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The magic is the people: Meet the 12 greenspace champions in Park Pride’s 2026 Park Stewardship Academy
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Further details about the 2026 cohort are available, including the specific parks with which each champion is involved. A group of 12 individuals has been identified as greenspace champions in the 2026 Park Stewardship Academy.
A group of 12 individuals has been identified as greenspace champions in the 2026 Park Stewardship Academy. These champions are associated with various parks, including Rodney Cook, Sr. Park, Shoal Creek II, and Piedmont Park. The cohort consists of Sherry Bellille, David Garcia, Rick Johnson, Caitlin King, Khalifa Lee, Carla Moore, Darci Parken, Rebecca Reese, Dave Siegler, Erica Smith, Columbus Ward, and Wanda Whiteside.
Further details about the 2026 cohort are available, including the specific parks with which each champion is involved. A photo of the full cohort has also been provided by Park Pride.
Information about the Park Stewardship Academy and its champions can be found through Park Pride's marketing and communications efforts.
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Category: parks Published: October 5, 2026 Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) Reading time: 1 min
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