Sunset Beltline Tour w/ Trees Atlanta & Jake's Ice Cream

Join The Georgia Conservancy's Stewardship Trips Program, Trees Atlanta and Jake's Ice Creams & Sorbets for a free walking tour of the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum on Thursday, May 26. The tour takes approximately 90 minutes and begins at the new Trees Atlanta Treehouse near Krog Street Market. Each tour will be guided by a Trees Atlanta docent who prepares their own unique talking points to spotlight the native trees, architectural interests, key historical stories, and much more.. Please register here: www.xorbia.com/events/georgiaconservancy/sunsettour When: Thursday, May 26, 2016, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Doors Open at 6 to the Trees Atlanta Treehouse for Check-in. Where: Trees Atlanta Treehouse // Atlanta Beltline Eastside Traill Tour Details: Each tour will last roughly 60 - 90 min. Please check-in at the Trees Atlanta Treehouse from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm. After check-in and receiving your special Jake's Ice Cream ticket, you may roam Krog Street Market for a drink or bite to eat then top it off with your free Jake's Ice Cream before the Beltline Tour begins. First tour is at 7:30 pm and Second tour is at 7:45 pm. Meet at Parish Cafe along the Beltline to meet your Docent at your chosen time. We will walk from Parish to Ponce City Market with an adventure or two along the way. Docent Walking Tour Times: First Tour @ 7:30 p.m. / Second Tour @ 7:45 p.m. We will start from to Parish along the Beltline - (Parish Cafe is located at 240 N. Highland Ave. in Inman Park.) What to bring: Please bring plenty of water, $ for snacks and Jake’s Ice Cream, appropriate walking shoes and attire, sunscreen, sense of adventure and questions for Trees Atlanta and the Georgia Conservancy. Parking: Parking could potentially be a bit tricky, so make sure to plan ahead and try to carpool, walk, or ride your bike. There is also a dirt lot for parking spots behind Jake’s along Sampson St. NE. The Georgia Conservancy's Stewardship Trips program is excited to offer our Metro Day Trip Adventures for the second year in a row. Sponsored by the Alcoa Foundation, a Georgia Conservancy Natural Partner, our Metro Day Trips help to supplement and enhance our already robust statewide trips schedule and aims to highlight and acknowledge the diverse array of green spaces, natural resources, individuals and organizations that are putting metro Atlanta on the map for environmental stewardship and sustainable growth. Our 2016 Metro Day Trips include hikes, classes, or tours at: Sweetwater State Park, The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum and Jake’s Ice Cream, Woodlands Garden, Fernbank Forest and the Museum of Natural History, Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, South Fork of Peachtree Creek, Primitive Fire Building Classes, and much more! Also, find out more about the great work and programs of Trees Atlanta and join them on their next Beltline Arboretum tour with family and friends. Email Georgia Conservancy Stewardship Manager Ben Fowler at bfowler@gaconservancy.org for more details.