On Tuesday morning, September 17th 2013, as a part of Rise Up Atlanta, hard-working volunteers coordinated by Park Pride showed up to revitalize Ashby Circle Playlot.
Completed work includes:
- Sanding and painting the playground
- Removing invasive species from the perimeter of the park
- Planting native species
- Installing wattles to prevent soil erosion caused by stormwater run-off
- Building birdhouses
Volunteers included:
- Cheerleaders, players, and staff from the Atlanta Falcons;
- Akamai Technologies staff for Danny Lewin Community Cares Day
- Staff from YP
The next Rise Up Atlanta event in the Westside will be held on Tuesday, October 29th in Washington Park. Find more information here: http://www.handsonatlanta.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0CA000000ReePFMAZ
Read the story from the Atlanta Falcons.
See more pictures in our album and in Park Pride’s album.
Kendyl Moss, Vice President of Community Relations for Atlanta Falcons
Christi Jackson, Executive Director of The Conservancy at Historic Washington Park
Gwen Mason, Associate Director of Training Operations at YP
Gloria Smith, Resident of Washington Park
John Ahern, Volunteer Manager with Park Pride