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Our mission is to improve the quality of life within the West Atlanta Watershed by protecting, preserving and restoring our community’s natural resources.

MAUW 2026

Wednesday, October 22nd | 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Our 5th Annual MAUW Symposium will highlight environmental activism, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice and climate change, in conjunction with community organizations. Register today!

WAWA Westside Campout

17th Annual

Families, friends, and first-time campers are invited to experience guided hikes, campfire activities, environmental education, storytelling, wellness experiences, and hands-on stewardship in one of Atlanta's most treasured urban forests. Whether you're pitching a tent for the first time or continuing a beloved tradition, WAWA's Westside Campout offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature, build community, and create lasting memories.

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Wednesdays are for Service

Join us on the trails as work together to restore the land around us. 

Our Impact

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ON YOUR RADAR

Register for these upcoming events. Be sure to check out our EVENTS page for the full list of events and happenings with West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and our greater community.

What's Next

  • Beech Drop Stories
    Beech Drop Stories
    Wed, Aug 05
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – Aug 08, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Wander through the Old Growth Forest while embarking upon a story walk. Scan the QR codes, follow the map, and let your imagination soar!
  • Give 8/28
    Give 8/28
    Wed, Aug 05
    Give 8/28
    Aug 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – Aug 28, 2026, 11:50 PM
    Give 8/28
    Rooted in Community. Rising Together. WAWA is elated to participate in Give 8/28 again this year. Our focus is our community. Your donation will aid in enhancing our community outreach and volunteer programs.
  • Proctor Creek Stewardship Council Meeting
    Proctor Creek Stewardship Council Meeting
    Fri, Aug 07
    City of Refuge
    Aug 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    City of Refuge, 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
    Join us for an in person PCSC Meeting! We will convene in the Bistro Room at the City of Refuge.
  • Service Saturdays
    Service Saturdays
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 08
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Engage in conservation, stewardship and experiential learning activities.
  • Open House: Outdoor Activity Center
    Open House: Outdoor Activity Center
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 08
    Atlanta
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Atlanta, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Visit the Outdoor Activity Center and the 25-acre old-growth forest. Hear the history from staff & take self-guided tours of the historic land. (Closed on some Saturdays for events)
  • Community Night
    Community Night
    Fri, Aug 14
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    We invite our legacy community members to hangout and enjoy the old growth forest. We will share light bites, historic stories and more.
  • Camping 101
    Camping 101
    Sat, Aug 15
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Learn the basics of camping with Black Freedom Outfitters and Radical Adventure Riders.
  • Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
    Proctor Creek Habitat Restoration Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 16
    121 Rockmart Dr SW
    Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    121 Rockmart Dr SW, 121 Rockmart Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
    Join us as we remove invasive species, litter and more from a section of Proctor Creek in the Mozley Park neighborhood.
  • Beech Buds - An Outdoor Toddler and Me Program
    Beech Buds - An Outdoor Toddler and Me Program
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 18
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Bring your toddler to the Outdoor Activity Center to create and explore in the great outdoors! Our educators will guide your little one through the old growth forest where we will meet at the feet of Grandfather Beech to learn and play. This 90-minute program is specifically designed for ages 2-5.
  • Mid Week Volunteer Service
    Mid Week Volunteer Service
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 19
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Spend your hump day making a difference in the community for the environment. Our mid-week service days will certainly give you a boost!
  • Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Chemical Workshop
    Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Chemical Workshop
    Thu, Aug 20
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    In collaboration with WAWA, Fulton County Public Works is hosting a Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Chemical Workshop on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the Outdoor Activity Center. Please note, the field exam will take place at Mozley Park and involve less than 10 minutes of travel.
  • Seed Saving and Pollinator Census
    Seed Saving and Pollinator Census
    Sat, Aug 22
    Historic Hartnett Garden
    Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Historic Hartnett Garden, 1401 Bridges Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Daylight is slowly dwindling day by day, and plants know! Browning stems, crispy leaves and hardened seeds are a plant's signals of a seasonal transition. This is the perfect time to harvest seeds from plants for years to come.
  • WeRiSE | Rebuild ATL -- Home Build Renovation Workshop
    WeRiSE | Rebuild ATL -- Home Build Renovation Workshop
    Sat, Aug 29
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    The Home Energy Renovation Workshop will offer skills in weatherization, energy efficiency improvements, and healthy home practices.
  • Creek Walk with Destinee
    Creek Walk with Destinee
    Sat, Aug 29
    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
    Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA
    Join us for an informative 5th Saturday Hike through Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
  • 3rd Annual Juanita Wallace Day of Service
    3rd Annual Juanita Wallace Day of Service
    Sat, Sep 12
    Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park, 870 Proctor St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
    Join us for service projects in honor of one of English Avenue's long term watershed warriors: Ms. Juanita Wallace. We will serve the community by water monitoring & testing, maintaining stormwater infrastructure, and more.
  • Urban BioBlitz: Identification Ramble
    Urban BioBlitz: Identification Ramble
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 18
    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
    Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA
    Use the latest apps to take inventory of native species found at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
  • WAWA Westside Campout
    WAWA Westside Campout
    Sat, Sep 26
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Spend the weekend at the Outdoor Activity Center with family, friends and nature. Learn to pitch a tent and other outdoor skills, enjoy outdoor food, take hikes and more!
  • Seniors 101: Mushroom Workshop
    Seniors 101: Mushroom Workshop
    Wed, Sep 30
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Sep 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Seniors, gather your neighbors and friends, and learn about growing your own mushrooms at home! Cost: $15.00
  • Westside Chattahoochee Paddle
    Westside Chattahoochee Paddle
    Sat, Oct 10
    Chattahoochee River
    Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Chattahoochee River, Chattahoochee River, United States
    Paddle down the Chattahoochee River and learn the history of the waterway and the lands surrounding it.
  • Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
    Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
    Sat, Oct 10
    Outdoor Activity Center
    Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    Dive into the world of fungi with a hands on workshop at The Outdoor Activity Center! Cost: $15.00
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Environmental 
Education
environmental educator teaching youth

Our transition to a new camp registration system is complete! Register for O-Academy through our latest event registration system. Families will need to create an account through the Active Camp & Class Manager System in order to provide the smoothest process to our registration process. 

Environmental 
Stewardship
service saturday.

This program facilitated by the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and made possible by a grant from USDA Forest Service for our Atlanta Children’s Forest Network, provides the opportunity for youth 10 years and older to participate in meaningful activities encouraging conservation and stewardship. 

Environmental 
Justice
afro outdoor classroom

The Georgia Tech Vertically Integrated Project: Building for Equity and Sustainability is working to create an outdoor classroom with WAWA that draws influence from Afrofuturism and serves as an outdoor education space that for those visiting WAWA.

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