Trimming The Trenches

A volunteer opportunity.

Monthly Summertime First Tuesdays at Shoupade Park - from 6-8 pm
May 3, June 7, August 2, September 6, October 4, and November 1. 

Shoupade Park is listed on the Cobb County Historic Register due to the 1864 American Civil War fortifications preserved within the 2-acre park consisting of 2 Shoupade Forts, artillery redan, and the trench line connecting them. During the summer, the historic land features are obscured from view due to vegetation growth. Parks (riverline.org)

During our monthly first Tuesdays, we will carefully remove or cut back vegetation, so visitors can view and appreciate the land imprint of these historic time capsules.  If you would like to volunteer to help, please send a RSVP to RiverLineGA@gmail.com for more details, and preparation information.

This activity requires an RSVP because the date and time are subject to change.
Send an email of interest to: riverlinega@gmail.com

Learn how monthly water samples are collected from Nickajack Creek for the Neighborhood Water Watch program administered by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
More info here: http://riverline.org/waterways-2/
Optional: 
Ride along to the Riverkeeper's Atlanta office to observe water sample procedures and the water testing laboratory.  Experience the ambiance of the historic Puritan Mill office complex, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, that houses The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's office at 916 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
https://www.puritan-mill.com/

This activity requires an RSVP because the date and time are subject to change.
Send an email of interest to: riverlinega@gmail.com

Learn how monthly water samples are collected from Nickajack Creek for the Neighborhood Water Watch program administered by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
More info here: http://riverline.org/waterways-2/
Optional: 
Ride along to the Riverkeeper's Atlanta office to observe water sample procedures and the water testing laboratory.  Experience the ambiance of the historic Puritan Mill office complex, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, that houses The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's office at 916 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
https://www.puritan-mill.com/

The historic Hooper-McWilliams family cemetery was adopted by The River Line Historic Area on September 6, 2016. It is located next to the McDonough Georgia Power Plant near the Chattahoochee River on South Cobb Drive within the Riverview Memorial Park Cemetery.

We need a limited number of adult volunteers (16 years or older) to maintain this cemetery by replacing invasive vegetation with native plants.  Do you have native plants growing in your yard to share? If so, bring them with a jug of water to get them established.  They will have a safe new home here!
Need help identifying native plants? You can find them on The Georgia Native Plant Society page here: https://gnps.org/plants/  

If you can help, send a RSVP note to riverlinega@gmail.com and more details will be sent in return. Appropriate attire includes gloves, long pants, sturdy shoes, socks and hat. A long sleeve cover up shirt will protect arms from scratches and insects.  Bring your water bottle to keep hydrated.  If you have them, bring small hand pruners.

The pioneering Thomas Hooper family owned 531 acres along the Chattahoochee River in 1851.

More information:
http://riverline.org/cemeteries/
http://riverline.org/history/
Cobb County Adopt-A-Cemetery Program. https://www.cobbcounty.org/community-development/planning/historic-preservation/cemetery-preservation-commission

This activity requires an RSVP because the date and time are subject to change.
Send an email of interest to: riverlinega@gmail.com

Learn how monthly water samples are collected from Nickajack Creek for the Neighborhood Water Watch program administered by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
More info here: http://riverline.org/waterways-2/
Optional: 
Ride along to the Riverkeeper's Atlanta office to observe water sample procedures and the water testing laboratory.  Experience the ambiance of the historic Puritan Mill office complex, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, that houses The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's office at 916 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
https://www.puritan-mill.com/