The Good, The Green & The PUSHY III!

The Good, The Green & The Pushy – A Learn & Do Series

A Year of Restoration, Reflection & Rising Recognition at Constitution Lakes Park

There are places in our communities that quietly give—day after day, season after season—without ever asking for anything in return.
Constitution Lakes Park is one of those places.

Tucked away in the heart of South DeKalb, CLP is one of metro Atlanta’s hidden-in-plain-sight gems of biodiversity. It has long served as a refuge for birds, native flora, and humans alike—offering countless moments of reflection, renewal, and nature-connected joy to those who walk its trails, watch its wetlands, and wander its boardwalks.

But now, it's our turn to give back.

The Good, The Green & The Pushy is a 12-month collaborative Learn & Do series designed to bring hands, hearts, and deeper awareness to this special park through monthly sessions focused on:

• Native Plant Identification – Learn to recognize what naturally belongs and what may be tipping the balance.
• Overabundant Plant Removal – Contribute to ecological care through mindful stewardship.
• Just Language Reflection – Consider how the words we use shape how we care for people, places, and the planet.

Each session supports the active reestablishment of existing trails and overgrown spurs, transforming them into clear, welcoming pathways for future generations. And while the physical work is vital, so is the celebration: CLP has recently been selected as a future site on the Georgia Birding Trail and will proudly host the upcoming Forest Fashion Show & Festival—both landmark events launching in the new year.

So yes—there’s work to be done. But it’s the kind of work that deepens our roots, reconnects us to place, and reminds us what collective care can look like.

Accessibility & Participation Details

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to ensuring programs are welcoming and accessible to all. If you have accessibility needs or would like more information about trail conditions, walking surfaces, seating, or accommodations, please contact tlmesser@dekalbcountyga.gov in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to support your participation.

Participants acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including uneven terrain, changing weather, and natural elements. By attending, you agree to assume full responsibility for your safety and hold DeKalb County Government, RPCA, program partners, and staff harmless from liability, except in cases of gross negligence.

Photos and videos may be taken during the program for educational and outreach purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform the Naturalist upon arrival.

Come be part of the restoration.
The trail is waiting—and the future is taking shape, one native plant, one community moment, one good push at a time.

— Naturalist Tasha, Dave Long (Georgia Forestry Commission), & Zaree Ross (GSU Intern)