Friends of Kemp Park

07/29/2026

Our pollinator garden volunteers have decided to have a monthly work day on the 1st Saturday of the month starting at 9:00 am. Feel free to stop by and see what’s going on (w**ding, thinning, deadheading,etc)!! Bring your gloves if you want to jump in and help!

07/07/2026

Hello Friends of Kemp Park! Many of you like to walk/hike Kemp Park regularly to enjoy the beauty, nature, and serenity, and also get your (or your dog’s) exercise. I’m sure you’ve noticed the Pollinator Garden just beyond the red barn. We are looking for some extra volunteers who are willing to w**d and/or thin out plants through the rest of the summer. Our current team started the garden in 2022 and have planted and watered the first few years. We’ve had people donate some plants, hoses, and sprinklers, etc. The garden has been a great success, and we appreciate all the work they’ve done! So now, the garden is pretty self-sufficient, except for w**ding and thinning some plants. If you think you could spare some time when you walk the park, and would enjoy helping with the garden, please send me an email, Peggy Ashley at [email protected], and I’ll organize a little get-together the weekend of the 18-19 to explain the plants that are in the garden and what you would need to do. You can spend as little time as you have, or as much time as you wish. No problem; it’s up to you! Thank you!! Hope to hear from you!
Peggy Ashley
President, Friends of Kemp Park
678-665-0920 cell

06/14/2026

Hey everyone. A Carolina Wren has built her nest in the dog baggie dispenser at the second entrance to Kemp, and there are two eggs. Let’s not disturb her. I will try to figure out a place to put some dog baggies at the kiosk. And please use the garbage can at the kiosk for your own dog dispenser bags and any other trash. Thank you!!

06/04/2026

Hi friends. It’s the season for fawns! Please keep your dogs on a leash. And if you see a fawn resting in the grass, remember they have NOT been abandoned. Mama is probably out foraging for food and will come back to the same spot. Do not handle them, and please keep your distance! Thank you!! ❤️❤️

05/24/2026

As you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend with friends or family, keep in mind those who gave their all for us. Thanks for the heartfelt decorations, Melody.

05/20/2026

Let us know if you’d like to help at Price Park on Stilesboro Road!

Want to channel you passion for nature and help support your community park? Consider joining others in the community to help support our Bluebird Brigade or our Pollinator Pals! Use the QR code to sign up or click on the volunteer link in the comments. Volunteer as much or as little as you are able! PLEASE SIGN UP BY JUNE 1!

04/27/2026

A new Cobb PARKS monthly event has been created, and the first hike is at Price Park on May 9. Check it out!

04/26/2026

A BIG thank you to the “Friends of Kemp” Board member Allen DeNyse and his crew/helpers who finished graveling and leveling and draining of the parking area in front of the Caretakers’ house!! Thank you SO MUCH!! It looks wonderful and well made and is very appreciated! This was made possible in part by a large donation to the Friends of Kemp years ago. ❤️👍 For the future, Kemp Park also has 2022 SPLOST money designated for a small parking lot and restrooms at the back entrance. Plans are in progress. Stay tuned.

04/24/2026

The Friends of Kemp have begun work to gravel in the front parking area (left of driveway). Allen could use some workers to help build the small retaining wall starting today. And laying gravel in the near future. If you want to help, please stop by and ask Allen how you can help! Thank you. If you’d like to donate money for this project, you can do that on our website, friendsofkemp.org Thank you all!!

04/16/2026

The Master Gardeners event is this weekend at Jim Miller Park! If you happen to go, and if you happen to purchase some extra pollinator plants, Kemp Park would appreciate any plants donated to our Pollinator Garden. 😁 We have a great committee who takes care of the garden (w**ding, watering, etc). If you’d like to join us, let me know!
Peggy Ashley
Friends of Kemp Park
[email protected]