the dog or make it a family outing.

You don’t have to walk for hours to get started. Even adding a few minutes of walking to your day is a step toward a more active lifestyle.

So grab your shoes, head outside and take a walk. Your next step is closer than you think.

Visit Decatur Parks & Recreation for more information on Active Transportation in Decatur.

Source: Arthritis Foundation, “12 Benefits of Walking.” Read the Arthritis Foundation’s full article

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National Parks Day: Celebrating Parks Close to Home

August 25, 2026 by Leave a comment

When we think about national parks, our minds might immediately go to towering mountains, sweeping coastlines, deep forests or some of the country’s most iconic landscapes.

But parks don’t have to be hundreds of miles away to make a difference in our lives.

Today, August 25, marks the 110th birthday of the National Park Service. Created on August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to preserve the nation’s natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of future generations. This year, the National Park Service is celebrating its birthday as part of National Park Week, August 22–30, with the theme “Celebrate America’s Story.”

While Decatur may not have a national park, we have something pretty special of our own: a parks system woven into the everyday life of our community.

Parks are part of what makes a community home

The City of Decatur’s parks include neighborhood green spaces, playgrounds, athletic fields, pools, courts, gardens, nature preserves and larger destinations such as Legacy Park. Together, these spaces provide opportunities for recreation, relaxation, connection and exploration close to home.

That accessibility matters.

A national park might be the destination for a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. Your neighborhood park can be the place you visit after work, where your child learns to ride a bike, where you meet a friend for a walk, where a youth sports team plays its first game or where you sit outside for a few quiet minutes.

Those everyday experiences are part of the power of parks.

Big parks and small parks serve the same purpose

The National Park Service manages more than 400 national park sites across the country, protecting places with incredible natural, cultural and historical significance.

Here in Decatur, our parks tell a different kind of story.

At Legacy Park, visitors can experience a 77-acre historic campus with opportunities for active and passive recreation, conservation and community gathering. At Hidden Cove Park, a neighborhood effort helped preserve and beautify a small natural area with native plantings and a nature trail. Glenn Creek Nature Preserve protects a piece of Piedmont habitat within the city. And parks like Glenlake, McKoy, Oakhurst and Ebster bring together recreation, sports, play and gathering spaces for residents of all ages.

Some parks are destinations. Others are part of the daily rhythm of a neighborhood.

All of them matter.

The value of parks goes beyond recreation

The City’s Parks & Recreation Department was established in 2023 through the merger of the Active Living and Children and Youth Services divisions. Today, the department oversees a wide range of services and experiences, including parks, recreation centers, pools, tennis and pickleball, youth and adult athletics, camps, walking and cycling events, facility rentals and special events.

Its mission is simple: to provide quality experiences that promote healthy living and connections.

That mission reflects something we see every day in our parks.

Parks give us places to move our bodies and spend time outdoors. They create opportunities for neighbors to meet one another. They provide spaces for children to play and explore. They support community events, environmental stewardship and lifelong recreation.

And perhaps most importantly, they give us places where memories happen.

Celebrate a park today

National Park Day is a great reason to dream about your next trip to a national park. And this year, August 25 is also a fee-free day at National Park Service sites that normally charge admission for U.S. citizens and residents.

But you don’t have to pack the car to celebrate.

Take a walk through your neighborhood park. Bring the kids to a playground. Shoot some hoops. Go for a swim. Explore a trail. Visit a community garden. Meet a friend outside.

Or simply find a bench and enjoy a few minutes of being somewhere green.

The national parks remind us that some of America’s most important places are worth protecting, exploring and sharing. Our local parks remind us that those experiences don’t have to be far away.

There is a park story waiting to be made right here in Decatur.

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The Path Forward

June 1, 2026 by Leave a comment

For most people, a path is just a path until they actually start using it.

Then it becomes the route your kid takes to school. Or the shortcut to Truckin’ Tuesday. Or the reason you decide to bike instead of drive because places that once felt disconnected suddenly feel linked together in a new way.

This month at Legacy Park, we celebrated the completion of something that may look simple on the surface: the final segment of the multi-use PATH along South Columbia Drive. But projects like this are rarely just about concrete.

On May 5, community members gathered ahead of Truckin’ Tuesday for the segment’s grand opening, completing a long-envisioned connection linking neighborhoods, schools, and Legacy Park to the East Decatur Greenway and the broader PATH network beyond.

From a city management perspective, it’s a trail project. But in practice, it’s something much larger.

All About Connection

The newly completed segment now creates a continuous, safer corridor for people walking, biking, rolling, running, and moving throughout southeast Decatur. It strengthens connections between Legacy Park, nearby neighborhoods, Talley Street Upper Elementary, Winnona Park Elementary, and the city’s growing network of multi-modal infrastructure.

For students and families, it supports Safe Routes to School and helps make things like Walk & Roll days and bike buses not only possible, but practical. For residents, it expands access to recreation, nature, community gathering spaces, and everyday destinations without requiring a car.

“I am truly thrilled to have this segment completed,” says Mayor and Legacy Decatur board member, Tony Powers. “It further affirms our city’s commitment to active living!”

And for Decatur as a whole, it represents another meaningful step toward the city’s vision of a more connected, accessible, and sustainable future — one where more daily needs can be reached within a short walk or bike ride.

That vision matters because mobility is about more than just transportation. It’s about independence. Health. Social connection. Environmental resilience. Quality of life. It’s about creating a community — including the park’s new Village at Legacy neighborhood — where more people of more ages and abilities can participate fully in public life.

As Georgia’s highest-ranked Bicycle Friendly Community, Decatur has long invested in infrastructure that prioritizes people alongside cars. But what makes this particular connection especially meaningful is where it leads.

Legacy Park is one of the city’s largest and most unique public spaces — a place where nature, recreation, education, arts, ecology, wellness, and community life intersect. The completion of this path makes those experiences more accessible to more people in more ways.

“Legacy Park has always been about connection,” says Legacy Decatur executive director, Madeleine Henner. “Connection to nature, to community, and to one another. Completing this final segment helps weave the park more fully into the daily life of Decatur in a way that’s healthier, safer, and more inviting.”

Redefining Relationships

Beyond providing access, this final segment also changes the way the park relates to the city itself.

For years, much of Legacy Park felt somewhat inward-facing despite its size and importance. The completed South Columbia corridor now creates a welcoming public edge — one that visibly signals that the park is connected to the life of the community around it.

That connection became even more meaningful during construction, when workers uncovered 33 unmarked graves near the park’s north entrance, believed to be children who lived in our community in the mid to late 1800s.

Rather than disturbing the area, the project team redesigned portions of the path to avoid the graves entirely, shifting the alignment to follow the roadway more closely. The adjustment added complexity to the project, but it also reflected something important about how communities move forward responsibly: progress and preservation do not have to be in conflict.

At Legacy Park, honoring history is part of shaping the future.

The Larger Mission

The completed path is, in many ways, a reflection of the larger mission that continues to guide this place: making the park and the surrounding community more green, more connected, and more inviting for everyone.

Sometimes that mission looks like environmental restoration. Sometimes it looks like arts and culture. Sometimes it looks like gathering around food trucks on a spring evening.

And sometimes, it looks like a path.

A path that helps a student bike safely to school. A path that encourages healthier and more sustainable choices. A path that connects neighbors not just to destinations, but to one another.

The new South Columbia path segment completes a physical route but, more importantly, it expands the ways people can experience community itself.

Start using it. You’ll see.

Written by our friends at Legacy Decatur.

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The Joys of Summer Bike Camp

October 27, 2025 by Leave a comment

The school day begins early and depending on how a child arrives to school the start of the day is served with fresh air and energy raising pedaling. Students can be seen bicycling to school with parents or alone or possibly riding with others– along with a bike bus. A bike bus is a sticky idea, an intervention supporting active transportation by bike. Other ways students can gain transportation bicycling skills is attending bike camp. Bike camp is a summer camp offered through Decatur Parks and Recreation since 2016 where elementary to high school young people gain knowledge of the “rules of the road” and develop stronger bike handling skills to ride on different terrain and environments. Rules of the road are the following:

  • Ride on the right side of the road in the direction of travel
  • Ride is a way that keeps you visible and that is predictable
  • Be visible using lights, lane position, hand signals
  • Ride is a straight line

These are a few of the basic principles proven by data to be smart strategies when riding on roadways and trails. It is key for non-motorized and motorized vehicle drivers alike to have the same expectations for where and how a person riding a bicycle will ride, where they have both the right and access to be, and how to maneuver past one another at proper speeds and distances. Wally shares what safety means to them, “[I] don’t have to worry about getting hit by cars.” Wally went on to express even when feel like they are visible, motor vehicle drivers are not making the conditions feel like a shared space and behave in a way that prevents crossing the road. According to Geogia law [40-1(14), 40-6-29(a)], all vehicles including bicycles have full rights to the road and motor vehicles are to provide a 3-feet buffer to bicyclist when passing them riding [40-294(g)]. Not everyone is most interested in biking for “practical” reasons. Lucas said that he likes riding as a “fun sport” or “fun activity”. And no matter how one rides, the bike handling skills and rules of the road taught in a hands-on manner, creates foundational understanding where one will have necessary tools to ride for life.

                  During summer bike camp, the practice of bike handling skills in both simulated and real life, on the road or trail is a focus to our camp day. The skills range in difficulty from easy to more challenging, riding is a straight line, and riding is a straight line while looking over one’s shoulder to look for faster moving vehicles is an important skill. It is easy to also turn one’s bicycle left when looking over the left shoulder, gaining hand strength and bodily movement to roll straight without looking is a practice. We learn and practice other skills like quick stop and rock doge which are emergency skills everyone needs. Riding a bicycle is a life skill– a skill that is useful across one’s life space for multiple reasons, including, supporting mental health and wellbeing, physical exercise and wellness, social connection and belongingness, and economic benefits to self and local small businesses. For new riders like Sydney who learned to ride during the Beginner Bike Camp and after camp goes out riding with her parents for fun.

                  The goal of camp is for each child to optimize their hours of fun in the saddle, the belief centers on the idea that more one rides, the more likely the person will fall in love with not only riding a bicycle but with everything that is connected to being on a bicycle. Once camper, Stephen, said he came to came to learn “how a group of cyclists stay safe while riding on the road with cars.” Bike camp fosters a deeper confidence in one’s body and self to achieve a huge learning goal such as biking from one’s chose destination to another. It builds physical and mental strength and stamina. It builds one’s connection to their environment including to people and places in their neighborhood or in proximity to chosen life centers.  At the end of bike camp, Stephen reported, [he felt] safer riding; I have a lower chance to get ran over… understand how cars are moving and feel more visible.”

The young people riders are acting by riding in and out of camp, learning and practicing the information shared, and these budding everyday riders are also thinking about safety to ease travel by biking. Knowing that riding a bicycle is complex, Sydney, the newest rider named “sidewalks” as her choice of getting around with ease. Iulia shared, that she would redesign the community to be more” inclusive so that it is easier for people living with a disability” [for convenient travel]. Iulia wants “cars and buses to have more awareness to people riding”. Iulia emphasized that having awareness would increase bikeability and make roadway conditions such that young people can bike without an adult. Lucas and Stephen shared biking in other cultural contexts. Many young people have a broad understanding of bicycling for transportation and fun, the different types of infrastructure, and the flexibility it creates for them to choose their own adventure. Lucas shared that his dream infrastructure would be separated and elevated bicycle highways mirroring the interstate highways. Lucas believes this design would make biking a viable option and “people can truly go from any place in Atlanta they want.”

Bike camp offers other benefits, such as social connection. For campers, many of the friendships extend from the classroom to camp and beyond. Campers also share what we do in camp with their friends, inviting them to join the community we form together. Iulia shares first that she comes to camp to see “friends” and the coaches.  Iulia also shared that bike camp has helped her to “be a better biker and become more aware” of traffic rules and how motor vehicles travel as demonstrated using hand signals and looking over her shoulder to maneuver along her chosen route. Wally shared the sense of independence that is created by having their own transportation. Youth riders communicated that curiosity and adventure is why they ride. Each rider either named “adventure”, shared an adventure done with their family, and an unintended adventure. They identified better signage and wayfinding so don’t need to rely on digital devices for a map, more trail or street maintenance as it relates to bicycle travel, moderated slower-moving motor vehicle, and separated infrastructure to create more meaningful experiences.

The City of Decatur continues building towards a more bikeable community through education. Bike Camps are supported by Rashawn Jackson, Center Supervisor and Gael Doyle, Marketing and Communication with Decatur Parks & Recreation. Gael Doyle shared about the effort of Parks and Recreation to support bicycling in the city, “We’ve made great progress this year in helping people feel safer and more connected when biking around Decatur. It’s been inspiring to see how education and community partnerships are building a stronger culture of active transportation. Bringing the League of American Bicyclists’ LCI Certification Seminar to Decatur was a big step forward for our community. The group we certified has already led bike education classes and safety trainings across the city, helping riders of all ages gain confidence on the road. Biking brings people together, it is transportation, recreation, and community all in one. We’re excited to keep that momentum going toward a safer, more bike-friendly Decatur for everyone.” Education for cyclists is only part of safer streets. Drivers must understand how to ride with all ages and bodies riding bicycles and infrastructure design must be put in place to create the goal of a more active, health, and connected community.

Are you ready for summer? To learn more about bicycling in Decatur including signing up for camp, visit: decaturga.com/biking

written by: Nedra Deadwyler

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Build Together: Creating Parks and Programs for Everyone in Decatur

July 21, 2025 by Leave a comment

At Decatur Parks & Recreation, we believe that when we build together, we build stronger. That means ensuring every playground, program, and park is created with everyone in mind—across age, ability, background, and income. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just guiding principles; they are central to how we serve and shape our community.

One powerful example is the Legacy Park Inclusive Playground, designed so that all children, regardless of physical or developmental ability, can play side by side. It is a space where kids can learn, explore, and grow together, while families gather and connect in a welcoming outdoor setting. This project reflects what is possible when a community comes together to invest in inclusion.

But building together goes beyond infrastructure. It is also about access. Not every family in Decatur has the means to afford afterschool care, athletics, or summer camps. That is why we invite you to support the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund, which helps remove financial barriers for local families. The fund, managed by the Decatur Education Foundation, ensures that children can participate in after-school programs, summer school, summer camps and other enrichment opportunities, regardless of their financial situation.

To give, mail a check made out to the Decatur Education Foundation with “Decatur Youth Fund” in the memo line to: 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Contributions are tax-deductible. For questions, contact Nancy Brune at 404-377-0494 or nancy.brune@decaturga.com.

This Saturday, join us at Community Day at Ebster Field from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we wrap up Parks & Recreation Month with a celebration of connection, culture, and play. There will be games, music from DJ K-Kat, food trucks, and a family bike ride. It is a free, family-friendly event that reflects what Decatur is all about: showing up for each other and creating space where everyone belongs.

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Outdoor Activities for a Summer Time Sweat

July 15, 2025 by Leave a comment

Get Outside and Get Moving in Decatur This Summer

There’s no substitute for being outdoors. Fresh air, sunshine, and a breeze through the trees can do wonders—especially after time indoors. This summer, let nature be your gym and Decatur’s parks your playground.

From Glenlake Park to Legacy Park, Decatur offers plenty of outdoor spaces to support your fitness goals while connecting with nature. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy workout or a relaxed afternoon, there are plenty of options:

Biking
Hop on a bike and explore Decatur’s network of bike-friendly streets and trails. Even at a casual pace, cycling helps boost cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and improve mobility. Be sure to wear bright clothing and use bike lights for safety—especially if you’re riding near busy intersections.

Gardening
Scott Park’s community garden is more than just a space to grow veggies—it’s a wellness hub. Digging, weeding, and watering not only build strength and flexibility but can also boost mood and vitamin D exposure.

Nature Hikes
Join the City’s Urban Naturalist for a guided nature walk or hike around Legacy Park. Walking among native plants and wildlife offers physical benefits and a major mental reset. Don’t forget to check out upcoming hikes on our social channels @decaturparksandrec

Swimming
Cool off with a swim at Glenlake, Ebster, or McKoy Pool. Swimming offers a full-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and heart health—plus, it’s the perfect escape from the Georgia heat.

And speaking of heat… stay hydrated!
Summer temps in Decatur can rise quickly, so always bring a reusable water bottle. Drink water before, during, and after activity—even if you don’t feel thirsty. Your body will thank you!

Ready to get moving? Explore all the summer programming and outdoor spaces Decatur Parks & Recreation has to offer at decaturga.com/parksrec. Let’s make this summer one of play, movement, and community connection.

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Celebrating Earth Day the Decatur Way: Community, Conservation, and Commitment

April 23, 2025 by Leave a comment

In Decatur, Earth Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration. This year, we’re proud to highlight a variety of efforts happening across our city that demonstrate how we’re working together to protect our green spaces and nurture a healthier planet.

Pitching in at Legacy Park
Volunteers from the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Coors, and Hands On Atlanta kicked off Earth Day celebrations early with a community workday at Legacy Park. Once a home for children, this beautiful 77-acre greenspace is now home to 18 nonprofits and an evolving hub for civic engagement and environmental restoration.

On Tuesday, April 15, nearly 50 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to tackle weeding, planting, and revitalization projects throughout the park. Thanks to their hard work and generous spirit, Legacy Park is greener, cleaner, and more welcoming for all who visit and work there.

Students in Action at Hidden Cove Park
The City of Decatur’s Urban Naturalist recently led a group of Decatur High School students through a hands-on morning of environmental service at Hidden Cove Park. With shovels in hand and sleeves rolled up, these dedicated students removed invasive English ivy and planted native species to help restore the park’s natural ecosystem. Their efforts not only support local biodiversity but also build a lasting connection between youth and the natural world.

Decatur’s Sustainability Leadership Recognized
Decatur’s commitment to environmental leadership remains strong, earning the city platinum recertification in the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Communities program. This voluntary certification recognizes local governments that go above and beyond to reduce their environmental footprint and promote sustainability.

We’re proud of the many initiatives that helped us earn this distinction, including:

  • Requiring green building certifications for all new development
  • Supporting residential solar installations with expedited permitting
  • Creating a comprehensive stormwater master plan
  • Earning national recognition as a Bee City USA, Tree City USA, Bicycle Friendly Community, and Walk Friendly Community
  • Adopting a Clean Energy Plan to transition away from fossil fuels
  • Partnering with Agnes Scott College to develop a climate resilience plan

These efforts are more than policies—they’re part of a shared vision for a city where people and nature thrive together.

A Greener Future Starts Here
From students planting native flowers to corporate volunteers digging in the dirt, Earth Day in Decatur is about action, collaboration, and care. Whether you’re biking to school, watching birds at Legacy Park, or helping remove invasive species, every step toward sustainability contributes to a stronger, greener future.

Let’s keep the momentum going—not just on Earth Day, but every day.

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Become a Certified League Cycling Instructor in Decatur

February 25, 2025 by Leave a comment

Decatur is looking for experienced cyclists to take their skills to the next level by becoming League Cycling Instructors (LCIs). This nationally recognized certification, offered by the League of American Bicyclists, provides the training needed to teach bike safety, lead community education programs, and support Decatur’s efforts to improve cycling accessibility.

Why Become an LCI?

As a certified instructor, you will be able to:

  • Teach bike education and safety courses for all ages
  • Lead group rides and skills clinics
  • Support local initiatives to improve biking infrastructure and awareness
  • Help Decatur achieve Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community status

Training Details

  • Dates: April 26–28, 2024
  • Location: Decatur Recreation Center
  • Cost: $500 (full scholarships available!)
  • Eligibility: Participants must complete the Smart Cycling course before attending the LCI seminar.

This is a great opportunity to make biking safer and more accessible in Decatur while gaining valuable expertise. Space is limited, so apply soon!

Learn more and apply here.

For questions, contact Gael Doyle.

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Virtual Lunch and Learn: East Decatur Greenway – From Gas Station to Greenway

January 9, 2025 by Leave a comment

📅 Thursday, January 16
⏰ 12 PM – 1 PM
📍 Virtual (via Zoom)

Join Trees Atlanta for an inspiring virtual session featuring Michele Ritan as she shares the remarkable story of the East Decatur Greenway. Discover how a once-blighted brownfield site was transformed into a thriving community greenspace through the power of local engagement, creative partnerships, and resource collaboration.

Michele will dive into her journey of mobilizing neighbors, university students, non-profits, and federal partners to bring this ambitious vision to life. Additionally, Trees Atlanta’s Forest Restoration Manager Madison Cummiskey and EPA Environmental Engineer Camilla Warren will share insights into why local and federal organizations prioritize collaboration with community leaders. They’ll also provide actionable tips for leveraging resources to bring positive change to your own neighborhood.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from passionate environmental advocates and explore the best practices behind successful community transformation. Don’t miss out!

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Outdoor Adventures with the City’s Urban Naturalist

August 21, 2024 by Leave a comment

Gather the whole family for an exciting outdoor adventure led by the City’s Urban Naturalist! These programs are perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages, offering active exploration through hikes to ponds, wetlands, and more. Each month features a new theme, ensuring a fun and educational experience for everyone.

August Theme: Frogs

Discover the incredible world of frogs this August! The program will delve into the fascinating lifecycle of frogs and offer hands-on activities like catching tadpoles for a closer look. Participants will also have the chance to explore the water using waders for an even deeper adventure!

For All Ages:

  • Date: August 28
  • Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
  • Location: Decatur Legacy Park, Meet at Cochran Building (500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030)

For 1st-5th Graders:

  • Date: August 28
  • Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
  • Location: Decatur Legacy Park, Meet at Cochran Building (500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030)

Join us for an unforgettable outdoor adventure where you can explore nature, engage in hands-on learning, and create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with nature and each other! Hikes are free but please register through CommunityPass.

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