Southwest Beltline Arboretum Tree Tour - From TreeHouse to Tiny Forest

Join us for a guided stroll along a unique segment of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Southwest Trail. This tour will start at the Trees Atlanta’s Kendeda TreeHouse campus. There is much to explore on the 3-acre property that is home to Trees Atlanta’s headquarters, a model of sustainable design! We’ll check out the campus meadow, granite outcrop, water retention features, and even get a chance to practice some Tree ID!

We’ll continue along the Atlanta Beltline Southwest Arboretum Trail towards the Tiny Forest that Trees Atlanta planted as part of the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum. Along the way we’ll learn about Trees Atlanta’s new nursery & the important role it will play in Trees Atlanta’s efforts to protect and improve the city’s urban canopy.

This walk is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Trees Atlanta’s history, mission, urban trees and ecology. See examples of things that could be done in more spaces throughout Atlanta that could have a big impact!

About the Guide: Max Watkins is a resident of Sandy Springs who enjoys knitting, biking, and exploring new parks during her free time. She loves sharing her passion for Atlanta’s trees with others. She is an experienced tour leader of both the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum trail and Trees Atlanta’s Kendeda Treehouse Campus.

About the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum: Established in 2006, the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum serves as a component of Atlanta’s urban forest, acting as a public garden, ecological corridor, and a learning landscape. The Arboretum is a dynamic collection of wild and cultivated tree and woody plant species, along with extensive southeastern grass and forb groundcover that showcases sustainable landscape management and demonstrates native plant use in an urban setting. Upon completion the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum will comprise over 100 acres across the 22-mile linear public garden, earning the title of the world’s longest accredited linear arboretum. Learn more at: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum | Trees Atlanta

Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse: Trees Atlanta purchased the 3-acre property in 2019. Planting began in November of 2022, and the doors to the organization’s new administrative & operational headquarters in January 2023. Trees Atlanta has planted 200 new trees on campus & thousands more native plants. It currently has a 3% canopy with the goal go 60% canopy cover as the trees mature.

Additional Information:

• Getting There: Meet at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse (825 Warner St. SW Atlanta, GA 30310) Bike racks are located on the side of the building (near the silo in the Picnic Patio). We are approximately 1 mile from the Oakland City and West End MARTA train stations (Red and Gold Lines). Street parking is available.
• What to Bring and Wear: Reusable water bottle, sun and bug protection. Wear Sneakers or hiking shoes. Comfortable clothes.
• Terrain, Incline, and Length: Tour is on a paved path that is mostly flat. There are no stairs on this approximately 1 mile tour.
• Registration required: Registration is Free. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Trees Atlanta during checkout.
• Safety and Cancellation Policy: Learn more about our safety protocols and Cancellation Policy here.
• Questions: If you have any questions or comments regarding this event, please email education@treesatlanta.org.

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